Discover the story of the song > Let Love Reign – Robbie Robertson

The protagonist had a dream and woke up feeling scared. He wasn't sure if he heard thunder or bombs dropping. He saw smoke and graffiti outside, and buildings were damaged. He wonders if this dream was a warning. The protagonist wants love to be everywhere, even in difficult situations and for it to overcome hate and fight evil. He mentions how he has seen heroes get killed and how he has lost loved ones without saying goodbye. He believes that by spreading love, we can bring peace and hope for a better world. The protagonist acknowledges that there is darkness and light in the world, and he wants love to prevail over hate. He mentions that even in a broken world, love should rule. He quotes John Lennon's words about love and how it can heal the pain and suffering.