The Lyrical Content for Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"
The Words to "What's Going On"
Marvin Gaye's Song Text
"What's Going On" Greetings, greetings to all.
Hello, what's unfolding?
Greetings, my sibling, what's occurring?
Indeed, this gathering is truly exceptional (Pray tell, how fare you?).
Brother, I genuinely appreciate it.
Absolutely, my friend, splendid; keep at it.
Tell me, what's transpiring?
Listen, fellow, what developments are there?
Ah!
All matters are proceeding as they should.
A joyous celebration shall commence today, I assure you, my friend.
Oh, dearest mother, mother dear,
An excessive number among you are weeping.
My brethren, oh my brethren,
Regrettably, far too many lives are being lost.
It is imperative that a path be discovered, as you well know,
For the sake of introducing affection into this very place, without delay - indeed.
Oh, venerable father, I implore,
There is no necessity for us to intensify conflicts.
Observe, for armed conflict offers no viable solution,
As it is solely through affection that animosity can be vanquished.
Is it not plain that a method must be ascertained?
To instill a measure of compassion within this day, oh, yes indeed (Oh, truly).
Demonstration lines (My dear sister) and protest placards (My dear sister)
Please, do not inflict chastisement upon me (My dear sister) through such savagery (My dear sister).
Engage in discourse with me (My dear sister), thereby enabling your comprehension (My dear sister).
Oh, tell me, what events are unfolding (What's genuinely occurring)?
Indeed, what circumstances prevail (What's taking place right now)?
Truly, what is developing (What's happening presently)?
Oh, I beg you, what exactly is transpiring?
(Concurrently, keep moving forward, my dear one.)
Ah! (Advance steadfastly, my love), Ah!
Oh-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
Ah! (Continue onward, my dearest, press forward)
Proceed forth!
Oh-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
Dearest mother, mother dear, it appears that all perceive us as mistaken.
Ah, yet, by what right do they presume to pass judgment upon us,
Merely on account of our lengthy tresses?
It is evident, is it not, that we are compelled to ascertain a method?
To introduce a measure of comprehension within this very day.
Indeed.
Demonstration lines and protest placards, I implore.
Do not, I beseech you, mete out punishment through harshness.
Engage in conversation with me;
Thus, you might gain insight.
What exactly is transpiring?
Indeed, what events are unfolding?
Kindly apprise me of the current happenings.
I shall inform you of the prevailing circumstances - ah.
Proceed forth, my dear.
Keep moving forward, my love.
Please submit any necessary amendments.
Our gratitude is extended to Jerrett Luedy, doughnutcandycutie, vyvhgvtf v, Spencer, and Briana Davis for their contributions in rectifying these song texts.
Authored by: Alfred Cleveland, Marvin Gaye, Renaldo Benson
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