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Listen here black brother
Listen here black sister
Listen here white brother
Listen here white sister
Hey...we gotta find a way
Listen here red brother
Listen here red sister
Listen here brown brother
Listen here brown sister
Hey...we gotta find a way
They say people make the world go round
But I beg to differ
There are many reasons we hate our fellow man
Still we cling on to religion yes
Greed and power seems to rule the world
Let's come as one
Let's take a stand
Listen here black brother
Listen here black sister
Listen here white brother
Listen here white sister
Hey...we gotta find a way
Listen here red brother
Listen here red sister
Listen here brown brother
Listen here brown sister
Hey...we gotta find a way
How can you say you love
When you judge like the one above
Separating one from the other
I'm a believer
In what you give you get
Be mindful how you cast the stone yeah
Let's draw this conclusion
We all just want to be love
Lets demolish hate and differences
Listen here black brother
Listen here black sister
Listen here white brother
Listen here white sister
Hey...we gotta find a way
Listen here red brother
Listen here red sister
Listen here brown brother
Listen here brown sister
Hey...we gotta find a way
Wake up my people
Who cares who you love?
Who cares what color you are?
I'm gonna give love, give love
No, it doesn't matter
Come on everybody let's love
Hey Mother Earth is crying
Our babies are dying senseless deaths from guns
Why does there have to be war?
We should be loving each other
And feeding the poor
We gotta embrace each other
Keep opening the door
Let's love...let's love
We're gonna make it
I know we will
We're gonna make it




Yes we will
This is where, this is where I stand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L.A.P.D./KoRn's "Listen" is a call for unity and an end to hatred, prejudice, and violence. The song encourages everyone, regardless of race, to listen and find a way to come together. The band acknowledges the divisiveness and tensions that exist in society and advocates for a collective effort to eradicate hate and embrace love.


The lyrics of the song also capture the impact of religion, power, and greed on the world, which often lead to misunderstandings, bitterness, and resentment towards others. Instead of accepting these differences, L.A.P.D./KoRn suggests that humanity should work towards unity and love one another regardless of their background.


The song not only promotes unity but calls for action, urging the listener to take a stand and embrace each other. It calls for a move towards a world where people genuinely care about each other, regardless of their differences, color, or background. Overall, the song is a powerful message that we all need to listen and work together for a better tomorrow.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen here black brother
Addressing black brothers to listen up and pay attention


Listen here black sister
Addressing black sisters to listen up and pay attention


Listen here white brother
Addressing white brothers to listen up and pay attention


Listen here white sister
Addressing white sisters to listen up and pay attention


Hey...we gotta find a way
Stating that we need to find a solution


Listen here red brother
Addressing Native American brothers to listen up and pay attention


Listen here red sister
Addressing Native American sisters to listen up and pay attention


Listen here brown brother
Addressing Hispanic brothers to listen up and pay attention


Listen here brown sister
Addressing Hispanic sisters to listen up and pay attention


They say people make the world go round
Referring to a popular saying that people are the driving force behind the world's events


But I beg to differ
Disagreeing with that saying


There are many reasons we hate our fellow man
Acknowledging that there are a lot of reasons why people hate others


Still we cling on to religion yes
Despite the reasons for hate, religion is still an important aspect of life


Greed and power seems to rule the world
Suggesting that greed and power are the driving forces behind world events


Let's come as one
Encouraging people to come together


Let's take a stand
Encouraging people to take a stand for what they believe in


How can you say you love
Posing a question regarding how one can claim to love while also being judgmental


When you judge like the one above
Referencing the idea of God being judgmental, stating that people shouldn't emulate this behavior


Separating one from the other
Pointing out how judgmental behavior can cause division and separation


I'm a believer
Stating that the artist is a believer in something, likely love and unity


In what you give you get
Suggesting that if you give love and positivity, you'll receive those things in return


Be mindful how you cast the stone yeah
Urging people to be conscious of their actions and words towards others, which have a ripple effect


Let's draw this conclusion
Suggesting that it's time to come to a conclusion and take action


We all just want to be love
Asserting that, at the core, humans want to receive and give love


Lets demolish hate and differences
Calling for people to work together to eliminate hate and differences


Wake up my people
Urging people to wake up and take action


Who cares who you love?
Asking why it matters who someone loves, emphasizing the need for acceptance


Who cares what color you are?
Asking why someone's skin color matters, emphasizing the need for acceptance


I'm gonna give love, give love
Stating that the artist will give love to others


No, it doesn't matter
Continuing the sentiment that someone's skin color or who they love doesn't matter


Come on everybody let's love
Encouraging everyone to love one another


Hey Mother Earth is crying
Drawing attention to the idea that the planet is suffering


Our babies are dying senseless deaths from guns
Referencing the issue of gun violence and the senseless deaths of innocent children


Why does there have to be war?
Posing a rhetorical question about why war exists


We should be loving each other
Stating that instead of fighting, humans should focus on loving each other


And feeding the poor
Suggesting that humans should also care for the less fortunate and help those in need


We gotta embrace each other
Calling for people to embrace each other and come together


Keep opening the door
Encouraging people to keep the door of understanding and acceptance open


We're gonna make it
Asserting that humans can overcome issues and come together in love


I know we will
Expressing confidence in humanity's ability to come together


This is where, this is where I stand
Stating where the artist stands on these issues and what they believe in




Lyrics © DistroKid, PRODIGY3 PUBLISHING
Written by: Cleveland Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

@chumsyalibumsy09

God David Silveria is one of the greatest drummers ever, even at 15.

@linapleachimPL

2:22 - 2:39 the best part :D

@finewine256xx

Holy shit proof that korn know how to do solos all the more proof that korn know how but chooses not to

@MUZZYMANN500

Intro: metallica seek and destroy?

@5150Reaper

Not even close son.

@chumsyalibumsy09

God David Silveria is one of the greatest drummers ever, even at 15.

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