I Hear Them All
Dave Rawlings Machine Lyrics

I hear the crying of the hungry in the deserts where they're wandering
I hear the desperate pleas of those lost and starving in the unforgiving desert

Hear them crying out for Heaven's own, benevolence upon them
I hear them begging for mercy and kindness from any divine force that may exist

Hear destructive power prevailin', I hear fools falsely hailin'
I hear the dangerous and destructive actions of those in power being praised by ignorant followers

To the crooked wits of tyrants when they call
I hear the blind obedience of people to the manipulative and corrupt leaders who control them

I hear the sounds of tearing pages and the roar of burnin' paper
I hear the destruction of written words and ideas through violence and force

All the crimes and acquisitions turned to air and ash and vapor
I hear the fleeting nature of wealth and power, as they can easily crumble and disappear

And the rattle of the shackle far beyond emancipator
I hear the ongoing oppression and bondage of those who are not granted their basic human rights

And the lowliest who gather in their stalls
I hear the marginalized and oppressed individuals who come together in their struggle for equity and justice

So while you sit and whistle Dixie with your money and your power
I hear the arrogance and complacency of those who hold wealth and privilege, while ignoring the suffering of others

I can hear the flowers growin' in the rubble of the towers
I hear the hope and resilience of life, even in the face of destruction and devastation

I hear leaders quit their lyin', I hear babies quit their cryin'
I hear the potential for truth, peace, and harmony among humanity, as falsehoods and suffering come to an end

I hear soldiers quit their dyin' one and all
I hear the end of senseless violence and conflict, as a new era of peace emerges

I hear the tender words from Zion, I hear Noah's water fall
I hear the divine love and compassion that manifests through various spiritual teachings and experiences

See the gentle Lamb of Judas sleeping at the feet of Buddha
I see the coexistence of different faiths and beliefs, as symbols of peace and compassion coexist harmoniously

And the prophets from Elijah to the old Paiute Wovoka
I hear the wisdom and guidance of various historical and cultural figures who have spoken out against oppression and injustice

Take their places at the table when they're called
I hear the possibility of different voices and perspectives coming together in a space of equality and mutual respect

I hear them all
I hear the complex and multifaceted sounds of the world, including its struggles, its hopes, and its beauty

I hear them all
I continue to hear and acknowledge the entirety of the human experience, without turning a blind eye to its more difficult aspects

I hear them all
I remain open and attuned to the diverse perspectives and voices that make up the world