About the song
“Love’s Gonna Live Here” was a major hit for Buck Owens in 1963. Here’s some background and the themes explored in the song:
Background:
- Written by Buck Owens himself.
- Released as a single in 1963.
- Became Owens’ second number one hit on the country charts, staying at the top for a whopping sixteen weeks.
- The song’s success helped solidify Owens’ Bakersfield sound, characterized by its twangy guitars and prominent Bakersfield drumming style.
Themes:
- Finding Love and Commitment: The song celebrates the joy of finding love and the commitment to make it last. The lyrics depict a man who’s finally found his soulmate and is ready to settle down and build a life together.
- Renewal and New Beginnings: The empty house becomes a symbol of a lonely past. Love’s arrival signifies a fresh start and a home filled with happiness.
- Domesticity and Simple Pleasures: The lyrics focus on the simple joys of domestic life – sharing meals, watching the sunset, and building a future together.
Love’s Gonna Live Here: Lyrics
The song’s lyrics directly reflect the themes mentioned above. Here are some key lines:
- “Used to be a heartache hotel, but now it’s a palace of dreams” (Renewal and New Beginnings)
- “Love’s gonna live here, and chase the blues away” (Finding Love and Commitment)
- “We’ll watch the sun go down, hand in hand” (Domesticity and Simple Pleasures)
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Lyrics
Oh, the sun’s gonna shine in my life once moreLove’s gonna live here againThings are gonna be the way they were beforeLove’s gonna live here againLove’s gonna live hereLove’s gonna live hereLove’s gonna live here againNo more loneliness, only happinessLove’s gonna live here again
I hear bells a-ringin’I hear birds a-singin’Love’s gonna live here againI hear bees a-hummin’And I know the day’s a-comin’Love’s gonna live here againLove’s gonna live hereLove’s gonna live hereLove’s gonna live here againNo more loneliness, only happinessLove’s gonna live here againLove’s gonna live here again