Metralla,
First of all, I love soul music and "What's going on" is by far the most profoundly introspective music of that genre. Wrapped in a package of sweet soulful melodies he delivers a message of geo political, environmental, racial and personal injustices in a way that is completely accessible by anyone. This is nothing short of genius and is the best of what music and art has to offer society. There are also parallels with society in the early seventies as Marvin became a serious man, outgrowing the parental chains of Motown and deciding that there were important things to ponder. The beauty and fun of the music was still there but there was imminently more depth in the lyrics.
First of all, I love soul music and "What's going on" is by far the most profoundly introspective music of that genre. Wrapped in a package of sweet soulful melodies he delivers a message of geo political, environmental, racial and personal injustices in a way that is completely accessible by anyone. This is nothing short of genius and is the best of what music and art has to offer society. There are also parallels with society in the early seventies as Marvin became a serious man, outgrowing the parental chains of Motown and deciding that there were important things to ponder. The beauty and fun of the music was still there but there was imminently more depth in the lyrics.

