As We Are
Kongos Lyrics


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We say we love
But don't know how
And as we are
We cannot reach that far

Oh, we've tried
At times we've lied
But few have known
And fewer have shown

What I'm trying to show you
Is something that I was shown
What I'm trying to tell you
Is something that I was told
But it's so hard to see
And it's so hard to feel

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Now where do we begin
It's said we must look within
'Cause love is to be and to be is to love
So reach up, reach high and someday we'll find out what love is

What I'm trying to show you
Is something that I was shown
And what I'm trying to tell you
Is something that I was told.
But it's so hard to see
And it's so hard to feel

What I'm trying to show you
Is something that I was shown
What I'm trying to tell you
Is something that I was told.




But it's so hard to see
And it's so hard to feel

Overall Meaning

The verses in "As We Are" convey a message about love and the difficulty of understanding it. The lyrics suggest that we often claim to love but do not know how to love deeply or genuinely. The phrase "as we are" implies that we are limited by our human nature and cannot fully grasp the concept of love. The lyrics also acknowledge the reality that many people do not live up to the promise of love as they deceive others with false intentions. However, the song offers a ray of hope as the artist suggests that we need to look within ourselves to understand love.


The refrain echoes the message of the verses and emphasizes the struggle of comprehending love. The artist speaks of trying to show and tell others about love, which implies that he believes this is a universal issue. The repetition in the chorus, "it's so hard to see, and it's so hard to feel," further emphasizes the struggle of understanding love.


Overall, "As We Are" is a reflective song that highlights the complex nature of love and the human struggle to understand it. The song reminds listeners that the path to understanding begins with an inward journey.


Line by Line Meaning

We say we love
We use the word 'love' often, but we don't fully comprehend its true meaning.


But don't know how
We lack the knowledge and understanding of how to truly love.


And as we are
In our current state or condition,


We cannot reach that far
We are unable to achieve or reach the depth of love that we aspire to.


Oh, we've tried
We have attempted to discover what true love is.


At times we've lied
In our attempts, we have even deceived ourselves and others.


But few have known
Only a select few have truly understood what love is.


And fewer have shown
Even fewer have been able to demonstrate that knowledge and understanding through their actions.


What I'm trying to show you
The artist wants to demonstrate something important to the listener.


Is something that I was shown
The artist was taught something valuable about love.


What I'm trying to tell you
The singer is attempting to convey a message to the listener.


But it's so hard to see
The concept of true love is difficult to comprehend and visualize.


And it's so hard to feel
It is a challenge to experience and express true love.


Now where do we begin
The singer poses a question regarding how to start the journey of understanding love.


It's said we must look within
The singer is suggesting that the answer to understanding love is to self-reflect and introspect.


'Cause love is to be and to be is to love
The nature of love is to exist, and to exist is to love. Love is inseparable from existence itself.


So reach up, reach high and someday we'll find out what love is
The artist encourages us to strive for a better understanding of love by continuously reaching, seeking, and exploring the depths of love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN JOSEPH KONGOS

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Tami Lynch

4 brothers together making great music! your parents must be proud. I think it's awesome!

sergai thanabalagan

their father is also a singer

Evan Conley

Honestly one of my new favorite bands. I'm so happy I found out about KONGOS. Their music is different but it in a GOOD way, and I have had their album Lunatic on repeat all day! Keep up the amazing work :)

Łukasz Stachowiak

@Dariusz Michalski KONGOS zagraja w polsce przed One Republic

Dariusz Michalski

@Łukasz Stachowiak You are not alone here

Łukasz Stachowiak

and same here ;-)
KONGOS come visit Poland! Beers are on me ;-)

Suhaili Suparjo

Same here! Their songs are repeat on my playlist!!!

J Johnson

my favorite band - they have a sound all their own- soo very talented !

Kayla Gee

How did I not know about you guys?? I love it! Love all of it!

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