All About Soul

Album: River Of Dreams (1993)
Charted: 32 29
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  • She waits for me at night
    She waits for me in silence
    She gives me all her tenderness
    And takes away my pain

    And so far she hasn't run
    Though I swear she's had her moments
    She still believes in miracles
    While others cry in vain

    It's all about soul
    It's all about faith and a deeper devotion
    It's all about soul
    'Cause under the love is a stronger emotion

    She's got to be strong
    'Cause so many things getting out of control
    Should drive her away, so why does she stay?
    It's all about soul

    She turns to me sometimes
    And she asks me what I'm dreaming
    And I realize I must have gone
    A million miles away

    And I ask her how she knew
    To reach out for me at that moment
    And she smiles because it's understood
    There are no words to say

    It's all about soul
    It's all about knowing what someone is feeling
    The woman's got soul
    The power of love and the power of healing

    This life isn't fair
    It's gonna get dark, it's gonna get cold
    You've got to get tough, but that ain't enough
    It's all about soul

    Ah
    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na (oh-oh-oh)
    It's all about soul
    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
    Yes, it is

    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na (oh-oh-oh)
    It's all about soul
    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na

    There are people who have lost
    Every trace of human kindness
    There are many who have fallen
    There are some who still survive

    Ah, she comes to me at night
    And she tells me her desires
    And she gives me all the love I need
    To keep my faith alive

    It's all about soul
    It's all about joy that comes out of sorrow
    It's all about soul
    Who's standing now, who's standing tomorrow

    You've got to be hard
    As hard as the rock in that old rock 'n' roll
    But that's only part, you know in your heart
    It's all about soul

    Oh, yeah
    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (oh-oh-oh)
    It's all about soul
    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
    Yes, it is

    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (oh-oh-oh)
    All about soul
    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
    Yes, it is, yeah-yeah-yeah

    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na (oh-oh-oh)
    It's all about soul
    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
    Yes, it is, yeah-yeah-yeah Writer/s: Billy Joel
    Publisher: Capitol CMG Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • George from Belleville, NjThis is one of the most powerful songs ever written in my opinion.The lyrics are soul stiring and very motivational.The music is a big beat pop rock rhythm.Billy Joel gives one of his best vocal performances as his voice explodes above the powerhouse music.One of my favorites.
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