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Let It Grow Lyrics
Standing at the crossroads, trying to read the signs
To tell me which way I should go to find the answer,
And all the time I know,
Plant your love and let it grow.
Let it grow, let it grow,
Let it blossom, let it flow.
In the sun, the rain, the snow,
Love is lovely, let it grow.
Looking for a reason to check out of my mind,
Trying hard to get a friend that I can count on,
But there's nothing left to show,
Plant your love and let it grow.
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Time is getting shorter and there's much for you to do.
Only ask and you will get what you are needing,
The rest is up to you.
Plant your love and let it grow.
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To tell me which way I should go to find the answer,
And all the time I know,
Plant your love and let it grow.
Let it blossom, let it flow.
In the sun, the rain, the snow,
Love is lovely, let it grow.
Trying hard to get a friend that I can count on,
But there's nothing left to show,
Plant your love and let it grow.
Only ask and you will get what you are needing,
The rest is up to you.
Plant your love and let it grow.
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I don't think this song is about drugs. Just because some of his songs might be about drugs, it doesn't mean that everyone of them are... I think this song is kinda hippieish. I think it's about choosing the right paths in life and how hard it is to find someone you can trust and who will love you back, but no matter witch obstacles you might run in to and no matter where you go you have to spread your love... Anyway, great song.
I think you are bang on! Ii totally agree...this was my wedding song, for the reasons you listed... live is lovely ❤️
I think you are bang on! Ii totally agree...this was my wedding song, for the reasons you listed... live is lovely ❤️
I think you are bang on! Ii totally agree...this was my wedding song, for the reasons you listed... love is lovely ❤️
I think you are bang on! Ii totally agree...this was my wedding song, for the reasons you listed... love is lovely ❤️
I think it has to deal with the main character from the Cream/Robert Johnson song "Crossroads" where he wonders if his talent is gonna grow better. Just my opinion.
This ong is a hidden gem. I believe the song reflects Clapton's feelings at the time - bearing in mind he was half way through getting over his addictions of drugs and alcohol (to follow). I believe he was trying to become settled in life (grow up) and have children.
..also I always think this song has a very led zeppelin sounding repetitive guitar chord particularly the long outro
first i want to say this song is great after i read commentes in clapton songs that say that all of his songs are about drugs- im sure this one is too- Plant your love and let it grow.
i personally love this song. i love to make new friends. just like planting flowers. i plant my love. after it grows i have new friends. friends are good. really good.
"Love Is Lovely" - such a deliciously gorgeous line.
"Love Is Lovely" - such a deliciously gorgeous line.
I guess you can see it as drug use, escaping reality. Or, it can be about self discovery, where you have to just "let it grow".
This song symbolizes the changing attitudes of a generation (which happens to be the generation of my parents) away from arbitrary strictures and towards, as Eric Clapton says so well, simply letting it grow. It is one of the simplest and best examples from a time in history when a generation was bold enough to cast off old traditions and build a new belief system that valued authenticity over things that mattered less. While there are many valid criticisms of the counterculture of this era, this song makes me lament the loss of the idealism and belief that authentic interaction really can change the world.
@harrisonts YES, I think you’re spot on! I was in my teens when this hit the charts (radio!) and didn’t realize at the time, but you hit the nail on the head man/woman! There was alot of social unrest and challenges to NOT be like your parents, break out of the ‘mold’ so to speak. But Clapton had handfulls of good music. Let it Rain as 1 example. Rock on Folks!
@harrisonts YES, I think you’re spot on! I was in my teens when this hit the charts (radio!) and didn’t realize at the time, but you hit the nail on the head man/woman! There was alot of social unrest and challenges to NOT be like your parents, break out of the ‘mold’ so to speak. But Clapton had handfulls of good music. Let it Rain as 1 example. Rock on Folks!