Where Were You When
Where Were You When: Echoes of Society's Silence
Lyrics
Where were you when the lies took over
Asking where the listener was when lies took control and prevailed.
Where were you when they laughed like jokers
Inquiring about the listener's location during moments of laughter and deception.
Where were you when we hit rock bottom
Questioning where the listener was during a difficult period or when everything went wrong.
The man’s gonna to do what the man is gonna do
Accepting that individuals will act according to their nature or intentions.
Where were you when the world cried out
Wondering about the listener's whereabouts during a global crisis or outcry.
Where were you when our high came down
Asking where the listener was during a decline or loss of a positive state.
Where were you when we made our come back
Inquiring about the listener's location during a successful comeback or recovery.
I guess we’re gonna have to wait and
Expressing the need to wait and see about certain developments or outcomes.
See
-See
-See
-Gonna have to wait and
-See
-See
-See
-Where were you when the banks cashed out
Asking about the listener's location during a financial crisis or collapse.
Where were you when our hope was in doubt
Inquiring where the listener was during a period of doubt or uncertainty.
Where were you when the wind blew over
Questioning the listener's presence during a natural disaster or upheaval.
The houses owned by the black and the brown
Referring to houses owned by people of color affected during a crisis.
Where were you when we needed you to say
Asking where the listener was when support or intervention was needed.
Where were you when the man had his way
Inquiring about the listener's location during an event where authority prevailed.
Where were you when the kids got shot down
Asking where the listener was during a tragic event involving children.
And all you could do was think and
Reflecting on the limited action taken during a crisis—relying on thoughts and prayers.
Pray
-Pray
-Pray
-All you did was
Emphasizing that prayers were insufficient, and now it is too late.
Pray
-Pray
-Pray
-And now it’s too late
Highlighting the consequences of delayed or inadequate action.
Love is coming back again
Expressing hope for the return of love, the end of hate, and a positive future.
Gone are the days where hate wins
-No more will we watch the world end
-The future screams where...
-WHERE WERE YOU WHEN
Reiterating the question about the listener's presence during critical moments.
Where were you when iron was on their wrists
Asking about the listener's location during a time of oppression and imprisonment.
Where were you when they caged our innocence
Inquiring about the listener's presence during the restriction of innocence.
Where were you when they decided that
Questioning where the listener was when fear was addressed with increased barriers.
Fear was fixed by a taller fence
Reflecting on the listener's whereabouts during a period of widespread panic.
Where were you when the earth was aflame
Asking where the listener was during a crisis involving religious beliefs.
Where were you when you prayed in His name
Inquiring about the listener's location during prayers and spiritual moments.
Where were you when you saw our faces
Questioning where the listener was when faced with societal issues and choices.
And still chose not to do the right damn
Expressing disappointment in the failure to take the right action despite awareness.
Thing
-Thing
-Thing
-Chose not to do a damn
Emphasizing the inaction and failure to make a difference before it's too late.
Thing
-Thing
-Thing
-Before it’s too late
Highlighting the urgency of positive action before it becomes too late.
Love is coming back again
Repeating the theme of hope for love's return, the end of hate, and a better future.
Gone are the days where hate wins
-No more will we watch the world end
-The future screams where...
-WHERE WERE YOU WHEN
Reiterating the question about the listener's presence during crucial moments.
Where were you when the knee was on his neck
Asking where the listener was during a period of oppression and brutality.
Where were you for the 8:46
Referencing a specific time (8:46) associated with a tragic event.
Where were you when the people marched on
Inquiring about the listener's location during a peaceful protest for important values.
For life, for love, for respect
Highlighting the reasons for people marching—life, love, and respect.
Love is coming back again
Repeating the hopeful message of love's return, the end of hate, and a positive future.
Gone are the days where hate wins
-No more will we watch the world end
-The future screams where...
-WHERE WERE YOU WHEN
Concluding by reiterating the question about the listener's presence during significant moments.
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