We Are
Johnsson Lyrics
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My, oh my,
Telling everybody, oh, just how
To live their lives.
Sliding down the information highway,
Buying in just like a bunch of fools.
Time is ticking, and we can't go back,
My, oh my.
What about the world today?
What about the place that we call home?
We've never been so many,
And we've never been
So alone.
Keep watching from your picket fence,
You keep talking, but it makes no sense!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
You washed your hands,
You come out clean,
But fail to recognize the enemy's within!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
We are.
One step forward, making two steps back,
My, oh my.
Riding piggy on the bad boy's back for life.
Lining up for the grand illusion,
No answers for no questions asked.
Lining up for the execution,
Without knowing why.
It's all about power,
By taking control,
Breaking the will,
And raping the soul.
They suck us dry 'till there's nothing left,
My, oh my.
My, oh my.
So alone
are
Keep watching from your picket fence!
We are, we are, we are, we are.
(it's all about power by taking control)
We are, we are (it's all about power)
It's all about power, by taking control.
Johnsson's song "We are" is a powerful commentary on the state of the world today. The song speaks out against what she perceives as a lack of responsibility and accountability from those in power. In the first verse, Johnsson paints a picture of the devil on the doorstep, telling people how to live their lives. She uses the metaphor of sliding down the information highway, suggesting that people are blindly buying in to what they are told, without questioning the motives or accuracy of the information they receive. She warns that time is running out, and we cannot turn back the clock.
In the chorus, Johnsson asks the question, "What about the world today? What about the place that we call home?" These lines serve as a wake-up call, urging listeners to consider the state of the world they live in. She laments that despite living in the most connected time in history, people have never been so alone. She accuses those who sit on the sidelines, watching from their picket fences, of being part of the problem. They claim not to be responsible for the state of the world, but Johnsson argues that everyone is responsible, and that we all have a part to play in creating a better world.
In the second verse, Johnsson takes aim at those in power, accusing them of using their positions to take control, break the will of the people, and rape their souls. She describes a world in which people line up for the grand illusion, without questioning why they are doing so. She accuses those in power of sucking the people dry, leaving them with nothing.
Overall, "We are" is a powerful and passionate call to action, urging people to take responsibility for the state of the world and to work together to make it a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
See the devil on the doorstep now,
My, oh my,
Telling everybody, oh, just how
To live their lives.
The singer sees bad influences all around, trying to impose their views on others.
Sliding down the information highway,
Buying in just like a bunch of fools.
Time is ticking, and we can't go back,
My, oh my.
People are mindlessly following the trends and the times, without realising the consequences of their actions.
What about the world today?
What about the place that we call home?
We've never been so many,
And we've never been
So alone.
The singer questions the state of the world and how it has become overpopulated and yet individuals are still isolated and divided.
Keep watching from your picket fence,
You keep talking, but it makes no sense!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
Some individuals are pretending they are not responsible for what is happening in the world, when in fact as a community we all bear responsibility for the situation.
You washed your hands,
You come out clean,
But fail to recognize the enemy's within!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
Those individuals think they are pure and without guilt, but they fail to recognize the existing issues and take responsibility for them.
One step forward, making two steps back,
My, oh my.
Riding piggy on the bad boy's back for life.
Despite progress, things seem to be getting worse and people are blindly following those who are leading them towards disaster.
Lining up for the grand illusion,
No answers for no questions asked.
Lining up for the execution,
Without knowing why.
People are accepting things without investigating and questioning them, not realizing where they are headed.
It's all about power,
By taking control,
Breaking the will,
And raping the soul.
They suck us dry 'till there's nothing left,
My, oh my.
My, oh my.
The systems are geared towards acquiring and maintaining power through control, without concern for the welfare of the people, leaving us empty and powerless.
So alone
are
Keep watching from your picket fence!
One is left feeling isolated and disconnected while watching the world burn and change from the safety of one's limited perspective.
We are, we are, we are, we are.
(it's all about power by taking control)
We are, we are (it's all about power)
Despite everything, we still have the power to take control, but that power has to come from within us working together as a community.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD VACCARINO, IAN AXEL
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See the devil on the doorstep now (my oh my)
Telling everybody oh just how to live their lives
Sliding down the information highway
Buying in just like a bunch of fools
Time is ticking and we can't go back (my oh my)
What about the world today
What about the place that we call home
We’ve never been so many
And we've never been so alone
[Chorus]
You keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sense
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands and come out clean
Fail to recognise the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are, we are
One step forward making two steps back (my oh my)
Riding piggy on the bad boys back for life
Lining up for the grand illusion
No answers for no questions asked
Lining up for the execution
Without knowing why
[Chorus]
You keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sense
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands and come out clean
Fail to recognise the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are, we are
It’s all about power and
By taking control
Breaking the will
And raping the soul
They suck us dry till there’s nothing left
My oh my, my oh my
What about the world today
What about the place that we call home
We' ve never been so many
And we've never been so alone....
So alone
[Chorus]
You keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sense
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands and come out clean
Fail to recognise the enemies within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are, we are, we are
It’s all about power and (we are)
By taking control (we are)
Breaking the will (we are, we are)
And raoing the soul (we are)
They suck us dry till there’s nothing left (we are, we are)
My oh my, my oh my
We are
We are (its all )
We are
We are, we are (take control)
We are
We are
It’s all about power
And by taking control
Luís
I can't get enough of this song. It's that good!
Lucia Niepelova
Yes it is.
Güneş Erbiz
This song is never gets old.
Sifiso Ivor Koza
I remember having this song on the 9th grade. Had me living rock music even more.
Sara S.
Such powerful song! This should have so much more views, it really deserves it.
X. CN
She's so beautiful and has a great voice!!
Niko Makula
SUCH A MOTIVATIONAL SONG .. this song changed my life ... the lyrics are just fabulous... ''you keep talking but it makes no sense, you say we are not responsible, but we are!''
Albino Silva
Grande som
BitterSweetDDD
Amazing song, strong lyrics. Love it
Casual D.
I used to listen to this song when I was 10 years old it is really a blast 13 years later :D