Mother father
Teach us preach us
All the children
I hope you're listening yeah
So many problems
That were facing
But no one seems to care
So we just erase them
All the violence
All the poverty
All the bloodshed
In my community yeah
Who do I run to?
Who will tell me the truth?
I need an answer
And I need a tune
Yeah

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What's going on?
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What's going on?
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What's going on?

When does the war stop?
Will it ever end?
Contaminated food
Made me sick again yeah
All the prejudice
Kids having kids
Little but growing up
Don't even know who his daddy is
Global warming
This is a warning
Got to do something
Somebody say something
Before it gets too late
Let's join together
Cus we are the world
Black and white
We can make it right
Take my hand lets go

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What's going on?
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What's going on?
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Ooh don't be afraid
To speak to somebody (somebody)
Help your lady with her groceries (helping your lady)
Turn all your foes to friends
You can be the difference (difference)
Lets make a day
That's a brighter day (brighter day)

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What's going on?
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What's going