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We’re all just floating
through time and space
Temporary members
Of this human race
We’re all part of the stardust
That fell upon the earth
Trying to learn the lessons
We’re all given from our birth
Show a little kindness
Care for one another
That person next to you
Is a sister or a brother
Nothing really matters
Except the love
we all could share
If we took care of each other
All strife would disappear
The answer to the question
Is
Love
If you didn’t catch it
Let me say it once again
It really doesn’t matter
The color of your skin
Yellow red black white
green or blue
The most important factor
Is your heart is true
Show a little kindness
Care for one another
That person next to you
Is a sister or a brother
Nothing really matters
Except the love
we all could share
If we took care of each other
There’d be no reason for despair
The answer to the question
Is
Love
There have been many songs with this message, the Beatles said it with, “All you need is Love”. It seems to me these are the basic tenets of most religions and philosophies even though it seems they are not always practiced. I believe with every fiber of my being that if we were all kind to each other, a little more patient with each other, a little more caring, this could truly be the paradise we all desire. I’ve been called a “Hippie” for writing this sort of song but if labels must be applied, I prefer “Human”. The words first came as the second verse and the chorus. I started putting music to it and then the first verse revealed itself. Someone told me it was a good hippie anthem, I’ll take that. I don’t see anything wrong with trying to bring peace and happiness to the world! Love is the answer.
