I turn the TV on
Can't stand what's goin' wrong
So many people lost and they're tryin'
To find their way back home

What's goin' on, 'cause we need solutions
Must wake up 'cause we're so confused
We got kids sellin' drugs, girls needin' love
Always want more 'cause there's never enough

This is a critical emergency
Get up, we got to come together
'Cause our brothers and sisters
Are in desperate need
So get up, shine the light and get up
Don't ever give up

We all have said it but some just don't get it
People keep hurtin' and we choose to forget it
If you really want it, let's do somethin' about it
'Cause you are the future and the future is now

This is a critical emergency
Get up, we got to come together
'Cause our brothers and sisters
Are in desperate need
So get up, shine the light and get up
Oh, can't you see that?

This is a critical emergency
Get up, don't wait, don't hesitate
'Cause our brothers and sisters
Are in desperate need, so get up
Shine the light and get up
Don't ever give up

Father, show us how to love
There's a world that needs Your touch
Lead us to the river of new life, yeah

What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin' here?
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin' here? Tell me

What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin' here?
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin'?

Everybody, this is a critical emergency
Get up, we got to come together
'Cause our brothers and sisters
Are in desperate need
So get up, shine the light, get up
Oh, can't you see that?

This is a critical emergency
Don't wait, don't you hesitate
Brothers and sisters
Are in desperate need, so get up
Shine the light and get up

Don't you let them give up
Don't you let them give up
Don't wait, don't hesitate
Don't wait, don't you hesitate

Can anybody tell me what's goin' on
What's goin' on, what's goin' on
Can anybody tell me what's goin' on
What's goin' on
Can anybody tell me?