People Need Love

ABBA · The Essential Collection [2012]

People need hope, people need loving

People need trust from a fellow man

People need love to make a good living

People need faith in a helping hand



Man has always wanted a woman by his side to keep him company

Women always knew that it takes a man to get matrimonial harmony

Everybody knows that a man who's feeling down wants some female sympathy

Gotta have love to carry on living

Gotta have love 'til eternity



People need hope, people need loving

People need trust from a fellow man

People need love to make a good living

People need faith in a helping hand



Flowers in a desert need a drop of rain like a woman needs her man

If a man's in love and his woman wants the moon

Then he'll take it down if he can

Somebody who loves you and somebody who cares

Isn't that what you call a friend

Gotta have love to carry on living

Isn't it easy to understand



People need hope, people need loving

People need trust from a fellow man

People need love to make a good living

People need faith in a helping hand



People need hope, people need loving

People need trust from a fellow man

People need love to make a good living

People need faith in a helping han

People Need Love

ABBA's "People Need Love" stands as a poignant reflection on human connection, delivered with the group's signature melodic warmth and emotional depth. Released on their 2012 compilation album, this track exemplifies the Swedish pop quartet's ability to blend catchy hooks with sincere storytelling. The song captures the universal desire for affection and support, resonating across generations through its accessible arrangement and Agnetha Fältskog's expressive vocals. As part of their extensive discography, the recording reinforces ABBA's legacy as pioneers of Euro-pop who prioritized lyrical honesty alongside infectious rhythm. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet profound message, making it a staple for fans seeking the band's most heartfelt compositions.