Love, Oh Love
Lionel Richie · Back to Front
Show the world and all it's people,
All the wonders love can bring,
Give us strength and understanding,
Give us all one song to sing,
Let the music play,
Play it loud and make it clear,
It's time to stand up,
To a new world that is now so near,
From the bottom to the top,
To the leaders of the land,
We all have one heart,
Everyone of us must lend a hand,
And let there be joy in the world,
Let there be,
And let there be no sorrow,
Let there be,
And let there be peace on earth,
Let there be,
For all the world we've got to see the love,
Oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
All the walls are falling down,
No more children off to war,
If we search in our hearts,
All the suffering will be no more,
And let there be joy in the world,
Let there be,
And let there be no sorrow,
Oh, Let there be,
And let there be peace on earth,
Let there be,
For all God's children let them see the love,
Oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
And freedom no more lies,
We can save this world if we try,
One world I know we can make it,
'Cos its only in your heart,
Yes its only in your dreams,
We can climb the highest mountains,
We can make the whole world see,
Oh yeah,
Love, oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud, say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
Love, oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
Love, oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
(to fade)
All the wonders love can bring,
Give us strength and understanding,
Give us all one song to sing,
Let the music play,
Play it loud and make it clear,
It's time to stand up,
To a new world that is now so near,
From the bottom to the top,
To the leaders of the land,
We all have one heart,
Everyone of us must lend a hand,
And let there be joy in the world,
Let there be,
And let there be no sorrow,
Let there be,
And let there be peace on earth,
Let there be,
For all the world we've got to see the love,
Oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
All the walls are falling down,
No more children off to war,
If we search in our hearts,
All the suffering will be no more,
And let there be joy in the world,
Let there be,
And let there be no sorrow,
Oh, Let there be,
And let there be peace on earth,
Let there be,
For all God's children let them see the love,
Oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
And freedom no more lies,
We can save this world if we try,
One world I know we can make it,
'Cos its only in your heart,
Yes its only in your dreams,
We can climb the highest mountains,
We can make the whole world see,
Oh yeah,
Love, oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud, say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
Love, oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
Love, oh love, what a blessed thing,
Oh yeah,
Say it loud,
Make it clear, today,
(to fade)
Love, Oh Love
Lionel Richie's 'Love, Oh Love' stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1980s pop and R&B sensibilities, released on the album *Back to Front*. The track showcases Richie's signature smooth vocal delivery and sophisticated songwriting, blending soulful melodies with polished production that defined the era's sound. As a staple of his discography, the recording exemplifies his ability to craft romantic ballads that resonate across generations. Alongside other notable works like 'Stuck On You' and 'Hello', 'Love, Oh Love' contributes to his enduring legacy as a leading figure in contemporary soul and pop music, characterized by its emotional depth and melodic clarity.