Rundgren is well known among his fans as being an electronic music revolutionary. His skilled production techniques, matched by his belief that he has ability to play just about any instrument at a mastery level, has allowed him to release some of the most honest and personal music of his time. Many of his solo albums, including Something/Anything?]' were made completely by himself. That is, he played all the instruments, sang all the vocals, did all of the recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Website: http://www.tr-i.com/
Core discography:
With Nazz:
1968 - Nazz
1969 - Nazz Nazz
1970 - Nazz III
Solo:
1970 - Runt
1971 - Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren
1972 - Something/Anything?
1973 - A Wizard, a True Star
1974 - Todd
1975 - Initiation
1976 - Faithful
1978 - Hermit of Mink Hollow
1978 - Back to the Bars (live)
1981 - Healing
1983 - The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect
1985 - A Cappella
1989 - Nearly Human
1991 - 2nd Wind
1993 - No World Order
1995 - The Individualist
1997 - With a Twist
1998 - Up Against It
2000 - One Long Year
2003 - Can't Stop Running (live box set)
2004 - Liars
2008 - Arena
2011 - Todd Rundgren's Johnson
2011 - (re)Production
2013 - State
2015 - Global
2015 - Runddans (collaboration with Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm)
2017 - White Knight
With Utopia:
1974 - Todd Rundgren's Utopia
1975 - Another Live
1976 (released 2001) - Disco Jets
1977 - Ra
1977 - Oops! Wrong Planet
1980 - Adventures in Utopia
1980 - Deface the Music
1982 - Swing to the Right
1982 - Utopia
1984 - Oblivion
1985 - P.O.V.
2003 - Last of the New Wave Riders (live box set)
Love Is The Answer
Todd Rundgren Lyrics
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A ticket to paradise
I can't stay here any more
And I've looked high and low
I've been from shore to shore to shore
If there's a short cut I'd have found it
But there's no easy way around it
Love is the answer
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer
Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard
It's such a lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely world
People turn their heads and walk on by
Tell me, is it worth just another try?
Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer (let it shine)
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer (you know the answer is love)
Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet?
What are the chances?
Ask the man in your heart for the answers
And when you feel afraid, love one another
When you've lost your way, love one another
When you're all alone, love one another
When you're far from home, love one another
When you're down and out, love one another
All your hope's run out, love one another
When you need a friend, love one another
When you're near the end, love
We got to love, we got to love one another
Light of the world, you got to shine on me
Love is the answer
Shine on us all (know that love can save the day)
Set us free
Love is the answer
(Just give it, just one more chance)
Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer (love, love, love)
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer
(Lord, you just can't let it stop, Lord)
Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer
Shine on us all, set us free
The lyrics to Todd Rundgren's Love Is The Answer are an uplifting message about the power of love to overcome the struggles and loneliness of life. The song starts with the singer expressing his dissatisfaction with his current situation and his desire to find a way out. Despite his efforts, he cannot find an easy solution and admits that there is no easy way around his problems.
However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope with the statement that "Love is the answer." The singer urges the "light of the world" to shine on him and all of us, setting us free from our struggles. The lyrics address some of life's most profound questions, like why we must all die and the meaning of our existence, but concludes that the answer is love.
The final section of the song is a call to action, urging listeners to love one another when they feel afraid, lost, alone, or down and out. Love is presented as a solution to all of life's challenges, and the message is that we must love one another, especially in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Name your price
Whatever the cost, I'm willing to pay
A ticket to paradise
I want to escape from my current situation
I can't stay here any more
My current situation is unbearable
And I've looked high and low
I've searched far and wide
I've been from shore to shore to shore
I've traveled extensively
If there's a short cut I'd have found it
I've tried every possible way to solve this problem
But there's no easy way around it
Unfortunately, there is no simple solution
Light of the world, shine on me
I need guidance and help to find my way
Love is the answer
Love is the solution to all problems
Shine on us all, set us free
Let your love empower and liberate us
Who knows why
No one really knows
Someday we all must die
Death is inevitable for everyone
We're all homeless boys and girls
We are all vulnerable and in need of love and support
And we are never heard
Our voices are often ignored and neglected
It's such a lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely world
The world can be a very isolating and desolate place
People turn their heads and walk on by
Many choose to ignore the suffering of others
Tell me, is it worth just another try?
Is it worth continuing to hope and strive for a better world?
When you feel afraid, love one another
Love is a source of comfort and strength in times of fear
When you've lost your way, love one another
Love can help us find our path again
When you're all alone, love one another
Love can help relieve the pain of solitude
When you're far from home, love one another
Love can create a sense of belonging and community
When you're down and out, love one another
Love can lift us up when we're feeling defeated
All your hope's run out, love one another
Love can renew our sense of hope and possibility
When you need a friend, love one another
Love can provide the support and companionship we all need
When you're near the end, love
Love is what truly matters in life
We got to love, we got to love one another
Loving each other is the key to a better world
Shine on us all (know that love can save the day)
Love has the power to solve all problems
Just give it, just one more chance
Let's not give up on love
Lord, you just can't let it stop, Lord
We need your help and guidance to keep loving
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Wilcox, Kasim Sulton, Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kelli Cat
I love this dude. His music is such a gift. Never tire of listening to him!! 😻😻😻😻
Nora McFadden
No one else like him. He wrote some real classics, Hello It's Me, Can We Still Be Friends and this gem.
tom culhane
@Nora McFadden And "Love of the Common Man."
jeff digeronimo
The song is a true Gift from God.
William Gioioso
My dad passed and this song hit me like a ton of bricks. Thanks Todd this is a beautiful song that I needed to hear, timeless and healing.
John Vance
Sorry for your loss,
bill bianchi
Easily one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Todd Rundgren is a genius
Gwyn Nielsen
Love has always been the answer and will always be the answer, which makes Todd and his song timeless.
Karl Helm
no hard feelings. i like tod but i like dan & coley's version of this song. i could get used to it.
Gwyn Nielsen
@Karl Helm I hear you. Here's one of mine that is creeping up the music channel charts lately:
https://youtu.be/VeP2dardrFc. Take care!