Children of the Universe
Harmony Amidst Fear: Embracing the Message of 'Children of the Universe'
Lyrics
There's enough food for everyone in this world we live in
There is sufficient food for everyone in the world.
Enough to eat more than enough clothes to wear
There's an abundance of food and clothing available.
There is plenty of space to live in peace without fear in our hearts
Plenty of space exists for peaceful living without fear.
Shelter is a primary right for everyone here
Shelter is a fundamental right for all individuals.
But we are afraid
Despite abundance, there is a fear of losing possessions.
Afraid of losing what we've got
Fear of losing what one has acquired.
Things look like possessions
Material possessions are perceived as more than they are.
In fact they are not
Highlighting the misconception about possessions.
Love is lost between the husband and the wife
Loss of love within marital relationships.
Lines on a map keep insanity alive
Political boundaries contribute to ongoing problems.
Solutions in terms of sharing resources are obvious
Obvious solutions involve sharing resources.
The fear in our hearts separates us
Fear in hearts creates division.
We are children
We, as humanity, are depicted as children.
Children of the universe
Children of the universe, emphasizing our shared existence.
Children of our parents
Acknowledging our lineage and connection to parents.
Children of love
Emphasizing the fundamental role of love in our identity.
How long can we go on without embarrassment
Questioning how long we can continue without shame.
Or keep consuming without shame
Addressing the guilt associated with excessive consumption.
Our neighbours are dying right in front of us
Indifference to neighbors' suffering without even knowing them.
We have never bothered to ask their names
Lack of curiosity about the lives of those around us.
Yes we are afraid
Reiteration of fear of loss.
Afraid of losing what we've got
Highlighting the misplaced perception of possessions.
Things look like possessions
Reiterating the deceptive nature of material things.
In fact they are not
Underscoring the non-material essence of life.
History is repeating itself
Noting the repetition of historical mistakes.
Obviously we cannot communicate
Expressing the difficulty in effective communication.
War is the most stupid way of solving a problem
War is criticized as an ineffective problem-solving method.
It is no solution it's an economic mechanism
Viewing war as an economic mechanism rather than a solution.
Is this the message to our children
Raising concerns about the message passed on to children.
Is this what we want them to see
Questioning if this is the legacy we want for our children.
Must this go on and on and on and on and on and on
Expressing frustration at the ongoing cycle of problems.
We are children
Reiteration of humanity as children of the universe.
Children of the universe
Emphasizing our shared identity as children.
Children of our parents
Reaffirming our connection to parents.
Children of love
Reemphasizing the importance of love in our identity.
Religions preach of heaven and Armageddon
Critiquing the disparity between religious preaching and reality.
While the killing of the children is going on
Highlighting the contradiction of violence against children.
What about solving our differences of opinions
Advocating for resolving differences rather than ignoring them.
No there's no excuse to look the other way
Rejecting excuses for turning a blind eye to pressing issues.
We are children
Reiteration of humanity as children of the universe.
Children of the universe
Reaffirming our connection to parents.
Children of our parents
Reemphasizing the importance of love in our identity.
Children of love
Final emphasis on humanity as children of love.
We are children
Reiteration of humanity as children of the universe.
Children of the universe
Reaffirming our connection to parents.
Children of our parents
Reemphasizing the importance of love in our identity.
Children of love
Final declaration of humanity as children of love.
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