Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Find yourself in the gutter
In our lonely part of town
Where there's weeds in the darkness with a weapon
To cut some stranger down
Sleeping with an empty bottle
He's a sad and an empty-hearted man
What he needs a new job and a little respect
So he can get out while he can
[Verse 2]
We always need to hear both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
[Verse 3]
The neighborhood peace is shattered
Yes, in the middle of the night
Young faces high in the shadows
While they watch their mother and father fight
He says, she's been unfaithful
She says her love for him is gone
And the brother shrugs to his sister and says
Looks like it's just us from now on
[Verse 4]
Oh we always need to hear both sides of the story
We need to hear both sides of the story
[Verse 5]
And the lights you're all on
The world is watching now
People looking for truth
We must not fail them now
Be sure before we close our eyes
Don't walk away from here
Till you hear both sides
No, no, no, no
[Verse 6]
Here we are all gathered
In what seems to be the center of the storm
Neighbors once friendly, now stand on each side
Of the line that has been drawn
They've been fighting here for years
But now he's killing on the streets
While small coffins are lined up sadly
Now united in defeat
[Verse 7]
Oh we always need is to hear both sides of the story
[Verse 8]
Well the lights are all on
The world is watching now
People looking for truth
We must not fail them now
Be sure before we close our eyes
Don't walk away from here
Till you see both sides
No, no, no, no, no, no
[Verse 9]
White man turns the corner
Finds himself within a different world
Ghetto kid grabs his shoulder
Throws him up against the wall
He says, would you respect me
If I didn't have this gun?
'Cause without it, I don't get it
And that's why I carry one
[Verse 10]
We always need to hear both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Oh, both sides of the story
Yes, both sides of the story
Oh, both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Both sides, both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Both sides, both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Both sides of the story
Must hear both sides of the story
Written by: Phil Collins
