We are the World- Ish...

     My song analyze is on We are the World by Michael Jackson. Its not my favorite song but in talent we're singing it so its cool. I think the main meaning of We are the World  is we need to give to others, hence the lyric, "We are the ones who make a brighter day so lets start giving." We can all make the world a better place. In 1985 there was a famine that devastated Africa, then the song was written and then prefromed by artists to help Africa.
     The artists want us to feel bad for all the people that are in need. Jackson uses very powerful words that would capture the readers/listeners attention. In the 1 paragraph he says " there are people dying, And its time to lend a hand to life." This lyric can show and help you imagine how bad the famine has affected Africa; So badly people are dying. The word "God is also mentioned a couple of times. I think by incluidng or like talking about god people who look up to him would take the lyrics, reflect. Then hopefully help a life in need. The artists wants us to think that being caring and help full is good. in the 4 stanza it says, "Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free" I infer that this line means that if the helping person shows to someone they care, the lives of those in need will become "Strong and free".

In conclusion, I think Michael Jackson(&others)'s message about helping others is a lesson everyone should learn; Its good for both sides. (In my opinion) The helping person will get a felling of satisfaction because they know they have made a difference and has helped a person who needed care and love.

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Lyrics to We are the World by Michael Jackson(USA for Africa):
1)There comes a time when we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And its time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

2)We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, somehow will soon make a change
We are all a part of Gods great big family
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need

[Chorus]
3)We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
Its true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

4)Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand

[Chorus]

5)When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Let us realize that a change can only come
When we stand together as one

[Chorus: x2]