People Are People
A Perfect Circle · eMOTIVe [2004]
And different creeds,
And different people,
Have different needs,
It's obvious you hate me,
Though I've done nothing wrong,
I've never even met you,
What could I have done?,
People are people so why should it be,
You and I shouldn't get along?
People are people so why should it be,
You should hate me?
People are people so why should it be,
You and I shouldn't get along?
People are people so why should it be,
You should hate me?
Punching, kicking,
And you're shouting at me,
I'm relying on your common decency,
So far it hasn't surfaced,
But I'm sure it exists,
It just takes a while to travel,
From your head to your fist,
I can't understand,
What makes a man,
Hate another man,
Help me understand,
People are people, so why should it be,
You and I shouldn't get along?
People are people, so why should it be,
You should hate me?
People are people, so why should it be,
You and I shouldn't get along?
People are people, so why should it be,
You should hate me?
I can't understand,
What makes a man,
Hate another man,
Help me understand,
I can't understand,
What makes a man,
Hate another man,
Help me understand,
I can't understand,
What makes a man,
Hate another man,
Help me understand.
People Are People
A Perfect Circle's 'People Are People' stands as a defining track from their 2004 album eMOTIVe, exemplifying the band's signature blend of industrial metal and electronic rock. Recorded during a pivotal era for the group, the song features the distinctive vocal delivery of Maynard James Keenan, delivering a message of unity and collective strength that resonated deeply with their fanbase. The track showcases the band's ability to merge heavy, distorted guitars with synthesized textures, creating a sound that was both aggressive and anthemic. As a staple of their discography, 'People Are People' captures the raw energy and social consciousness that characterized A Perfect Circle's work in the mid-2000s, cementing their status as a major force in the alternative metal scene.