This House
Tracie Spencer Lyrics


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Where do we go from here?
What must we do to make that change?
It's time to understand, understand one another

In a world so cold a place of disbelief
Where will the people go without enough to eat
Let's not give up hope
We have to find a way
Search within our soul to make a better day

Chorus:
This house is our house
Let's do it for the people
This house is their house
Let's give it back to the people
The people of the world today

I see hurt in their eyes
I hear the sounds of voices cry
It's time to open our eyes
Time to help one another

In a world so cold a place of disbelief
Where can the people go to find a place to sleep
Let's not give up hope we have to find a way
Search within our soul to make a better day

Chorus

Bridge:
You-Me-We can make the difference
And you know no one, no one likes to be alone
We got to face it heart to heart
We have to make a brand new start
We got to change the tears to smiles
We have to go the exta mile

(you-me) It's time we face reality
(We can make the difference)
Give them hope and set them free
I think it's time we say goodbye
To all the homeless people's cry

Rap:
We've got to take the time to search the mind to find

This house, our house
(It's all in the hands of love)
(I said it's all in the hands of love)





Chorus

Overall Meaning

Tracie Spencer's song, "This House" is a call to action for people to understand and help one another in a world that can often be cold and full of disbelief. The song deals with themes of poverty, homelessness, and the humanitarian crisis facing the world. The lyrics explore the hopelessness that many people face and calls for a change to be made in order to give people back their homes and hope.


The opening lines of the song ask a question that is relevant today as it was when the song was written. "Where do we go from here? What must we do to make that change? It's time to understand, understand one another." These lines beg for an answer to questions that are constantly on our minds. They ask for a way forward and for people to realize that understanding and helping one another is the only way to make a change.


The songwriter used repetition and rhyme to emphasize the importance of the message in the song. The chorus "This house is our house, Let's do it for the people, This house is their house, Let's give it back to the people, The people of the world today" repeats twice in the song, emphasizing the message that the song aims to deliver.


Line by Line Meaning

Where do we go from here?
As a society we can see that we are not united, we need to determine a direction and plan accordingly.


What must we do to make that change?
It has become apparent that a change is necessary, but we must come together and figure out what actions are required to bring about that change.


It's time to understand, understand one another
In order to make real change we must try to understand each other, our individual experiences and perspectives are all valuable.


In a world so cold a place of disbelief
The world can often seem harsh and alienating.


Where will the people go without enough to eat
There are many people who are struggling with hunger and basic needs.


Let's not give up hope
No matter how challenging things may seem, we should remain optimistic about the possibilities for positive change.


We have to find a way
It is up to all of us to work together to find solutions to the problems that we face.


Search within our soul to make a better day
We must look deep within ourselves to find the courage and strength to make a positive impact in the world.


This house is our house
We all share this planet and must work together to create positive change.


Let's do it for the people
We must enact change for the betterment of all, not just a select few.


This house is their house
Those who are marginalized or disadvantaged must be included in our efforts to create change.


Let's give it back to the people
Our efforts should focus on empowering those in need and empowering them to be active contributors to the positive change that is needed.


The people of the world today
Our efforts must focus on creating a better world for everyone, regardless of geography or background.


I see hurt in their eyes
Many people suffer and struggle, and the pain can be seen in their eyes.


I hear the sounds of voices cry
The struggle is often audible in the cries of those who are hurting.


Time to open our eyes
We must not turn a blind eye to the struggles of others, but actively work to identify and address the root causes of pain and hardship.


Time to help one another
We must work together to support each other through the toughest of times.


Where can the people go to find a place to sleep
For those who are homeless, finding even the most basic necessities like a safe place to rest can be a challenge.


You-Me-We can make the difference
We all have the power to create positive change, together.


No one likes to be alone
We are all social creatures and need support and companionship to thrive.


We have to make a brand new start
We must be willing to set aside old ways of doing things and approach our problems with new perspectives and creative solutions.


We got to change the tears to smiles
We must work to change the course of painful events toward a positive outcome.


We have to go the extra mile
Most times the hardest work is what brings the greatest reward.


It's time we face reality
Change requires us to be honest with ourselves about the state of the world and our power to effect positive change.


Give them hope and set them free
A hopeful vision of a better future can inspire us all to work towards that future, free from the weight of doubt and despair.


I think it's time we say goodbye
We cannot continue to tolerate the harm and neglect that has brought so many people to their current state of struggle and pain.


We've got to take the time to search the mind to find
We must be willing to examine our beliefs and biases in order to identify where we must grow and change.


It's all in the hands of love
Ultimately, the key to creating positive change lies in love, empathy, and compassion for our fellow humans.




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Comments from YouTube:

@sandram8761

Wow, this song.. I'm 13 again. My mom used to talk about how certain songs would "take her back".. and she was right! They do!

@dsongbirdsings

Sometimes i smell the food also. HahahahaπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

@JPel1973

Brings back a lot of memories…..the 80’s and 90’s were the best time for music 🎢

@dennisvalverde3909

I agree @JPer1973.

@my2jems068

How this song needs to be played for the 2024 election❀❀❀

@chrisike6273

2023 & this artist music will always be neededπŸ’˜β™ΎοΈπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸ’―

@virgo1677

Wish I can go back to the 90s...can't stand how the world is right now!

@ronniesanders711

mstoya wiggins I agree. But I'm thankful for what I have

@tims7738

mstoya wiggins You got that right- today's society sucks! Economy sucks, everyone hates each other, politicians bought and paid for by corporations....

@joriggs8948

mstoya wiggins I agree,90's had the best music.

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