We're different colors 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? [x2] 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 You're punching and 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 [x2] 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 [x3] I can't understand What makes a man Hate another man? Help me understand