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L.A.P.D. Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.