Draw The Line
Kerry Livgren's A.D. Lyrics


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Brothers and sisters we're gonna draw the line
To forget about the problems abroad
But in the end we all have problems of our own
Gangs crack Racism and many people don't have hope

It probably don't matter much to you in the struggles
The time that we live but you don't know your future
So you better take time to give who's gonna draw the line?
We're gonna draw the line together

Forver and ever you must be thinking
I can't do a thing but look at me
I help when I sing where man can make a difference
Like Caesar Chavez and Dr. King

We all have the ability to release a positive capability
Whrere the youth is our responsibility
It's time to take a stand who's gonna draw the line?
We're gonna draw the line together

Forver and ever
Brothers and sisters we're gonna draw the line
To make people change
Yo I'm optimistic

Down with positivity
But yo I'm realistic
This line will be drawn over night
This is a struggle so prepare to fight

Who's gonna draw the line?




We're gonna draw the line together
Forever and ever

Overall Meaning

Kerry Livgren's A.D.'s song Draw the Line is a call for collective action towards a better future, addressing issues that affect society such as gangs, racism, and lack of hope. The song encourages us to pay attention to the problems around us, even when they may seem distant or irrelevant. Livgren urges listeners to take the time to give and make a difference, drawing upon the examples of Caesar Chavez and Dr. King.


The lyrics speak to the potential for positivity and change, insisting that we all have the responsibility to do our part. Livgren asserts that drawing the line is not a task that can be done alone, but rather requires unity and collaboration. He acknowledges the difficulties and challenges that come with fighting for change, but ultimately maintains that it is a worthy struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

Brothers and sisters we're gonna draw the line
We are going to take a stand and make a change together.


To forget about the problems abroad
We should focus on the issues within our own communities before concerning ourselves with problems in other places.


But in the end we all have problems of our own
We must not forget that everyone has their own struggles to deal with, regardless of our differences.


Gangs crack Racism and many people don't have hope
There are many issues within our communities such as gang violence, drug addiction, racism, and lack of hope.


It probably don't matter much to you in the struggles
You may not fully understand the struggles faced by others.


The time that we live but you don't know your future
We cannot predict what our future holds, so we must take action now to make a positive impact.


So you better take time to give who's gonna draw the line?
We must all take responsibility and work together to make a change.


We're gonna draw the line together
We will unite to make a difference and create positive change.


Forever and ever you must be thinking
You may have a long-term strategy in mind.


I can't do a thing but look at me
Even if you feel helpless, you can still make a difference.


I help when I sing where man can make a difference
Music can be a powerful tool for inspiring change and bringing people together.


Like Caesar Chavez and Dr. King
We must look to the leaders who have come before us for inspiration and guidance.


We all have the ability to release a positive capability
We each have the power within us to make a positive impact and create change.


Where the youth is our responsibility
We must look to the next generation and teach them to be agents of positive change.


It's time to take a stand who's gonna draw the line?
Now is the time to take action and create positive change together.


Forever and ever
This is a long-term commitment and requires ongoing effort and collaboration.


To make people change
Our goal is to create change within our communities and promote positive growth.


Yo I'm optimistic
Despite the challenges we face, we must remain hopeful and positive.


Down with positivity
We must also be realistic and acknowledge the challenges we face.


But yo I'm realistic
We cannot ignore the challenges we face, but we must remain hopeful and positive as we work towards change.


This line will be drawn over night
Creating change takes time and effort, and cannot be achieved overnight.


This is a struggle so prepare to fight
Creating positive change requires hard work and dedication, and we must be prepared to face challenges along the way.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MARCOS CURIEL, MARK TRAA DANIELS, NOAH C. BERNARDO, PAUL J. SANDOVAL

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Christian Motley

My signature song from the eighties.

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