Why Can't We Live Together
Sade (Шаде Аду) Lyrics
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Umm why can't we live together
Tell me why tell me
Umm why can't we live together
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
No more war no more war no more war
No more war no more war all we want
Is some peace in this world
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
No matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
I said no matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Everybody wants to live
Everybodys got to be together
Ooh everybody wants to live
Everybodys got to be together
Ooh Ooh laaa laa laa laa
Everybodys got to be together
Everybody wants to be together
I said no matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
I said no matter no matter what color
You are still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Goitta live together
Together!
The lyrics to Sade's song "Why Can't We Live Together" speak to the perennial human desire for peace and unity. The song addresses the various conflicts and divisions that exist in the world and asks why it is so difficult for people to coexist in harmony. The chorus "Everybody wants to live together, why can't we be together" is a poignant plea for unity that reflects the frustration felt by those who long for peace.
The song also touches on broader political and social issues, such as war and racism. The lines "No more war, no more war, all we want is some peace in this world" and "No matter what color you are, still my brother" convey a message of inclusivity and a rejection of the divisions and conflicts that arise from issues of race and nationalism.
Sade's delivery of these lyrics is characterized by her signature understated style, which lends a sense of quiet power to the message of the song. The repeated questioning of "why" and the refrain of "everybody wants to live together" further emphasize the urgency of the song's message and the need for meaningful change.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why tell me why tell me why
Asking for a reason, an explanation behind why we cannot live together in harmony.
Umm why can't we live together
Expressing despair and disappointment in the fact that people cannot coexist peacefully regardless of their differences.
Everybody wants to live together
Highlighting the universal desire for social cohesion and a sense of community among people.
No more war no more war no more war
Expressing a plea to end violence and conflict between nations, races or cultures.
Umm just a little peace
Stressing the importance of having minimal levels of tranquility and harmony in the world.
all we want / Is some peace in this world
Reiterating the need for peace and serenity in the world to build desired relationships between people.
No matter no matter what color / Umm you are still my brother
Highlighting that regardless of skin color or race, all humans are united and belong to one big community - human race.
Everybody wants to live
Emphasizing the will of humans to thrive and thrive in a peaceful and diverse world.
Ooh Ooh laaa laa laa laa / Everybodys got to be together
Using music as a medium to connect and inspire people to work towards coexistence and peace in the world.
I said no matter no matter what color / You are still my brother
Reiterating the idea that everyone is interconnected and regardless of physical appearance or race, we should treat people with respect and love.
Goitta live together / Together!
Encouraging people to unite for the sake of global peaceful coexistence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW HALE, HELEN ADU, PAUL DENMAN, STUART MATTHEWMAN
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