Where Is The Love?
The Bambinis Lyrics

What's wrong with the world, mama
The Bambinis start their song asking a rhetorical question, highlighting the global problems that exist that we are failing to notice.

People livin' like they ain′t got no mamas
The world has become an emotionally disconnected place, where people are living with no care or respect for others.

I think the whole world addicted to the drama
People are drawn towards and fascinated by negativity and chaos, which overwhelms the world with its constant appearance.

Only attracted to things that'll bring you trauma
The human race is only drawn towards things that bring pain and suffering and stay away from things that bring love and compassion.

Overseas, yeah, we try to stop terrorism
Attempts have been made to stop international terrorism, but it still persists, causing widespread destruction and death.

But we still got terrorists here livin'
The US also witnesses terrorism within its borders every day that is mostly overlooked.

In the USA, the big CIA
Even the most integral part of the US government, the CIA, is not free from terror and violence.

The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK
The world is filled with terror organizations like the Bloods, the Crips, and the KKK, claiming countless lives.

But if you only have love for your own race
By loving only individuals of your race, you promote division and bias that ultimately leads to discrimination and hate.

Then you only leave space to discriminate
Nurturing such prejudice does not allow one to learn and thrive as they ostracize themselves from the diverse community around them.

And to discriminate only generates hate
It is impossible to spread love if one initiates any discrimination since it only sparks further hatred and negativity.

And when you hate then you′re bound to get irate, yeah
Hatred fuels anger and irritation; hence, getting irate becomes inevitable if one cultivates an environment of hate.

Madness is what you demonstrate
To demonstrate rage and unreasonable behavior is an act of madness that stems from hate and its further perpetuation.

And that′s exactly how anger works and operates
Anger feeds off the emotions it evokes leading to unrestrained behavior and aggressive tendencies.

Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight
To find a peaceful and equitable solution to these problems, one inevitably needs the capability to love and create an environment that nurtures it.

Take control of your mind and meditate
Meditation is a tool that helps individuals gain control over their emotions and thoughts helping them spread love and compassion.

Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y′all
Allow your inner-self to be attracted to love and its joyous surroundings promoting empathy and compassion in your surroundings.

People killin', people dyin'
The world today is rampant with violence, death and destruction from humanity's increasing lack of concern for their fellow beings.

Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Innocent children suffer the most from the violent and hateful actions of adults, making them vulnerable to trauma and psychological damage.

Can you practice what you preach?
We preach about love, respect and equality, but are we practicing it in our daily lives? We need to introspect and evaluate ourselves.

Or would you turn the other cheek?
We need to speak up against hatred and discrimination, we cannot simply ignore or turn a blind eye to the wrongs in our society.

Father, Father, Father help us
The Bambinis call out to a higher power, asking for assistance in dealing with struggles that are beyond human capacity to handle alone.

Send some guidance from above
The plea for guidance from heavens is made to help lead individuals towards righteousness and act in a way that promotes love and positivity.

'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Due to the overwhelming spread of hate and negativity, the Bambinis are questioning the nature of humanity and society's direction.

Where is the love (Love)
The crux of the song, 'Where is the Love' is a universal question that raises concern for the absence of love and compassion in the world.

It just ain't the same, old ways have changed
The world is undergoing significant changes with the old ways no longer holding ground, paving the way for the rise of new problems.

New days are strange, is the world insane?
It's becoming inexplicably challenging to navigate through the changing world every day, taking a toll on the sanity of individuals.

If love and peace are so strong
Love and peace are the only driving forces capable of making significant positive changes and overcoming the negative ones.

Why are there pieces of love that don't belong?
The existence of hate and cruelty also suggests the presence of love, which is unable to make itself known due to the dominating violence and hatred.

Nations droppin′ bombs
Nations with access to deadly weapons continue to use them, further escalating violence and destruction.

Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones
Humans are indulging in acts of war that are resulting in innocent children being hurt, continually introducing chemical weapons into the environment.

With ongoin′ sufferin' as the youth die young
The world is plagued by a constant state of suffering, and the youth of today, who have the potential to change things, are dying young.

So ask yourself is the lovin′ really gone
The Bambinis question the self-serving nature of people, leading to a lack of love and empathy, causing strife and division amongst humans.

So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong
The constant presence of hate and chaos in the world leaves individuals questioning the nature of humanity and the rationale behind the state of the world.

In this world that we livin′ in people keep on givin' in
Individuals and societies are giving into hate and discrimination, feeding into the never-ending cycle of chaos and destruction prevailing in the world.

Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
People are focusing on earning money over love and compassion, leading to making wrong decisions that only cause more harm than good.

Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother
People have lost respect for one another with instances of violence and hatred rendering humanity blind to the common values that make us all human.

A war is goin′ on but the reason's undercover
There are ongoing wars in different parts of the world, and it is often with underlying motives and reasons not accessible to the general public.

The truth is kept secret, it′s swept under the rug
The significant issues and problems of the world are often hidden or suppressed by those in power, making it challenging to address these concerns.

If you never know truth then you never know love
The absence of truth means the absence of transparency that can nurture love and compassion, leading to further spread of negativity.

Where's the love, y′all, come on (I don't know)
The Bambinis are calling for collective action and change against the absence of love and compassion, stating that they are not aware of the solution.

Where′s the truth, y'all, come on (I don't know)
The absence of transparency and truth in the world only makes it even harder to locate and nurture love and compassion.

People killin', people dyin'
The chorus repeats, highlighting the continued presence of violence and hate that plagues the world.

Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
The same line is repeated again, emphasizing that young innocent children are the most significant sufferers of man's hate and animosity.

Can you practice what you preach?
The same line is reiterated, emphasizing the importance of practice and implementation of just and loving attitudes and actions.

Or would you turn the other cheek?
The same line is repeated, urging people not to shy away from confronting hate and violence instead of ignoring them.

Father, Father, Father help us
The same line is repeated, calling for guidance and support from a higher power to deal with the overwhelming problems that humanity continues to face.

Send some guidance from above
The same line, reiterated, calls for divine intervention to help humanity overcome the challenges, and aspire towards love and unity.

'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
The repetition of the line emphasizes the prevalence of hate and violence and its effect on individual beliefs and values, arousing questions and confusion.

Where is the love (Love)
The same line from earlier is repeated, showcasing that even at the end of the song, the search for love and unity remains a much-needed quest.

One world, one world (We only got)
The Bambinis call for connection and unity, stating that humanity is ultimately one, and we have to work together.

That′s all we got (One world, one world)
As individuals, we are limited, and our collective efforts can make a difference as we cry out for the need for unity and love.

And something's wrong with it (Yeah) Something's wrong with it (Yeah) Something′s wrong with the wo-wo-world, yeah
The lines are repeated, highlighting the presence and prevalence of things going wrong, necessitating concerted efforts towards a more united and loving world.