Picking Up the Pieces
Beres Hammond Lyrics

Picking up the pieces of a broken world
Attempting to fix a world that is shattered into many fragments

Tryna put it back together
Working to reunite and reconstruct the shattered pieces of the world

Every time I try another tragedy comes by
Every effort to reconstruct the world is thwarted by another calamity

Guess I'm gonna have to start all over, yes
Regretfully accepting the fact that the process of reconstruction will have to begin again from scratch

This war isn't over yet another one has started
The world is currently in a state of conflict, and another battle is on the horizon

Hardly anytime to say goodbye to our dearly departed
Losing loved ones in the ongoing conflict is a common occurrence, and we barely have time to mourn

Tears flowing deeper than rivers yet very few forgivers
There are many tears being shed due to the loss and pain caused by the conflict, but few are willing to forgive and move towards peace

Beats me, I don't know why
It is unclear why there seems to be no end to this cycle of violence and destruction

We're gonna have to pull ourselves together, we gonna have sort it out
We must collect ourselves and find a way to solve the problems we face

Gather all peacemakers scattered all about
Bring together all individuals and groups who are working towards peace and reconciliation

Find a new direction 'cause this one ain't working out
We must change our approach because the current method is not effective

Talking to one of those with a clout
We must engage in dialogue with those who hold power and influence to bring about meaningful change

My little baby keep asking me daddy what's going on?
Children are confused and scared by the ongoing conflict and seek explanations from their parents

Is it safe for me to go out today to the playground?
Children are concerned for their safety as violence has become a common occurrence

Is the Boogie Man gonna get me and who is he anyway?
Children liken the violence to a mysterious mythical entity and are uncertain of its origins

I said honey the law forbids me to say
The nature of the conflict and its impact on society is too complex to explain to a child

'Cause if I speak my mind, chance is you won't have a dad
Speaking out against the conflict carries significant risk, and it is not worth jeopardizing one's life and livelihood

Don't want you to grow up to be one of the bad
Parents fear that their children will become involved in the conflict and perpetuate the cycle of violence and destruction

You must go on, make a change
Despite the challenges faced, individuals must continue to work towards creating positive change

Can't go on living this way
The current state of the world is unsustainable, and we must act to create a more peaceful and just society

Trust me, I don't know why
The reasons for the ongoing conflict are a mystery, and it is difficult to comprehend why such suffering and destruction persist

I know we're gonna pull ourselves together, we gonna have sort it out
Despite the challenges and uncertainties, there is hope that we can come together and solve the problems that plague our world

Talking to all the folks with a clout
Engaging in dialogue with those who hold power and influence is crucial to achieving lasting peace and stability

Pull ourselves together, have to sort it out
It is essential to gather all available resources and confront the challenges facing our world head-on

Gather all peacemakers scattered all about
Bringing together individuals and groups committed to peace and reconciliation is key to resolving the ongoing conflict

Find a new direction, this one ain't working out
We must pursue a novel path as the current one has proven ineffective in reducing violence and promoting stability