Love Spreads
Stone Roses · The Very Best Of Stone Roses [2002]
I forgive you boy, I will prevail
Too much time to take, some cross to bear
I'm hiding in the trees with a picnic, she's over there
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
She didn't scream, she didn't make a sound
I forgive you boy, but don't leave town
Cold black skin, naked in the rain
Hammer flash in the lightning
They're hurting her again
Chorus: Let me put you in the picture
Let me show you what I mean
The messiah is my sister
Ain't no king man she's my queen * 2
I have a dream, I've seen the light
Dont put it out, say she's alright
Yeah she's my sister
She didn't scream, she didn't make a sound
I forgive you boy, but don't leave town
Cold black skin, naked in the rain
Hammer flash in the lightning
They're hurting her again
Oh Oh
repeat the chorus seven times
I have a dream, Ive seen the light
Don't put it out, says she's alright
yeah she's my sister!
Love Spreads
Love Spreads stands as a defining track from the Stone Roses, capturing the band's unique blend of jangle pop and psychedelic rock. Released on The Very Best Of Stone Roses [2002], the song features the iconic guitar work of Ian Brown and the melodic vocals of Johnny Marr, who co-wrote the piece. Its soaring chorus and intricate instrumentation became a staple of the Manchester sound, influencing countless indie and alternative acts that followed. The recording exemplifies the band's ability to create atmospheric, hook-driven music that transcends typical genre boundaries. As a cornerstone of their discography, Love Spreads remains a vital representation of the late 1980s British music scene, celebrated for its emotional resonance and sonic innovation.