Any Love – English Lyrics

• By: Luther Vandross

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful world of Luther Vandross with "Any Love," a powerful R&B ballad that speaks to the deepest human desire for connection. Through its transparent and heartfelt lyrics, you can explore expressions of yearning, loneliness, and hope in English. The song's emotional depth and universal message make it a truly special piece for anyone looking to connect with the language through music.

[English]

I speak to myself sometimes, and I say, "Oh my

In a lot of ways, you're a lucky guy

And, oh, now all you need is a chance to try any love"

In my heart there's a need to shout

Dyin', screamin', cryin' let me out

Are all those feelings that want to touch

Any love?

What a world for the lonely guy

Sometimes I feel I'm gonna lose my mind (my mind)

Can anybody tell me just where to find

Any love, any love? And, oh

Everyone needs a love no doubt

Any love, any love

Everybody feels alone without

Any love, any love

I know there's a love waiting

To enter my life, enter my life

Every day as I live

I try to think positive

I pray for someone good to come

Any love

Love is sweet and so divine

And I can't wait for my love life to shine (to shine)

Can anybody tell me where I can find

Any love, any love? And, oh

Everyone needs a love no doubt

Any love, any love

Everybody feels alone without

Any love (any love), any love

And I know there's someone waiting for me

To enter my life, come into my life

Suddenly, out of the clear blue sky

Lonely tears start to fill my eyes

I can weep, but I refuse to cry

I've got to keep holding on

I've got to be very strong

To keep holding on

Everyone needs a love no doubt

Any love (any love), any love (any love)

Everybody feels alone without

Any love (any love), any love

And I know I know, I know, I know, she'll come into my life

Into my, into my, into my

Everyone needs a love no doubt

Any love (any love), any love

Everybody feels alone without

Any love (any love), any love

...

Where is the love? Where is the love?

Where is the love? Where is the love?

Everyone needs a love no doubt

Any love, any love

Everybody feels alone without

Any love, any love

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection. verb - to feel deep affection for someone.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - an organ that pumps blood.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something. noun - something that is required.
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears. noun - an act of shedding tears.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the state that distinguishes organisms from inorganic substances.
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences.
tell /tel/ A2	verb - to communicate information.
lonely /ˈləʊn.li/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company.
shout /ʃaʊt/ A2	verb - to yell. noun - a loud yell.
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not bitter or sour.
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to remain in a place until someone or something arrives or happens.
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the earth and all of its countries and people.
alone /əˈləʊn/ B1	adjective - without other people.
divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ B2	adjective - godly.
positive /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/ B1	adjective - Optimistic; hopeful
strong /strɒŋ/ B1	adjective - having the power to move heavy objects or perform physical actions; physically powerful.

Key Grammar Structures

• I speak to myself sometimes, and I say, 'Oh my'

  ➔ Present Simple with 'sometimes' for habitual actions

  ➔ The phrase 'I speak to myself sometimes' uses the **Present Simple** to describe a habitual action, emphasizing it happens regularly but not always.

• In my heart there's a need to shout

  ➔ Present Simple with 'there's' for existence

  ➔ The phrase 'there's a need to shout' uses **there's** (contraction of 'there is') in the **Present Simple** to indicate the existence of a need.

• Can anybody tell me just where to find

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability or request

  ➔ The phrase 'Can anybody tell me' uses the modal verb **can** to ask for ability or make a request.

• Everyone needs a love no doubt

  ➔ Present Simple with 'needs' for general truth

  ➔ The phrase 'Everyone needs a love' uses the **Present Simple** with 'needs' to express a general truth.

• I've got to keep holding on

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'have got to' for necessity

  ➔ The phrase 'I've got to keep holding on' uses the **Present Perfect** with 'have got to' to express necessity or obligation.

• I can weep, but I refuse to cry

  ➔ Contrast using 'but' between two clauses

  ➔ The phrase 'I can weep, but I refuse to cry' uses **but** to contrast two actions, showing a difference in attitude.