United
FFH Spezial : Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark Lyrics


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Maybe one day we'll be united
And our love won't be divided (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Maybe one day we'll be united (ooh ooh)
And our love won't be divided (oh oh oh)
Maybe one day we'll be united (oh oh yeah)
And our love won't be divided
Maybe one day we'll be united (ooh ooh ooh)
And our love won't be divided (oh oh oh oh oh)

If love a-was a thing a me say money could a-buy
The rich man would a-live a me say poor man would die
If freedom was a thing they would a-keep upon the earth
Happiness a-would abundant, unity would give birth
In a hungry nation, yes you get a hungry people
That is mentally cripple and a kinda always wrong
Gunshot and fire in a-South Africa
And the youth them a-suffer in a-Dominica

Peace! I gotta plea for call
I see too many kids and they simply falling
In the streets, it's strife, a waste of a life
'Cause he died by the bullet or he's stuck with a knife
But yo, it ain't no way to go
You can't kill the next man just to get the dough
We gotta fight tonight but we gotta fight right
Can't fight for the dough, we gotta fight to unite

Maybe one day we'll be united (oh yeah yeah yeah)
And our love won't be divided (ooh ooh yeah yeah)
Maybe one day we'll be united (united)
And our love won't be divided (oh oh oh oh oh oh)

In America the problem take over
Robber shot Peter Tosh in Kingston, Jamaica
Me not joke, me not play, me not just talk
Respect Abu-Baka, respect Mandela
Bob Marley, intelligent Rasta
Singing for world peace is Mr. Stevie Wonder
If you live by the gun a-you will perish by the God
And when Jah-Jah time come in Babylon them have fe run

We need O-N-E L-O-V-E, U-N-I-T-Y, before we all die
But you don't listen, you don't understand
Still kicking the bullshit, tryin' to be the man
Why you wanna go and do your own peace
'Cause we're all rough and we're from the streets
You gotta go against the man with the corporation
Get an education to rebuild the nation

Maybe one day we'll be united (oh yeah yeah yeah)
And our love won't be divided (ooh ooh yeah yeah)
Maybe one day we'll be united (ooh ooh ooh)
And our love won't be divided
Maybe one day we'll be united (united)
And our love won't be divided (ooh ooh yeah yeah)




Maybe one day we'll be united (united)
And our love won't be divided

Overall Meaning

"United" is a powerful song that speaks about love, unity, and peace. The song highlights the need for people to come together and work towards creating a better world for everyone. The lyrics talk about how money, freedom, happiness, and unity are all interconnected, and how it's only through unity that people can achieve lasting happiness and peace.


The song highlights some of the problems that plague the world, including hunger, poverty, violence, and inequality. It also calls out the need for education, cooperation, and building a better future for everyone.


The song features Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark, and it was a hit when it was released in the '90s. The lyrics are thought-provoking, and the melody is catchy, making it a timeless classic that people still listen to today.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe one day we'll be united
There is hope that, at some point in the future, humanity will come together in unity.


And our love won't be divided (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
When this unity is achieved, love will no longer be a source of division.


If love a-was a thing a me say money could a-buy
The singer reflects on the fact that, unfortunately, love cannot be purchased with money.


The rich man would a-live a me say poor man would die
If love could be bought, only the wealthy would be able to truly experience it, leaving the poor at a disadvantage.


If freedom was a thing they would a-keep upon the earth
The singer suggests that if true freedom were a commodity, it would be hoarded and not freely shared among humanity.


Happiness a-would abundant, unity would give birth
If humanity was united in the pursuit of true freedom, happiness would be abundant.


In a hungry nation, yes you get a hungry people
In a nation plagued by hunger and poverty, it is no surprise that its inhabitants suffer great hunger as well.


That is mentally cripple and a kinda always wrong
Such a society is one that is mentally crippled and tends to make wrong decisions.


Gunshot and fire in a-South Africa
Violence plagues South Africa, with constant shootings and fires.


And the youth them a-suffer in a-Dominica
The youth in Dominica are suffering as well, likely due to poverty and violence.


I see too many kids and they simply falling
The artist is witnessing too many young people losing their lives to violence and unnecessary strife.


In the streets, it's strife, a waste of a life
With so much conflict and tension in society, many young people are losing their lives needlessly.


'Cause he died by the bullet or he's stuck with a knife
Many young people are losing their lives to gun violence or other forms of violent conflict.


You can't kill the next man just to get the dough
The artist condemns those who resort to violence or criminal activity just to earn money.


Can't fight for the dough, we gotta fight to unite
Instead of fighting for money or material possessions, we need to fight for unity and to bring people together.


In America the problem take over
The artist notes that America is not exempt from conflict and strife, as it too has issues that need to be addressed.


Robber shot Peter Tosh in Kingston, Jamaica
Peter Tosh, a famous Jamaican musician, was shot by a robber in Kingston, Jamaica, highlighting the violence that plagues even the most talented and beloved members of society.


Respect Abu-Baka, respect Mandela
The artist pays homage to important figures in the fight for social justice and equality, such as Abu-Baka and Nelson Mandela.


Still kicking the bullshit, tryin' to be the man
Many individuals continue to engage in negative behavior or adopt harmful mindsets in order to assert their dominance or prove their strength or importance.


You gotta go against the man with the corporation
The artist encourages people to stand up to corporations and other entities that may perpetuate inequality or perpetrate harm against others.


Get an education to rebuild the nation
The artist suggests that education is key to rebuilding a society plagued by violence and inequality, and that knowledge can help to foster greater unity and understanding.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK PETERSON, ALEX CHRISTENSEN, MARK WAHLBERG, JOSEPH PAQUETTE

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