PUT A FACE TO YOUR SOMEBODY!

{THE SONGS IN THIS POST CAN NOW BE LISTENED TO HERE}

You can't say we shall and not fight through hell
You can't say we will and not dare to deal
You can't shout out peace and then vanish in the crowd
You can't ride a storm without some effect
You can't steal the spoil and not pay the debt
You can't wave a sign that spells “evil” and feel truly proud
You can't sing a song with no melody
You can't say we’re one without unity
You can't form a line if you’re too scared to stand alone
You can't pray for grace and then smack her face
You can't speak of hope and then crack a joke
You can say you’re there but time knows
How much you've grown

Put a face to your somebody

Can you say your name or would you rather stay unknown
Can you show your face or are you fearful of it shown
Can we feel your heart or does it beat for you alone
Lift the glass up high say that your truth will never lie
If your love cannot be moved

You can't look at me and not see yourself
You can't say “for them” and not for who else
You can't truly bless and not bless the good of all
You can't serve the rich and desert the poor
You can't hear their cries and just close your door
You can't say you’re down and not take it to the wall
You can't benefit from one's detriment
You can't find the serum and not cure the sick
You can't free the slaves to enslave them differently
You can't see the right only from your sight
You can't see the wrong and just go along
Or is that the way you would want your fate to read

Put a face to your somebody

Can you say your name or would you rather stay unknown
Can you show your face or are you fearful of it shown
Can we feel your heart or does it beat for you alone
Lift the glass up high say that your truth will never lie
If your love cannot be moved

You can’t make a pledge and then flip the script
You can’t say the words and not move your lips
You can’t be confused and still say you understand
You can’t be a friend but not through thin and thick
You can’t be a click but in danger split
You can’t evenly share and then grab the biggest hand
You can’t say you do but then show you don’t
You can’t say you will and make sure you won’t
You can’t want for change and not do what you need to do
You can’t give your all then take back all you give
You can’t live to die but you can die to live
Or is that too much to ask of the you in you

Put a face to your somebody

Can you say your name
Or would you rather stay unknown
Can you show your face
Or are you fearful of it shown
Can we feel your heart
Or does it beat for you alone
Lift your glass up high
Say that your truth will never lie
If your love cannot be moved


If Your Love Cannot be Moved
Stevie Wonder (Feat. Kim Burrell)

If I'm caught at a dance party without my dancin shoes.And everybody dances on my bare feet.Shame on me…If I'm mindin my business just doin the right thing.And you try to front me off in the street.Shame on you…If a family's waiting for that special blessing to come their way.But they ain't tryin to get on their knees and pray.Shame on them…And if we live in a time where every nation's fightin 'round the world. Yet we can't all agree that peace is the way.Shame on us…Shame on me, Shame on you, Shame on them, Shame on us…So what the fuss.If I gotta get up early in the morning for a job interview.And I forget to set the stupid alarm..Shame on me…If my children are playin outside like little children do.And you come 'round there tryin to bring them some harm.Shame on you...Should I be drivin thru a klantown, find a restaurant to get me some food.And someone says "hey boy, we don't serve your kind".Shame on them…And if we live in a democracy and you don't use your power to vote.Knowin’ some would like to turn back the hands of time.Shame on us…Shame on me, Shame on you, Shame on them, Shame on us.So what the fuss…If I'm hooked on a habit knowin’ damn well it could cost me my life.Yet I keep doin’ what I should do without.Shame on me...If you're locked in a marriage and your other half just gives you abuse.Yet you've convinced yourself that there's no way out.Shame on you…If we're jammin the music and somebody's got the audacity.To say that they can jam it better than us.Shame on them...And should there be just a handful that believe that we are totally free.And there's no need to fight for equality.Shame on us.Shame on me, Shame on you, Shame on them, Shame on us.So what the fuss…


So What The Fuss - Stevie Wonder (Feat. Prince)

Some people ask me why I’m always on the bright side.When there’s so much going down on the other side.Its like I live in a bubble with no trouble.And problems don’t exist…I chuckle and tell them that ain’t the case at all.It goes way back to the time when I was very small.Not in mind but size and age my papa used to say.You can always look at the negative.But you should always live in the positive.So I try everyday to live in that way.Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah …Some people live in the what was and what they could have been.As opposed to livin in what is and how much they can.And be the first to complain about nothin’ in life going their way.The attitude is “that there I can’t do nothin’ ‘bout”.And very happy with just breathing in and out. The ones that when you say “lets go make a difference”.They’ll say “naw, that’s okay”.So I don’t waste time on the trip side.Cause I do know the real on the flip side.And I’m crystal clear everyday that’s why I say. Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah…When I see the morning.And the sun is smiling down upon me.I joy in the blessing.That still the ground is not above me.And for the people.That I can truly say do love me, I feel.Positivity.Cause that’s what life means to me.Positivity.Cause this day did not have to be…Some ask me why am I such an optimist.When it’s more fashionable to be a pessimist.From what’s in seventy-five percent of what we read here and view.Well, I used to have a friend named Minnie Riperton.Who used to always say when she was livin’.”Like fine wine I like seeing the glass of life as half full than half empty.I’m not sayin’ sometimes life can’t be rough.But never to the point of me sayin’ I’ve had enough.Long as my heart beats I ain’t givin up.That’s why I say everyday. Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah.When people ask me as an African-American.What do I see for tomorrow in the human plan.Is it possible for all people of the world to co-exist.I say unity is only as big as our vision.And if its narrow, strive to expand beyond the horizon.But true leaders must guide us through the ills of society that stand in our way.So if the road is to harmony, be with the call.But if its about discord, don’t take the ride at all.Cause the world vision I see is a one-we for everybody. Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah …When you see the morning. And the sun is smiling down upon you.Just joy in the blessing.That still the ground is not above you.And for the people.That you can truly say do love you, do feel.Positivity.Cause that’s what life’s meant to be.Positivity.And that’s the energy the world needs.Positivity.Cause that’s what life means to me.Positivity.Cause this day did not have to be…Positivity. Cause that’s what life’s meant to be.Positivity.And this day did not have to be.Positivity…


Positivity - Stevie Wonder (Feat. Aisha Morris)

We have time for racism.We have time for criticism.Held bondage by our ism's.When will there be a time to love…We make time to debate religion.For passing bills and building prisons.For building fortunes and passing judgement.When will there be a time to love…At this point in history we have a choice to make.To either walk a path of love.Or be crippled by our hate…We have time to cause pollution.We have time to cause confusion.All wrapped up in our own illusions.When will there be a time to love…We make time to conquer nations.Time for oil excavation.Hatred, violence and terrorism.When will there be a time to love…At this moment in time we have a choice to make.Father God is watching while we cause Mother Earth so much pain.It's such a shame…Not enough money for.The young, the old and the poor.But for war there is always more.When will there be a time to love…We make time for paying taxes.For paying bills and buying status.But we will pay the consequences.If we don't make the time to love.Now's the time to pay attention.Yes now is the time...


A Time to Love - Stevie Wonder (Feat. India.Arie)

{THE SONGS IN THIS POST CAN NOW BE LISTENED TO HERE}

You can't say we shall and not fight through hell
You can't say we will and not dare to deal
You can't shout out peace and then vanish in the crowd
You can't ride a storm without some effect
You can't steal the spoil and not pay the debt
You can't wave a sign that spells “evil” and feel truly proud
You can't sing a song with no melody
You can't say we’re one without unity
You can't form a line if you’re too scared to stand alone
You can't pray for grace and then smack her face
You can't speak of hope and then crack a joke
You can say you’re there but time knows
How much you've grown

Put a face to your somebody

Can you say your name or would you rather stay unknown
Can you show your face or are you fearful of it shown
Can we feel your heart or does it beat for you alone
Lift the glass up high say that your truth will never lie
If your love cannot be moved

You can't look at me and not see yourself
You can't say “for them” and not for who else
You can't truly bless and not bless the good of all
You can't serve the rich and desert the poor
You can't hear their cries and just close your door
You can't say you’re down and not take it to the wall
You can't benefit from one's detriment
You can't find the serum and not cure the sick
You can't free the slaves to enslave them differently
You can't see the right only from your sight
You can't see the wrong and just go along
Or is that the way you would want your fate to read

Put a face to your somebody

Can you say your name or would you rather stay unknown
Can you show your face or are you fearful of it shown
Can we feel your heart or does it beat for you alone
Lift the glass up high say that your truth will never lie
If your love cannot be moved

You can’t make a pledge and then flip the script
You can’t say the words and not move your lips
You can’t be confused and still say you understand
You can’t be a friend but not through thin and thick
You can’t be a click but in danger split
You can’t evenly share and then grab the biggest hand
You can’t say you do but then show you don’t
You can’t say you will and make sure you won’t
You can’t want for change and not do what you need to do
You can’t give your all then take back all you give
You can’t live to die but you can die to live
Or is that too much to ask of the you in you

Put a face to your somebody

Can you say your name
Or would you rather stay unknown
Can you show your face
Or are you fearful of it shown
Can we feel your heart
Or does it beat for you alone
Lift your glass up high
Say that your truth will never lie
If your love cannot be moved


If Your Love Cannot be Moved
Stevie Wonder (Feat. Kim Burrell)

If I'm caught at a dance party without my dancin shoes.And everybody dances on my bare feet.Shame on me…If I'm mindin my business just doin the right thing.And you try to front me off in the street.Shame on you…If a family's waiting for that special blessing to come their way.But they ain't tryin to get on their knees and pray.Shame on them…And if we live in a time where every nation's fightin 'round the world. Yet we can't all agree that peace is the way.Shame on us…Shame on me, Shame on you, Shame on them, Shame on us…So what the fuss.If I gotta get up early in the morning for a job interview.And I forget to set the stupid alarm..Shame on me…If my children are playin outside like little children do.And you come 'round there tryin to bring them some harm.Shame on you...Should I be drivin thru a klantown, find a restaurant to get me some food.And someone says "hey boy, we don't serve your kind".Shame on them…And if we live in a democracy and you don't use your power to vote.Knowin’ some would like to turn back the hands of time.Shame on us…Shame on me, Shame on you, Shame on them, Shame on us.So what the fuss…If I'm hooked on a habit knowin’ damn well it could cost me my life.Yet I keep doin’ what I should do without.Shame on me...If you're locked in a marriage and your other half just gives you abuse.Yet you've convinced yourself that there's no way out.Shame on you…If we're jammin the music and somebody's got the audacity.To say that they can jam it better than us.Shame on them...And should there be just a handful that believe that we are totally free.And there's no need to fight for equality.Shame on us.Shame on me, Shame on you, Shame on them, Shame on us.So what the fuss…


So What The Fuss - Stevie Wonder (Feat. Prince)

Some people ask me why I’m always on the bright side.When there’s so much going down on the other side.Its like I live in a bubble with no trouble.And problems don’t exist…I chuckle and tell them that ain’t the case at all.It goes way back to the time when I was very small.Not in mind but size and age my papa used to say.You can always look at the negative.But you should always live in the positive.So I try everyday to live in that way.Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah …Some people live in the what was and what they could have been.As opposed to livin in what is and how much they can.And be the first to complain about nothin’ in life going their way.The attitude is “that there I can’t do nothin’ ‘bout”.And very happy with just breathing in and out. The ones that when you say “lets go make a difference”.They’ll say “naw, that’s okay”.So I don’t waste time on the trip side.Cause I do know the real on the flip side.And I’m crystal clear everyday that’s why I say. Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah…When I see the morning.And the sun is smiling down upon me.I joy in the blessing.That still the ground is not above me.And for the people.That I can truly say do love me, I feel.Positivity.Cause that’s what life means to me.Positivity.Cause this day did not have to be…Some ask me why am I such an optimist.When it’s more fashionable to be a pessimist.From what’s in seventy-five percent of what we read here and view.Well, I used to have a friend named Minnie Riperton.Who used to always say when she was livin’.”Like fine wine I like seeing the glass of life as half full than half empty.I’m not sayin’ sometimes life can’t be rough.But never to the point of me sayin’ I’ve had enough.Long as my heart beats I ain’t givin up.That’s why I say everyday. Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah.When people ask me as an African-American.What do I see for tomorrow in the human plan.Is it possible for all people of the world to co-exist.I say unity is only as big as our vision.And if its narrow, strive to expand beyond the horizon.But true leaders must guide us through the ills of society that stand in our way.So if the road is to harmony, be with the call.But if its about discord, don’t take the ride at all.Cause the world vision I see is a one-we for everybody. Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, yeah,yeah,yeah …When you see the morning. And the sun is smiling down upon you.Just joy in the blessing.That still the ground is not above you.And for the people.That you can truly say do love you, do feel.Positivity.Cause that’s what life’s meant to be.Positivity.And that’s the energy the world needs.Positivity.Cause that’s what life means to me.Positivity.Cause this day did not have to be…Positivity. Cause that’s what life’s meant to be.Positivity.And this day did not have to be.Positivity…


Positivity - Stevie Wonder (Feat. Aisha Morris)

We have time for racism.We have time for criticism.Held bondage by our ism's.When will there be a time to love…We make time to debate religion.For passing bills and building prisons.For building fortunes and passing judgement.When will there be a time to love…At this point in history we have a choice to make.To either walk a path of love.Or be crippled by our hate…We have time to cause pollution.We have time to cause confusion.All wrapped up in our own illusions.When will there be a time to love…We make time to conquer nations.Time for oil excavation.Hatred, violence and terrorism.When will there be a time to love…At this moment in time we have a choice to make.Father God is watching while we cause Mother Earth so much pain.It's such a shame…Not enough money for.The young, the old and the poor.But for war there is always more.When will there be a time to love…We make time for paying taxes.For paying bills and buying status.But we will pay the consequences.If we don't make the time to love.Now's the time to pay attention.Yes now is the time...


A Time to Love - Stevie Wonder (Feat. India.Arie)