Earth Song
Michael Jackson Ft. Carrie Underwood Celine Dion Jennifer Hudson Usher Smokey Robinson 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?

Ah, ooh
Ah, 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?

Ah, ooh
Ah, 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

Ah, ooh
Ah, ooh
Ah, ooh
Ah, 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)
Burnt despite our pleas
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
Torn apart by creed
(What about us)

Where did we go wrong
(ooo, ooo)
Someone tell me why
(What about us)

What about babies
(What about it)
What about the days
(What about us)




What about all their joy
Do we give a damn

Overall Meaning

"The Earth Song" by Michael Jackson/Stevie Wonder is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of music that encourages listeners to take a closer look at the world around them. The song begins by posing a series of questions about natural phenomena like the sunrise and rain as well as the promises we make to each other. It then transitions into a discussion of the atrocities of war, environmental destruction, and the pain that humans inflict on each other.


The chorus asks listeners to consider what they have done to the world and to take responsibility for their actions. The second verse highlights the consequences of our collective failures to care for the environment and one another, including the death of children from war and the destruction of once-beautiful landscapes.


The song ends with a plea to remember the joy that babies bring and to recognize our responsibility to protect their future. Overall, "The Earth Song" is a passionate call for change and a reminder of the importance of our actions in protecting the planet and each other.


Line by Line Meaning

What about sunrise?
What about the beauty of nature that we are missing and destroying each day?


What about rain?
What about the natural resources we are exhausting?


What about all the things that you said We were to gain?
What about all the promises we made to save this planet and make it better for future generations?


What about killing fields? Is there a time?
What about the wars and conflicts we create and when will they stop?


What about all the things That you said were yours and mine?
What about the shared responsibility we have to protect the Earth and its resources?


Did you ever stop to notice All the blood we've shed before?
Have we ever paid attention to the destruction we have caused in our past actions?


Did you ever stop to notice This crying Earth, these weeping shores?
Have we ever thought about the environmental degradation and disasters that we caused?


What have we done to the world? Look what we've done
What is the state of our planet today and how we have made it worse?


What about all the peace That you pledge your only son?
What about the sacrifice of the human race to save the planet?


What about flowering fields? Is there a time?
What about the hope that someday we can regain our lost natural resources?


What about all the dreams That you said was yours and mine?
What about the future generations who won't be able to live the dreams we had today?


Did you ever stop to notice All the children dead from war?
Have we ever realized the impact of war on innocent lives?


Did you ever stop to notice This crying earth, these weeping shores?
Have we ever thought about the irreversible damage that we have caused today?


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
I used to be hopeful, but now I see how far we've come and how we've lost our way in this journey.


Hey, what about yesterday (What about us)
Have we ever paid attention to our past mistakes and what we could learn from them?


What about the seas (What about us)
What about the effects of pollution and climate change on the oceans and marine life?


The heavens are falling down (What about us)
What about the long term impact of our actions on the environment and the planet?


I can't even breathe (What about us)
What about the degradation of our air quality and the health risks it poses?


What about apathy (What about us)
What about the lack of concern and responsibility towards our environment?


Burnt despite our pleas (What about us)
What about the neglect of our environment, even after repeated requests to stop this destruction?


What about the holy land (What about it)
What about the cultural heritage and natural beauty that we need to preserve for future generations?


Torn apart by creed (What about us)
What about the conflicts that are fueled by religion, caste or creed that result in massive environmental damage?


Where did we go wrong (ooo, ooo)
When and how did we lose sight of our responsibility towards our planet?


Someone tell me why (What about us)
Can someone explain to me why we haven't done enough and why we are continuing to ruin our only home?


What about babies (What about it)
What about the future of children of this planet and the kind of world we wish to leave for them?


What about the days (What about us)
What about the beautiful, sunny days and pure air we need to keep them that way?


What about all their joy Do we give a damn
Do we even care about the joy and happiness of the younger generation and their basic rights?




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@Gonzzlo1997

CΓ©line Dion sang it amazing! That voice is pure gold!

@rebertroodbol5572

Agree! She is the only one that can top MJ.

@Toudd

tbh I cried when Michael started talking in the beginning , he really cared for this planet.

@AlexeBriand2002

they used audio from This Is It...

@MJ-hk7oi

duhhh but that was still Michael talking...

@CalypsoDarling

Destiel It's why he came! ☺️

@ttsing

He said that in This Is It?

@jairodoamaral6740

More than for himself...

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@erikm8372

CΓ©line is one of the best Michael Jackson female impersonators…and a huge fan in her own right. Their relationship was so sweet.

@freddyalexandermoralesrome7404

Everybody talking about Jennifer and Celine (amazing singer) but Carrie nailed it!! That voice rocks!! 😍

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