People Are People

People are people
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully

So we’re different colours
And we’re different creeds
And different people have different needs

It’s obvious you hate
Though I’ve done nothing wrong
I’ve never even met you
So what could I have done

I can’t understand

What makes a man
Hate another
Help me understand
Help me understand

Now you’re punching
And you’re kicking
And you’re shouting at me
I’m relying on your common decency

So far it hasn’t surfaced
But I’m sure it exists
It just takes a while to travel
From your head to your fists