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Unlike much of their earlier self-penned material, this track was written by the prolific American songwriting duo Albert Hammond and Diane Warren .

It was produced by the band members along with Ron Fair , who helped craft their more accessible, pop-reggae style of the late 80s. Lyrical Themes & Meaning

"" is a top 20 hit by the British reggae band Aswad , released in April 1988 . Following the massive success of their #1 single "Don’t Turn Around," this track solidified the band's transition from gritty roots reggae to a more polished, mainstream "reggae fusion" sound. Song Overview & Background

It peaked at #11 on the UK Singles Chart, following their chart-topping hit "Don't Turn Around" earlier that same year.

The bridge emphasizes collective action: "If everybody took somebody by the hand / Then maybe everyone would learn to love and understand" .

The song is a quintessential "message" track, carrying a classic reggae theme of global unity and social responsibility.