Lyrics
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Expressing a belief that love is a crucial necessity for the world.
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
Highlighting the scarcity of love and its importance as a universal need.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Reiterating the call for love as an essential requirement for a better world.
No, not just for some, but for everyone
Stressing that love is not exclusive but should be available for everyone.
Lord, we don't need another mountain
Rejecting the need for more challenges or obstacles ("another mountain").
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
Pointing out that there are already enough difficulties and hardships in life.
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross
Emphasizing the abundance of opportunities and challenges to overcome.
Enough to last till the end of time
Conveying that these challenges are sufficient for a lifetime.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Repeating the essential need for love due to its scarcity.
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
Reiterating the idea that love is lacking and needs to be increased.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Stressing the urgency of introducing more love into the world.
No, not just for some, but for everyone
Affirming that love should not be limited to some individuals but should be inclusive.
Lord, we don't need another meadow
Rejecting the need for more peaceful settings ("another meadow").
There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow
Pointing out the abundance of natural resources and opportunities for growth.
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Highlighting the plentiful positive aspects of life ("sunbeams and moonbeams").
Oh, listen, lord, if you want to know
Inviting the listener to pay attention to the message.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Reiterating the crucial need for love as a solution to global issues.
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
Emphasizing the scarcity of love and its necessity for a better world.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Reiterating the call for love as an essential requirement for a better world.
No, not just for some, but for everyone
Stressing that love should not be exclusive but should be available for everyone.
No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone
Emphasizing that love is not just for a select few but for everyone universally.
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