The Wandering Soul (Love Is The Answer)
John Denver · Other Songs - John Denver
The moments in between the day and the night
The instant when all shadows disappear
The distance in between the love and the fear
There's a longing deep within the wandering soul
It's like the half that understands it once was whole
Like the two who only dream of being one
Like the moon who's only light is in the sun
There's a danger in forever looking outside
You start to believe that all your prayers have been denied
And you'll forget the sound of your own name
Thus begins the suffering and the pain
I wanted an answer, I wanted a way
I wanna know just what to do and what to say
I wanted a reason, I wanna know why
Can there never be heaven right here on earth and peace inside
Inside my heart, deep in my soul
Within each part, and in the whole
There's a promise in the journeys of the mind
You begin to believe that there are miracles you will find
And that someday you'll remember who you are
The seed within a bright and shining star
It's like a flame that lives within a hungering heart
That only awaits the gift of love for it to spark
Into a fire that burns forever, endlessly
Like the river that can't help but meet the sea
In this magic hour between the dark and the dawn
In the space between the silence and the song
Suddenly the mystery is clear
That love is only letting go of fear
Love is the answer, love is the way
Love is in knowing just what to do and what to say
Love is the reason, and love is the why
And love is in heaven right here on Earth and peace inside
Inside your heart, deep in your soul
Within each part, and in the whole
Love is the answer, love is the way
Love is in knowing just what to do and what to say
Love is the reason, love is the why
And love is in heaven right here on Earth and peace inside.
The Wandering Soul (Love Is The Answer)
John Denver's 'The Wandering Soul (Love Is The Answer)' stands as a quintessential example of his ability to blend acoustic storytelling with universal themes of longing and redemption. Recorded in the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the soft, melodic pop-rock style that defined his career, characterized by gentle guitar work and a warm, emotive vocal delivery. The song explores the human condition through the lens of a solitary traveler seeking connection, a narrative that resonated deeply with audiences across generations. As part of Denver's extensive catalog of folk-rock and country-influenced ballads, the recording captures the essence of his work during a period where he frequently addressed themes of isolation and the search for meaning. Its enduring popularity highlights Denver's skill in crafting songs that feel both personal and universally relatable, cementing his legacy as a master of the American folk-rock tradition.