We Are
Ana Johnson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Telling everybody, oh, just how to live their lives
Sliding down the information highway
Buying in just like a bunch of fools
Time is ticking and we can't go back (my oh my)
What about the world today
What about the place that we call home
And we've never been so alone
Keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sense
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands, you come out clean
Fail to recognize the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are
One step forward making two steps back (my oh my)
Riding piggy on the bad boys back for life
Lining up for the grand illusion
No answers for no questions asked
Lining up for the execution
Without knowing why
Keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sense
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands, you come out clean
Fail to recognize the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are
It's all about power by taking control
Breaking the will
And breaking the soul
They suck us dry till there's nothing left
My oh my, my oh my
What about the world today
What about the place that we call home
We' ve never been so many
Yet we've never been so alone.... so alone
Keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sense
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands, you come out clean
Fail to recognize the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are
It's all about power by taking control (we are)
Breaking the rule (we are, we are)
And breaking the soul (we are)
They suck us dry till there's nothing left (we are, we are)
My oh my, my oh my
We are (It's all)
We are
We are
We are, we are (by taking control)
We are (It's all)
We are
It's all about power
By taking control
In the song "We Are" by Ana Johnsson, the lyrics start off by describing the devil on the doorstep telling everyone how to live their lives. The information highway is also referred to, indicating the overwhelming amount of information available to people nowadays. Time is ticking and there is no going back. The song then moves on to question the state of the world and the place we call home. While there have never been so many people, we have also never been so alone. The chorus repeats the sentiment that we are responsible for what is happening in the world, whether we acknowledge it or not. The verses continue to describe how we are being controlled and manipulated, lining up for the grand illusion without question, ultimately being sucked dry till there is nothing left.
Line by Line Meaning
See the devil on the doorstep now (my oh my)
The negative aspects of society and the world are everywhere, and it's alarming.
Telling everybody, oh, just how to live their lives
The world is dictating how people should live their lives.
Sliding down the information highway
People in society blindly follow others without thinking for themselves.
Buying in just like a bunch of fools
People are giving into societal pressures without realizing the consequences.
Time is ticking and we can't go back (my oh my)
It's too late to turn back time and fix the mistakes.
What about the world today
What is going on in the world today is concerning.
What about the place that we call home
What is happening in our own communities is unsettling.
We've never been so many
There are more people in the world now than ever before.
And we've never been so alone
Despite the rise in population, people are feeling more isolated than ever.
You keep talking but it makes no sense
People in power are not making any sense with their decisions.
You say we're not responsible
The people in power are denying their responsibilities.
But we are, we are
Despite their denial, they are responsible for their actions.
You wash your hands, you come out clean
The people in power do not acknowledge the harm they cause.
Fail to recognize the enemies within
They are not identifying the problems within their system.
One step forward making two steps back (my oh my)
They are not progressing forward, but rather regressing.
Riding piggy on the bad boys back for life
Society is blindly following the corrupt and evil.
Lining up for the grand illusion
People are buying into the false reality presented to them.
No answers for no questions asked
People are not questioning why they are following certain traditions.
Lining up for the execution
People are willingly putting themselves in harm's way.
Without knowing why
They do not understand the reasoning behind their actions.
It's all about power by taking control
The main objective is to gain power and control.
Breaking the will
People are being stripped of their ability to think for themselves.
And breaking the soul
People are being deprived of their spirit and individuality.
They suck us dry till there's nothing left
People are being drained of their resources and energy.
We are
We are all collectively responsible for our society.
It's all
Everything is about gaining power.
By taking control
By controlling the masses, the powerful can get what they want.
Contributed by Elena K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RenneAtha
More true than ever #2020
@narashikamaru0
yeeeees that what i was thinking too , specially the wash your hand and come out clean part hahahaha so relatable nowadays !
@RenneAtha
Lol exactly! But also how we look around the world in its current state and we're all like, whoa, other countries/the government/other people have messed up and it's all their fault. And we don't realise that we're responsible too.
@narashikamaru0
@@RenneAtha yes u r totally true , every small bad action will reflect no matter what , butterfly effect tho
@RenneAtha
Yes exactly! But I believe the same of small good actions... every person has the potential to change the world for better or worse.
@narashikamaru0
@@RenneAtha yeah sure it applies to both , but i talked about the bad ones cuz as u can tell they are more powerful unfortunately , rationaly speaking not optimistically
@imsoryimsokool
"We've never been so many, but we've never been so alone..." best part! -3 it, so true
@kaloqnvelinov5619
I mean we just hit 8 bil and yeah, this song aged well.
@HeartOfStone0508
Omg used to love this so much as a child and now i am listening to it and finally understanding the lyrics omg.
@marcvandermeyden8000
she was and is speaking truth,but back then it was a "conspircy" today we see it more and more,i realized things where of when i was about 14,am 37 now and o boy the things i figuurd out in the meantime,word of advice dont just believe whats on the news its often just the oppaside or atleast greatly exadurated.
its mostly a means of plnting perception in peoples heads.
i love this song its cachie ^^