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