The song What's Going On by Marvin Gaye was released in 1971 in response to the turbulent social and political issues of the time, including the Vietnam War and civil rights struggles. The song was also inspired by an incident where Gaye witnessed police brutality at a protest.
The lyrics addressed themes of poverty, peace, and environmental degradation, while also encouraging empathy and understanding. The song was initially rejected by Motown Records for being too politically charged, but it became a critical and commercial success, and it is now considered one of the greatest songs of all time.
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Mother, motherThere's too many of you cryingBrother, brother, brotherThere's far too many of you dyingYou know we've got to find a wayTo bring some lovin' here today, yeah
Father, fatherWe don't need to escalateYou see, war is not the answerFor only love can conquer hateYou know we've got to find a wayTo bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signsDon't punish me with brutalityTalk to meSo you can seeOh, what's going on (What's going on)What's going on (What's going on)What's going on (What's going on)What's going on (What's going on)
Right on, babyRight on, babyRight on
Mother, motherEverybody thinks we're wrongOh, but who are they to judge usSimply 'cause our hair is longOh, you know we've got to find a wayTo bring some understanding here today
Picket lines and picket signsDon't punish me with brutalityCome on talk to meSo you can seeWhat's going on (What's going on)Yeah, what's going on (What's going on)Tell me what's going on (What's going on)I'll tell you, what's going on (What's going on)
Right on, baby, right onRight on, babyRight on, baby, right on
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