Love Is the Answer
Utopia
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Name your price A ticket to paradise I can't stay here any more And I've looked high and low I've been from shore to shore to shore If there's a short cut I'd have found it But there's no easy way around it Light of the world, shine on me Love is the answer Shine on us all, set us free Love is the answer Who knows why Someday we all must die We're all homeless boys and girls And we are never heard It's such a lonely world People turn their heads and walk on by Tell me, is it worth just another try? Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet? What are the chances? Ask the man in your heart for the answers And when you feel afraid, love one another When you've lost your way, love one another When you're all alone, love one another When you're far from home, love one another When you're down and out, love one another All your hope's run out, love one another When you need a friend, love one another When you're near the end, love one another We got to love one another Light of the world, you got to shine Love will be a means, yeah, yeah Shine on us all Know that love can save the day Just give it one more chance Lord you just can't let it stop lord Love is the answer Got to be free to let love into your life Let it shine
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Written by: John Wilcox, Kasim Sulton, Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Song Creation"Love Is the Answer" is a song written by Todd Rundgren for his band Utopia. It was first released on Utopia's eponymous album in 1980.
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Multiple CoversThe song has been covered many times by a diverse range of artists such as England Dan & John Ford Coley, Glen Campbell, Gary Valenciano, Bob Carlisle, and Cindy Morgan, each bringing their own unique styles to the song.
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Chart SuccessEngland Dan & John Ford Coley's version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979. Their cover also became a number one single on the U.S. Billboard adult contemporary chart.
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Grammy WinnerA gospel rendition by Bob Carlisle won a Grammy award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards in 1988.
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Filipino PerformanceFilipino music icon Gary Valenciano also released a rendition of "Love Is the Answer" which is widely known in the Philippines and is part of many of his live performances.
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Country GenreGlen Campbell, a country music legend, also covered the song in 1980s, adding a country music touch to the love anthem.
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Religious InterpretationsThe song has often been interpreted as a Christian praise song due to its lyrics and has therefore found a place in numerous religious-themed albums and performances. For instance, Cindy Morgan, known for her contemporary Christian music, covered the song on her album "Under the Waterfall" in 1995.
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Todd Rundgren's PhilosophyTodd Rundgren, the original writer of the song, often talked about the song as being part of his personal philosophy. The message "Love Is the Answer" is a recurring theme in his music.
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