What's Going On
Harmony Amidst Chaos: Decoding the Message in Graham Blvd's 'What's Going On'
Lyrics
Mother, mother
Addressing the maternal figure, possibly symbolizing nurturing and compassion.
There's too many of you crying
Expressing concern over widespread sorrow or distress.
Brother, brother, brother
Calling out to a brother, emphasizing the shared human experience.
There's far too many of you dying
Highlighting the high number of people facing death or suffering.
You know we've got to find a way
Advocating for finding a solution to the problems at hand.
To bring some lovin' here today, eheh
Stressing the need to introduce love and positivity into the current situation.
Father, father
Addressing the paternal figure, possibly representing authority.
We don't need to escalate
Discouraging the escalation of conflict or tension.
You see, war is not the answer
Rejecting the idea that war is a solution, asserting that only love can overcome hatred.
For only love can conquer hate
Reiterating the importance of finding a positive resolution through love.
You know we've got to find a way
Emphasizing the urgency of bringing love into the current situation.
To bring some lovin' here today, oh oh oh
Repeating the call for love to be brought into the present moment.
Picket lines and picket signs
Referring to protests and demonstrations against social issues.
Don't punish me with brutality
Opposing harsh treatment or punishment with cruelty.
Talk to me, so you can see
Encouraging dialogue and communication to foster understanding.
Oh, what's going on
Pondering the current state of affairs, questioning the situation.
What's going on
Repeating the question, seeking to understand what is happening.
Yeah, what's going on
Expressing a sense of confusion or concern about the state of the world.
Ah, what's going on
Continuing to express uncertainty or distress about the world.
In the mean time
Referring to an unspecified interval or period.
Right on, baby
Encouraging positivity and support.
Right on brother
Expressing support and agreement with a male figure.
Right on babe
Expressing support and agreement, possibly to a female figure.
Mother, mother, everybody thinks we're wrong
Returning to the maternal figure, addressing perceived criticism or misunderstanding.
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Questioning the legitimacy of judgment based on appearance.
Simply 'cause our hair is long
Rejecting criticism due to unconventional appearance, advocating for acceptance.
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
Reiterating the need for understanding in the face of judgment.
To bring some understanding here today
Emphasizing the importance of fostering comprehension in the current circumstances.
Oh oh oh
Repeating the call for understanding and compassion.
Picket lines and picket signs
Recalling protests and demonstrations against social issues.
Don't punish me with brutality
Rejecting harsh treatment and advocating for dialogue.
C'mon talk to me
Inviting conversation to facilitate understanding.
So you can see
Reiterating the call for dialogue to comprehend the situation.
What's going on
Pondering the state of affairs, seeking understanding.
Yeah, what's going on
Repeating the question, expressing a desire to understand.
Tell me what's going on
Asking for an explanation or insight into the current situation.
I'll tell you what's going on, ooh ooo ooo ooo
Offering to provide an explanation or insight into the situation.
Right on baby
Encouraging positivity and support once again.
Right on baby
Reiterating the call for positivity and support.
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