Up Where We Belong
Winans BeBe & CeCe Lyrics


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Who knows what tomorrow brings
In a world, few hearts survive
All I know is the way I feel
When it's real, I keep it alive
The road is long, there are mountains in your way But we climb a step every day

Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles cry
On a mountain high
Love lift us up where we belong, far from the world
We know, up where the clear wind blow

Some hang on to used to be
Live their lives, looking behind

All we have is here and now
All our life, out there to find

The road is long, there are mountains in our way,
But we climb them a step ev'ry day
Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles cry
On a mountain high

Love lift us up where we belong, far from the world
We know, up where the clear winds blow

Time goes by, no time to cry, life's you and I
A live today

Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles cry
On a mountain high




Love lift us up where we belong, far from the world
We know, where the clear winds blow

Overall Meaning

The song "Up Where We Belong" by BeBe and CeCe Winans is about the power of love to lift people up and help them overcome the challenges of life. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the uncertainty of the future and the difficulty of surviving in a world where so few hearts thrive. Despite these challenges, the singer knows that when love is real, it can keep them alive.


The road ahead may be long and difficult, with mountains to climb, but the singer is determined to take it one step at a time. The chorus repeats the idea that love can lift us up to a place where we belong, far from the troubles of the world, where clear winds blow and eagles cry. The song encourages us to live in the present moment and cherish what we have, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.


The bridge of the song reminds us that time is fleeting and there's no time to waste on regrets or tears. The last chorus reinforces the idea that love is a powerful force that can help us overcome the challenges of life and reach new heights.


Overall, "Up Where We Belong" is a song about hope, perseverance, and the transformative power of love. It's a reminder that when we face difficult times, we can find strength and solace in the love of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Who knows what tomorrow brings
No one can predict what will happen in the future.


In a world, few hearts survive
It's tough to find true love in this world.


All I know is the way I feel
The only thing I'm sure about is my feelings.


When it's real, I keep it alive
When love is genuine, I do everything to keep it alive.


The road is long, there are mountains in your way
The journey towards true love is difficult, and there will be many obstacles along the way.


But we climb a step every day
We make progress towards love slowly, but surely.


Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles cry
Love gives us the strength to rise above our problems and soar to new heights.


On a mountain high
Metaphorically, love takes us to a higher place, free from worries and fears.


Love lift us up where we belong, far from the world
Love can take us away from worldly problems and grant us peace.


We know, up where the clear wind blow
In the higher realms of love, we experience clarity and tranquility.


Some hang on to used to be
Some people are stuck in the past, and can't move on.


Live their lives, looking behind
They focus on what's behind them rather than what's ahead.


All we have is here and now
The only thing that really matters is the present moment.


All our life, out there to find
Our life journey is to find what truly matters, the things that bring us happiness and fulfillment.


Time goes by, no time to cry, life's you and I
Time is fleeting, and we must make the most of it, enjoying life with the people we love.


A live today
Live fully in the present, enjoying each moment.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Saint-Marie, Will Jennings

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