Earth Song
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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What about sunrise
What about rain
What about all the things that you said
We were to gain
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said were yours and mine

Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we've shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying Earth, these weeping shores

Aah, ooh

What have we done to the world
Look what we've done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son

What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine

Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying earth, these weeping shores

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don't know where we are
Although I know we've drifted far

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can't even breathe
(What about us)
What about apathy
(What about us)
Drowning in the seas
(What about us)
What about the promised land
Preachin' what I believe
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
What about the greed
(What about us)
Where did we go wrong
Someone tell me why
(What about us)
What about baby boy
(What about him)
What about the days
(What about us)
What about all their joy
Do we give a damn





Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Overall Meaning

The song Earth Song by Michael Jackson raises concerns about the current state of the planet, its inhabitants, and its future. He asks about peace, dreams, and beauty of nature and questions if we are not losing these precious gifts to our greed and selfishness. He wonders if we ever stop to look at the horrors of the world, the crimes against humanity, and the destruction of the environment that we are witnessing. The song implies that our actions have enabled us to suffer from being disconnected from nature, and we callously ignore the sorrow and cries of the earth as a result of our actions.


The chorus that starts with "What about us?" is probably the most powerful part of the song. It addresses the failure of humanity to live in harmony with nature and suggests that the world is in turmoil. The song brings to mind the important message of saving our planet and taking care of it. Earth Song connects with the younger generation as they are the ones that will inherit the world we leave behind.


Line by Line Meaning

What about sunrise
Have you ever considered the beauty of nature and its daily rebirth?


What about rain
Have you ever appreciated the life-giving rain and its importance?


What about all the things that you said We were to gain
What about all the promises of a better world, where we were supposed to prosper and live in harmony?


What about killing fields Is there a time
What about the horrors of war and genocide, and is there a solution to end them?


What about all the things That you said were yours and mine
What about the shared responsibility to protect and cherish the planet and its resources?


Did you ever stop to notice All the blood we've shed before
Have you ever reflected upon the countless lives that have been lost in past wars and conflicts?


Did you ever stop to notice This crying Earth, these weeping shores
Did you ever observe the degradation and pollution of the planet, which is causing it to suffer as if it were alive?


What have we done to the world Look what we've done
What have humans done to the planet, and what are the consequences of our actions?


What about all the peace That you pledge your only son
What about the values of peace and love, which are supposed to be universal and cherished by all?


What about flowering fields Is there a time
What about the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving it for future generations?


What about all the dreams That you said was yours and mine
What about the shared aspirations for a better and more just world, where everyone has equal opportunities?


Did you ever stop to notice All the children dead from war
Have you ever realized how many innocent lives are lost in wars, and how much suffering is caused to families and communities?


What about yesterday (What about us) What about the seas (What about us) The heavens are falling down (What about us) I can't even breathe (What about us)
What about the current state of the world, where environmental, social, and political problems are threatening our existence and well-being?


What about apathy (What about us) Drowning in the seas (What about us) What about the promised land Preachin' what I believe (What about us) What about the holy land (What about it) What about the greed (What about us) Where did we go wrong Someone tell me why (What about us) What about baby boy (What about him) What about the days (What about us) What about all their joy Do we give a damn
What about the lack of empathy and compassion in our society, which is causing suffering and despair? And what about the common values and beliefs that should unite us rather than divide us?


I used to dream I used to glance beyond the stars Now I don't know where we are Although I know we've drifted far
The artist reflects on his own childhood dreams and aspirations, which seem to have faded away as he realizes the harsh reality of the world.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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