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Love in the Future Lyrics by REO Speedwagon

The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken

1990

I cannot bathe you in a river gone black
I cannot hold you in a poison rain
If I can't see you through the air that we breathe
What will love in the future be?

I wanna watch my children laugh as they run
I wanna hold their children on my knee
And tell them stories of a vanishing sun
Of how it used to be

In my lover's life I want to share
I want to see the world now through her eyes
And about everything she sees, I care
The time has come to rise

I cannot bathe you in a river gone black
I cannot hold you in a poison rain
If I can't see you through the air that we breathe
What will love in the future be?
Will we make it a different story?
Is there love in the future for you and me?

We're looking for answers in outer space
When will we discover the earth is a sacred place?

About “Love in the Future” by REO Speedwagon

Read the complete lyrics to "Love in the Future" by REO Speedwagon from the album "The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken" in 1990. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Love in the Future" is performed by REO Speedwagon. from the album "The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken" in 1990 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Love in the Future", explore more songs by REO Speedwagon using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Love in the Future" is credited to REO Speedwagon. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Love in the Future" appears on "The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken" in 1990.

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