It's Already Done
Bishop T.D. Jakes & The Potter Lyrics
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With a need for love
What have we become?
Tragedy flows unbound and there's no place to run
Till it's done
Questions that call to us, we all reflect upon
Where do we belong? Where do we come from?
Questions that call to us, we all reflect uponTill it's done
Till it's done
Carbon pollution is heating up the air
Do we really know? Do we even care?
Acid rain dripping on our trees and in our hair
Are you there?
Clock ticking backwards on things we've already built
Sons and fathers die, soldiers, daughters killed
Question ain't do we have resources to rebuild
Do we have the will?
Perilous dissidence evening up the score
Do we even know what we're fighting for?
Destinies crippled and thrown about on the floor
When we're waging war
Questions that call to us, we all reflect upon
Where do we belong? Where do we come from?
Questions that call to us, we all reflect upon
Till it's done
Till it's done
The song "It's Already Done" by Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potters is a vivid philosophical reflection on the state of human existence and society, exploring various themes such as love, tragedy, belonging, humanity's impact on the planet, war, and purpose. The lyrics start with a contemplation of the human condition and the insatiable need for love in a world that seems to be marked by tragedy and a sense of hopelessness. Despite this, the song suggests that life must go on, and we must reflect on fundamental existential questions such as where we belong and where we come from, until all is said and done.
The second verse of the song delves into the impact of human activities on the environment, with the haunting refrain "Carbon pollution is heating up the air." The song highlights the dangers of climate change and questions whether we are even aware of it or care enough to act. In addition, the lyrics touch on other issues like acid rain, the loss of life in wars, and the need for willpower to rebuild and restore what has been lost.
The song's final verse intertwines the themes of war and destiny, questioning the purpose and outcomes of human conflict. It speaks to the chaos and suffering that wars engender, and the sense of disorientation that it leaves in its wake. The song concludes with another iteration of the central refrain "Questions that call to us, we all reflect upon, till it's done," emphasizing that we must keep reflecting and searching for answers to life's difficult questions until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
In a world where we all circle the fiery sun
Living in a world that revolves around the sun.
With a need for love
All humans have a need for love.
What have we become?
Questioning the state of humanity.
Tragedy flows unbound and there's no place to run
Tragic events happen and it seems like there is nowhere to go to escape them.
Till it's done
Until the tragedies have ended, there is no escape.
Questions that call to us, we all reflect upon
There are questions that we all ponder.
Where do we belong? Where do we come from?
Questioning our place in the world and our origins.
Carbon pollution is heating up the air
Carbon pollution is causing atmospheric warming.
Do we really know? Do we even care?
Questioning if we are aware and if we care about the effects of carbon pollution.
Acid rain dripping on our trees and in our hair
Acid rain damaging the environment and affecting people.
Are you there?
Asking if anyone is paying attention to the damage being done.
Clock ticking backwards on things we've already built
Time is reversing the progress we have made.
Sons and fathers die, soldiers, daughters killed
People are dying in wars and conflicts.
Question ain't do we have resources to rebuild
The question is not if we have the resources to rebuild, but if we have the will to do so.
Do we have the will?
Asking if we have the determination and motivation to rebuild what has been destroyed.
Perilous dissidence evening up the score
Dangerous disagreements resulting in a balance of power.
Do we even know what we're fighting for?
Questioning the reasons behind conflicts.
Destinies crippled and thrown about on the floor
Futures are damaged and uncertain as a result of conflict.
When we're waging war
When we are fighting against each other.
Till it's done
Until the conflicts have ended, there is no escape.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendra Foster, Pino Palladino, Michael Archer, Ahmir Thompson
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