I Want To Know
Rappers Against Racism Feat. Down Low & La Mazz Lyrics

Yeah, to all yo people out there
Addressing the listeners

I wanna know one thing
The artist wants to know what love is

What's love?
The artist is asking for a definition of love

Who are we?
The artist is questioning our identity as humans

Are we all brothers and sisters?
The artist is acknowledging the commonality of human beings

Our blood is the same colour
Reminding us that we are all human beings

So we should get our all get down
The artist is suggesting that we all come together

Could it be that I stand alone on my own,
The artist is pondering if they stand alone in the world

haven't nothing to fear far away from home
The artist is saying that when away from home, they have nothing to fear

Now my time is short, let me excersize your mind
The artist is expressing a sense of urgency to share their message

Fly with me to the sky with deny
The artist is inviting the listener to join them on a journey of enlightenment

I hear quiet past generation, I travel different nations
The artist has traveled and seeks to learn about different cultures to better understand humanity

come closer to the man that you're facin',
The artist is urging the listener to be present in the moment and connect with others

This is my clear, my sain', my words,
The artist is clearly expressing their thoughts and feelings on the matter

Vanish racism and thoughts of your nerv
The artist is calling for the end of racism and fear

display the verbs and stand up for what you believe
The artist is calling on the listener to take action and stand up for what they believe in

we shall all overcome and achieve
The artist is hopeful that we can all come together and achieve peace

Think about the brothers and sisters
The artist is calling us to reflect on those who have fallen victim to racism and hate

who died in the rain
Referencing the death of innocent people who were victims of hate crimes

No love is, to make a difference
Without love, we cannot create a better world

In my life, there's been heartbreak and pain (heartbreak and pain)
The artist has experienced pain and heartbreak in their life

I don't know, If I can face it again (face it again)
The artist is unsure if they can handle further heartbreak and pain

Can't stop now, I've traveled so far traveled so far)
The artist has come too far in their journey to give up now

to change this lonely life
The artist wants to change their life and the lives of others

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me (oh, show me yeah!)
The artist wants to understand what love is and is asking the listener to help them

I wanna feel what love is, I know you can show me,
The artist wants to experience the feeling of love and believes the listener can show them

Uh, could you tell me what love is?
The artist is reiterating their question and seeking an answer

What about life and the prayin'
The artist is posing a question about life and prayer

We people gotta stop all the hate and the shame that we're bringin'
The artist is calling for an end to hate and shame in our society

We're all the same, we all feel painsome uf us don't even know what we remain
The artist recognizes that we are all human beings and all experience pain, but some people may not understand their true identity or worth

This is the life, the life that we're livin'
The artist acknowledges the current state of society

With a little respect, we should all be givin'
The artist suggests that respect can help solve the problems in our society

So here comes the question, no risc or doubt:
The artist is asking another question without hesitation or fear

Can you tell me what love is and what it's about?
The artist is asking the listener to define love for them

In my life, there's been heartbreak and pain, (heartbreak and pain)
Further emphasizing the artist's past experiences with pain and heartbreak

Let's talk about love!
The artist wants to engage in a conversation about love

I wanna know what love is (I wanna know!)
Reiterating the artist's desire to understand love

I want you to show me (let's talk about love!)
The artist wants the listener to help them understand love and is inviting a conversation about it

I wanna feel what love is (feel my love!)
The artist wants to experience love and is inviting the listener to share their love with them

I know you can show me (show!)
The artist is confident that the listener can show them love

yeah, I'm gonna feel the sign
The artist is hopeful that they will feel a sign of love

it keeps me warm as life grows colder
Referencing the warmth that love can bring to our lives

I've gotta take a little time, a little time to think things over
The artist is taking time to reflect on their life and experiences

I better read between the lines, In case I need it when I'm older
The artist is trying to anticipate their future needs and wants to be prepared

This mountain I was climbin', feels like the world upon my shoulder
The artist is using a metaphor to describe the challenges they have faced in life

And through the cloud and seals of shine, It keeps me warm as like rose colder
Referencing the power of love to keep them warm even in dark and challenging times