Where Is the Love?
The Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake
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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 Badness is what you demonstrate And that's exactly how anger works and operates Now, you gotta have love just to set it straight Take control of your mind and meditate Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all People killin', people dyin' Children hurt can 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 can 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, y'all, come on (I don't know) Where's the truth, y'all, come on (I don't know) Where's the love, y'all( come on yeah) 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, y'all, people gets colder Most of us only care about money makin' Selfishness got us followin' the wrong direction Wrong information always shown by the media Negative images, it's the main criteria Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria Kids want to 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're 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 keep my faith alive till love is found now ask yourself Sing with me, y'all (one world one world) We only got (one world one world) That's all we got (one world one world) And somethings wrong with it (yeah) And somethings wrong with it (yeah) And somethings wrong with the w-w-world yeah We only got (one world one world) That's all we got (one world one world)
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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".
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Chart SuccessThe 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.
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Art SenseThe 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.
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CollaborationJustin 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.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by will.i.am and Brian Scott, has additional vocal contribution from various artists including Justin Timberlake, Esthero, and Phife Dawg.
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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.
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Re-releaseThe 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.
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Commercial AchievementThe 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.
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Lyrics CompositionThe song lyrics are credited to seven writers: will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Justin Timberlake, Printz Board, Michael Fratantuno, and George Pajon.
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SamplesThe song contains a sample from “Where’s the Love” by Ralph MacDonald and William Salter.
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PerformanceThe 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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