Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
Moment Of Truth
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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Tryin' to get higher
Better come down
There's gonna be a fire
We're goin' round
Tryin' to get higher
Better come down
Smother that, hey
Smother that, hey y'all
The moment of truth is near
And my body trembles with fear
Just like you I'm a guilty one
Thinkin' bout nothin' but havin'
Me some fun
Time's drawing now no place to hide
Hide hide hide hide.
We're goin' round
Tryin' to get higher
Better come down
There's gonna be a fire
We're goin' round
Tryin' to get higher
Better come down
Gonna be a fire.
Smother that, hey
Smother that, hey y'all
We all got to do our part
Lend a hand and open up your heart
It's all up to me and you
We gotta get ready for the moment of truth.
[Repeat: x2]
Come on down, come on down,
come on down
Come on down, come on down
Come on down
The lyrics to "Moment Of Truth" by Earth Wind & Fire address the human quest for pleasure and the need to not get carried away with it. The opening lines touch on the human desire to chase the next high or find a way to escape one's problems. This longing for sensory experiences is a common human trait, but the next lines warn of impending danger if one continues to seek pleasure at any cost, "there's gonna be a fire." In this sense, "fire" can be seen as a metaphor for the dangers and consequences that can arise from indulging in one's desires.
The singer acknowledges his own guilt in participating in these desires, and recognizes that there is no place to hide from the reality of the situation. The moment of truth, which is near, holds consequences for all, and the fear of the outcome trembles throughout the singer's body. However, in the final verses, the song shifts to a more hopeful message. The singer encourages listeners to do their part, to lend a hand and open up their hearts. The ultimate goal is to get ready for the moment of truth, to face the consequences of our actions and make a change before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
We're goin' round
We are going in circles, constantly chasing after something.
Tryin' to get higher
We are attempting to achieve something greater than ourselves.
Better come down
It is essential to come back to reality before things escalate and get out of control.
There's gonna be a fire
There will be severe consequences to follow if we don't change our behavior.
Smother that, hey
We need to put an end to our destructive behavior.
The moment of truth is near
The time for honesty and accountability is fast approaching.
And my body trembles with fear
The realization of the consequences fills me with dread.
Just like you I'm a guilty one
I, too, have made mistakes and need to take responsibility for my actions.
Thinkin' bout nothin' but havin' Me some fun
I have been selfishly prioritizing my own enjoyment over everything else.
Time's drawing now no place to hide Hide hide hide hide.
It's too late to conceal the truth; it's time to confront the consequences head-on.
We all got to do our part
Everyone needs to contribute and take responsibility to ensure a positive outcome.
Lend a hand and open up your heart
We must offer help and support to those around us.
It's all up to me and you
The responsibility falls on us to make things right.
We gotta get ready for the moment of truth.
We need to prepare ourselves for facing the consequences of our actions.
Come on down, come on down, come on down Come on down, come on down Come on down
Let's all come back down to reality and face the truth.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD WHITEHEAD, DONALD LESLIE WHITEHEAD, MAURICE WHITE, WADE FLEMONS, WADE HERBERT FLEMONS
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@alvinfrazierTV
The WB albums were great exhibitions of what was to come... Alot of energy and I love hearing Maurice on set which he was on both releases.
@Ready2071
Tony Scott’s “Get into it” brought me here. Great song from a great band. There will never be another band like EWAF!
@reginaldstyles9549
❤ Very Funky Early Earth Wind And Fire 🔥💯❤
@cfrazier822
One of my favorite Earth, Wind & Fire albums and I still got the original vinyl. **Sampled used in LL COOL J - "Murdergram"**
@marciathedj8088
Truth in da Funk. There will never be another Maurice White. 💞😇 #EarthWindandFire
@mimmsy123
I'm staring at the tattered, overloved album cover right now. I no longer have a turntable. I remember hearing this for the first time in college & running around to records stores trying to sing the song b/c I didn't know the group or title. One brother recognized it immediately--he became my boyfriend!
@briansutton4301
😄😄👍💯
@u2delic
when i was a kid my mom would play that song and the other ones on that album too...that whole album was the bomb....they had a woman in the band back then also
@Jazz4Me63
I just came home from the war(Nam), music was still great and soon after this group ..EWF and their album came out; WOW was this group " the joint"....... Not only could they sing, but could play instruments and had that special funk as well...... They were like the opening of the 70s and it's great music to come ( Kool & the Gang, Isaac Hayes, Barry White,Tower of Power etc.) just to many to name. Music could never be any better!!! So What In The HELL Happen..........!!!!!
@lenorem.7889
the bass kills it!!!