Album: The Works (1984)

License This Song 

• Just look at all those hungry mouths we have to feed
  Take a look at all the suffering we breed
  So many lonely faces scattered all around
  Searching for what they need
  
  Is this the world we created?
  What did we do it for
  Is this the world we invaded
  Against the law
  So it seems in the end
  Is this what we're all living for today
  The world that we created
  
  You know that everyday a helpless child is born
  Who needs some loving care inside a happy home
  Somewhere a wealthy man is sitting on his throne
  Waiting for life to go by
  
  Wooh, is this the world we created?
  We made it all our own
  Is this the world we devastated, right to the bone
  If there's a God in the sky looking down
  What can he think of what we've done
  To the world that he created Writer/s: Brian May, Freddie Mercury
  Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 6

• Lynn from TexasThis song was actually written by Brian and Freddie because of the news footage of the famine but before Live Aid was ever conceived. Freddie told Brian that he couldn't stand to watch it and had to turn the news off so they sat down and wrote the song together in the studio. Worked perfectly then for Live Aid and people assumed that they had written the song specifically for the concert.
• Kirstyn from Straphclyde, United KingdomMy mum HATES Queen, but i played this song, and she told me it was one of the best she had ever heard.
• Rose from Boston, MaThis song makes me want to get off my rear and save the world from poverty and disease. Especially since the first time I heard it was on a Live Aid DVD.
• Scott from Dvonport, United StatesTHis song has great meaning to what has and is going on in the world so read or listen and understand
• Rosa from Reading, Englandlove this song. comepletly gorgeous live
• Amy from Dallas, TxGood song. Acutally for me they're all good! :-D

More Songfacts:

The Right ProfileThe Clash

After a devastating car accident, the actor Montgomery Clift had to be filmed from "The Right Profile" to look good - that provided the name of The Clash song.

Addicted To LoveRobert Palmer

The models in Robert Palmer's iconic "Addicted To Love" video were chosen in part because they couldn't play music, so they're all playing and moving to different rhythms.

Give It AwayRed Hot Chili Peppers

If what you get equals what you give away, you might as well give it all away. That's the concept behind "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

We Will Rock YouQueen

There are no actual drums on "We Will Rock You," just lots of foot stomping.

Eternal FlameBangles

The Bangles song "Eternal Flame" was inspired by a display at Graceland that honored Elvis Presley.

The Long and Winding RoadThe Beatles

"The Long and Winding Road" became The Beatles' last US #1 song on June 13, 1970.

Editor's Picks

70s Music Quiz 1Music Quiz

The '70s gave us Muppets, disco and Van Halen, all which show up in this groovy quiz.

Al Jourgensen of MinistrySongwriter Interviews

In the name of song explanation, Al talks about scoring heroin for William Burroughs, and that's not even the most shocking story in this one.

The Punk Photography of Chris SteinSong Writing

Chris Stein of Blondie shares photos and stories from his book about the New York City punk scene.

Mike CampbellSongwriter Interviews

Mike is lead guitarist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and co-writer of classic songs like "Boys Of Summer," "Refugee" and "The Heart Of The Matter."

Songs in Famous Movie Scenes: '80s EditionMusic Quiz

You know the scenes - Tom Cruise in his own pants-off dance off, Molly Ringwald celebrating her birthday - but do you remember what song is playing?

Chris Squire of YesSongwriter Interviews

One of the most dynamic bass player/songwriters of his time, Chris is the only member of Yes who has been with the band since they formed in 1968.