Love Over Money
Harmony Beyond Wealth: Gord Downie's Ode to Brotherhood in 'Love Over Money'
Lyrics
Love over money, you are my brothers and we've been through so much
Choosing love and brotherhood over material wealth, emphasizing shared experiences.
Love over money, we fell and we fell out and we got back up
Despite challenges and conflicts, the bond prevails, and they overcome obstacles together.
Love over money, we played to no one and no one plus one
Playing music for the sake of the art itself, not just for an audience or recognition.
Love over money, we deafened the husband of the Queen of England
Metaphorically impacting those in power, challenging authority for the sake of their beliefs.
Yeah, love, what little we shared
Reflecting on the limited nature of the love they had, possibly implying challenges or hardships.
Love, broken and repaired
Acknowledging that love, though broken at times, can be repaired and endure.
Love, deeply misunderstood
Expressing that love is often not fully understood by others, emphasizing its complexity.
Love, that's how we got good
Suggesting that their proficiency and success in their endeavors stem from the power of love.
Love over money, pluggin' in and playin', tryin' for the ears of the earth
Prioritizing love and artistic expression over financial gain, aiming for a global audience.
Love over money, we missed many things tryin' to call a gig "work"
Highlighting sacrifices made for their passion, portraying gigs not just as a job but a calling.
Love over money, we missed death and marriage, we even missed a birth
Missing out on significant life events due to their dedication to music and brotherhood.
Love over money, we were always brothers even when just hotel worth
Emphasizing the enduring bond of brotherhood, even in transient hotel stays.
Yeah love, what little we shared
Reiterating the theme of limited love, perhaps indicating the challenges faced in their relationships.
Love, broken and repaired
Reassuring that love, though broken, can be restored and strengthened over time.
Love, deeply misunderstood
Repeating the idea that love is complex and often not fully grasped by others.
Love, that's how we get good
Affirming that their proficiency and success are rooted in the power and influence of love.
Love over money, love over money, love over money, love
Emphasizing the central theme of choosing love over material wealth, repeating for emphasis.
Love over money, love over money, love over money, love
Repeating the final affirmation of the prioritization of love over money for a strong conclusion.
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