Yearnin' Learnin' Lyrics
Earth (Feat. Wind & Fire)
Lyrics
Maurice white, charles stepney & philip bailey
Once upon a time, a child was born
With a light, to carry on,
Didn't know what he had to be, had a feelin'
He was bound to see...
So the streets, he fled to shine
In a world of a different kind,
As he yearn, so he learn.
Stop! look what's behind you
Fame and love gonna find you
We're just here to remind you
Yearn and learn is what you do.
He just felt so, good inside
Watchin' people come alive
Throbbin' rhythm and it stirs your soul
Melodies of joy unfold...
Gives your heart such a special treat
Clap your hands, stomp your feet...
As we yearn, so we learn.
Stop! look what's behind you
Fame and love gonna find you
We're just here to remind you
Yearn and learn is what you do.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Earth, Wind & Fire's "Yearnin' Learnin'" is a classic soul-funk track from their 1975 album Gratitude. The song was written by Maurice White and Allee Willis, and features the iconic vocals of Philip Bailey and Verdine White.
Released in October 1975, this single charted at #7 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart and remains one of Earth, Wind & Fire's most popular songs today. The lyrics of this upbeat tune speak to the joys of learning and growing, while also expressing the desire to find deeper understanding through life experiences.