Great Divide
Hanson(핸슨) Lyrics


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The earth is shaking under siege
And every breath we'll meet is fate
Still we hunger for a moment of freedom
Even though the hour is late

I find hope and it gives me rest
I find hope in a beating chest
I find hope in what eyes don't see
I find hope in your hate for me
Have no fear when the waters rise
We can conquer this great divide

When every eye is one the fortune
It can only breed contempt
They say blood is thicker than oceans
Still we box our brothers in

I find hope and it gives me rest
I find hope in a beating chest
I find hope in what eyes don't see
I find hope in your hate for me
Have no fear when the waters rise
We can conquer this great divide

Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
And we're gone
And we're gone
And we're, holding on
And we're, holding on
And we're, holding on

I find hope and it gives me rest
I find hope in a beating chest
I find hope in what eyes don't see
I find hope in your hate for me
Have no fear when the waters rise
We can conquer this great divide

Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo




Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hanson's "Great Divide" highlight two contrasting ideas - the destructive forces of the world and the power of hope. The song begins by describing the turmoil caused by seismic activity or war, which has brought the people to the brink of destruction. Despite such chaos, the people continue to hope for freedom from this state of turmoil. As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the people are also divided based on their beliefs, prejudices, or differences. However, in the chorus, the song expresses the faith that the divide can be conquered by the power of hope.


The songwriter finds hope in various unexpected sources - a beating chest, what eyes don't see, and even in the hate towards him. He believes that hope can give him the rest he needs to continue fighting for a better future, and that courage in the face of adversity can lead us to conquer any obstacle. The repeated "whoa" in the chorus emphasizes this message of perseverance in the face of hardship.


Overall, "Great Divide" reflects on the state of the world and the importance of hope, compassion, and solidarity in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

The earth is shaking under siege
The world is in a state of chaos and distress


And every breath we'll meet is fate
Our destiny is unpredictable, we never know what might happen next


Still we hunger for a moment of freedom
Despite the uncertainty, we crave a time of liberation and relief


Even though the hour is late
Even though the situation seems hopeless and time is running out


I find hope and it gives me rest
Even in the midst of turmoil, finding hope can bring peace and comfort


I find hope in a beating chest
Hope can be found in the resilience and strength of the human spirit


I find hope in what eyes don't see
Sometimes hope exists beyond what we can physically perceive


I find hope in your hate for me
Even in the face of adversity and animosity, hope can still be found


Have no fear when the waters rise
When things get tough, don't let fear overcome you


We can conquer this great divide
We can overcome the obstacles and differences that divide us


When every eye is one the fortune
When everyone is focused on material wealth and success


It can only breed contempt
This mindset only leads to hostility and resentment towards others


They say blood is thicker than oceans
Family ties are often considered stronger than any other bonds


Still we box our brothers in
Even with this belief, we still discriminate and exclude our fellow human beings


Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
Interlude


And we're gone
We're moving on from the past and looking towards the future


And we're, holding on
Even in difficult times, we are persevering and staying strong


I find hope and it gives me rest
Reiterating the importance of hope in finding peace


Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
Interlude




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON

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@laurieeno2118

A rock band who cares about what's going on in the poorest part of the world, and does something about it? Hanson has integrity. They're not just pretty faces. Their fans are proud of them, with good reason. :)

@thedbq1

rock band?

@daniellealexandra237

They're not a rock band, just some of their music have rock sounds

@chloedanielleorillo7006

True indeed

@PrincessofTulsa

I love Hanson!! They are one of the only groups that have always been down to earth and don't let the fame and attention distract them from remembering who they really are and where they came from.

@Daniel-415-Ponce

Great songwriting craftsmanship, great musicianship, great vocals & harmonies, great uplifting message - - most of today's pop/rock so-called artists have got nothing on these guys.
Did I mention that Hanson also puts on a great live show when they play at music venues?

@suzetterollin7665

This band is so incredibly underrated! They are absolutely incredible musicians and great men!!

@cherylamcdaniel8407

Your voices are so rich, I love your tones. Thank you for sharing your gift.

@unmessable12

I like how out of all the teeny bopper bands from the 90s, Hanson has ended up being the most respectable one.

@lorenamachado1882

Hht

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