Where Is The Love?
Ni/Co Lyrics
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Children hurt, hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
Or would you turn the other cheek?
Father, Father, Father, help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (love)
What's wrong with the world, mama?
People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
I think the whole world's addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that'll bring you trauma
Overseas, yeah, we tryna stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin'
In the USc, the big CIc
The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK
But if you only have love for your own race
Then you only leave space to discriminate
cnd to discriminate only generates hate
cnd when you hate, then you're bound to get irate, yeah
Madness is what you demonstrate
cnd that's exactly how anger works and operates
Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight
Take control of your mind and meditate
Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all
People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt, hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
Or would you turn the other cheek?
Father, Father, Father, help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love, the love, the love?
I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder
cs I'm gettin' older, y'all, people gets colder
Most of us only care about money makin'
Selfishness got us followin' the wrong direction
Wrong information always shown by the media
Negative images is the main criteria
Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria
Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema, yo'
Whatever happened to the values of humanity?
Whatever happened to the fairness and equality?
Instead of spreading love we're spreading animosity
Lack of understanding, leading us away from unity
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' under
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' down
There's no wonder why sometimes I'm feelin' under
Gotta keep my faith alive 'til love is found
People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt, hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
Or would you turn the other cheek?
Father, Father, Father, help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (love)
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
The lyrics of "Where is the love?" by Ni/Co & Ni/Co's Covers highlight the numerous challenges and injustices that exist in the world. The song starts off by acknowledging the violence and suffering that people experience, with lines like "People killin', people dyin'" and "Children hurt, hear them cryin'." It questions whether individuals, particularly those in positions of power or influence, are truly living up to the values they preach. The lyrics ask, "Can you practice what you preach or would you turn the other cheek?"
The song then delves into the broader issues plaguing society. It questions what has gone wrong with the world, suggesting that people are living without a sense of compassion or a recognition of maternal nurturing. It suggests that the world is addicted to drama and attracted to things that bring trauma, indicating a fascination with negative events or situations. The lyrics also point out the contradiction of fighting terrorism overseas while neglecting the presence of domestic terrorists within one's own country.
The message then shifts to the importance of love and unity in overcoming these challenges. The lyrics emphasize the need for love to counteract discrimination and hate, stating that if one only has love for their own race, it leaves room for discrimination and generates more hate. The song encourages listeners to change their mindset and meditate to find inner peace and love in their souls. It suggests that by doing so, individuals can help set things straight and take control of their minds.
The final section of the song highlights the weight of the world's problems and the increasing coldness of people as they grow older. It blames selfishness and the media for spreading wrong information, negative images, and animosity. The lyrics express a yearning for a return to the values of humanity, fairness, and equality. The lack of understanding and unity is seen as a significant hurdle to overcome, leading to feelings of being under pressure and sadness. However, the lyrics also inspire hope, emphasizing the importance of keeping faith alive until love is found.
Overall, "Where is the love?" is a powerful call for reflection and change. It challenges listeners to question the state of the world and their own actions, while also urging them to seek love, unity, and understanding as the path towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
People killin', people dyin'
Individuals engaging in acts of violence and causing loss of life
Children hurt, hear them cryin'
Innocent kids experiencing pain and expressing their distress through tears
Can you practice what you preach
Are you capable of aligning your actions with your words
Or would you turn the other cheek?
Do you avoid confronting problems and choose to ignore them
Father, Father, Father, help us
Calling upon a higher power for assistance and guidance
Send some guidance from above
Requesting divine intervention and direction
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Because others have made me doubt and question
Where is the love (love)
Where is the compassion and care for one another
What's wrong with the world, mama?
What is the issue afflicting the world, mother?
People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
Individuals behaving in a way that disregards maternal nurturing
I think the whole world's addicted to the drama
I believe that people are hooked on conflict and chaos
Only attracted to things that'll bring you trauma
Drawn solely to experiences that cause emotional distress
Overseas, yeah, we tryna stop terrorism
Internationally, we are endeavoring to prevent acts of terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin'
However, there are still terrorists residing within our own country
In the US, the big CIc
Referring to the Central Intelligence Agency in the United States
The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK
Mentioning violent gangs and a racist organization in America
But if you only have love for your own race
But if your affection is limited to people of your own ethnic group
Then you only leave space to discriminate
Then you are creating room for prejudice and bias
And to discriminate only generates hate
Engaging in discrimination only breeds hatred
And when you hate, then you're bound to get irate, yeah
When you harbor hate, you are destined to become angry
Madness is what you demonstrate
Your actions exhibit a state of insanity
And that's exactly how anger works and operates
That accurately represents the nature of anger
Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight
One must possess love to rectify the situation
Take control of your mind and meditate
Seize command of your thoughts and engage in meditation
Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all
Allow your inner being to be drawn towards love
I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder
I experience the burden of global issues on my conscience
'Cause I'm gettin' older, y'all, people gets colder
Because as I age, individuals become less compassionate
Most of us only care about money makin'
The majority of us are solely focused on acquiring wealth
Selfishness got us followin' the wrong direction
Our egocentrism has led us astray
Wrong information always shown by the media
The media consistently portrays incorrect facts
Negative images is the main criteria
The primary standard is to present pessimistic depictions
Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria
Influencing the minds of youth more rapidly than pathogens
Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema, yo'
Children desire to emulate what they observe in movies
Whatever happened to the values of humanity?
What occurred to the principles that define our shared humanity?
Whatever happened to the fairness and equality?
What transpired with the concepts of impartiality and equal treatment?
Instead of spreading love we're spreading animosity
Rather than promoting love, we are fueling hostility
Lack of understanding, leading us away from unity
A deficiency in comprehension, causing division and disunity
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' under
That is why I occasionally feel overwhelmed and burdened
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' down
That is why I experience moments of sadness and despair
There's no wonder why sometimes I'm feelin' under
It is not surprising that I sometimes feel overburdened
Gotta keep my faith alive 'til love is found
I must maintain my belief until love is discovered
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