World Song
Harmony Unleashed: A Global Celebration of Unity and Music
Lyrics
Hey, don't you think it's time that we had a party?
Expressing a desire to celebrate or have a good time.
Wouldn't you agree we all need a good time?
Suggesting a shared need for enjoyment and relaxation.
We could have the neighbors in for a drink
Proposing to invite neighbors for a gathering.
And lay a little food on too
Planning to provide food for the event.
You could ask the Joneses, I could ask the Thompsons
Mentioning specific people (Joneses, Thompsons) to invite.
Stuart from the store and don't forget the Johnsons
Suggesting a diverse guest list, including acquaintances from different places.
And what about the man who stands on the corner?
Highlighting the inclusion of people from various walks of life.
He must have a tale or two to tell
Speculating that even a person on the corner has interesting stories.
Wouldn't it be nice to buy out the Fillmore
Imagining buying out a venue (Fillmore) for the gathering.
And fill it with our friends?
Suggesting filling the venue with friends.
And then if there's still more room
Considering the possibility of more guests.
We could ask the folks from the city
Extending the invitation to city folks to join the gathering.
To come along and feel at home
Creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
And if the ragged gypsy danced with the soldier
Imagining a diverse dance between a gypsy and a soldier.
Think of all the things the soldier could learn
Highlighting the potential for learning through cultural exchange.
And think of all the things the doctor could tell the priest
Emphasizing the sharing of knowledge between different professions.
There's a story to be told
Acknowledging that there are untold stories.
Listen
Encouraging the listener to pay attention.
Sounds so new, in truth, it's old
Suggesting a blend of new and old elements in the narrative.
Listen
Reiterating the call to listen closely.
Hey, maybe we should give an open invitation
Proposing an inclusive invitation to people from all nations.
We could have a friend from every single nation
Suggesting a global and diverse friend circle.
We could ask the friends to bring along a friend
Encouraging friends to bring more friends to the gathering.
Anyone who wants to come will be welcome
Stating that everyone is welcome to join the event.
Anyone who wants to make with the music
Promoting musical expression and freedom.
Is going to be allowed to play what he wants to
Allowing musicians to play the music of their choice.
Anyone who wants to sing us a song can bring us a song
Welcoming singers to share their own songs.
And sing it if he wants to
Encouraging musical expression and participation.
Maybe we could hear the voices of China
Suggesting the possibility of hearing Chinese voices.
Sharing a harmony with Carolina
Imagining a harmonious blend of Chinese and Carolina voices.
Africa could take the bass with the Asians
Speculating on the musical collaboration between Africa and Asia.
Melody promotes our East-West relations
Highlighting the positive impact of music on international relations.
Russia and the USA would be singing
Imagining a musical collaboration between Russia and the USA.
Everybody's bells and hearts would be ringing
Envisioning a world where everyone is connected through music.
We could get the song to go on forever
Expressing the desire for the song to continue indefinitely.
If everybody in the world sang together
Emphasizing the power of collective singing.
There's a meaning oh so clear
Stating that the message is clear and meaningful.
Listen
Reiterating the importance of listening.
Notes as old as life is dear
Highlighting the timeless and universal nature of musical notes.
Listen
Encouraging attentive listening to the music.
We could make such sweet music together
Expressing the potential for creating beautiful music together.
If you'd only come with your heart in your hand
Inviting others to join with sincerity and openness.
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