Earth Song - Michael Jackson

"Earth Song " is one of the most unusual, daring protest song in popular music history. Michael Jackson describes the dire situation that mankind has caused, ranging from war to devastation to animals and Earth itself. 
I think the main goal wanted was to give this message " people to hear the voice of the planet"" and encourage the people to do something about it. 

So where did we go wrong ? Do we need to review something quickly?

"Canzone della Terra" è una delle canzoni di protesta più insolite e audaci nella storia della musica popolare. Michael Jackson descrive la grave situazione causata dall'umanità, che spazia dalla guerra alla devastazione, agli animali e alla Terra stessa.
Penso che l'obiettivo principale fosse trasmettere questo messaggio: "far sentire alla gente la voce del pianeta" e incoraggiare le persone a fare qualcosa al riguardo.

E quindi , dove abbiamo sbagliato ? Dobbiamo rivedere in fretta qualcosa? 


What about sunrise?What about rain?What about all the thingsThat you said we were to gain?
What about killing fields?Is there a time?What about all the thingsThat you said was yours and mine?
Did you ever stop to noticeAll the blood we've shed before?Did you ever stop to noticeThis crying Earth, these weeping shores?
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-oohAh-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
What have we done to the world?Look what we've doneWhat about all the peaceThat you pledge your only son?
What about flowering fields?Is there a time?What about all the dreamsThat you said was yours and mine?
Did you ever stop to noticeAll the children dead from war?Did you ever stop to noticeThis crying Earth, these weeping shores?
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-oohAh-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
I used to dreamI used to glance beyond the starsNow I don't know where we areAlthough I know we've drifted far
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-oohAh-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-oohAh-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-oohAh-ah-ah-ah-ah
Hey, what about yesterday?(What about us?)What about the seas?(What about us?)The heavens are falling down(What about us?)I can't even breathe(What about us?)
What about apathy?(What about us?)I need you(What about us?)What about nature's worth?(Ooh)It's our planet's womb(What about us?)
What about animals?(What about it?)We've turned kingdoms to dust(What about us?)What about elephants?(What about us?)Have we lost their trust(What about us?)
What about crying whales?(What about us?)We're ravaging the seas(What about us?)What about forest trails?(Ooh)Burnt despite our pleas(What about us?)
What about the holy land?(What about it?)Torn apart by creed(What about us?)What about the common man?(What about us?)Can't we set him free(What about us?)
What about children dying?(What about us?)Can't you hear them cry?(What about us?)Where did we go wrong?(Ooh)Someone tell me why(What about us?)
What about baby boy?(What about it?)What about the days?(What about us?)What about all their joy?(What about us?)What about the man?(What about us?)
What about the crying man?(What about us?)What about Abraham?(What about us?)What about death again?(Ooh)Do we give a damn?
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-oohAh-ah-ah-ah-ahOoh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

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  1. FunSongsJune 18, 2024 at 8:24 AM

    All'insegna della musica come forza per il bene segnalo il video FunSongs girato in concomitaza con il Teatro Ebraico Arabo di Jaffa con una classe di bambini palestinesi di scuola primaria.
    Here's a FunSongs video on key social themes produced with the Hebrew Arabic Theater in Jaffa with a class of Palestnian kids.
    https://youtu.be/TX0GU6NQS3g?si=BLVaaZzw2i3-1WIl

    The composer of the song, Charles Goodger is a good friend of Prof. Mauro Verde. Last year he staged an event for young learners and their grandparents at Pime in Milan, the FunSongs Nonni Nipoti show.
    Il compositore della canzone, Charles Goodger, è un buon amico del Prof. Mauro Verde. L'anno scorso ha organizzato un evento per i giovani studenti e i loro nonni al Pime di Milano, il FunSongs Nonni Nipoti Show.
    https://funsongs.co.uk/nonni-nipoti-lab-in-milan-19-5-23/

    Infine, Charles Goodger, autore di canzoni e didattiche e fondatore del metodo FunSongs ha pubblicato, in concomitanza con la casa discografica Prima Classic, un album di composizioni melodiche associate a diverse città e località, The Music of Travel.
    Grazie Mauro per il tuo supporto!
    Finally, Charles Goodger, a songwriter and founder of the FunSongs method has released, in conjunction with the Prima Classic record label, an album of melodic compositions associated with different cities and localities, The Music of Travel.
    Thanks Mauro for your support!
    https://orcd.co/the_music_of_travel

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    1. maverJune 19, 2024 at 1:39 AM

      Many thanks for your kind comment! The title of your new album "Music for Travellers," as a play on words, becomes "English for Travellers," which is the course I teach at Pime.
      https://centropime.org/universita-tempo-libero/
      My compliments on this new music album, which will surely be a success. I have listened to some tracks , and I say they can joyfully accompany us when we visit new places.
      As you well know, music has a profound effect on our mood, blood pressure, and heart rate, and generates warm emotions and positive memories. That's why it's an integral part of the course "English for travellers".

      Grazie mille per il tuo gentile commento! Il titolo del tuo nuovo album "Music for Travellers", come gioco di parole, diventa "Inglese per viaggiare", che è il corso che insegno al Pime. (https://centropime.org/universita-tempo-libero/)
      I miei complimenti per questo nuovo album musicale, che sarà sicuramente un successo. Ho ascoltato alcuni brani e posso dire che sanno di gioiosa compagnia quando visitiamo nuovi luoghi.
      Come ben sai, la musica ha un effetto profondo sul nostro umore, sulla pressione sanguigna e sulla frequenza cardiaca, inoltre genera emozioni calde e ricordi positivi.
      Ecco perché è parte integrante del mio corso "Inglese per viaggiare".


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