Black Eyed Peas- Where is the Love?
"People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek"
Each person knows what evil is; we can sense it. We all share a deep-rooted sense of bad and good and from the day we were born it has been engrained in our mind to always do what is right. Currently, our Global Community is suffering from a continuous compiling of the wrong and evil throughout the world. Here in North America we do not feel the ramifications as much as those who live in the more concentrated areas. In the song “Where is the Love?” by the Black Eyed Peas they speak out on these issues surrounding the loss of good in all us of. The more time goes on the more ignorant we become to these things. We have so much power and control over the world that it is our responsibility to do as much as we can to help others who are suffering. That is what I believe the Black Eyed Peas are trying to communicate in their song. We need to take action and stop turning our heads. Even raising awareness to those who can do more is sufficient enough. If we aren’t able to do that the cries and hurt of tomorrow’s youth will be louder than ever.
I agree with your thoughts on the importance of raising awareness, and how it is the responsibility of those with power and wealth to help with issues around the world. Although those issues may not affect us immediately, it is our duty to help others.
ReplyDeleteI think your argument was really well organised and your lyric very relevant.
Also, great song :)