Lyrics
Love is but a song we sing
Love is compared to a song, a beautiful expression, while fear is associated with death.
and fear's the way we die,
Fear is portrayed as the pathway to death, suggesting its negative impact on life.
You can make the mountains ring
The power to create positive change is emphasized, using the metaphor of making mountains ring.
or make the angels cry,
Conversely, one has the ability to cause sorrow or distress, symbolized by making angels cry.
Tho' the bird is on the wing
An image of a bird in flight signifies freedom and unpredictability.
and you may not know why.
The mystery behind certain events is acknowledged, emphasizing the unknown aspects of life.
C'mon people, now
Encouragement to unite and support each other is expressed.
smile on your brother,
An invitation to display kindness and warmth to fellow human beings.
ev'ry-body get together,
A call for collective unity and a plea to embrace love at the present moment.
try to love one another right now.
An urgent request to love one another immediately, emphasizing the importance of the present.
Some will come and some will go
Recognition of the transient nature of relationships—people come and go.
and we shall surely pass
A reflection on the impermanence of life, acknowledging that everyone will eventually pass away.
When the one that left us here
The anticipation of reuniting with those who have left, suggesting a sense of hope and reunion.
returns for us at last
We are but a moments sunlight
A metaphor for the brevity of life, akin to a momentary burst of sunlight fading in the grass.
fading in the grass.
C'mon people, now
A repetition of the call for unity and shared joy among people.
smile on your brother,
ev'ry-body get together,
-try to love one another right now.
-If you hear the song I sing
An invitation to listen to the singer's message, promising understanding.
you will understand
You hold the key to love and fear
The realization that individuals possess the power to control both love and fear.
in your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both,
Highlighting the simplicity of the solution to unlock both love and fear—under the person's command.
it's there at your command.
C'mon people, now
A repetition of the call for unity, with a renewed emphasis on smiling and coming together.
smile on your brother,
ev'ry-body get together,
-try to love one another right now.
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