From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
We
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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Isn't something you go off to school to learn
It isn't math or ancient history
It's the kind of thing that comes down to simple terms
It's not about you
It's not about me
Love is all about we
Yes, it's all about we
Want to take you to that great unknown
Show you to a place you've never been
Down a road where only lovers go
But before we leave, I want to repeat again
It's not about you
And it's not about me
Love is all about we
All about we
With a string you can tie a knot
But you gotta have somethin' to tie it to
Otherwise all you've got is a knot
When it ties me to you
It's a whole other thing
'Cause love is all about we
Love is all about we
Love is not about young or old
Touches everybody in a special way
It's a blanket when the nights are cold
It can even keep you dry on a rainy day
And it's not about you
It's not about me
Love is all about we
Yes, it's all about we
With a string you can tie a knot
But you got to have something to tie it to
Otherwise all you've got is a knot
When it ties me to you
It's a whole other thing
'Cause love is all about we
Yes, it's all about we
No, it's not about you
It's not about me
Love is all about we
Yes, it's all about we
Say it's all about we
You and me
Say it's all about we
You and me
We ah-we ah-we ah-we ah-we
Love is all about we
The song "We" by Neil Diamond is an expression of love that focuses on the idea that love is not something that can be learned from books or taught in a school setting. It is more about simple terms of coming together as a couple and realizing the power of the relationship. The entire song is dedicated to the idea that love is all about chemistry and cannot be tamed by rational thinking or practicality. Instead, it is a complex, intangible emotion that must be experienced to be fully understood.
Diamond starts the song by saying that love is not learned from going to school or a book, making it clear that this is something that cannot be taught. He compares it to math or ancient history, which are subjects one can learn and then apply. Love, however, is the kind of thing that comes down to simple terms that are about the couple. The next verse talks about taking the other person on a journey to a place they have never been, a place where only lovers can go. And before venturing onto this road, Diamond repeats the chorus, emphasizing that love is all about chemistry.
The third verse, with Diamond's use of the metaphor of a string, captures the essence of the song. A string by itself does not have any intrinsic value. It needs to be tied to something else to be of any use. In the same way, love is all about bringing two people together, two strings, to create something beautiful - the knot. Love is a beautiful creation that is about something more significant than one's self. It is a powerful emotion that unites two people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is all about chemistry
Love is not something that can be learned in school, but rather it is a natural, chemical reaction between two people.
Isn't something you go off to school to learn
Love cannot be taught in a classroom setting, but rather it is learned through experience and interaction with others.
It isn't math or ancient history
Love is not a subject that can be studied and memorized like math or history.
It's the kind of thing that comes down to simple terms
Love can be described in simple, easy-to-understand terms, despite being a complex and emotional experience.
It's not about you
Love is not solely focused on one individual, but rather it involves both people equally.
It's not about me
Love is not solely focused on one individual, but rather it involves both people equally.
Love is all about we
The essence of love is the connection and relationship between two people, rather than any one person.
Yes, it's all about we
Love is not an individual experience, but rather it is about the connection and relationship between two people.
Want to take you to that great unknown
The artist wants to explore new things and experiences with their partner, going beyond the familiar and comfortable.
Show you to a place you've never been
The artist wants to share new experiences and places with their partner, introducing them to things they have not yet discovered.
Down a road where only lovers go
The singer wants to take their partner on a journey that is exclusive and special to their relationship as lovers.
But before we leave, I want to repeat again
Before embarking on this journey together, the artist wants to emphasize the importance of their partnership and the connection between them.
With a string you can tie a knot
A simple string can be used to create a knot, but it requires something else to tie it to in order to be meaningful.
But you gotta have somethin' to tie it to
A knot is only meaningful if it is connected to something else, such as a relationship between two people.
Otherwise all you've got is a knot
Without a connection to something else, a knot is just a simple, meaningless loop of string.
When it ties me to you
The knot represents the connection and bond between two individuals in a loving relationship.
It's a whole other thing
The connection between two people in a loving relationship is distinct and separate from any individual selves or experiences.
'Cause love is all about we
The connection and bond between two people in a loving relationship is the essence of love, rather than any individual experiences or emotions.
Love is not about young or old
Love is an experience that is not unique to any particular age group, but rather it is open to everyone regardless of age or experience.
Touches everybody in a special way
Love is an experience that is unique and special to each individual, regardless of how many times they have experienced it before.
It's a blanket when the nights are cold
Love can provide comfort and warmth, like a cozy blanket, during difficult or challenging times.
It can even keep you dry on a rainy day
Love can provide protection and shelter during difficult times, like a roof over your head on a rainy day.
Say it's all about we
The singer wants to emphasize the importance of the connection and relationship between two individuals in a loving relationship.
You and me
The artist is addressing their partner, emphasizing the importance of their relationship together.
We ah-we ah-we ah-we ah-we
The repeated phrase emphasizes the idea of the connection and bond between two individuals in a loving relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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