Love Is
Vanessa Williams & Brian McKnight Lyrics

They say it's a river, that circles the earth
Love is compared to a river that spreads everywhere, much like love that takes over everything and everyone around us.

A beam of light shining to the edge of the universe
Love is like a ray of light that spreads throughout the universe, providing guidance and positivity along its way.

It conquers all, it changes everything
Love has the power to conquer all and is capable of changing everything, including perceptions and attitudes.

They say it's a blessing, they say it's a gift
People perceive love as a blessing and a gift from the divine, which brings hope and happiness to all hearts.

They say it's a miracle
Love is referred to as a miracle because of its power to alter emotions and feelings, bringing together people from all walks of life.

And I believe that it is
The singer believes in the power of love and the influence it has on individuals to turn the world into a better place.

It conquers all, but it's a mystery
Although love has the power to conquer all, it is still a mystery and often complex to understand due to its multifarious nature.

Love breaks your heart
Love is often associated with heartbreak and pain as it brings vulnerability, grief, and disappointment sometimes.

Love takes no less than everything
Love demands attention, care, and commitment, and those who experience it must be prepared to give up everything for it.

Love makes it hard
Love isn't always a bed of roses, and it often makes life difficult, testing the endurance and resilience of an individual.

And it fades away so easily
Love can fade away quickly without prior notice, leaving hearts broken and deeply hurt.

In this world we've created
The world is the result of human creation, which both facilitates and hinders the expression of love in various contexts.

Where this place that we lived
The world is where people live and interact, displaying various expressions of love.

In a blink of an eye the darkness slips in
The darkness represents negativity and harsh realities of life that creep up too soon, abruptly interrupting moments of love and hope.

Love lights the world
The essence of love illuminates and brightens the world, creating hope, peace, and happiness for all.

Unites the love that´s for eternity
Love has the power to bring together people's hearts for an eternity, transcending time, distance, and diversity.

Love brakes the chain
Love is capable of breaking free from the chains of social conventions, taboos, and biases, allowing individuals to experience it genuinely.

Love aches for everyone of us
Love is all-encompassing and has the capacity to reach out to everyone, regardless of their social status and backgrounds.

Love takes the tears of pain, and it turns it in
Love can transform the tears of pain and grief into a beacon of hope and courage, inspiring individuals to carry on despite the sufferings of life.

To the beauty that remains
Love has the power to unveil the beauty that remains amidst life's hardships, providing energy and hope to individuals who have lost faith.

Look at this place
The singer is calling for attention to the world, which is in disarray, and highlighting the need for love to heal and transform it.

It was paradise, but now it's dying
Humans are responsible for the destruction of this world, which was once a paradise, but now it's in a state of decay due to their greedy and selfish desires.

I´ll brave the love
The singer is committed to the cause of love and is willing to take risks to make the world a better place through acts of kindness and care.

I´ll take, my chances that it´s not too late
The singer is willing to invest time and energy in love, hoping that it's not too late to make a difference in the world.