Where Is The Love?
Platinum Deluxe Lyrics
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"Where Is The Love?"
What's wrong with the world, mama
People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
I think the whole world addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that'll bring you trauma
Overseas, yeah, we try to stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin'
In the USA, the big CIA
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
And to discriminate only generates hate
And when you hate then you're bound to get irate, yeah
Madness is what you demonstrate
And 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 and you 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
It just ain't the same, old ways have changed
New days are strange, is the world insane?
If love and peace are so strong
Why are there pieces of love that don't belong?
Nations droppin' bombs
Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones
With ongoin' sufferin' as the youth die young
So ask yourself is the lovin' really gone
So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong
In this world that we livin' in people keep on givin' in
Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother
A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover
The truth is kept secret, it's swept under the rug
If you never know truth then you never know love
Where's the love, y'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the truth, y'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the love, y'all
People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you 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)?
Where is the love (The 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
As 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
Now ask yourself
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Father, Father, Father, help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love?
Sing with me y'all:
One world, one world (We only got)
One world, one world (That's all we got)
One world, one world
And something's wrong with it (Yeah)
Something's wrong with it (Yeah)
Something's wrong with the wo-wo-world, yeah
We only got
(One world, one world)
That's all we got
(One world, one world)
The song "Where Is The Love?" is a powerful call for unity and love in a world that seems to be falling apart. In the first verse, the singer talks about how people are addicted to drama and attracted to things that bring trauma. They mention issues such as terrorism, gangs, and the CIA, pointing out that discrimination only leads to hate. The chorus asks where the love is when people are killing, dying, and hurting. The second verse highlights the suffering of children and the ongoing wars around the world.
The song continues with the weight of the world on the singer's shoulders as they get older and people get colder. There is a lack of understanding and unity, and negative images in the media are infecting young minds faster than bacteria. The bridge addresses the values of humanity and the need for fairness and equality instead of animosity. The song ends with a powerful message that there is only one world, and something is wrong with it if people are not showing love.
Line by Line Meaning
What's wrong with the world, mama
Platinum Deluxe is expressing their despair towards the condition of the world
People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
People are not showing basic values and respect towards each other
I think the whole world addicted to the drama
People are attracted to negativity and are addicted to drama
Only attracted to things that'll bring you drama
People tend to show interest only in things that are negative and generate conflict
Overseas, yeah, we try to stop terrorism
The world is trying to fight terrorism in one part, while ignoring it in other parts
But we still got terrorists here livin'
Terrorism is present in every part of the world
In the USA, the big CIA
The US government's intelligence agencies create violence and conflicts in the world
The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK
Gang violence and racism are still prevalent issues today
But if you only have love for your own race
Discrimination and hatred will exist if you only love your own race
Then you only leave space to discriminate
Having such a mindset makes people create space for discrimination
And to discriminate only generates hate
Discrimination is the root cause of hatred
And when you hate then you're bound to get irate, yeah
Hatred leads to anger and aggression
Madness is what you demonstrate
Expressing madness and aggressive behavior is counterproductive
And that's exactly how anger works and operates
Anger leads people to destructive behavior
Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight
Love is the only way to correct the issues in the world
Take control of your mind and meditate
Being mindful and meditating can help people control their emotions and actions
Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all
Let your soul be attracted to love, not hate, and create a more peaceful environment
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Innocent children are suffering, and their cries are ignored
Can you practice what you preach?
Are you able to implement the values you preach?
Or would you turn the other cheek?
Are you turning a blind eye to the issues and chaos around you?
Father, Father, Father help us
Platinum Deluxe asks for guidance and help from a higher power
Send some guidance from above
They are asking for divine intervention to help the world
It just ain't the same, old ways have changed
The world has changed, and old methods are no longer effective
New days are strange, is the world insane?
The current times are confusing and uncertain, and the world seems to have lost its sanity
If love and peace are so strong
Love and peace can only be effective when they are implemented on a large scale and with conviction
Why are there pieces of love that don't belong?
Love is not present in some parts of the world and is not being implemented effectively
Nations droppin' bombs
There are still many countries that are dropping bombs and creating chaos in the world
Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones
Chemical weapons are still being used, affecting young children
With ongoin' sufferin' as the youth die young
Young people are dying from the ongoing violence and conflicts, causing continuous suffering
So ask yourself is the lovin' really gone
Platinum Deluxe questions if love still exists in the world
So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong
They question what has gone wrong in the world
In this world that we livin' in people keep on givin' in
People are giving up on creating a better world
Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
People are prioritizing profits over values, leading to wrong decisions
Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother
People are not showing respect towards each other and denying human relations
A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover
There are still wars happening in the world that are hidden from the public
The truth is kept secret, it's swept under the rug
The truth is concealed and kept a secret by some people in power
If you never know truth then you never know love
Without knowing the truth, it is impossible to know what love truly is
People killin', people dyin'
The world is filled with violence and death
Yo', whatever happened to the values of humanity
Platinum Deluxe questions the lapse of human values in the current times
Whatever happened to the fairness and equality
They question the disappearance of fairness and equality in society
Instead of spreading love we're spreading animosity
Instead of promoting love, people are spreading hatred
Lack of understanding, leading us away from unity
People's lack of understanding and ignorance are causing them to drift apart
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' under
These issues are the reason why Platinum Deluxe sometimes feels down
There's no wonder why sometimes I'm feelin' under
It is no surprise that they sometimes feel overwhelmed by the world's problems
Gotta keep my faith alive 'til love is found
Platinum Deluxe will continue to have faith in humanity until love is found
One world, one world (We only got)
There is only one world, and it is up to all of us to make it better
And something's wrong with it (Yeah)
There are various problems in the world that need to be addressed
And something's wrong with the wo-wo-world, yeah
There are various issues in the world that need to be resolved
We only got
We have only one chance to make this world better
That's all we got
We must make the best out of the resources we have
Contributed by Camilla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.