The final track of Sade’s “Lovers Rock”, this somber track has minimal arrangements as the protagonist preservers through turmoil and other tribulations to stand on the other side of love where she knows “tenderness from pain” and does not “suffer in vain”.
[Verse 1]
Girl you are rich even with nothing
And you know tenderness comes from pain
It's amazing how you love
And love is kind and love can give and get no gain
[Chorus]
It's down a rugged road you've come
Though you had every reason
You didn't come undone
Somehow you made it to the other side
You didn't suffer in vain
[Verse 2]
You forgive those who have trespassed against you
And you know tenderness comes from pain
It's amazing how you love
And love is kind and love can give and love needs no gain
[Chorus]
It's down a rugged road you've come
Though you had every reason
You didn't come undone
Somehow you made it to the other side
You didn't suffer in vain
[Verse 3]
You didn't suffer in vain
You know it's only love that gets you through
Only love, it's only love
It's only love that gets you through
It’s Only Love That Gets You Through was written by Sade Adu & Paul Spencer Denman & Andrew Hale & Stuart Matthewman.
It’s Only Love That Gets You Through was produced by Sade & Mike Pela.
Sade released It’s Only Love That Gets You Through on Mon Nov 13 2000.