[Verse 1]
You might think you've got yourself a friend in your neighbor
But, if you think he's truly a friend, ask for a favor
And just because he smiles at you that doesn't mean his friendship's true
So, to live in harmony, here's what we got to do

[Chorus]
To make a brother thing, yeah
Or a sister thing, come on
It's gonna take love among people
All to bring us closer together
Oh, yeah, gotta get closer

[Verse 2]
We give signs of unity, we see 'em all day long
But when a brother truly needs a brother, seems like he's on his own, yeah
Why pretend to be my friend?
Oh, when I turn my head, oh, you do me in

[Verse 3]
To resist, oh yes, we must
But our purpose is a little bit more than just
To do unto others as they do unto us

[Chorus]
To make a brother thing, yeah
Or a sister thing, oh, come on
It's gonna take love among people
All to bring us closer, yeah, yeah
Closer together, yes
A love among people
Love among people, yes it will
Love among people is gonna keep us together