What The World Needs Now Is Love
Patty Ascher Lyrics


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What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don't need another mountain,
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross,
Enough to last till the end of time.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don't need another meadow
There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh listen, lord, if you want to know.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,




No, not just for some but for everyone.
No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone.

Overall Meaning

The song "What the World Needs Now Is Love" by Patty Ascher is a call for global unity and compassion. It emphasizes the importance of love in the world and how it can make a positive difference. The lyrics state that the world needs more love as there is a scarcity of it in the world. Love is the only thing that can bring people together and create a positive change in the world. The song highlights the fact that love is needed not just for some but for everyone, regardless of race, religion, or social status. The song also highlights that there are enough resources for everyone to share and enjoy, and it encourages everyone to embrace love and compassion.


The first verse of the song emphasizes the importance of love and how there is a lack of it in the world. The second verse emphasizes that the world does not need another mountain, meadow or any other physical resource as there are already plenty to go around. The chorus of the song reiterates that what the world really needs is love, and it's not just for some but for everyone.


The song's message is still relevant today, especially in a world that seems increasingly divided. It serves as a reminder that we need to focus on what unites us rather than what divides us. The call for global unity and compassion through love is a timeless message that resonates with many people.


Line by Line Meaning

What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Love is the most important thing the world needs right now


It's the only thing that there's just too little of
There is not enough love in the world


No not just for some but for everyone.
Love should be for all people, not just a select few


Lord, we don't need another mountain,
We do not need more obstacles in life


There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
We already have enough challenges to conquer


There are oceans and rivers enough to cross,
There are already enough hardships to overcome


Enough to last till the end of time.
These challenges will endure forever


Lord, we don't need another meadow
We do not need more empty spaces in life


There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are already enough opportunities for growth and prosperity


There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
There is already enough beauty in the world


Oh listen, lord, if you want to know.
If you want to understand, open your heart and listen


No, not just for some but for everyone.
Love should be for all people, not just a select few


No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone.
Love should be shared equally among all people




Writer(s): Hal David, Burt F. Bacharach

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