Emerald City
U.S.E Lyrics

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I got more love than anyone could ever handle,
I got more happiness too.
I got more love than anyone could ever wish for,
And baby, it's all 'cause of you.

I don't want money,
I don't need to borrow,
Got enough honey,

And we'll make it last,
So give me some lovin',
That's what I wanted,
Girl you had it comin',
Baby, you got it good.

I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well

I can feel it comin',
Days are gettin' longer,
Hearts are gettin' closer,
And love's gettin' stronger,

so listen up people,
Love it gonna get ya,
Tidal wave's comin' down
On the summer of love.

I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well

emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city

I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well

so well (never had it so well)
So well (never had it so well)

I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well

emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city (belltown--we love it!)
Emerald city
Emerald city (capitol hill--we love it!)
Emerald city
Emerald city (queen anne--we love it! we love it! we love it!)

I can feel it comin',
Days are gettin' longer,
Hearts are gettin' closer,
And love's gettin' stronger,

so listen up people,
Love it gonna get ya,
Tidal wave's comin' down,
On the summer of love.

I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well

(never had it so well)
(i never had it so well)
(never had it so well)

I got more love than anyone could ever handle,
I got more happiness too.
I got more love than anyone could ever wish for,
And baby, it's all 'cause of you.

(we love it! we love it!)
(we love it! we love it!)
(we love it!)

(emerald city...)

Overall Meaning

The song "Emerald City" by U.S.E is an upbeat and joyful celebration of love and happiness. The song starts with the singer declaring that they have more love and happiness than anyone could handle, and they credit it all to their partner. The lyrics are carefree and light-hearted, with the singer expressing how they don't need money or material possessions, just the love and affection of their partner. The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Emerald City," serves as a metaphor for a utopian, magical place where love and happiness abound.

The song is filled with references to the summer of love, which was a cultural and social movement that occurred during the late 1960s in San Francisco. The song captures the sense of joy and freedom that characterized the time, with the singer proclaiming that love is like a tidal wave that is coming down on the summer of love. The song is also a tribute to Seattle, which is referred to as the "Emerald City" in the chorus. The lyrics mention several neighborhoods in Seattle, including Belltown, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne, and the song celebrates the sense of community and connection that can be found in the city.

Overall, "Emerald City" is a joyful and uplifting song that celebrates the power of love and the sense of community that can be found in a place like Seattle.

Line by Line Meaning

I got more love than anyone could ever handle,
I have such an abundance of love that it surpasses the amount that any one person could possibly hold.

I got more happiness too.
In addition to my excess of love, I have an overflowing sense of joy and contentment.

I got more love than anyone could ever wish for,
My love is so vast that even if someone were to make an impossible wish for an unrealistically large amount of love, I would still have more.

And baby, it's all 'cause of you.
My love and happiness are a direct result of the presence of the person I am addressing affectionately as 'baby.'

I don't want money,
Money is not a priority or desire for me.

I don't need to borrow,
I am self-sufficient and do not require financial assistance from anyone.

Got enough honey,
I have ample sweetness in my life, likely referring to either love or happiness.

And we'll make it last,
What I have in my life will endure and stay with me.

So give me some lovin',
I would like to receive affection and love from the person I am addressing.

That's what I wanted,
The affection and love I am requesting is all that I need, nothing more.

Girl you had it comin',
The person I am addressing has done something deserving of this request or is long overdue for receiving love or affection from me.

Baby, you got it good.
The person I am addressing is fortunate to have my love and affection.

I never had it so well
I have never been in a better state of prosperity or happiness than I am right now.

(never had it so well)
The previous line is repeated multiple times in a chorus, underscoring the song's key point.

I can feel it comin',
I have a strong sense or intuition that something positive is on the horizon.

Days are gettin' longer,
The days are becoming less filled with darkness or sadness and more promising or hopeful.

Hearts are gettin' closer,
People are becoming more open and loving toward one another.

And love's gettin' stronger,
The feeling of love or affection is becoming more intense or powerful.

so listen up people,
I am now addressing a larger group of listeners, urging them to pay attention.

Love it gonna get ya,
The experience of love will ultimately find its way to you, no matter who you are or where you come from.

Tidal wave's comin' down
A massive but metaphorical wave of love will sweep over us.

On the summer of love.
This wave of love will arrive during a summer season, lending it a sense of warmth and brightness.

emerald city...
The song ends with the repeated phrase 'emerald city,' presumably referring to Seattle, where the band was formed and where much of the song's imagery is inspired from neighborhoods such as 'Belltown' and 'Capitol Hill'.

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