Matthew West - Do Something Lyrics






I woke up this morning
Saw a world full of trouble now
I thought, "How'd we ever get so far down?"
And "How's it ever gonna turn around?"
So, I turned my eyes to Heaven,
I thought, "God, why don't You do something?"

Well, I just couldn't bear the thought of
People living in poverty,
Children sold into slavery.
The thought disgusted me.
So, I shook my fist at Heaven,
I said, "God, why don't You do something?"
He said, "I did." Yeah. "I created you."

Now listen.

If not us, then who?
If not me and you?
Right now.
Well, it's time for us to do something.
If not now, then when?
Will we see an end
To all this pain?
It's not enough to do nothing.
It's time for us to do something.

I'm so tired of talking
About how we are God's hands and feet.
But it's easier to say than to be.
Live like angels of apathy
Who tell ourselves,
"It's alright: somebody else will do something."

Well, I don't know about you,
But I'm sick and tired
Of life with no desire.
I don't want a flame, I want a fire.
I wanna be the one who stands up and says,
"I'm gonna do something."

If not us, then who?
If not me and you?
Right now.
It's time for us to do something.
Yes, it is. Come on.
If not now, then when?
Will we see an end
To all this pain?
Well, it's not enough to do nothing.
It's time for us to do something.

We are the salt of the earth.
We are a city on a hill
Shine, shine, shine, shine.
We're never gonna change the world
By standing still.
No, we won't stand still.
No, we won't stand still.
No, we won't stand still. No!

If not us, then who?
If not me and you?
Right now.
It's time for us to do something.
If not now, then when?
Will we see an end
To all this pain?
It's not enough to do nothing.
It's time for us to do something.
It's time for us to do something.
It's time for us to do something.





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  1. C.... ....

    I’d love to know who the 1,300 people were who disliked this song. Not to criticize them, just to understand. I well up w/tears every time I hear this message.

  2. f.... g....

    FYI doing something good doesn't require you to announce what you did to the world. It defeats the purpose. Do something good because you want to help. Not to receive praise.

  3. D.... T....

    *We are the salt of the Earth, we are a city on a hill. We're never gonna change the world, by standing still.* Let those words sink in....

  4. A.... B....

    A little late but I had just gotten off my shift and I had $20 for lunch and I saw a homeless woman with nothing to eat so I went to the gas station and bough some water and soda and snacks then went to McDonald’s and bought her a meal. I still had 5$ left so I have her all the stuff and the $5. I’ve never seen a woman smile so widely before

    A.... B....

    That’s a really nice thing you did, and I’m sure God will reward it once day. The Bible says that whatever you do for any of God’s children, it’s as if you did it for God. Keep up the good work.

  5. C.... B....

    ❤❤❤👣🕊🌎✨🌠💫🥰

  6. c.... w....

    Thank you for a great song-March 27, 1964 38 people Who Saw Murder Didn't Call the Police.Apathy at Stabbing of Queens Woman who cried out:"Oh my God, he stabbed me! Help me!" Child Sex Trafficking do you care? SHARE THIS VIDEO ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA Black Friday Smash Hit Epstein Didn't Kill Himself https://youtu.be/BZWlTTsoYIU It's not enough to do nothing It's time to do something. Become the Warrior of Truth

  7. F.... w....

    I don't want a flame 🔥 i want a fire 🔥

  8. F.... w....

    I want to do something instead of just waiting for someone else to do what i could do

  9. A.... S....

    US: GOD WHY DON’T YOU DO SOMETHING!?!
    GOD: I did- I sent you
    US: oh, yeah you did!!!
    It’s time for us to do something! If not me and you- if not us then who?
    We can’t change the world by standing still!
    #dosomething

  10. D.... G....

    Hi I was at hearts on fire and I love you

  11. R.... J....

    I understand that you can't just call on God to fix everything, and then sit there and do nothing...We have to do what we can. But it's also still good to pray. Praying for others really does do something too.

    R.... J....

    All day long im praying. We all should be thru out the day. When i climbed to mind, do it. You may foget?

  12. J.... F....

    THIS is THE MESSAGE that the world NEEDS TO HEAR!!! What an amazing song!!! Children of God let us get up on our feet and proclaim the news of Christ and go out and DO SOMETHING!!! SImply by doing something - small as it may be - you are SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE to the world!!!! God bless you all :) <3

  13. J.... H....

    This video= My Heart. I've never been more sure of anything in my entire life 💯

  14. Z.... A....

    A message that will stand the test of time, which many won't. Help others find salvation thru Jesus, time is of the essence!

  15. C.... B....

    ♥️♥️♥️👣🕊🌎😘🥰

  16. H.... T....

    This is one of the few songs about actually making aa move
    I wrote a play about compassion for the school play and this song will be sung
    Its about some students and a homeless old man
    Thx matthew west

  17. S.... B....

    What an amazing, inspiring song!! Just makes you want to go out and change the world!! Thank you Matthew West for this song!! No we won't stand still! It's time for us to do something!!

  18. Z.... Z....

    this song is about social action for both Christians and non-Christians.There is nothing inherently Christian about Matthew West's meesage.

  19. J.... F....

    Great message

  20. A.... G....

    Proof your here before 10 million views

  21. A.... G....

    I have to sing this in school tommorow

  22. f.... j....

    What's cool is that when she was holding the help others sign upside down my dyslexic brain thought it said hero's,and then they turned it back so it seemed to me like it said hero's help others which is true. Lol thanks brain

  23. O.... m....

    Love this video

  24. J.... C....

    Really love, miss. U,

  25. p.... w....

    FEMALES!!!!!!❤♥️❤♥️❤♥️❤🙏💒♥️❤♥️❤♥️ HELP!❤ HELP!♥️❤♥️. HELP!❤♥️❤

  26. p.... w....

    FORGIVE***********!❤♥️❤♥️❤♥️🙏💒

  27. p.... w....

    I need some females songs on here please!!!❤♥️❤♥️❤♥️❤♥️💒🙏

    p.... w....

    Pamela - Check out these country singers - Tenille Townes, Jess Moskaluke and Meghan Patrick.

  28. A.... S....

    This locked I've tried there is no power

  29. C.... G....

    Where are the peeps standing up for animals which God made for us before babies and said what happens to our beast is the same as our children? Killing our planet and so screwing our world, 🦄 s were originally the one horned 🐄 and was misinterpreted to a horse.

  30. E.... c....

    2:52 ... He scared me...

  31. A.... R....

    social worker and case worker should be on one of those signs lol.

  32. D.... S....

    I love Matthew West's songs.

  33. t.... r....

    I love u all people u guys rock

  34. M.... G....

    I love this song. It’s my song. So many times I have heard myself say”someone should really do something “. .. I need to be that someone and encourage my family to be that someone!! Thank you for putting my words into a song!!! Loved your concert at Seaside Pavilion last night. Hope I can rack up as many concerts as Elaine!! Xo

  35. S.... ....

    If not us then who, if not now then when - our planet, its people and living beings so urgently needs us. Lets get up and change it. Do something

  36. S.... P....

    I love this song by Matthew West , keep up the good job

  37. L.... ....

    Amen mercy ..
    We need to do our part as best we can.
    Mercy Thank u Jesus😭😴🙌

  38. W.... T....

    Hearing people in Dayton Chant "DO SOMETHING" today made me think of this song.

  39. C.... G....

    This is a very thought provoking song, even by non-religious standards. Evil prospers while the good do nothing.

  40. F.... P....

    We are the Hope to this crumbling world through Christ Jesus

  41. A.... ....

    God created us to do something, not to beg and yell at our politicians to do something.

  42. F.... w....

    I love it 😍 so much

  43. C.... C....

    Lets Do SOMETHING! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH STAND UP FOR JESUS!!!!!

  44. E.... P....

    Who can "unlike" this song?? I'm not playing the elitist Christian; this song is about helping others, anyone, no matter their faith, race, politics. This song is what Christianity is really about--help anyone, everyone, anywhere and anytime.

  45. P.... C....

    We , men and women, need to stand out like beacons , in the darkness and show everyone the Love of Christ !

  46. F.... B....

    I always want to help the poor so this video is great video for anyone that wants to help the poor, I hope there are more Christian songs like this, Matthew West, this is a great song make more songs like this. From a fellow viewer

  47. D.... P....

    This is a song that from the very first time that I heard years ago gets me deeply sobbing because I can hear Spirit-God-Divine Source say directy... "I created you" to me. I knew it as a child hearing those words from my mom. But nothing as profoundly as hearing His words to me through this song.

  48. A.... ....

    This song is way better than “man in the mirror” by Michael Jackson. The world can come close but nothing matches the Gospel. It’s time for us all to do something. And by something I mean tell people how to be saved. Romans road.

  49. A.... ....

    I decided to do something. Praise Jesus.

  50. L.... Z....

    I love Matthew West his music is uplifting

  51. D.... W....

    all these things are my hearts desire and tried really hard and get beaten down every time I tried calling churches and tell them where I stand and how I would love to be a part of making difference and after all the pain and loosing my trust in everythinge g I still called but got told I needed to find another Church to attend the this church I called is a very large one and has locations across the country it left me believing it's all just talk and that hurts me more then you can possibly imagine

    D.... W....

    I'm sorry. Just know that God has a plan for you. Trust in him. Your way of doing something may just be small things like making people's day, helping others, volunteering etc. Just have faith that he will carry out his plan for your life.

  52. G.... D....

    AWESOME

  53. C.... ....

    Shake his fist at heaven, gee....mighty Mathew is very brave or just plain stupid

  54. D.... C....

    I was raised in a Christian home and went to a Christian school. When I hit middle school, I started to fall away. But after all I have seen and heard, I needed to be motivated. At our chapel they played this, and I broke down. God touched me in an amazing way. It’s time that I do something

  55. R.... ....

    This would be a good cover to do at a bar but Rock'N'Roll style

  56. D.... P....

    Some people wanted to do something and disliked the video. 🤦🏾‍♂️

  57. m.... n....

    We use to sing this song at school

  58. J.... L....

    I listen to this song when ever I get down from trying so hard to raise funds for Fantasy River Ranch Haven a Work to Board Program I have come up with to help the homeless and poor. This song has kept me going and I keep try even when it’s seams hard.

    I took in a homeless older couple for 10 days till they could find someplace to go too. And really wished Fantasy River Ranch Haven was up and running so I could help a lot more.

  59. G.... B....

    i know this is a really inspiration song and i really love it but when those dudes sing 'Shine, shiiinne' in the background at 2:55 they sound like the unicorns from charlie the unicorn.

  60. C.... I....

    BTW doing something is not getting politicians to pass laws to make it so you don't have to do something yourself. Doing something is going to a soup kitchen and volunteering. Doing something is starting a community garden. Doing something is actually doing something and not demanding others do it for you.

  61. M.... C....

    I absolutely love this song.

  62. j.... ....

    One my of my top favorite songs!

  63. D.... S....

    For all true Christians best stand up against this president this music is such a motivating experience God Bless America the true America which I don't think we see any more

  64. T.... A....

    Lots of ideas BUT what if each of us got involved win the government... be a good candidate or find a good candidate to help... https://facl-training.org

  65. S.... W....

    ☆For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
    James 2:26
    WHEN THEY TELL YOU THAT VERBAL OPPOSITION IS OUTLAWED THEN FEEL FREE TO BREAK THEIR LAWS. I know I will break thought crime laws. I try to obey most laws but when it comes to social mores and thought crimes then I am really guilty of not conforming to the herd mentality. I know that we are not supposed to ever ask questions in the new age but I was wondering, WHERE ARE WE GOING AND WHY ARE WE IN A HANDBASKET?!

  66. T.... M....

    When I carry a Bible,the devil gets a headache.
    When I open it,he collapses.
    When I read it, he faints.
    When I live it, he flees.
    When you are just about it repost this he trys to discourage you.

    I love God and so do you!

  67. S.... M....

    Indeed do STH.....I can't get this song out of my head. I love the inspiration ,it comes with the message. If not me then who?

    S.... M....

    "I created you". Brilliant!

  68. j.... b....

    This song always makes me want to cry because It Is Time To Do Something!!!!!

  69. X.... V....

    Great Motivator to get the FANNIES out of the PEWS 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  70. K.... C....

    All the kids in my school claim that their Christian, yet they never act like they are.
    In fact, their huge JERKS! They use God’s name in vein and use curse words like, ALL THE TIME! They don’t really act like their Christian. AND I GO TO A CATHOLIC SCHOOL!
    So what am I doing sitting here?
    I NEED TO GO *DO SOMETHIN*
    :D 😁🙃😄😆🤗😇😊😎

  71. A.... F....

    One question... How?

  72. J.... C....

    One smile can make someones day.

    Remember that.

  73. V.... B....

    God had already done something alright.......He saved my life when I was born with a collapsed lung at birth and had almost died a few times, and this was after my mother had underwent 3 cancer surgeries. The doctors said she wasn't suppose to have no more children after those surgeries at all. I was under oxygen for 3 weeks then and the doctor confirmed to my family that I wasn't going to make it, but thanks to our mighty lord and savior he did the utmost impossible from what shocked the doctors that couldn't be explained! It all turned out my breathing patterns and heart rate had became normal and overall health was good! Everyday I'm very thankful for the precious gift of life and to this day I can say 👼JESUS🌹DID SOMETHING!!! If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be here today on Tuesday,March 19, 2019 at 11:24am sharing my testimony with ALL of you! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!! AMEN🙏🙏🙏🙏

  74. A.... V....

    I honestly LOVE THIS SONG like so much it is such a BEAUTIFUL SONG I LOVE GOD AND GOD LOVES YOU GOD LOVES US ALL!!!!😭😇😇😇😇idk why did people unlike this listen to it and understand it first than unliking it
    Immediatley .....GOD BLESS😇😇😇😇

  75. K.... B....

    i love the song!!

  76. M.... W....

    S h i n e thank you so much for your words of encouragement with every song you play💞

  77. i.... ....

    The only problem with this song...
    Is what if you lived in a dangus city?? Its not like you doing something and risking your life will do anything... Unfortunately
    All you can do is pray so the all mighty can do something

  78. I.... h....

    Fortnite lol

  79. D.... S....

    Love Love Love This!!!

  80. A.... A....

    To be the change, I gave my teacher some national federation of the blind information for her visually impaired student who is struggling to recieve the right services.

  81. K.... C....

    I saw you last night in PA! Great concert brother.

  82. R.... ....

    Mighty firstwolf5: really important to me and re member care for the poor

  83. C.... D....

    I'm puzzled how, out of such a positive song about love, support, caring etc can there be suddenly so many comments attacking LGBTIQ? Surely this song should be motivating people to love and seeing that God created everyone in His image. The scriptures actually talk of being hospitable, welcoming and accepting yet so many people choose to be the opposite. Love this song and the words.

  84. J.... M....

    This is so inspirational. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice!

  85. E.... P....

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  86. S.... K....

    Ill never forget when my husband and I first heard this song, it gave us chills when he said I created you

  87. B.... M....

    I adore this song!!!!!!!

  88. A.... W....

    We can't just say someone else will do it WE have to do it. I tell you get up and do it!

  89. A.... W....

    LET'S DO SOMETHING!!!🙌👆👊

  90. J.... J....

    2019 and still on repeat

  91. A.... S....

    This song is so bad

  92. V.... T....

    CANT BELIEVE THERE ARE 1.2K DISLIKES!!!!! >:(

  93. T.... F....

    omg
    I feel so change

    Read more

    T.... F....

    get pranked

  94. J.... S....

    These are the issues with which we should really be concerning ourselves, not the narcissistic garbage we seem to be consumed with these days.

  95. M.... M....

    To move by the Holy Ghost thata what we do.. Things in this life will be its called sin. Just be led of the Spirit what to do.

  96. P.... S....

    I wonder how many miserable people, Bible thumping closet atheists, will criticize and politicize this song and video.

    Here I am a pagan, Surfin through YouTube and found a song that touches my heart.

    When we sincerely care and take time to listen to others, it doesn't matter if we have disagreements, we often find that in many ways, regardless of the paradigms we speak, there is one prevailing paradigm that causes us to share the same heart.

    There is no greater light then love itself and by any name the True Divine Light speaks the same to all of us. It's not often that I see that light in a Christian Hama because they're always too busy condemning me instead of living in Christ. But I guess it takes anyone who chooses to live in Christ, even a pagan, to know Christ when they see Christ.

    For all you so-called Christians who despise this song. I hope that you own a pair of asbestos water skis. Because your Elohim has a long vacation waiting for you if you don't straighten up.

  97. K.... I....

    who else found this video when looking for the charity "do something"

  98. H.... F....

    First comment of 2019

  99. J.... W....

    Are you the Matthew West that created this song. I am sorry I was notified that I was not suppose to use this on my website. I didn't expand the message to see it had licensed info on it. They said you gave me permission to use it anyway. And I wanna thank you. But to be sure I wanted to contact you and see if it is ok. My plan was to use it in a fundraiser for GiftofLifeForThePoor. That is my mission and purpose in life. To help the homeless anyway I can. And we have reached the point where we are ready to take things to the next level by building Group Homes in a Homeless Community. I am telling you that to let you know what I want to use your video for. I want to slice it in my Fundraiser Video. Will that be ok with you?