Marvin GayeWhat's Going On

Mother, MotherThere's too many of you cryingBrother, brother, brotherThere's far too many of you dyingYou know we've got to find a wayTo bring some lovin' here today, yeahFather, FatherWe don't need to escalateYou see, war is not the answerFor only love can conquer hateYou know we've got to find a wayTo bring some lovin' here todayPicket lines and picket signsDon't punish me with brutalityTalk to me so you can seeOh, what's going on? what's going?Ya, what's going on? ah, what's going on?Mother, MotherEverybody thinks we're wrongOh, but who are they to judge usSimply because our hair is long?Oh, you know we've got to find a wayTo bring some understanding here todayPicket lines and picket signsDon't punish me with brutalityTalk to me so you can seeOh, what's going on? yeah what's going on?Tell me what goin' on? I'll tell you what's going on?