Greatest Love Of All
Whitney Lyrics


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I believe the children are our are future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfilled my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me

I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity

Because the greatest
Love of all is happening to me
I found the greatest
Love of all inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity

Because the greatest
Love of all is happening to me
I found the greatest
Love of all inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

And if, by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of




Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love

Overall Meaning

Whitney Houston's song "Greatest Love of All" is a powerful ballad that celebrates self-love and encourages us to teach future generations to love themselves. The opening lines state that "I believe the children are our future," emphasizing that the way we raise and teach children shapes the world they will inherit. The singer urges us to "Teach them well and let them lead the way," indicating that we should empower children to be independent and confident leaders who can shape a brighter future.


The second verse focuses on the idea of being one's own hero. The singer laments that she has never found anyone who can fully fulfill her needs, but she has learned to depend on herself. She declares that she will never walk in anyone's shadows and will live according to her own beliefs, even in failure. This message is a call to action for listeners to take charge of their lives and pursue their dreams regardless of the opinions others may hold.


The chorus of the song emphasizes that self-love is the key to true happiness and that it is easy to achieve. It encourages listeners to learn to love themselves, as it is the greatest love of all. The song concludes with the hopeful message that love can provide strength and guidance, even in difficult times.


Overall, the lyrics to "Greatest Love of All" are a reminder that self-love is the foundation upon which we can build a brighter future. By empowering ourselves and future generations to love ourselves, we can create a world that values and celebrates diversity.


Line by Line Meaning

I believe the children are our are future
I have faith in the younger generation and think that they hold the key to the future.


Teach them well and let them lead the way
Educate them and give them the tools to be able to make positive changes in the world.


Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Help them recognize their worth and gifts they possess, so that they can use them to create positive change.


Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Instill in them a sense of self-worth and confidence, so that they can tackle any obstacle in their way.


Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Take inspiration from the unbridled joy and positivity of children, and strive to bring that energy back into our own lives.


I decided long ago, Never to walk in anyone's shadows
I made the decision to live my life on my own terms, and not to be beholden to anyone else’s expectations or limitations.


If I fail, if I succeed, At least I'll live as I believe
Regardless of the outcome, I will stay true to my values and beliefs.


No matter what they take from me, They can't take away my dignity
Other people may try to take away my power or control, but they can never take away my inherent sense of self-worth.


Because the greatest, Love of all is happening to me
I have found the greatest love of all within myself.


I found the greatest, Love of all inside of me
I have discovered that true love and fulfillment come from within, and not from external factors or other people.


The greatest love of all, Is easy to achieve, Learning to love yourself
The ultimate source of love and happiness is self-love, which is something that everyone can achieve if they work at it.


And if, by chance, that special place, That you've been dreaming of, Leads you to a lonely place, Find your strength in love
Even if you don’t end up where you thought you would, you can always find strength in love, whether it comes from within yourself or from other sources.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Linda Creed, Michael Masser

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@mattcup9001

@@amanda.collaud Selfhatred is not "a good mechanism to oppose the demons".
You shouldn't hate anybody, especially yourself, becouse if you do then there is something wrong with your relationship with God.

You can (and should) love yourself, be self confident and have dignity and still be humble and modest to others and worship and admire God. Modesty doesn't equal self hatered.

If you hate yourself it doesn't mean you are a bad person it just means you are unable to have quality, loving realtionships with your husband/wife,children,family,friends.. because that self hate will make you unconsciously do or say things that will hurt other people around you.
I don't think my parents didn't love me, they just made me feel that way because that's the way they feel about themselfs.
The important thing is to recognize where this self hate comes from and deal with those emotions, and of course forgive, I did. :)

And now, as the song says, I'm learning to love myself and hope to be able to give this love to my kids so they have childhood they deserve. I'm glad I will break this negative chain of self hate in my family.
God bless you



@ndut3528

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
Is the greatest love of all
And if, by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love



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@samellagreen

Who is here with me in 2024? Whitney is still loved by all. Wonderful voice and human.

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Me!! Love Whitney always!!

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👌 cover of a beautiful song

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School of rock!

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