The Need
Grey Cell Green Lyrics
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One moment in time
The threads that connect us
The lifeforce inside
A few precious memories
The choices we make
A future uncertain
The chances we take
Will we be outnumbered?
Forced to take a stand
Struggle for survival
Dare to lend a hand
Will we be outnumbered?
Forced to take a stand
Fight for our survival
Kill our fellow man
But, this is not the path that i chose...
We spoil the water
The air that we breathe
The land that sustains us
The life that it feeds
It drastically changes
The temperatures rise
The population exploding
The hole in the sky
Will we be outnumbered?
Forced to take a stand
Struggle for our survival
Dare to lend a hand
Will we be outnumbered?
Forced to take a stand
Fight for our survival
Kill our fellow man
But, this is not the path that i chose...
This is not where i chose to go
This is not the fate i chose to know
It's not down the path i chose to follow
Why?
Where do we go?
What do we do?
What did we hope to find?
The silence is loud
Fighting the crowd
We're all running out of time
Push it too far
Letting it go
Leaving it teetering on the edge
You can have faith
That all will be saved
Because there is money being made...
The lyrics from Grey Cell Green's song The Need express concerns about the impact of human actions on the world we live in. The verses mention the connections and memories that bind us together as a species, but also highlight the choices and chances that make our future uncertain. The pre-chorus asks if we will be outnumbered and forced to take a stand, and the chorus replies with the options that are available to us - struggle for survival or kill our fellow man.
However, the singer then distances themselves from this bleak path, stating that it is not the one they chose. Instead, they lament the damage that humans have already inflicted on the planet, including the pollution of water, air, and land, the exacerbation of climate change, and the rampant growth of the human population. The pre-chorus and chorus are repeated, but with a sense of resignation and futility - the singer suggests that we are all running out of time, and that even the hope for a positive outcome may be misguided, as some people are profiting from the destruction.
The overall message of The Need is a warning about the consequences of our actions and a call to action to prevent further damage. The song urges us to be aware of the choices we make and to take responsibility for the world we share.
Line by Line Meaning
The world that we share
The planet that is our common abode
One moment in time
The transient time that we have in this world
The threads that connect us
The ties that bind us together as humans
The lifeforce inside
The essence of life that dwells within each of us
A few precious memories
The memories we cherish that make our life worthwhile
The choices we make
The decisions we take that shape our destiny
A future uncertain
The unknown fate that awaits us
The chances we take
The risks we undertake in pursuit of our goals
Will we be outnumbered?
Will our adversaries be more in number than us?
Forced to take a stand
Will we be compelled to make a choice?
Struggle for survival
Fight for our existence
Dare to lend a hand
Take the risk of helping others in need
Fight for our survival
Defend ourselves against threat
Kill our fellow man
Harm or hurt another person
But, this is not the path that i chose...
Non-violence and peace is the path I have selected
We spoil the water
We pollute the water resources
The air that we breathe
The air that sustains us is contaminated
The land that sustains us
The soil is damaged by human activities
The life that it feeds
The flora and fauna that depend on it are threatened
It drastically changes
The effects of human activity are significant
The temperatures rise
The climate is changing, and the temperature is increasing
The population exploding
The world's population is increasing at an alarming rate
The hole in the sky
The depletion of the ozone layer and its consequences
Where do we go?
What direction should we take?
What do we do?
How do we tackle the situation?
What did we hope to find?
What were our expectations?
The silence is loud
The lack of action and response is deafening
Fighting the crowd
Struggling to be heard amidst a sea of people
We're all running out of time
We need to act fast before it's too late
Push it too far
Going beyond the threshold
Letting it go
Failure to intervene
Leaving it teetering on the edge
The situation is precarious and at the brink of disaster
You can have faith
You may believe something through blind faith
That all will be saved
That everything will turn out well in the end
Because there is money being made...
The profit motive that undermines the efforts to protect the environment
This is not where i chose to go
The environmental degradation was not my preferred destination
This is not the fate i chose to know
The apocalypse due to human action was not what I had foreseen
It's not down the path i chose to follow
Sustainable development was the path I had envisioned
Why?
The underlying question of why humans are harming their own environment
Contributed by Victoria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@redsixxrevolution6676
Who’s still listening to this in 2024? If you are then your taste in music is awesome!!!
@HoldOnToHope2023
Right here!!!! I’m 44, just bought it on ITunes. Love this song!!! My nieces are 4 and 5 and I’m playing it for them right now ♥️
@samuelgranier284
47 here ! still good to go !
@chortleboy
Listen to this like 2x a year since released…I’ll be 51 soon and this shit still fires me up
@alfonsosalgado7317
Back atcha in my 60s was there when all happen 80s 90s
@gregthomas2904
I am…
@dcalver1967
53 years old at my last birthday and still remember the excitement I felt when I heard this for the first time. Still love it..love it...love it!
@scottmcgibeny
49 here and I still get excited cranking this jam up to 11
@skinnypete6698
57 and I'm rocking to it RIGHT NOW!!!
@nathangaskell5219
50. All a blur from 88 to 93. There was a rave, gig or party every night. It's like hearing them for the first time