Understanding the Lyrics of 'What's Going On'

The transcript features a song that calls for peace, love, and understanding in the face of social issues and conflict. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue and action to address these challenges, urging people to overcome judgment and promote acceptance.

What is the main issue discussed in the first verse?

• Economic crisis

• Political corruption

• Crying and dying

• Environmental pollution

What is the suggested way to bring love here today?

• By punishing with brutality

• By escalating conflicts

• By finding a way

• By ignoring the issues

According to the second verse, what is not the answer to problems?

• Understanding

• Communication

• War

• Love

What does the song suggest can conquer hate?

• Power

• Love

• Money

• War

What does the chorus suggest as a solution to the issues?

• Ignoring the problems

• Punishing with brutality

• Talking and understanding

• Escalating conflicts

What does the song ask people to do instead of punishing with brutality?

• Ignore the issues

• Judge others

• Talk to each other

• Escalate conflicts

In the third verse, what is the reason given for people judging others?

• Their religious beliefs

• Their economic status

• Their political views

• Their long hair

What is the repeated phrase in the final chorus?

• Right on, baby

• What’s going on

• Don’t punish me

• Talk to me

What is the overall message of the song?

• To ignore the issues

• To escalate conflicts

• To bring understanding and love

• To judge others