We Are
Anna Johnson Lyrics
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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
(Chorus)
You 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 and come out clean
Fail to recognise the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, 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
(Chorus)
You 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 and come out clean
Fail to recognise the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are, we are
It's all about power then
Take control
Breaking the rule
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
And we've never been so alone.... so alone
(Chorus)
You 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 and come out clean
Fail to recognise the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are, we are
It's all about power then (we are)
Take control (we are)
Breaking the rule (we are, we are)
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
We are (ïts all )
We are
We are, we are (take control)
We are
We are
It's all about power
Then take control
The lyrics of Anna Johnson's song We Are is a commentary on society's current state of mind - one of self-denial and hesitance to take responsibility for our actions. The opening line "See the devil on the doorstep now (my oh my)" is suggestive of the nameless, faceless entity that is guiding us towards self-destruction, masked by our social constructs.
The song talks about the information age we are living in today, where we are surrounded by a plethora of information from every corner of the world. However, instead of using this information to make informed decisions for the betterment of society, we have become a society blinded by fads and trends, who fail to recognize the real problems in the world. Instead, we have become a society that blindly follows false promises, and we find ourselves "sliding down the information highway, buying in just like a bunch of fools".
The main message that Anna Johnson is trying to convey through this song is that we must take responsibility for our actions, as it is in no one else's hands but ours. The chorus emphasizes this as she states, "You say we're not responsible, but we are, we are". It's a call to action for the current generation to rise up and take responsibility and make changes for the betterment of society.
Line by Line Meaning
See the devil on the doorstep now (my oh my)
Observing the presence of wickedness and evil in our daily lives
Telling everybody oh just how to live their lives
Attempting to control and manipulate how others should live their lives
Sliding down the information highway
Quickly consuming mass amounts of information without proper analysis or understanding
Buying in just like a bunch of fools
Mindlessly accepting and conforming to societal norms and expectations without questioning their validity
Time is ticking and we can't go back (my oh my)
The passage of time is irreversible and there is no turning back once actions have been taken
What about the world today
Reflecting on the state of the world in the present time
What about the place that we call home
Considering the state of the environment and the impact of human actions on the Earth
We've never been so many
The world's population is at an all-time high
And we've never been so alone
Despite the large population, individuals may feel disconnected and isolated from one another
You keep watching from your picket fence
Critiquing and judging others from a place of privilege and apathy
You keep talking but it makes no sense
Ignoring logic and reason to maintain one's own beliefs and values
You say we're not responsible
Denying accountability and refusing to take responsibility for one's actions
But we are, we are
Despite claims of innocence, we all have a role in shaping the world around us
You wash your hands and come out clean
Attempting to absolve oneself of guilt or blame without making any real effort to rectify the situation
Fail to recognise the enemies within
Ignoring the internal factors that contribute to societal issues and injustices
One step forward making two steps back (my oh my)
Struggling to make progress due to obstacles and setbacks that impede progress
Riding piggy on the bad boys back for life
Continuing to follow and support negative influences and individuals in one's life
Lining up for the grand illusion
Actively participating in and supporting an illusion or falsehood for personal gain
No answers for no questions asked
Blindly following without questioning or seeking understanding
Lining up for the execution
Unknowingly participating in one's own downfall or destruction
Without knowing why
Without understanding the reasons or motives behind one's actions or circumstances
It's all about power then
Power and control are the driving forces behind many societal issues and injustices
Take control
Encouraging individuals to take control and make positive changes in their lives and communities
Breaking the rule
Challenging norms and expectations to effect change and progress
Breaking the soul
Destroying the essence and humanity of individuals and communities through oppression and mistreatment
They suck us dry till there's nothing left
Powers and systems drain individuals and communities of resources and humanity until there is nothing left
We are
Acknowledging the collective role and responsibility of all individuals in shaping the world
Contributed by Elijah H. 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 ^^