Crazy Horse is best known for its long association with Young, despite having released five albums of its own over a 19-year span. It has been co-credited with Young as Neil Young and Crazy Horse on 15 albums, "Americana" and "Psychedelic Pill" from 2012 being the latest.
The band recorded a concept album entitled "Greendale" (2003) that told the story using metaphors of murder and crime to represent the destruction of a small town community. The final song "Be The Rain" is one of Neil's classic epics, pleading for the world to be like the rain -- recycle and conserve to save our planet.
Discography: the studio albums "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" (1969), "Zuma" (1975), "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Re-ac-tor" (1981), "Life" (1987), "Ragged Glory" (1990), "Sleeps With Angels" (1994), "Broken Arrow" (1996), Greendale (2003), "Americana" (2012), Psychedelic Pill (2012) and live albums "Live Rust" (1979), "Weld" (1991), "Year of the Horse" (1997), "Live at the Fillmore East" (2006)
Love and Only Love
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics
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Before the chapter where dreams unfold
A battle raged on the open page
Love was a winner there overcoming hate
Like a little girl who couldn't wait
Love and only love will endure
Hate is everything you think it is
Love and only love, will break it down
Break it down, break it down
Tomorrow is a long long time if you're a memory
Trying to find peace of mind
Spirit come back to me
Give me strength and set me free
Let me hear the magic in my heart
Love and only love will endure
Hate is everything you think it is
Love and only love will break it down
Love and only love, will break it down
Break it down, break it down
Long ago in the book of old
Before the chapter where dreams unfold
A battle raged on the open page
Love was a winner there overcoming hate
Like a little girl who couldn't wait
Love and only love will endure
Hate is everything you think it is
Love and only love will break it down
Love and only love
The song "Love and Only Love" by Neil Young & Crazy Horse is a powerful commentary on the fundamental importance of love in the face of hatred and division. The lyrics begin with a reference to the "book of old," suggesting that this is a timeless message that has been true throughout history. The mention of a battle on an open page suggests that this is also a universal struggle that can be seen in cultures around the world. Love is described as a winner, overcoming the forces of hate, which is portrayed as a destructive and all-consuming force.
The lyrics take on a more personal tone in the second verse, as the singer speaks directly to their own struggles with memory and inner turmoil. They call upon the spirit to come "back to me" and provide them with strength and clarity. The idea of "hearing the magic in my heart" suggests a deeper sense of connection to the world and to oneself, which is only possible through love.
Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of "love and only love will endure" emphasizes the enduring power of this force in the face of hatred and all other obstacles. The song is a powerful call to action, urging listeners to embrace love as the only way to overcome the divisive forces of hate and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago in the book of old
Once upon a time, in an ancient storybook
Before the chapter where dreams unfold
Before the part where hopes come true
A battle raged on the open page
A fight was fought in plain sight
Love was a winner there overcoming hate
Love emerged victorious, conquering hate
Like a little girl who couldn't wait
Like an impatient child
Love and only love will endure
Only love will last
Hate is everything you think it is
Hate is exactly what you believe it to be
Love and only love will break it down
Only love can tear it apart
Love and only love, will break it down
Only love can break it down
Break it down, break it down
Tear it apart, tear it apart
Tomorrow is a long long time if you're a memory
A day can feel like forever if you are only a thought
Trying to find peace of mind
Attempting to find inner tranquility
Spirit come back to me
Soul, return to me
Give me strength and set me free
Grant me power and release me
Let me hear the magic in my heart
Allow me to perceive the enchantment within me
Love and only love will endure
Only love will last
Hate is everything you think it is
Hate is exactly what you believe it to be
Love and only love will break it down
Only love can tear it apart
Love and only love, will break it down
Only love can break it down
Break it down, break it down
Tear it apart, tear it apart
Long ago in the book of old
Once upon a time, in an ancient storybook
Before the chapter where dreams unfold
Before the part where hopes come true
A battle raged on the open page
A fight was fought in plain sight
Love was a winner there overcoming hate
Love emerged victorious, conquering hate
Like a little girl who couldn't wait
Like an impatient child
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NEIL YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gibby
Awesome album start to finish!
Barry_H
Still sounds like it came out yesterday. One of the best
Ricky Rock
LLevo años siendo fans de Neil Young pero su discografía es tan extensa que es como imposible conocer todo su catalogo. Hoy acabo de descubrir este Tremendo y Rockerisimo tema!!!... Ya estoy buscando el disco para comprarlo
Chuy Ortiz
Uno de sus mejores discos su primer disco grunge del padrino neil
Ricky Rock
@Chuy Ortiz bien grunge realmente
gale
YESSSSS!!!!! NEIL I LOVE YOU!!!!!!! TRUEST STATEMENT EVER. YES! YES! YES!!!!! thank you Neil thank you for your heart, your soul, your breath and your mind and your connection to the Universe, the Great Spirit - I love the sounds of your connection. Keep on rocking in the free world this one and the next
Chiche Rojas
Tengo el vinilo!! De lo mejor del inmenso Neil y sus Crazy Horse!! Un abrazo desde Argentina, los ví con mi flia allá x enero de 2001, de lo mejor que presencié en mi vida!!❤🎶💪💪🇦🇷⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ricky Rock
ooohh que suerte ver a Neil, creo que nunca ha venido a Chile. Llegase a venir no perdono
Leo Trindade
impossível não te amar, Neil homem velho
Kathy Grigsby
Love this man. Great music! ❤