Tim McGraw's "Undivided": A Reflection On Empathy And Unity

Tim McGraw has Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard to thank for the lyrics to "Undivided." The hitmaker's new single paints a picture of a more compassionate world, encouraging listeners to consider their actions and attitudes. In a recent conversation with Taste of Country Nights, McGraw shared his reflections upon first hearing the song, pondering, "Am I thinking this way? Am I projecting this when I'm talking to people? Am I leading toward the darkness or am I leading to the light?"

The poignant narrative of "Undivided" begins with the story of a young boy who is bullied for his differences. As the song progresses, it delves into the broader social and political divides that are prevalent in American culture today. The underlying message encourages listeners to embrace empathy and understanding, ultimately leading to healing and unity.

As McGraw and Hubbard sing, "And we're all the same to God / No matter what we get his love / I'm tired of looking left or right / So I'm just looking up." These powerful lyrics serve as a call to action, reminding us that we are all connected and deserving of love and respect, regardless of our differences.

"Undivided" will feature on the deluxe version of McGraw's album Here on Earth, set to be released this spring. It's one of approximately ten songs that Hubbard wrote while battling the coronavirus last fall, offering a unique perspective shaped by personal experience and reflection.

Listen to Tim McGraw, Tyler Hubbard, "Undivided"

Here Are Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard's "Undivided" Lyrics:

You see Billy got picked on in school / For things he couldn't change / He tried his best to play it cool / But in the seventh grade / You either fit right in or you don't fit / That's just the cold hard truth / I wish that I'd have been the friend that Billy never knew.

Chorus:
I think it's time to come together / You and I can make a change / Maybe we can make a difference / Make the world a better place / Look around and love somebody / We've been hateful long enough / Let the good Lord reunite us / Until this country that we love is undivided.

Yup, you either go to church or you're gonna go to Hell / Get a job and work or you're gonna go to jail / I just kinda wish we didn't think like that / Why's it gotta be all white or all black / And when we gonna learn to try on someone's shoes sometimes (That's right) / When we gonna start to see from someone else's eyes.

Repeat Chorus

And we're all the same to God / No matter what we get his love / I'm tired of looking left or right / So I'm just looking up.

Repeat Chorus

Yup, you either go to church or you're gonna go to Hell / Get a job and work or you're gonna go to jail / I just kinda wish we didn't think like that / Why's it gotta be all white or all black.