Great Divide
Hanson 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

"Great Divide" by Hanson is a song that addresses the divide that exists in society due to the many conflicts and struggles that people face across the world. The track speaks of a desperate need for hope and unity amidst the chaos that has engulfed us. The opening line of the song, "The earth is shaking under siege," sets the tone of the track, alluding to the catastrophic events that have destabilized society, including wars, protests, disasters, and pandemics. The line "Still we hunger for a moment of freedom, even though the hour is late" epitomizes the hope that people cling to in times of uncertainty.


The chorus, "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," combines the themes of hope, love, and resilience. The song downplays differences in religion, race, and ethnicity that are often used to divide people, and instead, focuses on the human connection that unites us all.


The second verse talks about how we have become complacent with the suffering of our brethren despite the fact that we share the same blood. We're reminded that we're not so different from each other, and that unity is what will help us overcome the challenges we're facing in the world.


Overall, "Great Divide" is a song that gives a message of hope and resilience that we need in these trying times. Despite the chaos that surrounds us, the song reminds us that there's always hope and that we can conquer anything with unity and love.


Line by Line Meaning

The earth is shaking under siege
The world is going through a lot of painful changes


And every breath we'll meet is fate
Every moment that we experience is predetermined


Still we hunger for a moment of freedom
We really desire a moment to be free from all the troubles


Even though the hour is late
Even if it is very late and dark outside


I find hope and it gives me rest
I feel at ease when I find hope


I find hope in a beating chest
When I sense the strength of the people around me, I get hopeful


I find hope in what eyes don't see
I get hopeful from the unseen strength of the world


I find hope in your hate for me
Even if someone is hating me, I can still have hope in my heart


Have no fear when the waters rise
Do not worry when things get worse


We can conquer this great divide
We can overcome the problems and challenges in front of us


When every eye is one the fortune
When everyone is interested in gaining wealth


It can only breed contempt
It will only lead to people hating each other


They say blood is thicker than oceans
People say that family bonds are stronger than anything in the world


Still we box our brothers in
We still put our own relatives in difficult situations


Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
This phrase is a musical interlude with no meaning


And we're gone
We are disappearing from the scene


And we're, holding on
Even if things get tough, we are still trying to hold on


Whoa, ooo, ooo, ooo ooo
This phrase is another musical interlude with no meaning




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., 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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