Building the Bridge
Building Bridges of Unity: REO Speedwagon's Powerful Message
Lyrics
Father to son, husband to wife
Emphasizes familial and relational connections, highlighting generational and spousal bonds.
Brother to brother, black man to white
Expresses unity among diverse individuals, transcending racial differences between brothers.
Living together, falling apart
Describes the challenges of coexistence, acknowledging both unity and discord.
Looking for the common ground in every human heart
Conveys the search for commonalities in the core of every human being despite differences.
It all comes down to the two of us
Highlights the fundamental connection between two individuals as the starting point.
Yeah, this is where we start
Indicates the initiation of a process or journey towards understanding and unity.
We are building the bridge
Introduces the metaphor of building a bridge as a symbolic representation of fostering connections.
One small stone at a time
Stresses the gradual and incremental nature of the bridge-building process.
With a lot of love
Emphasizes the importance of love as a foundational element in constructing the bridge.
And some help from above
Acknowledges the potential role of divine assistance in the pursuit of unity.
From your heart to mine
Specifies that the bridge is built from the heart, emphasizing emotional connection.
There's a land of justice, cities filled with pride
Paints an idealistic picture of a just land and proud cities, setting a vision for a better society.
A mountain of hope, just on the other side
Uses the metaphor of a mountain of hope, suggesting optimism for a brighter future.
Across a river of indifference, and a valley of despair
Describes obstacles such as indifference and despair that the bridge aims to overcome.
There's a tower of courage, piercing through the air
Introduces a tower of courage as a symbol of strength needed to transcend challenges.
I have a dream for our children, I want to take them there
Expresses a dream for the betterment of future generations and a desire to lead them to a positive place.
And we are building the bridge
Reiterates the ongoing process of bridge-building, reinforcing the commitment to unity.
One small stone at a time
Reemphasizes the gradual nature of the bridge construction, stressing patience and persistence.
With a lot of love
Reaffirms the central role of love in the process of building bridges between individuals.
And some help from above
Suggests the potential influence of divine assistance in fostering love and unity.
From your heart to mine
Reiterates the emotional foundation of the bridge, emphasizing the connection from heart to heart.
As we seek out understanding
Promotes the idea of seeking understanding as a key component in the bridge-building journey.
As we learn to forgive
Advocates for forgiveness as a crucial step in overcoming differences and building connections.
When we open up our minds
Encourages open-mindedness as a means to facilitate the bridge-building process.
When our words are true and kind
Highlights the importance of genuine and kind words in fostering understanding and unity.
We are building the bridge
Reaffirms the ongoing nature of the bridge-building effort and the collective responsibility involved.
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