The Same Love That Made Me Laugh
Withers (Bill) Lyrics
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Hard to gain, and hard to hold
Like a rose that's soft to touch
Love has gone, and it hurts so much
Well and why
Must the same love that made me laugh
Well, now you think of love as sitting on a mountain
Think of it as being a great big rock
Won't you think before you started to roll it down
Because once you start it, you can't make it stop
I've given all I have to give
And if you don't want me
I don't wanna live
Well and why
Must the same love that made me laugh
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me wet my pillow
And just cryin' like a weeping willow
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry? Why? Oh, why?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me mess up my pillow
I'm just cryin' like a weeping willow
Now, why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
The lyrics of the song "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh" by Bill Withers portrays the confusion, frustration, and heartbreak that the singer feels due to a relationship that has gone wrong. The opening lines of the song "Your love is like a chunk of gold, hard to gain, and hard to hold" suggest that the love and affection of the person the singer is referring to is valuable, but also challenging to maintain. The lyrics "Like a rose that's soft to the touch, love has gone, and it hurts so much" may suggest that despite the soft and tender nature of the love, it has withered away, leaving the singer in pain.
The line "Must the same love that made me laugh, make me cry?" conveys the singer's sense of confusion and disbelief that the same love that brought joy and happiness is now causing unimaginable pain. The second verse of the song urges the listener to think before acting on their impulses and warns about the consequences of their actions. The lyrics "Because once you start it, you can't make it stop" suggest that once a relationship has started, it can be challenging to end it easily, and the damage caused by it can last a lifetime.
Overall, the lyrics of the song portray the singer's struggle to understand why a relationship that was once filled with love and laughter has now become a source of pain and frustration. The song encourages listeners to think carefully before entering into a relationship and to be mindful of their actions' consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is like a a chunk of gold
Your love is precious and valuable, but difficult to obtain and keep.
Hard to gain, and hard to hold
It takes a lot of effort to earn your love, and even more to maintain it.
Like a rose that's soft to touch
Just like a rose may appear delicate, love may seem gentle and kind.
Love has gone, and it hurts so much
When love is lost, it causes immense pain and suffering.
Well and why
This is an expression of confusion and curiosity.
Must the same love that made me laugh
The love that brought joy in the past is now causing pain and despair.
Make me cry?
The singer is questioning why love has the power to cause such emotional distress.
Well, now you think of love as sitting on a mountain
Love is often seen as something grand and towering, something to be revered and admired.
Think of it as being a great big rock
Instead of a towering symbol, love should be viewed as an immovable force, unchanging and stable.
Won't you think before you started to roll it down
Before acting on love, one should consider the potential consequences and outcomes.
Because once you start it, you can't make it stop
Love cannot be simply turned off, once it is set in motion.
I've given all I have to give
The artist has exhausted all their energy and emotion in the pursuit of love.
And if you don't want me
If the love is not mutual and reciprocated,
I don't wanna live
The singer feels that their existence is meaningless without the love they desire.
Why you wanna make me wet my pillow
The singer experiences intense sadness and cries frequently.
And just cryin' like a weeping willow
The artist weeps uncontrollably, much like the pendulous branches of a willow tree.
Why you wanna make me mess up my pillow
The artist is questioning why their love interest is causing them such emotional turmoil and upset.
Now, why you wanna make me cry?
The singer is pleading for an explanation as to why they are being caused such pain and heartache.
Why you wanna make me cry?
The singer is repeating their question, hoping for an answer.
Why you wanna make me cry? Why? Oh, why?
The artist is desperate for an explanation and wants to know why their love interest is causing them such distress.
Why you wanna make me cry?
The artist is imploring their love interest to cease causing them emotional harm.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Your love is like a a chunk of gold
Hard to gain, and hard to hold
Like a rose that's soft to touch
Love has gone, and it hurts so much
Well and why
Must the same love that made me laugh
Make me cry?
Well, now you think of love as sitting on a mountain
Think of it as being a great big rock
Won't you think before you started to roll it down
Because once you start it, you can't make it stop
I've given all I have to give
And if you don't want me
I don't wanna live
Well and why
Must the same love that made me laugh
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me wet my pillow
And just cryin' like a weeping willow
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry? Why? Oh, why?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me mess up my pillow
I'm just cryin' like a weeping willow
Now, why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Why you wanna make me cry?
Source: LyricFind
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
I'm still working on that neat lil drum fill at the 1:30 mark. I don't just want it technically perfect, I also was that feel, that nice smooth feel.
Plus, I'm already singing it, so...yes, I know it's a funny song for a lil white girl :) people that taught me drums, known me for 17 years, had no idea I could sing there. That's the point.
My impetus is two-fold. 1) there's not a lot of female drummers. 2nd I want to be endorsed and get all my drum stuff free, then play in front of people and get paid for it. I'm with Zappa in terms of music: all the good music was already written by guys wearing wigs.
Then, my favorite sticks have been discontinued and that's extremely disturbing. I like Firth maple HS2 Highlander pipe band sticks. Very big, very light and very durable. Biggest sticks I've ever seen. Also lightest I've ever had my hands on. I don't chew up my sticks because I only have 7 pairs. If I want them chewed up, I'll give them to the dogs.
Bill, seriously, you rule. This is one of the best songs ever written. Period.
@AMARKEDCHANGE
His smooth and soulful voice brought positive message of upliftment .Rest in peace maestro Bill Withers
@jiwonchang3786
A
@nihad8105
Nobody does this kind of sophisticated music like Bill. One of the master with timeless songs
@tomcastineira
One of the greatest songs ever written
@jordanrioscreations
Criminally underrated
@peted.762
Word
@junioredge9674
Does not get the recognition he deserves
@frankiehansen4667
Yeah Right.
@lf1496
How is he underrated? He's won numberous Grammys and was named one the greatest song writers ever
@jordanrioscreations
You'd be surprised how many people have heard Bill Withers songs but don't actually realize that one man was behind what happens to be a very eclectic range of hit songs.
When I wrote that this is criminally underrated, I was talking about this amazing song and this great album which really doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. I mean this song hasn't even cracked 350,000 views on Youtube or 5,000,000 plays on Spotify for example. His other hits obviously dwarf this in views and plays. And that's the thing about Bill Withers' catalog is that his biggest hits drastically overshadow most of his best work that goes under the radar like this song. To me, this is some of the best music ever and it doesn't look like it's gotten nearly enough appreciation. People don't talk enough about how talented Bill was and how amazing his story is and how deftly he was able to change his music through the years (post-Still Bill) to not just stay relevant, but create timeless enduring songs that didn't follow trends of the time.
tldr version: Most of Bill's best work doesn't get the enough recognition and Bill doesn't get enough recognition for as much as he's given the world.