People around me, all at war with themselves They don't hear the sirens over their words Throwing opinions, instead of asking for help But there is no good in shouting when you want to be heard Try a little kindness It's all we need Treat the world around you with empathy When you feel afraid And don't know what to say Just try a little kindness And we'll be saved Try a little kindness And we'll be saved Hey ya hey ya Hey ya hey ya The way that we're talking, with anger and blame It don't make peace the object, it only divides Keep trying to win, like conversation's a game But there is no need to fight, we're all on the same side You gotta, try a little kindness It's all we need Treat the world around you with empathy When you feel afraid And don't know what to say Just try a little kindness And we'll be saved Hey ya hey ya (try a little kindness) Hey ya hey ya (try a little kindness) We all feel a pain sometimes Running in the rain sometimes It'd be a shame If we wasted our days, not being kind Turn to your neighbor Tell em you care Call up a friend Let 'em know you're there There ain't no time to waste There ain't no time to waste Try a little Try a little Kindness Try a little kindness It's all we need Treat the world around you with empathy When you feel afraid And don't know what to say Just try a little kindness And we'll be saved Try a little kindness and we'll be saved