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Union
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics


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[Chorus]
(One for all, one for all)
(It's all it's all for one)
Let's start a union, calling every human
It's one for all and all for one
Let's live in unison, calling every citizen
It's one for all and all for one

We don't want war, can't take no more
It's drastic time for sure
We need a antidote and a cure
Coz do you really think Mohamed got a problem with Jehovah
We don't want war imagine if any prophet was alive
In current days amongst you and I
You think they'd view life like you and I do
Or would they sit and contemplate on why
Do we live this way, act and behave this way
We still live in primitive today
Coz the peace in the destination of war can't be the way
There's no way, so people, just be a woman, be a man
Realize that you can't change the world by changing yourself
And understand that we're all just the same
So when I count to three let's change

[Chorus]

Got no time for grand philosophy
I barely keep my head above the tide
I got this mortgage, got three kids at school
What you're saying is the truth, but really troubles me inside
I'd change the world if I could change my mind
If I could live beyond my fears
Exchanging unity for all my insecurity
Exchanging laughter for my tears

[Chorus]

I don't know, y'all, we in a real deposition
In the midst of all this negative condition
Divided by beliefs, different sink and religion
Why do we keep missing the point in our mission?
Why do we keep killing each other, what's the reason?
God made us all equal in his vision
I wish that I could make music as a religion
Then we could harmonize together in this mission
Listen, I know it's really hard to make changes
But two of us could help rearrange this curse
Utilizing all the power in our voices
Together we will unite and make the right choice
And fight for education, save the next generation
Come together as one
I don't understand why it's never been done
So let's change on the count of one

It takes one, just one
And then one follows the other one
And then another follows the other one
Next thing you know you got a billion
People doing some wonderful things
People doing some powerful things
Let's change and do some powerful things
Unity could be a wonderful thing

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song Union by Black Eyed Peas is a call for unity and peace amongst all humans. The chorus emphasizes the importance of everyone coming together as a united force and living in harmony. The verses take a critical view of the world and address the problems that arise from division and war. The first verse questions whether religious leaders would view the world today in the same way as they did in the past or whether they would be disturbed by the current state of affairs. The second verse focuses on how difficult it is to change oneself and thereby change the world. The final verse discusses the importance of coming together in spite of differences in beliefs, religions, and race to make a better world for the next generation.


Line by Line Meaning

(One for all, one for all)
We are all in this together and we need to work together towards a common goal.


(It's all it's all for one)
We must put aside our individualistic tendencies and prioritize the greater good of society.


Let's start a union, calling every human
We need to unite all people, regardless of their differences, to create a better future for everyone.


It's one for all and all for one
We must work as a collective to achieve our goals and prioritize the wellbeing of everyone over individual interests.


We don't want war, can't take no more
We must put an end to wars and conflicts that cause destruction and suffering for all involved.


It's drastic time for sure
The current state of the world calls for urgent action and change.


We need a antidote and a cure
We need a solution to the problems and challenges that we face as a society.


Coz do you really think Mohamed got a problem with Jehovah
Religious differences and conflicts are unnecessary and do not contribute to a better world.


We don't want war imagine if any prophet was alive
If the leaders and teachers of different religions were alive today, they would not support wars and conflicts that cause suffering and destruction.


In current days amongst you and I
If religious leaders were alive today, they would see the same problems and challenges that we see in the world.


You think they'd view life like you and I do
Religious leaders would view life similarly to how we live it today, with concerns for peace and justice.


Or would they sit and contemplate on why
They would likely contemplate why we have not yet achieved a more peaceful and just world.


Do we live this way, act and behave this way
We must question why we continue to act and behave ways that lead to conflict and suffering.


We still live in primitive today
Despite technological advancements, we have not yet fully evolved to live in a peaceful and just world.


Coz the peace in the destination of war can't be the way
War and conflict will not lead to peace and must not be the solution to our problems.


There's no way, so people, just be a woman, be a man
We must take responsibility for creating a better world, regardless of gender or other identity markers.


Realize that you can't change the world by changing yourself
We must work together to make systemic changes in society in order to create a better world.


And understand that we're all just the same
We must recognize the common humanity that we all share and work towards creating a better world for all people.


So when I count to three let's change
We must take action to create change, starting now.


Got no time for grand philosophy
We must prioritize action and practical solutions over abstract philosophical concepts.


I barely keep my head above the tide
We must recognize that many people are struggling just to survive, and these struggles must be addressed to create a better world.


I'd change the world if I could change my mind
We must change our own attitudes and beliefs in order to create change in the world.


If I could live beyond my fears
We must overcome our fears and insecurities in order to take action and create change.


Exchanging unity for all my insecurity
We must prioritize unity and collective action over individual fears and insecurities.


Exchanging laughter for my tears
We must prioritize joy and positive emotions over negative emotions like sadness and despair.


I don't know, y'all, we in a real deposition
The world is in a difficult and complex situation, and we must work together to address these challenges.


In the midst of all this negative condition
Despite the challenges we face, we must remain hopeful and take action to create positive change.


Divided by beliefs, different sink and religion
Our differences in beliefs and religions often lead to conflict and division, which must be overcome in order to create a better world.


Why do we keep missing the point in our mission?
We must stay focused on our goal of creating a better world, and not get sidetracked by petty differences and conflicts.


Why do we keep killing each other, what's the reason?
The reasons for war and conflict are often complex and difficult to understand, but we must work to address the root causes of these issues to create a more peaceful world.


God made us all equal in his vision
We must recognize the inherent equal value of all human beings, regardless of their background, and work towards creating a more just and equal world.


I wish that I could make music as a religion
Music has the power to bring people together across different cultures and backgrounds, and can be a powerful force for change.


Then we could harmonize together in this mission
If we work together and prioritize unity, we can create a harmonious world.


Listen, I know it's really hard to make changes
Creating significant change is difficult and requires commitment and hard work.


But two of us could help rearrange this curse
Even small actions can contribute to creating positive change.


Utilizing all the power in our voices
We must use our voices and speak out against injustice and inequality in order to create change.


Together we will unite and make the right choice
If we prioritize working together towards a common goal, we can make the right decisions and create a better world.


And fight for education, save the next generation
We must prioritize education and working towards creating a better future for future generations.


Come together as one
We must prioritize unity and collective action over individual interests and differences.


I don't understand why it's never been done
Creating a more just and peaceful world is difficult, but it is a worthwhile goal to work towards.


So let's change on the count of one
We must take action and prioritize positive change, starting now.


It takes one, just one
Individual actions can lead to positive change when they are combined with the efforts of others.


And then one follows the other one
Positive actions can inspire others to take similar actions, leading to a movement for positive change.


And then another follows the other one
A movement for positive change can build momentum and inspire others to join in the effort.


Next thing you know you got a billion
Positive change can have a ripple effect and inspire many others to join the movement for change.


People doing some wonderful things
Positive change can lead to many wonderful accomplishments and improvements in the world.


People doing some powerful things
Positive change can lead to people having a significant impact and influence in the world.


Unity could be a wonderful thing
If we work together and prioritize unity, we can create a more just and peaceful world for everyone.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN PINEDA, WILL ADAMS, GORDON SUMNER, GEORGE JR PAJON, STACY FERGUSON

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@S.Shugars

Back then when celebrities cared for kids and others.

@ru-1213

OMG!!
I could watch a music video before I knew it!!
I'm so happy that I love Black Eyed Peas so much that it comes to the top.

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if you're watching this in 2021, you're a legend

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Thanks

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Gracias ❤️

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Tanks

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@redman6434

This is the best Black eyed peas work, so much emotion. ♥️ ONE FoR All

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