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The Answer
The Black Seeds Lyrics
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And green is the colour you desire
Aggression at cost
You fill up your pocket
then your hatred fuels the fire
Oh...
Don't be so cold
(Don't be so cold)
(Don't be so cold)
Take it or leave it
(well) You make the choice for us
Than you silence people's voices
(and) now we experience,
cause and effect!
The victims of profit
(oh) we cannot forget
Don't be so cold
(Don't be so cold)
Don't be so cold
(Don't be so cold...)
So cold...
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
The Black Seeds's song The Answer decries the greed and aggression that fuels the pursuit of money and power. The lyrics condemn the harm that is caused to others in the relentless pursuit of profit. The words point out the consequences of actions that silence dissenting voices and promote a culture of individualism and self-interest. The song is a call to end the harmful cycle of greed and aggression and to find answers in love, compassion and cooperation.
The lyrics urge listeners to reject greed and aggression and encourage them to choose an alternative path. The song reminds us that there is a cost to the pursuit of profit and that we should recognize the harm that is done to others as a result. The answer, according to the lyrics, lies in love and compassion. The song encourages listeners to focus on building relationships, promoting justice, and cultivating a sense of empathy and compassion that will enable us to create a more just and equitable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Greed is the killer
Excessive desire for wealth and power can lead to destruction
And green is the colour you desire
Your desire for money is all-consuming
Aggression at cost
Your aggressive actions come with a price
You fill up your pocket
You accumulate wealth at the expense of others
then your hatred fuels the fire
Your negative feelings towards others intensify as you gain more power and money
Oh...
An expression of sadness or disbelief
Don't be so cold
Don't be indifferent to the suffering of others
(Don't be so cold)
Reinforcing the previous line
Take it or leave it
You force others to accept your terms or face consequences
(well) You make the choice for us
You take away our freedom to choose and decide for ourselves
Than you silence people's voices
You use your power to suppress dissent and opposition
(and) now we experience,
We suffer the consequences of your actions
cause and effect!
Your actions have resulted in negative consequences
The victims of profit
You profit at the expense of others
(oh) we cannot forget
We should never forget the harm caused by your actions
So cold...
Reinforcing the idea that you are indifferent to the suffering of others
We should find the answer lies... (with love)
The solution to these issues is through love and compassion for others
(with love)
Reinforcing the previous line
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@muriloafurtado
LYRICS
The Black Seeds - The Answer
Greed is the killer
and green is the colour you desire
Agression at cost
You fill up your pocket
and then your hatred fuels the fire
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
Take it or leave it
but you make the choice for us
Then you silence peoples voices
and now we experience the cause and effect
Victims of profit we cannot forget
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
We should find the answer
@muriloafurtado
LYRICS
The Black Seeds - The Answer
Greed is the killer
and green is the colour you desire
Agression at cost
You fill up your pocket
and then your hatred fuels the fire
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
Take it or leave it
but you make the choice for us
Then you silence peoples voices
and now we experience the cause and effect
Victims of profit we cannot forget
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
Don't be so cold (don't be so cold)
We should find the answer
@martyknox2218
We Should. π
@MrsAprilll
Nice! Great tune! One of my favorite Reggae bands NOW! Never heard of them until I walked into a music store tonight. Glad I searched them out :)
@gwainwright82
Awesome song with a great message. Loved that the domino then the trees then buildings topples.
@chuzroca1534
Una de las mejores rolas que he escuchado.
@antoniolieke9551
Once in a while... A masterpiece emerges! :)
@tristianweropalmer375
Una joya, saludos desde MΓ©xico.
@iconic38
New Zealand music at its finest!
@stevenchaillet
Superbe, mΓ©lodie, mΓ©lancolie, harmonie !
@alejandrotorres8986
I love you , you answer