Where is the love? Maybe you’ve asked yourself that question before. I know I have. Well now guess who else is asking that poignant question…the Black Eyed Peas. That’s right, Fergie, Will.i.am, and the rest. I can’t say that I’m a huge fan of the Peas, but I sure do like this song. Unlike most of Hip Hop’s music, this song lacks profane language and inappropriate themes. That’s why it’s surprising that this song did so well. I mean c’mon, quality music without semi-controversial lyrics just doesn’t sell big. Or does it?
Apparently this song isn’t new, but it is to me! I’ve never heard it before yesterday, when it came on the radio on my way home from work. Anyways, when it was released in 2003 it was the first Black Eyed Peas single featuring, the then new member, Fergie (interestingly enough, it also features Justin Timberlake). The song was #8 in the USA , making it the group’s first top ten hit, and #1 in Australia and the UK
The popularity of this song isn’t what’s important…obviously. I just find it interesting when groups like this release songs like this. If you haven't heard it before, look it up! Not only is the song proclaiming the hope for more people to love, something God commands us to do, it is also rich with phrases like, “Father, Father, Father help us, send us some guidance from above” and “Can you practice what you preach, and would you turn the other cheek”. The world will always have a problem with not showing others the proper amount of love, but as God’s children we are directly commanded to love. John 15:12 says, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you” [NIV]. When the world is hateful, that is one thing. But may we never find others asking of us, “where is the love?”.
If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Luke 6:29 [NIV]
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