Story Behind The Song
Written after witnessing the devastating effects of intolerance
Song Description
Examining the nature of friendship and a plea for tolerance
| Song Length |
3:12 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming |
Subject |
Encouragement, Determination |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Live and Let Live
What do we want from friendship?
Aren't we mining for silver and gold?
Something new you take a shine to;
Something old reminds you to give.
I walk within and without this old world;
turn in to see what can be.
Then turning out, there's a flag, it's unfurled,
and it's waving its colors at me.
Chorus: Live and let live today
is a message we must let in
We can't go on this way
letting the hatred win.
Come taste of life, it is deep and complex;
I invite you to swim in the sea.
We will perceive what is precious and best,
when we can tolerate we...
Chorus: Live and let live today;
it's a lesson we've got to learn.
Things can't go on this way
letting the hatred burn.
Chorus: Live and let live today
is a message we must let in.
We can't go on this way
letting the hatred win.
So I am asking for peace on the earth,
whether or not there's a plan.
I offer my song, for what it is worth.
Let us do all that we can.
What do we want from friendship?
Aren't we mining for silver and gold?
Something new you take a shine to;
something old reminds you to ...
Words and music by Kari Tieger
Copyright Vox Tigris Publishing 1994