Get Together
.The Youngbloods Lyrics
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Fear's the way we die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Though the bird is on the wing
And you may not know why
Come on people now
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
Some may come and some may go
We shall surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moment's sunlight
Fading in the grass
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
If you hear the song I sing
You will understand (listen!)
You hold the key to love and fear
All in your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at your command
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
I said, come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
Right now
Right now
The Youngbloods’s song “Get Together” is a timeless classic that encourages unity, peace, and love among people of all races, cultures, and backgrounds. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but the message is profound and relevant even today. The opening lines of the song, “Love is but a song to sing, Fear's the way we die” highlights the importance of love as the driving force that creates harmony and the negative impact of fear on our lives. The lyrics go on to suggest that we can make a difference in the world by coming together and loving one another. The refrain, “Come on people now, Smile on your brother, Everybody get together, Try to love one another, Right now” reflects the central theme of the song, which is that we can make a difference in the world if we all came together and loved one another.
The second verse suggests the ephemerality of human life and how we should treasure every moment we have. The line, “We are but a moment's sunlight, Fading in the grass” highlights the fragility of human life and how we should not waste time holding on to grudges or being divided. The third verse serves as a call to action, stressing that all of us hold the key to love and fear in our hands. We can use this key to create a better world for ourselves and generations to come. Overall, “Get Together” is a powerful reminder that we are all connected and can make a difference in the world by transcending our differences and loving one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is but a song to sing
Love is just a tune to play
Fear's the way we die
We die because of fear
You can make the mountains ring
You have the power to make the impossible happen
Or make the angels cry
You have the power to cause both joy and sorrow
Though the bird is on the wing
Though things may seem uncertain
And you may not know why
And you may not understand why
Come on people now
Everyone, let's do this together
Smile on your brother
Show kindness and love to your fellow man
Everybody get together
Let's all come together
Try to love one another
Let's try to show love and compassion
Right now
This very moment
Some may come and some may go
Some people may enter or exit your life
We shall surely pass
We will all eventually die
When the one that left us here
When the one who passed away returns for us
Returns for us at last
Comes back to take us with them
We are but a moment's sunlight
Our existence is brief
Fading in the grass
Fading into nothingness
If you hear the song I sing
If you understand my message
You will understand (listen!)
You will comprehend
You hold the key to love and fear
You have the power to love or fear
All in your trembling hand
It's all within your control
Just one key unlocks them both
One solution for both love and fear
It's there at your command
It's in your hands to choose
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHESTER POWERS, CHESTER WILLIAM JR. POWERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pixilido4625
Get Together
Love is but a song we sing
And fear's the way we die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Though the bird is on the wing
And you may not know why
C'mon people now
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Some will come and some will go
And we shall surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moment's sunlight
Fading in the grass
C'mon people now
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try to love one another right now
If you hear the song I sing
You will understand (listen)
You hold the key to love and fear
In your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at your command
C'mon people now
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try to love one another right now
@dennismorrill5568
Heard this song when in Vietnam so touching came home and got treated like garbage did not ask to go there but served with pride God bless to all my Brothers that Never got a Welcome Home.
@KittyGrizGriz
🥲☮️♥️thank you
@LeahDaVi51
Welcome Home Dennis! Thank you for your Bravery, Courage and Service. Thank you for living and being the message of this timeless masterpiece. God Bless you always!
@KittyGrizGriz
Welcome Home!
✌️♥️
@cassi05
👏👏👏👏
@loristromski1334
Sending you healing energy
@greggd2027
There needs to be a resurrection of music from this era. The world today needs to hear its message more than ever
@scotttrainor5660
Well said. I’m 63 and grew up just outside when these hits were on top. But definitely got the message. Great music the world still needs to hear. ✌🏻
@silliaek
It hasn't gone away
@belovedbel
Amen