The State of the World

The state of the world has been on my mind It's weighed on my shoulders, demanding my time Something is missing, it's hard to stay sane Why do the answers seem lost and arcane? May wars stop once and for all And cast off the violence that has us enthralled May healing not just be for the few May peace be found for me and you I speak of a message said thousands of times, yet We smile when it's mentioned, then roll our eyes It may be naive but I must believe Inside every human, there's kindness still Hope is a fire that burns in our soul If only an ember awaiting your call To rise up in triumph should we all unite A spark for change is yours to ignite (oh) Ah, ah, ah, ah I believe this message is worth our time There are people who've suffered yet conquered the climb Who've sat in the stillness through darkness and light And found love in the colors between black and white May compassion turn foe into friend May self awareness help us transcend May forgiveness be given, despite lives that were lost For isn't it peace all of us want Ah, ah, ah, ah Eh, eh, eh, eh The state of the world has been on my mind Demanding my conscience and all of my time Was there ever an age where it all made sense Or am I reminiscing about lost innocence?