It Takes All Kinds Of People
Stoney and Meatloaf Lyrics


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You know God in all of his wisdom
Made the pretty flowers that you see
Tell me about it
You know he made them all up different, girl

Just like you and me
Now listen to me
Don't that tell you something boy?
It's heavy, but that's how it's got to be

What's good enough for God almighty
It's good enough for you and me
You know it takes all, all kinds of people
The young, old, and the rich and the poor

It takes all, all kinds of people
Everybody's got to give a little bit more
I don't care if you got no money
'Cause money's just a means to an end

But when you're cold and lonely, girl
You're gonna cry, cry up old dreams
But your love, with love, with love for each other boy
We can get down to where we're feeling free

Every man, woman and child
I'll bet ya
Will live in love and harmony
Together, together

You know it takes all, all kinds of people
The young, old, and the rich and the poor
It takes all, all kinds of people
Everybody's got to give a little bit more

It takes all, all kinds of people
The young, old and the rich and the poor
It takes all, all kinds of people
Everybody's got to give a little bit more

It takes all, all kinds of people
The young, old and the rich and the poor




It takes all, all kinds of people
Everybody's got to give a little bit more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stoney and Meatloaf's song "It Takes All Kind Of People" celebrates diversity and advocates for tolerance and understanding. The singer highlights the beauty of creation, using the metaphor of flowers to symbolize the uniqueness and diversity of people. The song urges the listener to embrace differences, to open their hearts to love and to empathize with one another despite coming from different backgrounds or social strata.


The chorus, "It takes all kinds of people, the young, old and the rich and poor, everybody's got to give a little bit more," emphasizes that everyone has an important role to play in society. The song acknowledges that there are differences among us but encourages unity even amid the diversity. It states that love and harmony can only be achieved by working together for a common goal, which is giving to others, irrespective of our differences.


The song directly addresses the issue of money, stating that it's only a means to an end, but love, concern, and generosity are the foundations of a peaceful and harmonious society. The song encourages listeners to overcome their fears, prejudices and to put their faith in a better tomorrow, where everyone can live and thrive regardless of their race, gender, or social status.


Line by Line Meaning

You know God in all of his wisdom
You are aware that God, in all his intelligence and knowledge,


Made the pretty flowers that you see
created the beautiful flowers that are present around us.


Tell me about it
Express agreement or confirmation of the previous statement.


You know he made them all up different, girl
Each flower has its own unique characteristics and features that differ from all others, just like people.


Just like you and me
People, like the flowers, have their specific qualities and attributes that make them unique.


Don't that tell you something boy?
Doesn't that make you understand something, my dear boy?


It's heavy, but that's how it's got to be
The truth of the matter is that it's hard to accept, but that's how life works.


What's good enough for God almighty
Whatever is sufficient and acceptable for the divine being,


It's good enough for you and me
Is also adequate and enough for us as individuals.


You know it takes all, all kinds of people
Various types of people are needed to create a diverse and inclusive society.


The young, old, and the rich and the poor
People of all ages, financial backgrounds and social statuses.


Everybody's got to give a little bit more
We all need to put in some extra effort and work to make the world a better place.


I don't care if you got no money
It is irrelevant if you possess no wealth.


Cause money's just a means to an end
Money is only a tool that helps us reach our aims and objectives.


But when you're cold and lonely, girl
However, when you feel unloved and alone,


You're gonna cry, cry up old dreams
You will shed tears over unfulfilled aspirations of the past.


But your love, with love, with love for each other boy
But when we love each other with pure and sincere affection,


We can get down to where we're feeling free
We can reach an emotional state where we are free of negativity and feel liberated.


Every man, woman and child I'll bet ya
I'm willing to bet that every person, regardless of gender or age,


Will live in love and harmony
Can exist with each other in a world of love and peace.


Together, together
Collectively and in unison.


The young, old and the rich and the poor
People of all generations and economic backgrounds.


Everybody's got to give a little bit more
To create a fair and just society, every person needs to do their part and contribute towards the greater good.


It takes all, all kinds of people
Diversity is necessary for our world to be beautiful and inclusive.


Everybody's got to give a little bit more
Everyone is required to put a little bit more work to make this world even better.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL VALVANO, PATTI JEROME

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