Where Is The Love
Black and Peace Lyrics


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What's wrong with the world, mama
People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
I think the whole world's addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that'll bring the trauma

Overseas, yeah, we tryin' to stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin'
In the USA, the big CIA
The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK

But if you only have love for your own race
Then you only leave space to discriminate
And to discriminate only generates hate
And when you hate then you're bound to get irate, yeah

Madness is what you demonstrate
And that's exactly how anger works and operates
Man, you gotta have love, this'll set us straight
Take control of your mind and meditate
Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all

People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach?
And would you turn the other cheek?

Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love? (Love)

Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? The love, the love?

It just ain't the same, old ways have changed
New days are strange, is the world insane?
If love and peace is so strong
Why are there pieces of love that don't belong?

Nations droppin' bombs
Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones
With ongoin' sufferin' as the youth die young
So ask yourself is the lovin' really gone

So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong
In this world that we livin' in people keep on givin' in
Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother
A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover

The truth is kept secret, and swept under the rug
If you never know truth then you never know love
Where's the love, y'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the truth, y'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the love, y'all

People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach?
Or would you turn the other cheek?

Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love? (Love)

Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? The love, the love?

I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder
As I'm gettin' older, y'all, people gets colder
Most of us only care about money makin'
Selfishness got us followin' the wrong direction

Wrong information always shown by the media
Negative images is the main criteria
Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria
Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema

Yo', whatever happened to the values of humanity
Whatever happened to the fairness and equality
Instead of spreading love we're spreading animosity
Lack of understanding, leading us away from unity

That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' under
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' down
There's no wonder why sometimes I'm feelin' under
Gotta keep my faith alive 'til love is found
Now ask yourself

Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?

Father, Father, Father, help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love?

Sing with me y'all
One world, one world (we only got)
One world, one world (that's all we got)
One world, one world
And something's wrong with it (yeah)
Something's wrong with it (yeah)
Something's wrong with the wo-wo-world, yeah
We only got
(One world, one world)




That's all we got
(One world, one world)

Overall Meaning

“Where is the Love” is a song by the hip hop group Black Eyed Peas. The song was written by will.i.am and Justin Timberlake, who also provides uncredited vocals, and it was released as the first single from their third album, "Elephunk." The song's lyrics deal with themes of terrorism, racism, and hate, encouraging people to embrace love and unity instead. The opening line "What's wrong with the world, mama" is a quote from the musical "Hair." The song became a major hit, topping the charts in several countries, and it has been described as the group's most successful single.


The song features a sample of 1970s soul band JB's "The Grunt," as well as elements of hip hop, pop and R&B. In addition to Justin Timberlake, other vocalists who contributed to the song include Fergie and Taboo. Notably, the song's original title was "Spread Love," but it was later changed to "Where is the Love" to be more poignant and thought-provoking.


Line by Line Meaning

What's wrong with the world, mama
The artist wonders what is happening in the world and why there is so much negativity.


People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
People are behaving badly and are not treating each other with kindness.


I think the whole world's addicted to the drama
The artist believes that people love drama and focus too much on negative things.


Only attracted to things that'll bring the trauma
People are drawn to things that cause pain and suffering.


Overseas, yeah, we tryin' to stop terrorism
Efforts are being made to stop terrorism overseas.


But we still got terrorists here livin'
But there are still terrorists living in America as well.


In the USA, the big CIA
Even America's intelligence agency, the CIA, is involved in nefarious activities.


The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK
Gangs like the Bloods and the Crips and racist groups like the KKK are still active in America.


But if you only have love for your own race
If people only care about their own race, it leads to discrimination.


Then you only leave space to discriminate
If you only care about your own race, you create an environment of discrimination.


And to discriminate only generates hate
Discrimination leads to hate and animosity towards other races.


And when you hate then you're bound to get irate, yeah
When you hate others, it leads to anger and frustration.


Madness is what you demonstrate
Your actions become irrational and insane.


And that's exactly how anger works and operates
This is how anger manifests and spreads.


Man, you gotta have love, this'll set us straight
Love is the solution to all of these problems we face.


Take control of your mind and meditate
The artist urges people to take control of their mind and meditate to find peace.


Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all
People should allow themselves to be attracted towards love and compassion.


People killin', people dyin'
There is violence and death happening all around, affecting everyone.


Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Children are suffering and crying due to the violence they experience.


Can you practice what you preach?
People should ask themselves if they are living up to their own moral standards.


And would you turn the other cheek?
People should not respond to violence with more violence, but instead turn the other cheek.


Father, Father, Father help us
The artist asks for help from a higher power to deal with the problems in the world.


Send some guidance from above
The artist wants guidance and support from a higher power.


'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
The artist is questioning the state of the world due to the actions of people.


Where is the love? (Love)
The artist wonders why there is no love and compassion in the world.


It just ain't the same, old ways have changed
The way things were done in the past are no longer applicable in today's world.


New days are strange, is the world insane?
The world is changing, and the artist wonders if the changes are for the better or worse.


If love and peace is so strong
If love and peace are powerful concepts, why are they not more widely practiced?


Why are there pieces of love that don't belong?
Why are there instances where love is not present even when it should be?


Nations droppin' bombs
Countries are still using bombs and violent methods to solve their problems.


Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones
The artist calls attention to the innocent children who are harmed during wars with chemical gases.


With ongoin' sufferin' as the youth die young
Young people are dying during wars, leading to ongoing suffering.


So ask yourself is the lovin' really gone
People should ask themselves if love has truly disappeared from the world.


So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong
The artist is also questioning what is happening in the world and what is causing all the negativity.


In this world that we livin' in people keep on givin' in
People are giving in to the negativity and not trying to change things.


Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
People are making decisions based on profit instead of compassion and love.


Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother
People are not respecting each other and are shunning their own brothers and sisters.


A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover
There is a hidden reason behind the wars being fought, and it is not always clear to the public why they are happening.


The truth is kept secret, and swept under the rug
The truth is hidden and covered up instead of being revealed to the public.


If you never know truth then you never know love
Without truth, it is impossible to know what love truly is and how it works.


Where's the love, y'all, come on (I don't know)
The artist implores people to ask where love has gone, as they don't know the answer.


Where's the truth, y'all, come on (I don't know)
The artist also asks where the truth has gone, as they don't know the answer.


Or would you turn the other cheek?
People should not respond to violence with more violence, but instead turn the other cheek.


I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder
The artist feels burdened by the state of the world and the problems people face.


As I'm gettin' older, y'all, people gets colder
As the artist gets older, they notice that people are becoming less compassionate and more cold-hearted.


Most of us only care about money makin'
People are more focused on making money than on compassion and love.


Selfishness got us followin' the wrong direction
Selfishness is leading us down the wrong path as a society.


Wrong information always shown by the media
The media is spreading misleading and false information, leading to confusion and negativity.


Negative images is the main criteria
People are drawn towards negative images shown by the media, which leads to further negativity.


Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria
Negative images and information are affecting young people's minds more strongly than any physical illness.


Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema
Children are emulating what they see in movies, which can include violence and negative behavior.


Yo', whatever happened to the values of humanity
The artist is questioning what has happened to the values of compassion, love, and kindness that are supposed to be inherent in humanity.


Whatever happened to the fairness and equality
The artist is also questioning what has happened to the concepts of fairness and equality in society.


Instead of spreading love we're spreading animosity
Instead of showing compassion and love, people are spreading hatred and animosity towards each other.


Lack of understanding, leading us away from unity
People's lack of understanding and empathy towards each other is leading to division instead of unity.


That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' under
The artist sometimes feels overwhelmed and sad due to the negative state of the world.


There's no wonder why sometimes I'm feelin' under
It is no surprise that the artist sometimes feels down when faced with the problems in the world.


Gotta keep my faith alive 'til love is found
The artist must hold onto their faith and hope that love and compassion will prevail despite the challenges we face.


Now ask yourself
The artist is urging people to ask themselves the questions they have posed throughout the song.


Where is the love?
The artist is asking again where the love and compassion has gone and why it is not more present in the world.


Father, Father, Father help us
The artist is again seeking help from a higher power to address the problems in the world.


Sing with me y'all
The artist is calling for people to join together and sing in unity.


One world, one world (we only got)
We only have one world and should work together to protect it.


One world, one world (that's all we got)
We have only one planet and should work together to make it a better place for everyone.


And something's wrong with it (yeah)
The artist acknowledges that there are problems with the world and humanity.


Something's wrong with it (yeah)
Again, the artist points out that something is not right with the world.


Something's wrong with the wo-wo-world, yeah
The artist repeats that there is something wrong with the world, and brings the song to a close.


We only got
Reiterating that we only have one world.


(One world, one world)
Continuing to emphasize the importance of unity and working together as a planet.


That's all we got
Again emphasizing that we only have one planet and should work together to protect it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Pajon Jr., Justin Timberlake, Michael Fratantuno, Printz Board, Allan Pineda, Will Adams, Jaime Gomez

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@mizomint2269

That's because it isn't news when a man with a gun saves a family or a man with a gun saves several people from another man with a gun. It doesn't fit the agenda driven by the media.
It isn't news when a cop shoots a white person, it's only news when a black person is shot, regardless if he deserved it or not, in order to pus the agenda.
It's not news when it's something good. It's news when it's bad.

You have to keep one thing in mind. Almost ALL of the mainstream media is biased and favors the left.
So why does the left keep pushing all the stories of blacks being killed and mass shootings?
It's to promote the agendas they are pushing.
Everyone calls Republicans racist, but it was Democrats who started the KKK...
Not to mention, Democrats / Leftists in Universities are pushing segregation of people based on skin color, sexual identity, sexual preference, religion etc. non stop... And they punish anyone who supports our country ... Many times over students have been removed from campuses for handing out free constitutions on constitution day... and threatened by campus police at times.
Trust me... The left has never cared about humans once they learned how much power they could gain from playing on humans emotions and when they learned they could indoctrinate people long term. A book written in 1916 by a man named John Dewey called Democracy and Education set our country up for failure.
But please, don't get me wrong. Republicans aren't much better though. But at least they have some morals.
I think a healthy mix of socialism and capitalism are a great way to run a government. Sadly, it wouldn't work in America. Capitalism+Socialism in Northern Europe (Nordic System) works because the government is smaller. And it is held accountable.
It wouldn't work in a government like ours for two main reasons.
1. Our government isn't held accountable. Not by the people, not by other government entities.
2. For every $1 the U.S. government takes from us in taxes, only $0.35 makes it to where it is supposed to go.
Google, "How much money disappears in government" and watch the stories flow in... Nearly $600,000,000 that was for Zika funding, has vanished.... lol $45,000,000,000 lost in Afghanistan. Just 2 of thousands of examples.
Seriously, and people actually think that the government here should be responsible for our healthcare?
Anyways, I've gone way off track. I just really wish people would pay attention to the world around them carefully instead of relying on crap like social media and the mainstream media or a radio show to get their info.
It's a full time effort / hobby to truly grasp everything, and if you don't have the time, then please don't get involved and try to debate or call people ignorant or take stances based on memes and or maybe a blog post or two that you have read.



@mrsmith3297

People killin' people dyin'
Children hurtin', I hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preachin'?
Would you turn the other cheek again?
Mama, mama, mama, tell us what the hell is goin' on
Can't we all just get along?
Father, father, father help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me
Questioning
(Where's the love)
Yo what's going on with the world, momma



All comments from YouTube:

@justkido3254

want to cry to hear this song in 2020, seeing the lyrics in this song, is still a lot going on.
so where is the love?

@amandawolfe593

In your heart...remind others and Share it....i am

@ovok10

Fr

@cpfdl

2 new verses in this song..it was redone for this year! Not the same!

@paulopolicarpo6889

♥️🥰

@richardxmxx4953

yes

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@AriLove005

14 years later and the same thing is still happening, sadly nothing has changed and this song doesn't get old

@gracep2910

the video was uploaded in 2009, but the song is older than that. 2004 i think

@Zephyrooth

2003 @@gracep2910

@tanwilson5084

This song year 2003.. 20 years...that year was my graduation.. I always sang this song to my teacher😂

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