Earth Song
Earth Song

Michael Jackson - Earth Song Lyrics

This powerful ballad serves as a poignant critique of humanity's disregard for the environment and indifference towards violence and suffering. Michael Jackson uses evocative imagery to describe the devastation caused by war, environmental destruction, and… Read more

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Nov 27, 1995
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Earth Song Lyrics

What about sunrise
What about rain
What about all the things that you said
We were to gain
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said were yours and mine

Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we've shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying Earth, these weeping shores

Aah, ooh

What have we done to the world
Look what we've done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son

What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine

Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying earth, these weeping shores

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don't know where we are
Although I know we've drifted far

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can't even breathe
(What about us)
What about apathy
(What about us)
Drowning in the seas
(What about us)
What about the promised land
Preachin' what I believe
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
What about the greed
(What about us)
Where did we go wrong
Someone tell me why
(What about us)
What about baby boy
(What about him)
What about the days
(What about us)
What about all their joy
Do we give a damn

Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh

Writer(s): Michael Jackson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Earth Song?

This powerful ballad serves as a poignant critique of humanity's disregard for the environment and indifference towards violence and suffering. Michael Jackson uses evocative imagery to describe the devastation caused by war, environmental destruction, and apathy, questioning why we have strayed so far from peace, love, and respect for our planet. The repeated question "What about us?" underscores this concern, urging listeners to reflect on their own actions. The song ultimately serves as a call to action – a plea for change in how we treat each other and the world around us. It's an emotional appeal that resonates deeply even today, reminding us of our shared responsibility towards Earth and its inhabitants.

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