We Are the World There comes a time when we need a certain call, When the world must come together as one. There are people dying; Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life, The greatest gift of all We can't go on pretending day by day That someone, somehow will soon make a change. We're all a part of God's great big family, And the truth - you know love is all we need. (CHORUS) We are the world, we are the children, We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving. There's a choice we're making, We're saving our own lives; It's true we'll make a better day, Just you and me. Well, send 'em you your heart So they know that someone cares, And their lives will be stronger and free, As God has shown us By turning stone to bread; And so we all must lend a helping hand. (REPEAT CHORUS) When you're down and out, There seems no hope at all; But if you just believe, There's no way we can fall. Well, well, well, let's realize That one change can only come When we stand together as one. (REPEAT CHORUS)