The song illustrates the need for deep changes in our society and the desire of younger generations to leave a better world to their sons and daughters, while older generations have become complacent and just go along with what happens.
[Verse 1]
I know there's something wrong
Stop making it up
We're too proud to see
We've lost more than our trust
And now there's nothing left
The wells dead and dried up
This disease has left
A foul taste in our cup
It just keeps on flowing
And we drift on knowing
It just keeps on flowing
This babble from our mouth
[Chorus]
Who we are
I fear most of the time
Carry on shuffling
In order and in line
Who we are
I fear most of the time
Carry on, whipping boy
Stare into the light
Stare into the light
[Verse 2]
And it feels familiar for good reason
I want us to break the case we're in
We've worn it for too long, this catatonic skin
Remove all our parts
I want us to face the shape we're in
A world of confusion awaits our sons and kin
Let's reset it all
Let's reset it all
[Bridge]
Well, it stings, it hurts
Is this how it's meant to be?
Well, it stings and it hurts
Is this how it's meant to be?
Well, it stings, it hurts
A small price to pay to be
In control, a rebirth
What our future's meant to be
[Chorus]
Who we are
I fear most of the time
So carry on, whipping boy
Stare into the light
I want us to face the shape we're in
A world of confusion awaits our sons and kin
Let's reset it all (We are, we are, we are)
Let's reset it all (We are, we are, we are)
[Outro]
These words of wisdom come with lack of vision
This is the worst day I've ever had to stand and witness
These words of wisdom come with lack of vision
This is the worst day I've ever had to stand and witness
These words of wisdom come with lack of vision
This is the first day I've ever had to stand and witness
These words of wisdom come with lack of vision
This is the first day I've ever had to stand and witness
These words of wisdom come with lack of vision
This is the first day I've ever had to stand and witness
We Are was written by Steve Judd & Jon Stockman & Mark Hosking & Drew Goddard & Ian Kenny.
We Are was produced by Nick DiDia & Drew Goddard.