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The song is about how distance, both physical and emotional, can change perceptions, though perhaps not always for the better. It has a hopeful message about how God is watching us, suggesting that, even though there are wars, cruelty, calamity, and want, somehow, someway, we may yet have a little peace and love in this world. Somewhat ironically, much of the song's popularity coincided with the First Persian Gulf War . It received a "Minute Man Award" from the United States Army for inspiring the troops and a "Seven Seals Award" from The Department Of Defense . The song also won a "3 Million Airs Award" from BMI . On VH1 's list of the "50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever" (compiled with Blender Magazine ), Bette Midler's recording of this song ranked #37 {Link without Title} . In the mid 90's many Los Angeles area public schools had their 5th and 6th graders sing this song in their music classes. In 1992, Singer-songwriter Jay Mankita wrote a parody, ''From a Dog's Stance,'' which appeared in Sing Out! magazine and was later included on his recording, ''Dogs Are Watching Us.'' {Link without Title} EXTERNAL LINKS
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