Lotta Love
Neil Young Lyrics


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La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ooh, ooh

It's gonna take a lotta love
To change the way things are
It's gonna take a lotta love
Or we won't get too far
So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye
My heart needs protection
And so do I

It's gonna take a lotta love
To get us through the night
It's gonna take a lotta love
To make things work out right

So if you are out there waitin'
I hope you show up soon
'Cause my head needs relatin'
Not solitude

Gotta lotta love
Gotta lotta love

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ooh, ooh

It's gonna take a lotta love
To change the way things are
It's gonna take a lotta love




Or we won't get too far
It's gonna take a lotta love

Overall Meaning

Neil Young's song 'Lotta Love' talks about the importance of love and how it can change things for the better. The song sets the tone with a soft and calming sound that almost carries us off to a different place. It speaks of how the world we live in currently needs a lot of love to keep going since the way things are going, it seems like things will not last too long. The lyrics here also show that we need to come together and bring in a sense of togetherness that only love can bring. It is a call to action for people to open their hearts and spread love.


The following lines, "So if you look in my direction, And we don't see eye to eye. My heart needs protection, And so do I," explain how in times of conflict, it is essential to have love as a guiding force. Sometimes disagreements can lead to hostility, but it is love that can heal those wounds and bring us together again. The song also talks about the need for companionship and the importance of having someone beside us who can relate to us and be there for us in times of need. As the song ends, the lyrics reinforce the belief that it is going to take a lot of love to change things and that without it, we can't move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
The repetition of 'la' signifies the singer's emotions and feelings of what is and what is to come.


Ooh, ooh
The singer is expressing their emotions with the rhythmic use of 'ooh' as a battle cry.


It's gonna take a lotta love
Love is the answer to the problem that must be addressed to change the current situation.


To change the way things are
Things are not going well, changing them is important.


Or we won't get too far
Without love for each other, the singer believes that we will struggle to move forward.


So if you look in my direction
The singer is yearning for someone to understand their struggles and be empathetic towards them.


And we don't see eye to eye
Conflict arises from differences in opinion and this can be resolved through love.


My heart needs protection
The singer is scared of getting hurt and seeks to shield themselves from future pain.


And so do I
The singer needs to protect themselves to be able to navigate the world and its challenges.


To get us through the night
Like a beacon of light, love can guide and protect us through the troubles of the night.


To make things work out right
Love can lead to resolutions and create positive outcomes for all parties concerned.


So if you are out there waitin'
The singer is anticipating someone who is understanding and ready to love.


I hope you show up soon
The singer is eagerly waiting for someone to help them through their struggles.


'Cause my head needs relatin'
The singer's emotions are driving them crazy and they desire a deep emotional connection.


Not solitude
The singer does not wish to remain alone and isolated in their struggles.


Gotta lotta love
The message is clear; we need love, we require it.


Gotta lotta love
The singer emphatically repeats the refrain to signify that it is indeed love that we need.


La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
The repetition of 'la' signifies the singer's emotions and feelings of what is and what is to come.


Ooh, ooh
The singer is expressing their emotions with the rhythmic use of 'ooh' as a battle cry.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Frank Sampedro, Neil Young

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