All the Right Reasons album cover

Nickelback – If Everyone Cared Lyrics

Rock

From underneath the trees, we watch the sky
Confusing stars with satellites
I never dreamed that you'd be mine
But here we are, we're here tonight

Singing A-Amen, I, I'm alive (I'm alive)
Singing A-Amen, I, I'm alive

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day, when nobody died

And I'm singing
A, Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive
Amen I, Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive

And in the air the fireflies
Our only light in paradise
Would show the world they were wrong
And teach them all to sing along

Singing A-Amen, I, I'm alive (I'm alive)
Singing A-Amen, I, I'm alive

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day, when nobody died

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day, when nobody die ahha ahha ahhh ahh...

When nobody die ahha ahha ahhh ahh...

And as we lie beneath the stars
We realize how small we are
If they could love like you and me
Imagine what the world could be

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day, when nobody died

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day, when nobody die ahha ahha ahhh ahh...

We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody die ahha ahha ahhhh ahh...
We'd see the day, we'd see the day,
When nobody die ahha ahha ahhhh ahh...
We'd see the day (died) when nobody died

About This Song

"If Everyone Cared" is an idealistic anthem that envisions a utopian world where universal compassion could eliminate human suffering and death itself. The song blends intimate romantic imagery with grand humanitarian themes, moving from personal connection under starlit skies to sweeping calls for global unity through love, honesty, and selflessness. Musically, it features Nickelback's signature arena rock sound with soaring choruses and emotionally charged vocals that build toward an uplifting, almost gospel-like refrain. The track stands out for its earnest optimism and spiritual undertones, presenting a vision where individual transformation could collectively heal the world. While some critics found its idealism naive, the song resonated with audiences seeking hope and meaning, becoming one of the band's most emotionally resonant hits from their commercially successful *All the Right Reasons* era.

Comments (3)

  • Anonymous
    i really think that this song brings back hope to people. i always ask myself one specific question and i would love if you could answer it. what would the world be with out theft, crime, and war? and would it relate to this song?
  • Anonymous
    I love this song it is my favorite because it's sayings to me that if everyone cared maybe the world would be a better place to live.
  • Carolyn Williams-Bailey
    love the this song..