People
Laid Back Lyrics


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People
Around the world
Share the same feelings
Black boy, white girl

People
Don't close your eyes
Only love can save the world
And make us survive

It's your life (It's your life)
It's your life (It's your life)
It's your life (It's your life)
It's your life (It's your life)

(It's your life)

People
Around the world
Share the same fashion
For diamonds and pearls, yeah

People (People)
Don't close your eyes (People, don't close your eyes)
Only love can save the world
And make us survive (Only love can make us survive)

(We've got to realize) Got to realize (Got to realize)
(Got to realize) Yeah, got to realize (Got to realize)
(Got to realize) Got to realize (Got to realize)
(Got to realize)

People are people

People are people

People are people (Yes, people are people)




So different (People are people) (People)
People are all the same

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Laid Back's song "People" offer a powerful message of unity and encourage listeners to recognize the similarities among people around the world. The opening lines declare that despite differences in race and ethnicity, people worldwide share the same emotions and experiences. The next set of lyrics draws attention to the common material desires of people for luxury items like diamonds and pearls. In both instances, the song emphasizes the similarities among people despite outward differences.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's your life" multiple times, encouraging listeners to take control of their own lives and to recognize that they have the power to make a positive impact on the world. The repeated phrase reinforces the idea that we are all responsible for creating a better future for ourselves and for those around us.


The song's final lines, "People are people, so different, people are all the same," serve as a direct summary of the song's main message. Despite differences in appearance, nationality or culture, ultimately, all people share similar hopes, dreams, and desires. The song suggests that it is love that can bring us together and help us to survive the challenges that we all face.


Line by Line Meaning

People
The human race


Around the world
All over the globe


Share the same feelings
Experience similar emotions


Black boy, white girl
Regardless of race or gender


Don't close your eyes
Be aware


Only love can save the world
Love is the essential remedy


And make us survive
Without it, we will wither


It's your life (It's your life)
You're in control of your destiny


Around the world
All over the globe


Share the same fashion
Have similar tastes


For diamonds and pearls, yeah
In regards to material possessions


People (People)
The human race


Don't close your eyes (People, don't close your eyes)
Be aware


Only love can save the world
Love is the essential remedy


And make us survive (Only love can make us survive)
Without it, we will wither


(We've got to realize) Got to realize (Got to realize)
Recognition is necessary


(Got to realize) Yeah, got to realize (Got to realize)
Understanding is needed


(Got to realize) Got to realize (Got to realize)
Awareness is essential


(Got to realize)
In conclusion


People are people
The human race


People are people
The human race


People are people (Yes, people are people)
The human race


So different (People are people) (People)
Unique, but similar


People are all the same
We all share a common bond




Writer(s): Jule Styne, Bob Merrill

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Camila Fengen

People


People around the world

Share the same feelings

Black boy white girl

People don't close your eyes

Only love can save the world and make us survive

It's your life

It's your life

It's your life

It's your life


People around the world

Share the same fashion

For diamonds and pearls

People don't close your eyes

Only love can save the world and make us survive


Got to realize

Got to realize

Got to realize

Got to realize


People are people

People are people

People are people


So different


People are people


People are all the same



Camila Fengen

Pessoas


As pessoas ao redor do mundo

compartilham os mesmos sentimentos

Preto menino garota branca. Pessoa

não feche os olhos

Só o amor pode salvar o mundo e nos faz sobreviver

É a sua vida

É a sua vida

É a sua vida

É a sua vida


As pessoas ao redor do mundo

Compartilhar da mesma forma

Para diamantes e pérolas. Pessoa

não feche os olhos

Só o amor pode salvar o mundo e nos faz sobreviver


tem que perceber

tem que perceber

tem que perceber

tem que perceber


As pessoas são pessoas

As pessoas são pessoas

As pessoas são pessoas


tão diferente


As pessoas são pessoas


As pessoas são todas iguais



All comments from YouTube:

angieand leo

Laid back son un grupo sensacional. Y las letras de sus canciones hermosas. Muchas gracias por magnífica música. GRACIAS MUCHAS GRACIAS

paul hill

I don't understand why its taken me so long to discover this band

Benzaiten Apollo

the same with me (:

Mirno More

Well, it is good. It means that you are young.

Edgardo Gregorini

Todo a su debido tiempo hh

David Jones

Me too 😎

Christina Fresenborg

Me too

SyncMaster Tasos

I had my father playing that song sometimes in the car, almost twenty years ago when i was 5-6, i haven't listened to it since back then. The last few months the melody came into my mind and i only remembered the guitar, the vocals, and two lyrics : "people are people" and "got to realise". I tried playing it in my mind but couldn't remember any other lyric, nor find it in tube, finally i tried once more late that night searching the song by its lyrics (what i still remembered at least) and it worked out!( 2 hours after) Its really late, im going to listen to it tomorrow to remember those days ✌🏻

Rodrigo Prado

Solo da hora , timbre parecido com a afinação da guitarra do Santana

sAnJa

people.. the message is clear 💟

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