Earth Song
โ—ŠMichael Jackson Lyrics


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What about sunrise
What about rain
What about all the things that you said
We were to gain
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said were yours and mine

Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we've shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying Earth, these weeping shores

Aah, ooh

What have we done to the world
Look what we've done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son

What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine

Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying earth, these weeping shores

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don't know where we are
Although I know we've drifted far

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can't even breathe
(What about us)
What about everything
(What about us?)
I didn't do it
(What about us?)
What about nature's worth?
(Ooh)
It's our planet's womb
(What about us?)
What about animals?
(What about it?)
Turned kingdoms to dust
(What about us?)
What about elephants?
(What about us?)
Have we lost their trust?
(What about us?)
What about crying whales
(What about us?)
Ravaging the seas?
(What about us?)
What about forest trails?
(Ooh)
Burnt, despite our pleas
(What about us?)
What about the holy land?
(What about it?)
Torn apart by creed?
(What about us?)
What about the common man?
(What about us?)
Can't we set him free?
(What about us?)
What about children dying?
(What about us?)
Can't you hear them cry?
(What about us?)
Where did we go wrong?
(Ooh)
Someone tell me why
(What about us?)
What about baby boy?
(What about it?)
What about the days?
(What about us?)
What about all their joy?
(What about us?)
What about the man?
(What about us?)
What about the crying man?
(What about us?)
What about Abraham?
(What about us?)
What about death again?




(Ooh)
Do we give a damn?

Overall Meaning

"Earth Song" is a powerful call-to-action by Michael Jackson that highlights the destruction of the planet, particularly through issues such as deforestation, pollution, and war. The song starts by asking listeners to consider the beauty in the natural world that we often take for granted- the sunrise, the rain, and the promise of a better future. However, the lyrics quickly turn darker, as Jackson highlights the atrocities committed by humanity- from destroying fields to killing people and animals to going to war. Through this, Jackson asks his listeners to take responsibility for what has happened and start making things right.


The song also touches on themes of hope and redemption, particularly in the final verses. Jackson reflects on his past as someone who used to be full of hope and wonder, gazing up at the stars, but ponders how far we have drifted from that world. He then pleads with his listeners to look around them and see the harm that they have caused, from dying oceans to crying children, and to try and fix it. He asks if we care enough as a society to right these wrongs and make the world a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

What about sunrise
What about the beauty and wonder of nature around us?


What about rain
What about the cycle of life and renewal that rain brings?


What about all the things that you said We were to gain
What about the promises made to us about creating a better world for all?


What about killing fields Is there a time
What about the atrocities that occur in times of war?


What about all the things That you said were yours and mine
What about the shared responsibility we have for the world we live in?


Did you ever stop to notice All the blood we've shed before
Have we taken the time to reflect on the violence and devastation we've caused in the past?


Did you ever stop to notice This crying Earth, these weeping shores
Have we noticed the devastating effects our actions are having on the planet?


What have we done to the world Look what we've done
What have we done to the planet, and why haven't we stopped ourselves before it's too late?


What about all the peace That you pledge your only son
What about the promises made of peace, and the sacrifices we're willing to make for it?


What about flowering fields Is there a time
What about the beauty and abundance of nature, and its inevitable cycles of growth and decay?


What about all the dreams That you said was yours and mine
What about the aspirations we have for the future, and our common goals and dreams?


Did you ever stop to notice All the children dead from war
Have we taken a moment to consider the devastating impact of war on children?


This crying earth, these weeping shores
The planet is in pain, and we are the cause.


I used to dream I used to glance beyond the stars Now I don't know where we are Although I know we've drifted far
We used to have grand ideas, and we were once in awe of the world around us, but now we've lost our way.


Hey, what about yesterday (What about us)
What about the mistakes of the past that have led us to this current state of crisis?


What about the seas (What about us)
What about the vast bodies of water that make up so much of our planet?


The heavens are falling down (What about us)
The world around us is collapsing, and we're responsible for it.


I can't even breathe (What about us)
We've caused pollution and destruction to such a degree that the air we breathe isn't safe.


What about everything (What about us?)
What about all the consequences and effects our actions are having?


I didn't do it (What about us?)
We can't deny our collective responsibility for the state of the planet.


What about nature's worth? (Ooh) It's our planet's womb (What about us?)
Nature is essential to our survival, and we've been destroying it at an alarming rate.


What about animals? (What about it?) Turned kingdoms to dust (What about us?)
The extinction of animal species is a tragedy, and we're responsible for it.


What about elephants? (What about us?) Have we lost their trust? (What about us?)
Even some of the most majestic and beloved animals on the planet have been victims of our actions, and we need to rebuild trust with them.


What about crying whales (What about us?) Ravaging the seas? (What about us?)
Whales have also been subject to cruelty and destruction, and we need to consider our impact on the oceans.


What about forest trails? (Ooh) Burnt, despite our pleas (What about us?)
The destruction of forests through deforestation and fires is a tragedy, and we haven't done enough to stop it.


What about the common man? (What about us?) Can't we set him free? (What about us?)
We must remember that all people deserve to be free from oppression and to live peacefully, and our actions need to reflect that.


What about children dying? (What about us?) Can't you hear them cry? (What about us?)
The suffering and death of innocent children is devastating, and we need to do more to protect them.


Where did we go wrong? (Ooh) Someone tell me why (What about us?)
We've lost our way as a society, and we need to reflect on what's gone wrong and how we can fix it.


What about baby boy? (What about it?) What about the days? (What about us?)
We need to consider the future we want for our children and grandchildren, and start working towards it.


What about all their joy? (What about us?) What about the man? (What about us?)
We need to think about the things that bring us and others joy, and work to preserve and protect them.


What about the crying man? (What about us?) What about Abraham? (What about us?)
We need to remember and respect our shared history and heritage, and work together to make the world a better place.


What about death again? (Ooh) Do we give a damn?
Are we going to continue to ignore the suffering and destruction we've caused, or are we going to take responsibility and start making things right?




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Jackson

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