When will you see it?
Man, it's everywhere
When will you smell it?
Man, it's in the air
When will you know it?
Only when you care

And with a lot of patience
We'll see a lot of changes
And the United Nations
Will see our love is only love
And there's nothing to be afraid of

You got to hold on
(You've got to hold on)
You got to hold on
(You've got to hold on)

(You know it won't be long)

When you will see it?
Man, it's everywhere
When you smell it?
Man, it's in your hair
When will we know it?
Man, we're already there

And with a lot of patience
We'll see our love is only love
And there's nothing to be afraid of

You got to hold on
(You've got to hold on)
You got to hold on
(You've got to hold on)


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    this song has an amazing video clip

    naberumuton December 13, 2007   Link
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    I like this song. I think it's about gay rights. The repeated "man," and especially the part:

    "And with a lot of patience We'll see a lot of changes And the United Nations Will see our love is only love And there's nothing to be afraid of"

    pezdelon January 01, 2009   Link
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    i think it might be about oil but im just guessing pezdel ur prob right

    MrFlourescenton July 24, 2010   Link

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