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Marvin Gaye What's Going On Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.88/10 [8 votes]Album: What's Going On / Original Release Date: 1971-05-20Genre: R&B/SoulSong Duration: 3 min 53 sec
MARVIN GAYE
- What's Going On Lyrics / with translationsMother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yeah
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going
What's going on
What's going on
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
Mother, mother
Everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Come on talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
What's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you ya, what's going on
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
...
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yeah
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going
What's going on
What's going on
Right on
Right on
Mother, mother
Everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Come on talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
What's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you ya, what's going on
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
...
Facts about What's Going On
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What's Going On is written by Alfred Cleveland, Marvin Gaye, Renaldo Benson.
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It is first released on May 20, 1971 as part of Marvin Gaye's album "What's Going On" which includes 35 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Marvin Gaye's track ‘What’s Going On’ discusses the problems which are present in the society such as war, that is, discrimination, and lack of understanding. The words appealing for love, understanding, and conversation in place of hate and judgment, underlining the necessity of solidarity and mercy in the times of hardships. What's going on lyrics predominantly communicate social commentary, love, peace, empowerment and hope. Simultaneously, the song points out the need for social justice, love and understanding as well as being anti-war. The writing depicts love, understanding, and social issues all over, but without any swear words, violence, or adult themes. They can be listened to by the whole family.
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What's Going On falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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What's Going On song length is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
Who wrote What's Going On lyrics?
What's Going On is written by Alfred Cleveland, Marvin Gaye, Renaldo Benson.
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When was What's Going On released?
It is first released on May 20, 1971 as part of Marvin Gaye's album "What's Going On" which includes 35 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind What's Going On lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Marvin Gaye's track ‘What’s Going On’ discusses the problems which are present in the society such as war, that is, discrimination, and lack of understanding. The words appealing for love, understanding, and conversation in place of hate and judgment, underlining the necessity of solidarity and mercy in the times of hardships. What's going on lyrics predominantly communicate social commentary, love, peace, empowerment and hope. Simultaneously, the song points out the need for social justice, love and understanding as well as being anti-war. The writing depicts love, understanding, and social issues all over, but without any swear words, violence, or adult themes. They can be listened to by the whole family.
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Which genre is What's Going On?
What's Going On falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song What's Going On?
What's Going On song length is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by Mark TeoSongwriter(s): Alfred Cleveland, Marvin Gaye, Renaldo Benson
Record Label(s): 2001 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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Meaning to "What's Going On" song lyrics
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What's Going On
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I think the meaning to this song is mostly about the year it came out which is May 21, 1971. Its about war between white and black people and that being against each other. Its better to be in peace.