We've got to give a little love, have a little hope. Let's make this world a little better. Try a little more, harder than before.
The verses acknowledge daily "worries on our minds" and "troubles on our shoulders," positioning love and mutual understanding as the solution to these shared burdens. Give A Little Love - song and lyrics by Aswad - Spotify Aswad - Give A Little Love
"" is a top 20 hit by the British reggae band Aswad , released in April 1988 . Following the massive success of their #1 single "Don’t Turn Around," this track solidified the band's transition from gritty roots reggae to a more polished, mainstream "reggae fusion" sound. Song Overview & Background We've got to give a little love, have a little hope
Unlike much of their earlier self-penned material, this track was written by the prolific American songwriting duo Albert Hammond and Diane Warren . The verses acknowledge daily "worries on our minds"
The bridge emphasizes collective action: "If everybody took somebody by the hand / Then maybe everyone would learn to love and understand" .