Their follow-up album, Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade, yielded the hits "Get a Life" and "A Dream's a Dream," the latter featuring operatic vocals by Victoria Wilson-James. While their U.S. following declined somewhat following its release, Soul II Soul continued to have hits in the UK, including 1992's #4 single, "Joy."
Soul II Soul reached Volume 5 of their series for Virgin in 1995, then released 2 more albums for Island Records.
Universal Love
Soul II Soul Lyrics
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life too precious to throw away like a flame it can easily blow away
into the future we're destined to go
time will show you we
already know the way
cultures closely connected all respected none neglected
the dream of love which is universal must happen then we will be one
chorus
everybody listen make a change negative attitudes rearrange
join together forget the hate, the time is now we shouldn't leave it too late
colours never deceive me one family people believe me
brothers and sisters related
ancestrally who needs a barrier
The lyrics of Soul II Soul's song Universal Love speak of the singer's dream of a world where love is universal and people come together, breaking down the barriers that divide them. The lyrics begin by stating that life is too precious to be thrown away, and likens it to a flame that can easily blow away. It then talks about how people are destined to move forward into the future together and that they already know the way to do it. The dream of love, which is universal, must come to fruition so everyone can be united, and walls must be brought down.
The chorus of the song is a call to action. The singers ask that everybody listens and helps make a change. The negative attitudes that people have towards others should be rearranged, and everyone should join together and forget the hate. The time is now, and everyone should take hold of it, so it is not too late. The song speaks of how colors never deceive us, and that all of humanity is one big family. The song concludes by asking the listener who needs a barrier when brothers and sisters are related ancestrally.
Line by Line Meaning
I dream of the day of universal love
A desire for a world where love exists and is shared by everyone, without exception.
life too precious to throw away like a flame it can easily blow away
The importance of valuing and protecting our lives as they can end abruptly and unexpectedly.
into the future we're destined to go
The inevitability of moving forward and embracing what the future holds.
time will show you we
The idea that time reveals knowledge and wisdom that may not be immediately apparent.
already know the way
A belief that the path towards universal love is already known and can be achieved.
cultures closely connected all respected none neglected
Acknowledging the importance of different cultures and treating them with equal respect and appreciation.
the dream of love which is universal must happen then we will be one
A call to action to make the dream of universal love a reality, which will unite all people as one.
bring down the walls
Breaking down barriers and removing obstacles that prevent the achievement of universal love.
everybody listen make a change negative attitudes rearrange
Encouraging everyone to listen and take steps to change attitudes that may hinder the realization of universal love.
join together forget the hate, the time is now we shouldn't leave it too late
Urging people to unite and put aside differences, and not to delay in taking action towards universal love.
colours never deceive me one family people believe me
Highlighting the common humanity shared by all people, regardless of differences in skin color.
brothers and sisters related ancestrally who needs a barrier
Affirming that all people are brothers and sisters, connected by common ancestry, and that barriers that divide us are unnecessary and detrimental to achieving universal love.
Contributed by Kayla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.