History
Madonna Lyrics

Just repeat history
The singer repeats this line multiple times to emphasize the need to learn from the past instead of making the same mistakes over and over again.

I looked all around the world
The singer has observed the different parts of the world and comes to the conclusion that nobody has a better life than them.

Nobody has it better than we do, uh, huh
The singer reflects on the privilege of their life and the necessity of using this privilege to help others.

Why don't we help more people 'cause we can, uh, huh
The singer questions why more people and societies aren't helped even though she recognizes that there are resources available to do so.

Why are we separated
The separation of people is criticized, and the singer asks why this occurs due to greed and hatred.

I'm so sick and tired of fighting
The singer is fed up with how people divide themselves and continuously fight with one another.

How many tragedies will we see before we come together? Uh, huh
The singer asks a sobering question about how long it will take for everyone to unite, citing that there have been many tragedies already.

We have the power to make things better, uh, huh
The singer believes that there is immense human capability to make the world better and initiate positive change.

I have a dream
The singer echoes Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous phrase, indicating a hopeful desire for a better future.

But dreams are not for free
The singer acknowledges the reality of the situation and that attaining a better future is going to involve effort, sacrifice, and perhaps even a cost.

We all need to change
The singer insists that everyone must change for society to progress and become more united.

Or just repeat history
The singer repeats this line at the end, underscoring that the only other option is to continue in the same cycle of separation and fighting that has occurred before.