Tribal

Humanity was tribal for many an age
Talks of travel met with confusion and rage
There's danger out there, beyond that wall
Even talking to neighbours could be our downfall

Every tribe for itself. Every culture, contained
Independent people were quashed and contained
Information didn't spread, new relations weren't sewn
All anyone wanted was to be left alone



And then we began to push boundaries and explore
Through triumph and empire, humanity wanted more
Behind the warriors were those with notions more noble
Slowly, the earth became global

A world formed where we could speak across borders
Passage less risky, we formed a world order
Art could now be witnessed from many times and places
Smiles were shared between different types of faces


We are one tribe, even if we're of different factions
So, my friend, don't be so resistant in reaction
To those who think sharing cultures is a crime
Just think of them as a few (hundred) years out of time.