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The Rape Of The World

Tracy Chapman

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The Rape Of The World

The Rape Of The World

Mother of us all

Place of our birth

How can we stand aside

And watch the rape of the world

This the beginning of the end

This the most heinous of crimes

This the deadliest of sins

The greatest violation of all time

Mother of us all

Place of our birth

We all are witness

To the rape of the world

You've seen her stripped mined

You've heard of bombs exploded underground

You know the sun shines

Hotter than ever before

Mother of us all

Place of our birth

We all are witness

To the rape of the world

Some claim to have crowned her

A queen

With cities of concrete and steel

But there is no glory no honor

In what results

From the rape of the world

Mother of us all

Place of our birth

We all are witness

To the rape of the world

She has been clear-cut

She has been dumped on

She has been poisoned and beaten up

And we have been witness

To the rape of the world

Mother of us all

Place of our birth

How can we stand aside

And watch the rape of the world

If you look you'll see it with your own eyes

If you listen you will hear her cries

If you care you will stand and testify

And stop the rape of the world

Stop the rape of the world

Mother of us all

Mother of us all

Mother of us all

Mother of us all...

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song 'The Rape Of The World' by Tracy Chapman is a poignant commentary on the environmental and social degradation caused by human actions. The lyrics convey a profound sense of loss and destruction, highlighting how humanity's exploitation of natural resources and disregard for the planet's well-being has led to devastating consequences. Key themes include environmental conservation, sustainability, and social justice. Poignant moments in the song include vivid imagery of the planet suffering under humanity's careless actions, serving as a powerful call to action for listeners to recognize their impact and take steps toward preserving the Earth.

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