Change The World
War & Peace Lyrics
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If we could change the world
It wouldn't change their minds
We could turn back to good
But we can't turn back time
A world that's filled with hate and greed
Won't last for very long
It's love that we all need
We've got to change the world now
Before we run out of time
We've got to change the world
But we mst learn to walk
Before we learn to fly
We've been through this before
About a million times
You can't turn back to ice
There is no compromise
We've got to change the world now
Before we run out of time
We've got to change to the world
But we must learn to walk
Before we learn to fly
1991 marked the year of the end of the era of communism in the Soviet Union.
The voices of the people were heard
The Berlin Wall was brought down
The people made the change
We Can change the world
We've got to change the world now
Before we run out of time
We've got to change the world
But we must learn to walk
Before we learn to fly
If we could change the world
If we could change the world
(repeat)
In this song, War & Peace muses on the possibility of changing the world for the better. However, they acknowledge that despite all efforts, there will always be those who refuse to change their thinking. The past cannot be undone, but it is up to us to shape the future. The band implores listeners to demonstrate the power and importance of love to combat the negativity of hate and greed that is so prevalent in the world today. They state that it is imperative to change the world now, or we will run out of time. It is possible to change the world, but we must be patient and take small steps first before attempting great leaps.
Moreover, the song also reflects on some significant international events, such as the fall of communism in the Soviet Union and the demolition of the Berlin wall. It highlights how people's collective voices can bring about change, that it is possible to change the world if we work together, and that change is not instant, but a gradual process.
Line by Line Meaning
If we could change the world
If we had the power to make significant changes in our society
It wouldn't change their minds
But those who oppose us would still disagree
We could turn back to good
We could return to a better state of being
But we can't turn back time
But we can't undo past actions or events
We've got to show them all
We need to demonstrate to everyone
A world that's filled with hate and greed
That a society with negative qualities won't last long
Won't last for very long
And will eventually crumble
It's love that we all need
So we must emphasize having compassion for one another
We've got to change the world now
We must take action to make a difference
Before we run out of time
Before it's too late and irreversible damage is done
But we must learn to walk
We can't immediately achieve our goals without making mistakes and learning from them
Before we learn to fly
Before we can reach our fullest potential
We've been through this before
We've encountered similar problems in the past
About a million times
Many times over
You can't turn back to ice
Things can't revert to a previous state or condition
There is no compromise
No middle ground or cooperation can be reached
1991 marked the year of the end of the era of communism in the Soviet Union.
An example of a significant change that has occurred in the world
The voices of the people were heard
Citizens were able to make their opinions heard and influence change
The Berlin Wall was brought down
A symbolic dismantling of a barrier that represented division and oppression
The people made the change
The people themselves were responsible for bringing about progress
We Can change the world
It's possible for us to make a positive impact on society
If we could change the world (repeat)
Repeating the first line to emphasize the desire for positive change
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.