Let the People Be |
Lyricsas i look at your facei see the burning hunger and i watch as the children cry for help i walk through a city of pain and affliction and i step over bodies that lie where they fell i can't turn away but i can't make it right all i can do is pray for a better time let the people be happy today let the people be well fed tonight let the people be let the people be free let the people be yeah yeah let the people be healthy tomorrow let the people be full of love let the people be let the people be free let the people be yeah yeah the birthplace of man is the birthplace of music a drum and a song is the only defense and the enemy comes with guns and guided missiles and they leave you with nothin but memories of violence i can't turn away but i can't make it right all i can do is pray for the children tonight in the kingdom of man is a war of attrition it's a fight for survival in a crowded world and all i can do is stand here with tears in my eyes i sing my little song and watch africa lose i can't turn away but i can't make it right all i can do is pray for the children tonight let the people be happy today let the people be well fed tonight let the people be let the people be free let the people be yeah yeah let the people be healthy tomorrow let the people be full of love let the people be let the people be free let the people be yeah yeah |
Short Song Description: A South African groove with a gospel flavor in the chorus, the song contrasts the economic and political nightmares in Africa with the richness and joy of its music. The song offers hope in the face of overwhelming obstacles. |
Lyric Credits: Joshua Rice |
Music Credits: Joshua Rice |
Producer Credits: Joshua Rice |
Publisher Credits: Joshua Rice |
Performance Credits: Joshua Rice |
Label Credits: Joshua Rice |
Song Length: 5:17 |
Primary Genre: World-African |
Secondary Genre: World-World Beat |
Tempo / Feel: Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
Subject Matter 1: Determination |
Subject Matter 2: World |
Mood 1: Cheerful |
Mood 2: Outraged |
Similar Artist 1: Paul Simon |
Language: English |
Era: 2000 and later |