Common Ground
Harmony Amidst Differences: Discovering Common Ground in a Diverse World
Lyrics
Is anybody lookin’ ‘round
Expresses a query about whether anyone is observing or paying attention.
Can anyone see?
Raises a question about the visibility or awareness of certain things.
A world of illusion
Describes a world filled with deceptive appearances and false perceptions.
People blind as can be
Comments on the widespread ignorance or lack of insight among people.
Tell me you want a different world
Asks if there is a desire for change in the existing world.
than the one that works for me
Questions whether there is a preference for a different world than the speaker's.
Tell me you were raised a different way
Asks if one's upbringing differs from the speaker's beliefs.
than what I believe
Addresses potential differences in values and perspectives.
So many different points of view
Highlights the existence of numerous, divergent points of view.
don’t know where this world is bound
Expresses uncertainty about the future direction of the world.
If we’re ever gonna come together
Emphasizes the necessity of unity or agreement.
got to find some Common Ground
Stresses the importance of discovering shared beliefs or values.
We’ve got to find some Common Ground
Reiterates the need to find common ground for collective well-being.
Everybody’s lookin’ round
Repeats the inquiry about observation or awareness.
Can anyone see
Restates the question regarding visibility or awareness.
A world of illusion
Reiterates the description of a deceptive world.
What is reality?
Raises the question about the nature of reality.
Tell me (you say) you worship the sun & the moon
Asks about worshiping the sun and the moon, linking it to freedom through love.
(and) love will set you free
Associates love with liberation and freedom.
Tell me you think this is all there is
Inquires if someone believes in the adequacy of the current state of existence.
it’s enough for you and me
Suggests contentment with the current situation for the speaker and others.
So many different ways to live
Emphasizes the diversity in ways of living.
don’t know where this world is bound
Expresses uncertainty about the world's trajectory based on diverse lifestyles.
If we’re ever gonna come together
Reiterates the imperative need for unity or agreement.
We’ve got to find some Common Ground
Underscores the importance of finding common ground for harmony.
We’ve got to find some Common Ground
Reiterates the call to discover shared beliefs or values for collective well-being.
Tell me (you say) you worship the sun & the moon
Repeats the inquiry about worshiping the sun and the moon and love's liberating power.
(and) love will set you free
Reaffirms the connection between love and freedom.
Tell me you think this is all there is
Restates the question about contentment with the present state of existence.
It’s enough for you and me
Confirms satisfaction with the current situation for the speaker and others.
So many different ways to live
Reiterates the diversity in ways of living.
Don’t know where this world is bound
Expresses uncertainty about the future direction of the world based on diverse lifestyles.
If we’re ever gonna come together
Reiterates the necessity of unity or agreement for a harmonious future.
We’ve got to find some Common Ground
Underscores the importance of finding common ground for collective well-being.
We’ve got to find some Common Ground
Reiterates the call to discover shared beliefs or values for a harmonious coexistence.
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