Story Behind The Song
Read the newspapers!
Song Description
A rolling rock anthem about mankind's path to self destruction through environmental irresponsibility. An upbeat and melancholy tune with a strong chorus to drive the point home.
| Song Length |
4:25 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Composed |
Subject |
Pollution, World |
| Similar Artists |
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Shawn Colvin |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
I asked my friend where are we going?
As we rolled down this endless highway.
We were hoping we?ld stumble on something
To show us the way.
And we looked at the people around us,
Living their lives day to day.
Never stopping to see what they?re doing
Or hear what they say...
CHORUS
And I see mankind running.
Running faster each day.
Running so fast that it seems like we?re running away.
And I don?t think we know where we?re going.
So why are we going so fast?
In our rush for tomorrow we don?t see the shadow that?s cast.
So we?ve gone and polluted the ocean,
And cut down too many trees.
And made sure we brought this poor planet
Down on her knees.
But who needs the crystal clear water,
When we?ve learned to turn night into day?
And there?ll always be more here tomorrow,
At least that?s what they say...
CHORUS
Now I?m thinking about this poor planet,
And wonder just how much she?ll take.
And just how far we?ll have to push her
Before we awake...
CHORUS