A silent call comes from a distant land
Crying for a helping hand, so
How long will it go on?
Ignorance and vanity
Supersede humanity, so
How long will it go on?
I want to know how long will it go on?
We can't wait any longer
They're crying out, doesn't it matter
We can't wait any longer
No, no
Too long in the slumber
Shake it up, wake it up now
We can't wait any longer
No, no
Another child is laid to rest
Another day of hopelessness, so
How long will it go on?
And every day we're on the fence brings
Another fatal consequence, so
How long will it go on?
I want to know
How long long will it go on?
Yuko awezayo kusikia kilio chetu?
(Can somebody hear me crying out?)
Twaomba msaaba wenu
(Somebody help us)
Aweko mwenye kutuokoa
(Somebody save us)
Aweko mwenye kutupa uhutru
(somebody free us)
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We Can't Wait Any Longer
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Michael W. Smith's song 'Uploaded' is a heartfelt plea for justice and compassion, addressing global suffering and the apathy that allows it to continue. The lyrics cry out for action, questioning how long humanity will ignore the cries of the needy. The song incorporates Swahili phrases, amplifying the voices of the oppressed and calling for help, salvation, and freedom. It challenges listeners to awaken from complacency and respond to the urgent needs around them, reflecting a deep sense of urgency and moral responsibility.
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