Love Thing
Todd Rundgren Lyrics

I need something, I need some sweet thing
The singer is in search of something, specifically something sweet.

I need something to help me get on, help me get on by
The singer needs some sort of assistance to move forward in life.

Love thing
The singer expresses their desire for love.

Sometimes I feel like I've been trapped in a container
The artist feels confined or restricted in some way.

Pushed through a strainer, but I ain't no complainer
Although the artist feels like they have been put through a difficult situation, they do not complain about it.

Think I'm going crazy, there, now I'm insaner
The singer thinks they may be losing their mind and the situation is only making it worse.

What could be plainer, it's a no-brainer
The situation the singer is in is obvious or easy to understand.

The truth is always wherever you find it
The artist believes that the truth can be found in any situation.

Throw back the curtain, see what's behind it
The artist encourages others to uncover the truth and see what is really going on behind the scenes.

Look hard at life and the ties that bind it
The artist advises others to examine their lives and the connections that hold it together.

Day after day we must be reminded
The singer believes that it is important to be reminded of certain things on a daily basis.

Everything I had is gone, it's so dark it must be dawn
The artist has lost everything and is in a very dark place in their life.

Where's that reason to go, reason to go on and on
The singer wonders where they can find the motivation or inspiration to keep going in life.

Give what you ain't got to give, Lord have mercy on me
The singer is willing to give everything they have, even if they do not have anything left to give.

Drinkin' up blood and sweat and tears, I ain't afraid to ask
The singer is willing to endure anything in the pursuit of their goals, and is not afraid to ask for help along the way.

Give it to me love thing, well being
The artist reiterates their desire for love and well-being.

Why do I always look down when I want to look up
The artist wonders why they have trouble looking up or being positive when they want to be.

Why do I shake somebody down when I'm feelin' shook up
The singer wonders why they tend to take out their frustrations on others when they are feeling uneasy or troubled.

Why do I wander around when I want to hook up
The singer wonders why they tend to wander aimlessly when they are seeking a connection with others.

Why am I puttin' it down when I want to pick up
The artist wonders why they tend to give up or act negatively when they want to be more productive or successful.

One of these days I'm gonna make my decision
The artist plans to make a decision about their life at some point in the future.

And act upon it while I still got volition
The artist wants to act on their decision while they still have control over their own choices.

But I've got so many ideas in collision
The singer has many conflicting ideas or desires that are causing them difficulty in making a decision.

It makes it hard to be a man with a mission
The artist finds it difficult to pursue their goals when they have so many conflicting desires and ideas.

I need something to clear my head
The singer wants something that will help them clear their mind.

I need something to warm my bed
The singer wants something that will comfort them at night.

I need something, some sweet thing
The singer is still in search of that sweet something that will fulfill their desires.

Tell me lies, I know the truth but tell me lies
The artist wants to be told comforting lies, even if they know the truth about a situation.

Just like a breath of fresh air blowin' through my lonely spirit
The artist longs for a feeling of freshness and renewal in their life.

Love thing, well being
The singer concludes with a final expression of their desire for love and well-being.