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Eurythmics feat. Youssou N’Dour Lyrics

Don't see me from a distance
Don't judge me without getting to know me first.

Don't look at my smile
My smile may not always represent how I'm feeling on the inside.

And think that I don't know
Don't underestimate my intelligence or awareness.

What's under and behind me
There's more to me than what you can immediately see or perceive.

I don't want you to look at me
I don't want to be judged or stereotyped based on my appearance.

And think
Assuming things about me without knowing the full story is unfair.

What's in you is in me
We all share similar emotions and experiences despite our differences.

What's in me is to help them
I want to use my abilities and resources to better the lives of others.

I assume the reasons that push us to
I think about the underlying motivations and causes behind certain behaviors or actions.

Change everything
Sometimes it's necessary to fundamentally alter the way things are in order to progress.

I would like us to forget about
I want us to move past and let go of certain biases and prejudices.

Their color
I want to eliminate discriminatory beliefs or practices based on racial differences.

So they can be optimistic
I want people of all backgrounds to be able to have hope for their future.

Too many views on rave that make them
There are too many conflicting opinions and perspectives that cause people to feel hopeless.

Desperate
People are feeling hopeless and despondent due to current circumstances.

Let's leave the doors wide open
We should create an environment where people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings.

So they can talk about their pain
People should be able to express their struggles and hardships without fear of judgement.

And joy
People should be able to share their happiness and positive experiences with others.

Then we can give them information
Once we better understand each other's experiences, we can provide helpful resources or guidance.

That will bring us all together
Through mutual understanding and support, we can unite and work towards common goals.

It's not a second
The change we want to see in the world won't happen immediately, but it's worth striving for.

7 seconds away
It may take some time, but progress is possible.

Just as long as I stay
As long as we don't give up, we can continue working towards a better world.

I'll be waiting
I'm committed to making a difference and supporting those in need.

Nothing can move us, we should
We should stay strong and committed to our goals despite adversaries or setbacks.

Be moving
Progress and growth should be a constant pursuit.

From the ones who practice wicked
We should distance ourselves from those who partake in harmful or unethical actions.

Charms
Manipulative tactics or behaviors that negatively impact others.

For the son and the stone
This phrase likely carries a deeper or symbolic meaning that is unclear.

Bad to the bone
A person who is generally unkind or cruel.

Man is not evil, even when it's born
People aren't inherently evil or malicious, it's external factors that may cause them to act that way.

And when a child is born into this world
From a young age, people are impressionable and influenced by their surroundings.

It has no concept
They have no prior knowledge or understanding of the world.

The tone the skin is living in
The idea that people are often judged or treated unfairly based on their race or skin color.

There's a million voices
Many people have opinions and perspectives on certain issues or topics.

To tell you what she should be thinking
There are often conflicting expectations or pressures put on people, particularly women.

So you better sober up for just a second
In order to accurately grasp the situation, one must remain clear-headed and unbiased.