To Be Loved
The Persuasions Lyrics


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Someone to care
Someone to share
Lonely hours and moments of despair
To be loved, to be loved
Oh what a feeling to be loved

Someone to kiss
Someone to miss
When you're away
To hear from each day
To be love, to be loved
Oh what a feeling to be loved

Some wish to be a king or a queen
Some wish for fortune and fame
But to be, truly, truly, truly loved is
More than all of these things

Someone to kiss
Someone to miss
When you're away to hear from each day
To be loved, to be love, to be love
Oh what a feeling to be loved




To be loved, to be loved, oh what a feeling
To be loved

Overall Meaning

The Persuasions's song, "To Be Loved" is a love song that describes the yearning for companionship and deep emotional connection with another person. The lyrics express that human beings have an inherent need for love and affection to ease the lonely moments of despair. The song highlights the importance of having a partner who is present in life, who is missed when they are not around, and who can communicate regularly to express their love.


The lyrics allude that material things such as fame and fortune do not bring true satisfaction in life. Loving and being loved by another human being is a fundamental human desire, and the feeling is like no other. The song emphasizes the importance of companionship in life and the joy of being connected to other human beings.


Overall, "To Be Loved" is a simple, yet powerful song that speaks directly to the human soul's need for love and companionship. It reminds us that experiencing love is one of the most significant experiences a human can have, and one that everyone deserves.


Line by Line Meaning

Someone to care
Desiring someone who will take care of you and your needs


Someone to share
Wanting someone who will share their life with you


Lonely hours and moments of despair
Feeling lonely and hopeless without someone to love


To be loved, to be loved
Desiring to be loved by someone else


Oh what a feeling to be loved
Expressing the joy and happiness of being loved


Someone to kiss
Craving physical affection from someone special


Someone to miss
Missing someone when they are not around


When you're away
Expressing the distance and separation from a loved one


To hear from each day
Longing to hear from the one you love everyday


Oh what a feeling to be loved
Reiterating the amazing feeling of being loved


Some wish to be a king or a queen
People desire power and status


Some wish for fortune and fame
Others yearn for wealth and public recognition


But to be, truly, truly, truly loved is
However, being truly, truly, truly loved is far more valuable


More than all of these things
Being loved outweighs all other desires


To be loved, to be loved, to be loved
Emphasizing the importance of being loved


Oh what a feeling to be loved
Expressing the immense joy of being loved


To be loved, to be loved
Repeating the desire to be loved


Oh what a feeling to be loved
Reiterating the incredible feeling of being loved




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: TYRAN CARLO, GWENDOLYN GORDY FUQUA, BERRY JR GORDY

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