Story Behind The Song
This song was inspired by the senseless violence going on all over the world.
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Nonviolent |
Subject |
Race/Ethnicity, World |
| Similar Artists |
Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Drones
Copyright 2017 by Charles V. Hayden
She was a black woman driving in Texas
Pulled over for a minor offense
Taken to jail where she later died
And suicide was the state's defense
(chorus)
When will we stop killing like drones
Ignoring what's right or wrong
Programmed by fear and hatred
For other religions and races
When will we stop killing like drones
He was a muslim living in Chicago
Walking from work on a quiet street
When he was killed leaving behind
A grieving wife and family
When will we stop killing like drones
Ignoring what's right or wrong
Programmed by fear and hatred
For other religions and races
When will we stop killing like drones
(bridge)
Hate is not the answer
Empathy is not enough
It's gonna take our heavenly Father's love
When will we stop killing like drones
Ignoring what's right or wrong
Programmed by fear and hatred
For other religions and races
When will we stop killing like drones
(tag)
Heavenly Father help us stop killing like drones