Where Is the Love?

The Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake

About Where Is the Love?

"Where Is the Love?" is a song by American hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas. It was released in June 2003 as the lead single from their third album, Elephunk. The song was written by will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Justin Timberlake, Printz Board, Michael Fratantuno and George Pajon. The track features vocals from Timberlake, although he is not officially credited on the single release. It was the group's first song to feature singer Fergie as an official member. "Where Is the Love?" saw success on radio airplay charts, peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100, and topped the charts in Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It became the biggest-selling single of 2003 in the latter country. The band and Timberlake received two nominations, Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, for "Where Is the Love?" at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. 


Year:
2008
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What's wrong with the world, mama
People livin' like they ain't got no mamas
I think the whole world addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that'll bring you trauma
Overseas, yeah, we try to stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin'
In the USA, the big CIA
The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK
But if you only have love for your own race
Then you only leave space to discriminate
And to discriminate only generates hate
And when you hate then you're bound to get irate, yeah
Madness is what you demonstrate
And that's exactly how a nigga works and operates
Nigga, you gotta have love just to set it straight
Take control of your mind and meditate
Let your soul gravitate to the love, why'all, why'all

People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek

Father, Father, Father help us
Send us some guidance from above
Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (Love)

Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love
The love, the love

It just ain't the same, always unchanged
New days are strange, is the world insane
If love and peace is so strong
Why are there pieces of love that don't belong
Nations droppin' bombs
Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones
With the ongoin' sufferin' as the youth die young
So ask yourself is the lovin' really gone
So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong
In this world that we livin' in people keep on givin' in
Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother
A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover
The truth is kept secret, it's swept under the rug
If you never know truth then you never know love
Where's the love, why'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the truth, why'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the love, why'all

People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek

Father, Father, Father help us
Send us some guidance from above
Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (Love)

Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love
The love, the love

I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder
As I'm gettin' older, why'all, people gets colder
Most of us only care about money makin'
Selfishness got us followin' our own direction
Wrong information always shown by the media
Negative images is the main criteria
Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria
Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema
Yo', whatever happened to the values of humanity
Whatever happened to the fairness in equality
Instead in spreading love we spreading animosity
Lack of understanding, leading lives away from unity
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' under
That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' down
There's no wonder why sometimes I'm feelin' under
Gotta to keep faith to love is found

People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek

Father, Father, Father help us
Send us some guidance from above
Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (Love)

Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)

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The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas is a North American hip hop group. It mainly comprises rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they have since added R&B, pop, dance, electro and techno influences. Though founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003 that they found widespread acclaim and achieved high record sales. Since that time, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Black Eyed Peas are the second-best-selling artist or group for downloaded tracks, with over 42 million sales as of the end of 2011. more »

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Written by: George Pajon Jr., Justin Timberlake, Michael Fratantuno, Printz Board, Allan Pineda, Will Adams, Jaime Gomez

Lyrics © TUONO MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Where Is the Love?" was released in June 2003 as the lead single from the Black Eyed Peas' third album named "Elephunk".
Chart Success
The song climbed to the top of the charts in several countries, including Australia, France, and the UK. In the US, it reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
Art Sense
The song is essentially an anti-war ballad that speaks about serious issues such as terrorism, racism, and hatred that were prevalent during its release time.
Collaboration
Justin Timberlake** helped write and sing the hook. however, his contribution was uncredited on the original single release due to his label not wanting to overexpose him.
Music Video
The music video, directed by will.i.am and Brian Scott, has additional vocal contribution from various artists including Justin Timberlake, Esthero, and Phife Dawg.
Awards and Accolades
“Where Is The Love?” won two MTV Video Music Awards in 2003. It's also the recipient of a prestigious Grammy nomination for Record of the Year.
Re-release
The Black Eyed Peas re-released "Where Is The Love?" in 2016, following numerous global tragedies. This version features numerous guest artists including Justin Timberlake, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Jessie J, and many others.
Commercial Achievement
The song sold 954,000 physical copies in the UK and has been certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry indicating sales of over 600,000.
Lyrics Composition
The song lyrics are credited to seven writers: will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Justin Timberlake, Printz Board, Michael Fratantuno, and George Pajon.
Samples
The song contains a sample from “Where’s the Love” by Ralph MacDonald and William Salter.
Performance
The Black Eyed Peas performed "Where is the Love?" on several occasions including the One Love Manchester concert in 2017 which was held to raise money following the Manchester Arena bombing.

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