Have you ever lived down in the ghetto Have you ever felt the cold wind blow Well if you don’t know what I mean Won’t you stand up and scream                                                riff 1 ’Cause there’s things goin’ on that you don’t know Too many lives they’ve spent across the ocean Too much money been spent upon the moon Well until they make it right I hope they never sleep at night                                          riff 1 They better make some changes and do it soon They’re gonna ruin the air we breathe Lord have mercy They’re gonna ruin us all by and by I’m telling all you beware I don’t think they really care                                              riff 1 I think they just sit up there and just get high Have you ever lived down in the ghetto Have you ever felt the cold wind blow Well if you don’t know what I mean Won’t you stand up and scream                                                riff 1 ’Cause there’s things goin’ on that you don’t know Well if you don’t know what I mean Won’t you stand up and scream ’Cause there’s things goin’ on that you don’t know

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson décrit la réalité difficile de ceux qui vivent dans des conditions précaires, évoquant un sentiment d'injustice et d'impuissance face aux problèmes sociétaux. Elle souligne l'indifférence apparente des puissants qui, au lieu de se préoccuper des véritables enjeux, semblent se perdre dans l'inaction et le confort. Les paroles invitent à la prise de conscience et à l'action, encourageant chacun à s'élever contre cette ignorance et à ne pas rester passif. C'est un appel vibrant à se réveiller face aux injustices qui persistent autour de nous.