Love To Be Loved Lyrics

Lyric discussion by IllToast2That 

Cover art for Love To Be Loved lyrics by Peter Gabriel

It's about the basic human need to feel loved and to be loved. We all deny it at some point, but we each crave it to one degree or another. And each person, to some degree, fears emotional intimacy (while some, of course, fear sexual intimacy as well). It's about the push - pull of wanting to let go, but then changing course because it's too emotionally risky, so we push others away. And it's a never-ending cycle for some. The song most likely speaks to everyone on some level. I know that I desire love and attention, but at the same time I find ways to keep people distant (i.e. my weight). I laugh and joke and most think I am extremely secure. Nobody wants others to know they can be hurt easily. Good song in that it is relevant. I prefer his lil' froggy song due to obvious reasons (the beat and energy...of course), but this song is still good.