From underneath the trees, we'd watch the sky
Confusing stars for satellites
I never dreamed that you'd be mine
But here we are, we're here tonight
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive (I'm alive)
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
And if everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
And I'm singing
A-Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive
Amen I, Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive
And in the air the fireflies
Our only light in paradise
We'll show the world they were wrong
And teach them all to sing along
Singing Amen I, I'm alive (I'm alive)
Singing Amen I, I'm alive
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
And if everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
And if everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died...
When nobody died...
And as we lie beneath the stars
We realise how small we are
If they could love like you and me
Imagine what the world could be
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
And if everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
And if everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died...
We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody ded
We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody died
We'd see the day when nobody died
About This Song
"If Everyone Cared" is an idealistic anthem that envisions a utopian world where universal compassion could eliminate human suffering and death itself. The song blends intimate romantic imagery with grand humanitarian themes, moving from personal connection under starlit skies to sweeping calls for global unity through love, honesty, and selflessness. Musically, it features Nickelback's signature arena rock sound with soaring choruses and emotionally charged vocals that build toward an uplifting, almost gospel-like refrain. The track stands out for its earnest optimism and spiritual undertones, presenting a vision where individual transformation could collectively heal the world. While some critics found its idealism naive, the song resonated with audiences seeking hope and meaning, becoming one of the band's most emotionally resonant hits from their commercially successful *All the Right Reasons* era.
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