Can You Feel It
Jacksons Lyrics
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The whole world is coming together now
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Feel it in the air, the wind is taking it everywhere
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
All the colors of the world should be
Lovin' each other wholeheartedly
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice
Spread the word and try to teach the man
Who's hating his brother, when hate won't do
When we're all the same, 'cause the blood inside me is inside you
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Sing out loud
Because we want to make a crowd
Touch a hand and sing a sound so pure, salvation rings
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
All the children of the world should be
Loving each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice
Take the news to the marching men,
Who are killing their brothers, when death won't do
Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside me is inside of you
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Every breath you take
Is someone's death in another place
Every healthy smile
Is hunger and strife to another child
But the stars do shine
In promising salvation, is near this time
Can you feel it now
So sisters and brothers
Show we know how
Now tell me
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
In "Can You Feel It," the Jacksons make an appeal for global unity and love. As the song gently builds, Michael Jackson's voice cries out "Can you feel it?" encouraging listeners to open their hearts and recognize the humanity that unites us all. The message is straightforward and unambiguous: "All the colors of the world should be lovin' each other wholeheartedly," the chorus proclaims. The verses are charged with a sense of urgency, calling on listeners to spread the word of love and understanding to everyone they meet.
Throughout the song, the Jacksons use evocative imagery to drive home their point. "Feel it in the air," they sing, "the wind is taking it everywhere." The idea seems to be that love is a powerful, intangible force that spreads like wildfire once it's given the chance. Even something as simple as touching someone's hand and singing out loud can create a powerful sense of community and belonging.
Finally, the song reminds us that the struggle for unity is ongoing. "Every breath you take is someone's death in another place," the Jacksons sing, acknowledging the deep inequalities that still divide our world. But even in the midst of this struggle, the song encourages us to hold onto hope. "The stars do shine," the Jacksons remind us, "in promising salvation is near this time."
Line by Line Meaning
If you look around
The whole world is coming together now
The world is becoming more united and connected.
Feel it in the air, the wind is taking it everywhere
The feeling of unity is everywhere and spreading quickly.
All the colors of the world should be
Lovin' each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice
Spread the word and try to teach the man
Who's hating his brother, when hate won't do
When we're all the same, 'cause the blood inside me is inside you
All people should love each other and help spread this message to those who do not. We are all human and share the same blood, therefore hate is unnecessary.
Sing out loud
Because we want to make a crowd
Touch a hand and sing a sound so pure, salvation rings
We should all sing and make noise together so that we can have a larger impact on the world and inspire positive change.
All the children of the world should be
Loving each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice
Take the news to the marching men,
Who are killing their brothers, when death won't do
Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside me is inside of you
Children should be taught to love one another and share this message with others. Violence and hate are unnecessary because we are all human and share the same blood.
Every breath you take
Is someone's death in another place
Every healthy smile
Is hunger and strife to another child
But the stars do shine
In promising salvation, is near this time
Every action we take has an impact on others, and while there is suffering and pain in the world, there is hope and promise for a better future.
So sisters and brothers
Show we know how
Now tell me
We should all come together and show that we know how to love and support one another.
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
The feeling of unity and love for one another is present and spreading quickly.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIGMUND ESCO JACKSON, MICHAEL JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@VibeFly
This was 1980! What other artist was making songs and yet not less a video show casing White people, Black people, Indian people, Native American people, Asian people and Latin people coming together as one People!! I donβt know any other artist that did it before him! I love you Michael Jackson! You were ahead of your time and a true Super Star that blessed this planet!!
@bridgeth6629
As a kid in the 70's, I can remember lots of imagery that showed people of all races coming together. There was a Coke commercial. There was some cartoon, might have been a cartoon commercial, that showed the earth and showed children of all races encircling the earth and holding hands. I also had a doll set that consisted of about 20 different dolls, each from a different country, where each one was dressed in their native dress. These things had a huge impact on making me understand from an early age that all people were one human race...and the this Jacksons video just reinforced all that.
As I look at this now, as an adult at age 56, what I see is imagery and symbolism that ties in with other celestial beings who are currently sending us positive vibes / energy to help us get through all the (seemingly) bad stuff we are now experiencing as a planet.
@addisclinton1970
Say that
@rahlohmcdonogh4855
@@bridgeth6629 I think he said artist(musical)?
@alwaysinprayer900
@@bridgeth6629 agree..Im 61.. try to tell people unity was incredibly cool back then...we are the world song was great and the coca cola song...
@tlome8033
The Village People lol.
@Hi.Shadow
Conceived and written by MJ, Produced by MJ, Prelude Composed by MJ. Michaelβs innovative creativity of using short films as an art form began right here. HIStory.
@mikspeeddemon9842
Jackie wrote this too btw
@thalia9789
@@mikspeeddemon9842 They're talking about the video, not the song
@mikspeeddemon9842
@@thalia9789 oh