Lyrics
Strawbs - I Only Want My Love To Grow In You
Introduction to the song title and artist.
It takes a little sunshine
Emphasizing the need for positive elements like sunshine in life.
It takes a little rain
Acknowledging the necessity of facing challenges or difficulties represented by rain.
It takes a little laughter
Recognizing the importance of joy and happiness, symbolized by laughter.
It takes a little pain
Accepting that pain is also a part of life's experiences.
But I can take the heartaches
Expressing resilience in dealing with heartaches.
I only want my love to grow in you.
Declaring a desire for love to grow within a specific person.
It takes a little kindness
Stressing the significance of kindness in relationships.
It takes a little tears
Recognizing that tears are part of the emotional landscape.
It takes some understanding
Highlighting the importance of understanding for a lasting relationship.
To last so many years
Acknowledging the challenges that come with the passage of time.
But I can take the changes
Expressing readiness to adapt to changes for the sake of love.
I only want my love to grow in you.
Reiterating the desire for love to flourish in a specific person.
I'll hang in on you
Describing a commitment to endure difficulties in the relationship.
While you hang out on me
Acknowledging mutual challenges in the relationship.
I know you have your reasons
Acknowledging the partner's need for freedom and independence.
For needing to be free
Suggesting a need for open communication and understanding regarding freedom.
Why don't we talk it over
Advocating for a conversation to clarify the state of the relationship.
And find out where we stand
Seeking mutual understanding and definition of the relationship status.
In my old-fashioned way
Expressing commitment and willingness to help in a traditional manner.
I'll always lend a helping hand.
Promising support and assistance to the partner.
It takes the joy of knowing
Highlighting the joy that comes from knowing each other.
That even if we're poor
Emphasizing that wealth is not solely measured in material possessions.
We somehow turn out richer
Expressing the idea that shared experiences enrich life.
Than we ever were before
Highlighting the transformative power of love.
Now I don't need much money
Stating a personal lack of emphasis on material wealth.
I only want my love to grow in you.
Reaffirming the central focus on the growth of love in the relationship.
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