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Love (Corinthians 11:13)

Joni Mitchell

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Love (Corinthians 11:13)

Although I speak in tongues

Of men and angels

I'm just sounding brass

And tinkling cymbals without love--

Love suffers long--

Love is kind!--

Enduring all things--

Love has no evil in mind

If I had the gift of prophecy--

And all the knowledge--

And the faith to move the mountains

Even if I understood all of the mysteries--

If I didn't have love

I'd be nothing

Love--never looks for love--

Love's not puffed up--

Or envious--

Or touchy--

Because it rejoices in the truth

Not in iniquity

Love sees like a child sees

As a child I spoke as a child--

I thought and I understood as a child--

But when I became a woman--

I put away childish things

And began to see through a glass darkly

Where, as a child, I saw it face to face

Now, I only know it in part

Fractions in me

Of faith and hope and love

And of these great three

Love's the greatest beauty

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Joni Mitchell's 'Love (Corinthians 11:13)' is a profound exploration of unconditional love, inspired by Corinthians 13:4-7 from the Bible. This song delves into the timeless qualities of love, such as patience, kindness, and selflessness. Mitchell's poignant lyrics reflect on the spiritual and transformative power of love, emphasizing its ability to endure through hardships and uplift the human spirit. Key themes include unwavering faith in love, the moral attributes of true affection, and the importance of compassion. Poignant moments in the song are highlighted by Mitchell's evocative descriptions of love's endurance and purity, urging listeners to embrace these virtues in their own lives.

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