About the song
“Love Can Build A Bridge”. Released in September 1990 as the title track from their sixth and final studio album before Naomi’s forced retirement due to chronic illness, this song transcends genre. It’s not merely a country song; it’s a powerful anthem about unity, compassion, and the fundamental human need for connection. Co-written by Naomi Judd herself, alongside Paul Overstreet and John Barlow Jarvis, it carries an even deeper personal significance for the duo, serving almost as a farewell message to their fans.
“Love Can Build A Bridge” is more than just a catchy melody; it’s a beautifully crafted plea for understanding and reconciliation. The lyrics speak directly to the idea that despite our differences, our shared humanity calls us to extend kindness and build pathways, rather than walls, between us. “Love can build a bridge between your heart and mine,” they sing, a simple yet profound metaphor that resonates deeply with anyone who yearns for harmony in a sometimes fractured world. For our discerning, older audience, this song holds particular weight. It speaks to the wisdom gained through years of life experience – the understanding that true strength lies in empathy, and that lasting change often begins with a single act of connection. The song’s gospel-infused arrangement, the soaring harmonies, and the earnest delivery from both Naomi and Wynonna create an atmosphere of hope and genuine sincerity. It’s a powerful reminder that in a world often consumed by division, the simple, profound power of love remains the most effective tool for bringing people together, leaving a legacy that extends far beyond the realm of music.
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Lyrics
I’d gladly walk across the desert with no shoes upon my feet
To share with you the last bite of bread I had to eat
I would swim out to save you, in your sea of broken dreams
When all your hopes are sinking, let me show you what love means
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don’t you think it’s time?
Don’t you think it’s time?
I would whisper love so loudly, every heart could understand
That love and only love can join the trials of man
I would give my heart’s desire so that you might see
The first step is to realize that it all begins with you and me
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don’t you think it’s time?
Don’t you think it’s time?
When we stand together
It’s our finest hour
We can do anything (anything), anything (anything)
Keep believin’ in the power
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don’t you think it’s time?
Don’t you think it’s time?
Yeah, yes I do
Oh, love can build a bridge (oh, love and only love)
Between your heart and mine (between your heart and mine)
Love can build a bridge (love and only love)
Don’t you think it’s time?
Oh, don’t you think it’s time?
Don’t you think it’s time?
Love and only love
Love and only love
