Only Love Remains

Paul McCartney

About Only Love Remains

"Only Love Remains" is the fourth single from Paul McCartney's 1986 album, Press to Play. The song reached number 34 on the UK singles chart.


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1986
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And if you take your love away from me, 
I'm only going to want it back. 
I'll probably pretend I didn't see, 
But knowing me, I'll want you back again, and again 
'Til the word has lost it's meaning, 
And love is all that stays. only love remains. 

If you should ever feel that something's wrong, 
I'm going to want to put it right, 
To bring a happy ending to our song, 
I'll carry on believing in a love. 
If your love was to trickle through my fingers, 
What would it leave me with? 
Only love remains. 
Only love 

Old enough and strong enough to stretch across the world. 
Taking the sand inside an oyster, changing it into a pearl. 
Making another magic transformation, 
Find the right boy for the right girl. 

When all our friends have gone away and we're alone, 
There's nothing left to show about, 
Together we'll explore the great unknown. 
I'd say we won't be going out tonight, 
Let tonight be the one that we remember, 
When love is all that stays, 
Only love remains
Only love remains

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Only Love Remains" is a track from Sir Paul McCartney's 1986 album "Press to Play", an album which marked Sir Paul's departure from his works with the Beatles.
Single Status
This track was released as the fifth and final single from the "Press to Play" album in 1987.
Chart Ranking
"Only Love Remains" reached UK singles chart’s Top 40, despite being McCartney's less popular hits. It peaked at no. 34 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The track has an official music video directed by Peter Sinclair, and it introduced McCartney in a contemporary, more mature light.
Track Length
The song is approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds long, making it a standard length for a single of the time.
Co-Producer
"Only Love Remains" was co-produced by Hugh Padgham, a well-known English record producer and audio engineer who worked with artists like The Police and Genesis.
Lyrics
The lyrics of this ballad-style track are tender and emotional, carrying a message about how love is the only thing that truly endures through all trials and tribulations.
Genre
This track is generally classified as pop and adult contemporary, showcasing McCartney's versatility as a songwriter.
Collaboration
It's one of the tracks on which McCartney collaborated with Eric Stewart, who was a member of the band 10cc.
Live Performances
Despite being released as a single, "Only Love Remains" was rarely performed live by McCartney. It was, however, included in the setlist of McCartney's 2007 secret gig at the Highline Ballroom in New York.
Track Cleverness
McCartney's cleverness is evident in the song, as he juxtaposes the permanence of love with the ephemerality of life, reinforcing the concept that "only love remains".
End Credits
This song features as the end-credits track in McCartney’s 2007 film, The McCartney Years.
Music Elements
The composition employs a full orchestra which contributes to the song's melodramatic effect, and the graceful piano accompaniment which is a signature of McCartney.

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