there was a time
banners unfurled
some strange kind of hope
swallowed the world

and we were spit out
the freaky long hairs
smoking escapes
and sharing smiles

someone would shout
"what's it all about?"
and we'd rally 'round
and we'd march for miles

there was a time
we'd all join hands
blood running down
the promised lands

there was a time
there was a cause
reason to live
yes there was

and we were alive
believing in love
against any war
give peace a chance

someone would cry
"it's all been a lie"
and we'd dance around
sharing romance in a trance

there was a time
we looked at the fire
and saw what was burning
and tried to reach higher

there was a time
life was more important
than after death dreams
we did more than repent

we lived the love
we shared the spirit
we sang the songs
hoping everyone'd hear it

the truth is the same
wherever we go
love is all we need
and everyone knows
yes you know
yes you know

there was a time
we did not pretend
that we could forget
without deep regret

there was a time
we made love real
can you remember
how good that could feel

to love your neighbor
treat him like a brother
stand side by side
against injustice

and love your neighbor
sisters and brothers
stand side by side
and share a kiss

there was a time
there was a time
this is the time
this is the time