Our Generation Feat. CL Smooth
John Legend & The Roots Lyrics
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(lets straighten it out)
It's all left up to us to change this present situation
(lets straighten it out)
Take caution from our elders, don't make the same mistake
(lets straighten it out)
Let's fill the world with love, and get rid of all the hate
Just look at what happened to the Indian and the brother
Straighten it out
Straighten it out
Straighten it out
Hope of the world is in our generation
(lets straighten it out)
It's all left up to us to change this present situation
(lets straighten it out)
Our leaders make us fight, and we don't know what for
(lets straighten it out)
If they want people killed, let them fight the war
It's gotta end somewhere, this killing's got to cease
If no one were to fight, we'd all live in peace
Our generation, it's all left up to us
Our generation, let's do just what we must
Straighten it out, (Straighten it out)
Gotta straighten it out
Straighten it out, (Straighten it out)
We can straighten it out yeah
As long as there's a you, there's a better me
It's why we're together and stronger
Than they ever thought it could be
A world motherless, can health care cover this?
A love for all people no matter what the culture is
Our generation, is makin' huge strides
A self-empowering movement that's on the rise
The more the door is open, the more the youth can see
A fair chance means a greater opportunity
To have a brighter future, deeper insight
Work hard to be anything you want in life
It's what it's all about, the longevity
Educated enough to know what's ahead of me
Need to straighten it out, seek and you'll find
They can cage your body, but not your mind
We lay it all on the line in the struggle
We grew, but together here's what we gotta do
Our generation, it's all left up to us
(Straighten it out)
Our generation,
(Straighten it out)
Let's do just what we must
Straighten it out, our generation
Straighten it out
Lets straighten it out,
Straighten it out, our generation
Straighten it out yeah (Straighten it out)
C'mon yeah our generation
Hey hey lets straighten it out,
Lets straighten it out
Our generation, let's straighten it out
New york city
Our generation, let's straighten it out
Atalanta
Our generation, let's straighten it out
Los Angeles
Our generation, let's straighten it out
The song "Our Generation" by John Legend & The Roots is a call to action for the current generation to recognize their power and responsibility to make positive change in the world. The lyrics emphasize the need for unity, love, and the avoidance of hate. The singer speaks of the hope of the world lying in their generation and how they have the power to change the present situation for the better. The lyrics suggest that caution should be taken from the teachings of our elders and not make the same mistakes they made. They encourage people to fill the world with love and get rid of all the hate to make the world a better place for future generations.
The song describes how our leaders often make us fight without knowing why, and how it is necessary to end this cycle of violence. The lyrics emphasize the importance of peace and how everyone must work towards a world where no one has to fight. The song speaks of a generation that is making huge strides towards progress, and how young people must take advantage of the opportunities available to them to create a brighter future for themselves and others. Overall, the song encourages listeners to recognize their potential and take action towards building a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope of the world is in our generation
We hold the responsibility to bring hope and change to this world.
(Lets straighten it out)
We must take immediate action to make a positive difference.
It's all left up to us to change this present situation
We have the power to change the current state of the world.
Take caution from our elders, don't make the same mistake
We can learn from the past and avoid making the same mistakes as our elders.
Let's fill the world with love, and get rid of all the hate
We must have love for one another and eradicate hate for a better world.
Our elders taught us one thing but, practice another
Our older generation speaks of righteousness but does not follow through with action.
Just look at what happened to the Indian and the brother
We must recognize the failures of the past and strive to prevent repeating them.
Our leaders make us fight, and we don't know what for
Our leaders send us to war without a clear reason, and we must question this practice.
If they want people killed, let them fight the war
We must not blindly follow unjust authority and call out their actions.
It's gotta end somewhere, this killing's got to cease
We must put a stop to the needless violence and bloodshed in the world.
If no one were to fight, we'd all live in peace
If we all refuse to participate in violence, the result would be global peace.
As long as there's a you, there's a better me
We can uplift one another and make progress together to achieve something greater.
It's why we're together and stronger
Our unity strengthens and empowers us to create positive change.
A world motherless, can health care cover this?
We must address the larger issues facing society, such as healthcare for all.
A love for all people no matter what the culture is
We must embrace diversity and love all peoples regardless of cultural differences.
Our generation, is makin' huge strides
Our generation is making significant progress towards achieving our goals.
A self-empowering movement that's on the rise
We are creating a movement of self-empowerment that is gaining momentum.
The more the door is open, the more the youth can see
We must create opportunities for the youth to learn and grow and expand their horizons.
A fair chance means a greater opportunity
Equality and fairness lead to greater opportunities for all people.
To have a brighter future, deeper insight
Our ultimate goal is to have a more hopeful and informed vision for the future.
Work hard to be anything you want in life
Through hard work and dedication, we can achieve any goal we set for ourselves.
It's what it's all about, the longevity
Our success in creating long-lasting change is what matters most.
Educated enough to know what's ahead of me
We must ensure that we are knowledgeable and informed about the world around us.
Need to straighten it out, seek and you'll find
We must actively seek to solve the issues facing our world to make positive change.
They can cage your body, but not your mind
No one can take away our freedom of thought and the power of the human spirit.
We lay it all on the line in the struggle
We are willing to put everything on the line to create the world we envision.
We grew, but together here's what we gotta do
We have grown and developed, but there is still much work to be done together.
New york city
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Atlanta
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Los Angeles
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEON MOORE
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