Black Eyed Peas is an American music group known for blending hip-hop, pop, and electronic sounds. They gained worldwide fame with hits like “Where Is the Love?” and “I Gotta Feeling.”

Their albums Elephunk (2003) and The E.N.D. (2009) were massive successes, earning them multiple Grammy Awards. The group has sold millions of records globally and influenced modern pop and dance music. Their energetic performances and chart-topping singles have made them one of the most popular groups in the industry.

About the Song

Where Is the Love? is a song about social issues and the need for unity. It talks about violence, discrimination, and the importance of spreading kindness. The song became a global hit and inspired many people with its message. Its mix of rap and melody made it one of the group’s most famous songs.

Lyrics of Where Is The Love?

Verse 1: will.i.am

What’s wrong with the world, Mama?
People livin’ like they ain’t got no mamas
I think the whole world’s addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that’ll bring you trauma
Overseas, yeah, we tryna stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin’
In the USA, the big CIA
The Bloods and the Crips and the KKK
But if you only have love for your own race
Then you only leave space to discriminate
And to discriminate only generates hate
And when you hate, then you’re bound to get irate, yeah
Madness is what you demonstrate
And that’s exactly how anger works and operates
Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight
Take control of your mind and meditate
Let your soul gravitate to the love, y’all, y’all

Chorus: Justin Timberlake

People killin’, people dyin’
Children hurt, and you hear them cryin’
Can you practice what you preach?
And would you turn the other cheek?
Father, father, father, help us
Send some guidance from above
‘Cause people got me, got me questioning
Where is the love?

Post-Chorus: will.i.am & Fergie

(Love) Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love, the love, the love?

Verse 2: Taboo

It just ain’t the same, old ways have changed
New days are strange, is the world insane?
If love and peace is so strong
Why are there pieces of love that don’t belong?
Nations droppin’ bombs
Chemical gases filling lungs of little ones
With ongoing sufferin’ as the youth die young
So ask yourself, is the lovin’ really gone?
So I can ask myself, really, what is going wrong
With this world that we livin’ in? People keep on givin’ in
Makin’ wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
Not respectin’ each other, deny thy brother
A war is goin’ on, but the reason’s undercover
The truth is kept secret, and swept under the rug
If you never know truth, then you never know love
Where’s the love, y’all? Come on (I don’t know)
And where’s the truth, y’all? Come on (I don’t know)
And where’s the love y’all?

Chorus: Justin Timberlake

People killin’, people dyin’
Children hurt, and you hear them cryin’
Can you practice what you preach?
And would you turn the other cheek?
Father, father, father, help us
Send some guidance from above
‘Cause people got me, got me questioning
Where is the love?

Post-Chorus: will.i.am & Fergie

(Love) Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love?
(Love) Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love? (The love)
Where is the love, the love, the love?

Verse 3: apl.de.ap, apl.de.ap & will.i.am

I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder
As I’m gettin’ older, y’all people gets colder
Most of us only care about money-makin’
Selfishness got us followin’ the wrong direction
Wrong information always shown by the media
Negative images is the main criteria
Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria
Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema
Yo, whatever happened to the values of humanity? (Yeah)
Whatever happened to the fairness and equality? (Yeah)
Instead of spreading love, we spreading animosity (Yeah)
Lack of understanding leading us away from unity
That’s the reason why sometimes I’m feelin’ under
That’s the reason why sometimes I’m feelin’ down
It’s no wonder why sometimes I’m feelin’ under
Gotta keep my faith alive ’til love is found
Now ask yourself

Post-Chorus: will.i.am

Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
Where is the love?

Chorus: Justin Timberlake

Father, father, father, help us
Send some guidance from above
‘Cause people got me, got me questioning
Where is the love?

Outro: will.i.am & Justin Timberlake

Now sing with me, y’all (One world, one world)
We only got (One world, one world)
That’s all we got (One world, one world)
And something’s wrong with it (Yeah)
Something’s wrong with it (Yeah)
Something’s wrong with the w-world, world, yeah
We only got (One world, one world)
That’s all we got (One world, one world)

Live Performance at One Love Manchester

Similar Songs Like Where Is The Love?

Similar songs that share themes of social commentary and unity with “Where Is the Love?”:

• One Tribe: A song about coming together as one and celebrating unity despite differences.
• Street Livin’: Highlights real-world issues like violence and inequality with a strong, meaningful message.

Similar Artists Like Black Eyes Peas

Similar artists that share musical elements with Black Eyed Peas, including genre-blending sounds, social themes, and energetic performances:

• will.i.am
  Genres: Hip-Hop, Electro-Pop, R&B
  Top Albums: Songs About Girls (2007), #willpower (2013)
• N.E.R.D.
  Genres: Hip-Hop, Funk Rock, Alternative R&B
  Top Albums: In Search Of… (2001), Fly or Die (2004), No_One Ever Really Dies (2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Story Behind Where Is The Love?

The song addresses global issues like violence, discrimination, and injustice, inspired by events like 9/11. Black Eyed Peas wanted to spread awareness and encourage unity.

What does the Question Mark Mean in the Song Where Is The Love?

The question mark symbolizes uncertainty and frustration about the lack of compassion and justice in the world, urging listeners to reflect on the need for love and change.