What's Going On
What's Going On

Marvin Gaye - What's Going On Lyrics

In this soulful classic, the legendary Marvin Gaye voices a powerful plea for peace, love and understanding. The lyrics reflect the turmoil of the times - rampant social injustice, escalating war and widespread suffering. Gaye calls on everyone - mothers,… Read more

May 20, 1971
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What's Going On Lyrics

Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, eh eh

Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, oh oh oh

Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going on
Yeah, what's going on
Ah, what's going on

In the mean time
Right on, baby
Right on brother
Right on babe

Mother, mother, everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply 'cause our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh oh oh

Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
C'mon talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
Yeah, what's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you what's going on, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Right on baby
Right on baby

Writer(s): Alfred W Cleveland, Marvin P Gaye, Renaldo Benson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of What's Going On?

In this soulful classic, the legendary Marvin Gaye voices a powerful plea for peace, love and understanding. The lyrics reflect the turmoil of the times - rampant social injustice, escalating war and widespread suffering. Gaye calls on everyone - mothers, fathers, brothers - to find ways to bring love into a world seemingly overwhelmed by hate and violence. He criticizes brutality and advocates for open communication as a means to understand what's truly happening in society. This song is not just a cry for help, but also a beacon of hope that through love and dialogue, we can conquer hate and misunderstanding. It serves as an enduring reminder of the power of music to inspire change.

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