Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
In Birmingham, in London, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street tonight, West London style
There's something in the air tonight, I haven't felt for a while
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In the county towns, in football grounds, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street today, West London style
There's something going on today, everyone's acting wild
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In Liverpool, in Glasgow, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
When the sun goes down, on the mill towns, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
San Salvador, me amor, what we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street tonight, West London style
There's something in the air tonight, I haven't felt for a while
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In the county towns, in football grounds, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street today, West London style
There's something going on today, everyone's acting wild
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In Liverpool, in Glasgow, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
When the sun goes down, on the mill towns, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
San Salvador, me amor, what we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
Lyrics submitted by keinukeiju
We Need Love Lyrics as written by Richard Archer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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