Love Is The Answer
Todd Rundgren & Utopia 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 world
People turn their heads and walk on by
Tell me, is it worth just another try?
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 one another
We got to love one another
Light of the world, you got to shine
Love will be a means, yeah, yeah
Shine on us all
Know that love can save the day
Just give it one more chance
Lord you just can't let it stop lord
Love is the answer
Got to be free to let love into your life
Let it shine
The lyrics of Todd Rundgren's "Love Is the Answer" appear to be a plea for a way out of the trials of life. The singer has searched everywhere, high and low, trying to find a shortcut, but there is no easy way. The world is lonely and often cruel, as people turn their heads and walk away from the struggles of others. Still, the lyrics suggest that love is the answer, shining a light to show the way forward. Love must be present for the singer to find paradise and possibly avoid their inevitable demise.
The singer then poses questions that are unanswerable, such as the reason why we must all die and are all homeless as we try to find our way in the world. But love, the lyrics suggest, is the only way to navigate through these struggles. The plea is for people to love one another and all come together in this spirit. It is almost as if there is an appeal for people to pray to their inner selves and ask for guidance, as the man in their hearts might somehow provide the answers they need. The message of this song is quite clear: love is the answer no matter what the question is.
Line by Line Meaning
Name your price
What is the cost you would pay
A ticket to paradise
A way out of this place to happiness and freedom
I can't stay here any more
This current situation is unbearable
And i've looked high and low
I searched everywhere for a solution
I've been from shore to shore to shore
I travelled great distances to find an answer
If there's a short cut i'd have found it
I exhausted all possibility of an easy option
But there's no easy way around it
The only way to fix the situation is by facing it head-on
Light of the world, shine on me
I need guidance to see the path I should take
Love is the answer
Love is the solution to all problems
Shine on us all, set us free
Guide us all to liberation through love
Who knows why
We don't know what the future holds
Someday we all must die
Death is inevitable for everyone
We're all homeless boys and girls
We are all searching for a sense of belonging
And we are never heard
Our cries for help go unnoticed
It's such a lonely world
The world can be a very isolating place
People turn their heads and walk on by
Others ignore the pain and suffering around them
Tell me, is it worth just another try?
Is it worth facing the same struggle again?
Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet?
Does life have meaning in a world that is constantly declining?
What are the chances?
What are the odds of us succeeding?
Ask the man in your heart for the answers
Look within yourself for the answers
And when you feel afraid, love one another
In moments of fear, show love and kindness to those around you
When you've lost your way, love one another
During times of confusion, love and compassion will guide you
When you're all alone, love one another
Even in solitude, show love to yourself and others
When you're far from home, love one another
When you're in unfamiliar surroundings, extend love and warmth
When you're down and out, love one another
In moments of despair, love will lift you up
All your hope's run out, love one another
Even when you lose faith, love will sustain you
When you need a friend, love one another
In times of loneliness, reach out to others with love
When you're near the end, love one another
As your journey comes to a close, let love guide you home
We got to love one another
It is imperative that we show love and kindness to all
Light of the world, you got to shine
The world needs guidance and direction
Love will be a means, yeah, yeah
Love will provide the way
Know that love can save the day
Recognize that love has the power to change everything
Just give it one more chance
Keep trying, keep showing love
Lord you just can't let it stop lord
We cannot stop showing love and kindness
Love is the answer
Love is the solution to all problems
Got to be free to let love into your life
In order to truly experience love, we must let go of our inhibitions
Let it shine
Let your love radiate and illuminate the world around you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF HEALY, JOE ROCKMAN, MARTI FREDERIKSEN
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