What's Going On
Soul Classics Lyrics
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There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yea
Father, father
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going on
Ya, what's going on
Ah, what's going on
In the mean time
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
Ya, what's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you what's going on - Uh
Right on baby
Right on baby
Soul Classic's song "What's Going On" discusses the social and political unrest and injustices occurring during the 1970s. The song portrays a world with too much hate, violence, and a lack of understanding, where people are crying and dying, and picket lines and signs are often used to express frustration. The song calls for unity, love, and understanding as a way to bring positive change and end the violence and hate.
The lyrics start with the singer addressing mothers who are crying and brothers who are dying, suggesting the need to bring some love and kindness to the world. The address then moves on to fathers and the idea that war is not the answer, as only love can conquer hate. The chorus speaks about the need to understand what is going on in the world and the urgency in finding ways to bring understanding, love, and kindness to the world. The song suggests that the solution to the world's problems requires compassion, empathy, and communication between people.
"What's Going On" is a soulful and powerful song that delves into the pressing social issues of the time. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate today. Its message remains relevant, and it continues to inspire hope, love, and kindness across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Addressing the mothers who are crying due to the loss of their children
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
Addressing the brothers who are dying in wars
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yea
Expressing the need for love and peace to prevail in the world
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
Addressing the fathers and stating that war is not the solution and only love can conquer hate
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what's going on
Protesting against the use of violence and requesting a peaceful conversation to address the issues
In the mean time
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
Encouraging people to keep fighting for their rights and to not give up
Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh
Addressing the fathers again and stating that they need to find a way for people to understand their cause, even if they look different
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you what's going on - Uh
Right on baby
Right on baby
Requesting to be informed about the current situation and assuring that they will continue to fight for justice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alfred W Cleveland, Marvin P Gaye, Renaldo Benson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@calvinmachella9701
I was born in 1990 I’m 32 and me and my wife played this when we got married
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MUCH LOVE AND PROSPERITY TO THOSE LISTENING IN 2023!I LOVE YOU ALL AND WILLING TO FIGHT AND DIE FOR YOU!
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@jeannagreen8365
AMEN