I used to listen to this high on cocaine 10 years ago. in the morning I'll be alright my friend,whew! I'm so thankful to a 12step program I've been drug & alchol free since may 28th 2004,hell I even quit smoking Newports and began working out! Nobody but GOD saved me!

this is the GREATEST Album EVER recorded period!

When he sings "the pain, oh the pain" I want to cry for him. He deserved so much better.

he was a genius. this album didn't even win a grammy when it was released. what the fuck?

I remember when I was about 14 years old visiting my uncle in rural (Mangweni) Nkomazi (South Africa). He played Marvin Gaye's What's Going on album: and ever since then, I have been stuck and obsessed with Gaye's voice and everything about him. I collected every album of his. Musical genius that will never be replicated. He was way ahead of his time. RIP Prince of Motown.

Jamerson was flying high too on the bass on this incredible song...

When I was ten years old my family lived at 1240 Woodycrest ave. in the Bronx. My mom use to play this entire album over and over again. However, when i'd hear this song a melancholy type of feeling surrounded me. I loved the song but I did not understand the meaning or what Marvin was singing about until I became a grown man and a dope fiend myself. That is when I felt the pain in this man's voice crying over his addiction and honestly sharing it with us. I went to the place where danger awiats! Chills!!!! Sing Marvin. I love you brother!!!!

you can hear the pain in his voice a pain i have known, luckily i was able to survive my addiction.

"Whats Goin On " Masterpiece still one of the best albums ever recorded.

The realest cry out for help ever

THIS IS THE REALEST MOST HEART TOUCHING SONG EVER MADE...I CRY EVERYTIME CAUSE I THINK ABOUT MY UNCLE RICK STEWART...THE COOLEST PLAYA EVA ...HE COULD BEAT EVERYTHING BUT THAT BOY....THAT BOY MAKES SLAVES OUT OF MENS JUST LIKE MARVIN SAID...

Can you imagine all the courage it took for Marvin Gaye to sing this haunting anthem. It makes me want to give up all my bad habits and live a better life so that I will never know this pain.

... so so very ominous, so haunting that he shared with us all, his demon, live ... but few heard. we listened in retrospect only ...

don't nobody tell the truth more uncut than marvin

I only made it growing up in those tumultuous times by the grace of GOD, the love of family and support of friends. You had a few exceptions, but we stuck together back then. We were struggling, working hard, hustling, just trying to make it. Nobody, anyone has ever made it alone....... Stick together folks, at the end of the day, that's what it's all about. God Bless!!!!!

The marvelous Marvin Gaye....his downfall was his addictions..but we must remember him for his never ending contribution to African-American music.

when you isten to this song, I mean truly listen to it and understand that this man recorded every note you hear. he was the 1st to record his own backup accompaniment in every octave. Masterpiece.

His story is such a tragedy. This album came out when I was born. 1971, and it is ominously depressing and sad. R.I.p. Marvin, I know your in a better place now and not so filled with depression you had to numb with drugs. Sooo sad.

I got introduced to this song just YESTERDAY! !!...AND I CANT STOP 😢! !!PLEASE HELP ME😢😢😢😢

My absolute favorite album of all time............he was a genius...........such a tragedy.............

This song brings tears to me and realizing all the pain this man suffered... People always say shit like how can you be depressed when you have money??? They like have zero sympathy or empathy! It's like GET F$&K OUT OF MY FACE! I am a white man that grew up with a black step father and I was raised by a black family that loved me dearly!! My mom worked nights and they took care of me. Vietnam and all the racism was happening. DC riots Mr. King was assassinated. I never knew color, but I knew Marvin and soul music!!! Inner City Blues is another favorite of mine! We will never see another Marvin Gaye😪. RIP Brother! George 😢😢

when Marvin put his voice to a song its a masterpiece!

Marvin Gaye; G.O.A.T....this song is so very soulful. R.I.P. Blessings

with each note sang my heat aches...beautiful yet haunting musical materpiece #legend #legendary G.O.A.T...REST PEACFULLY MY LOVE

Mr. Gaye's confession and testimony all rolled into one masterpiece. Let freedom ring Forever !!! We will always love you Marvin!!

best album of all time

This man had a wonderful voice. I will never forget the day he passed. I was in the pickup with my uncle and I think we both cried a lil. Gone way too soon!!

this man did his thing much respect to the art and one of its greatest artist

Happy 75th Birthday (04/02/1939) Marvin....RIP love.

I have to say of all the songs Marvin ever wrote or collaborated on, this one definitely not only serves as one of his greatest masterpieces but also reveals his demons brought to the for front. It's a peace that gives you an inside look of what Marvin Gaye "THE MASTER", was fighting. Above off all it's Beutiful!

At his most poetic and insightful lyrics tell all one of the most powerful voices in music

Free my Brothers and Sisters Lord.

SIP On Your 33rd Anniversary In Heaven, Mr. Marvin Gaye. You Are Dearly Missed & Forever Loved

This Marvin Gaye's album, "What Is Going On", is essential and timeless album of truth about humanity that resonates throughout the world's spirit with unconditional love! Eventually, mankind will finally be awakened from denial of systemic racism in America's greed and hatred.

After all these years I finally got the meaning of this song. Poor Marvin.

this is greatness

“I go to a place where danger awaits me... so stupid minded” wow this song is unexplainable man

And he still is the MAN, That million dollar voice is so angelic. So sexxxy and sensual.No one can compare, Marvin Marvin Marvin.

If you've ever lost a loved one to a failed battle with drug addiction, this song pierces your soul. It's the more morose companion piece to Curtis Mayfield's hard hitting "Freddie's Dead," and reflective "Eddie, You Should Know Better." If you're not familiar with them, do yourself a favor and check those out.

This song conveys the feelings and pains of addiction so well. Listen to lrics and feel the music, They go together perfectly. God please protect and save our addicted brothers and sisters.

This song very heavy on the heart but also very beautiful at the same time! Marvin’s voice was serious!

Came up in Detroit celebrating the Motown sound & everything that it represented. Marvin's music still moves the world. Forever....

The great Marvin Gaye was beyond talented 🤗👍🏽😘

That's real deep ... addictions... Boy ( Heroin ) You can here the pain and Torment and regret in his voice... So glad TMH Father YAH heard his crys and removed the taste from his mouth.. He was able to conquer it.

This album and EWF’s Devotion a little later on opened my spiritual journey. Thank you. There was so much confusion and turbulence all around me at that time and I just couldn’t understand. Made it out with prayer and some scars, but made it. Thank you so much.❤️

Back when this album came out soldiers where cing home from Vietnam addicted to heroine that's What this song is aboit

This song always makes me cry. No one can show the short-lived joy and absolute pain of drug addiction like Marvin on this song. He knows he's hooked but can't help it. He was a music genuis and his music will live on. RIP to you Marvin - you were (is) much loved!!!

This is so raw and uncut, Marvin was the man, R.I.P soul brother

An extremely powerful song, nuff said. R.I.P. Brother Marvin, hope to see you on the other side.

Peace. That is right to the fifth degree. It's a shame that life in America has been so damn hard that drugs are sometimes the only way to get away.....even if it's only for a little bit of time. But we must make it better so our babies won't have to go through it. Save the Babies!

This song reminds me of why I love Marvin Gaye and why I miss him. The first song I heard by Marvin Gaye was "Stubborn Kind of Fellow" in 1962. OMG - I've loved Marvin Gaye since that year. All Marvin Gaye did was get better--- Better writing - deeper writing - more soul-wrenching singing - no more water - the fire! Rest in peace, Marvin.

Such a beautiful yet sad song!

Marvins' songs work way better than artificial tears.

Yep - yep - yep. So sad yet executed beautifully. And, the saddest part is that Marvin Gaye is dead. Still - this song gives us a glimpse into his soul - his suffering. He invited us in - shared his inner-most torments through this song. Given the fact that he is dead, we can really see he really was a tormented soul - the walking dead.

Damn, this brotha's lyrics went through the bone to the soul...

Almost 40yrs old & still sounds as fresh as it did its 1st day on the radio/8track/soultrain. This brother was light years ahead of his time....all of marvins albums have @ least 2 or 3 tunes that still hit home 2day. It could be a love trax or a political tune..his music is still gaining speed. Marvin R.I.P. bru..u r missed big time!

I love this song. I love Marvin Gaye and his music. If he was still here, I know he would have made several cuts.

"so stupid-minded....but I go crazy when I can't find it"....typical of a drug addict....its so sad Marvin my love...I wish you had never suffered from addiction like this.....

I've listened to this song over and over. Me being a prior soldier and war vet still in my 20's, the lyrics are exactly how I felt on my way to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

If you dont inderstand marvin you will never understand his music and all the hurt he was pushing out ... rest up marvin #2020 still hearing your voice

This song makes me think of my father. RIP Daddy

You've right. This is chronicled in the book written by his brother, who came back from Vietnam and shared all of his experiences with Marvin. Those conversations led to, arguably,the greatest concept album ever. This song, in my opinion, is the most powerful on the album. The phrasing, delivery, and music are all so haunting. If you close your eyes, you can see the junkie..."I go to the place where danger awaits me, and it's bound to forsake me...self-destruction's in my hand! Oh Lord"

4 people disliked this?? Anyways.. what a revolutionary... Music's reflection of the soul, personified by Gaye's music. I am thankful to have heard this.....

i heard it the first time, if we only knew the pain this man was going through. he was crying out in this song.About the torment then... Rest now "soul man", your fight is over.

So sad because Marvin was crying out for help and we didn't recognise it. RIP baby.

This is one of the best songs of all time.

This album ranks in the top-10 as one of the greatest albums of ANY form in music history!

This song makes me reflect on when I was a little boy, there was this club where junkies went to to get high/drunk, I used to go throw rock at them and torment them for being junkies. But when I listen to this song it makes me so sad because they needed help

this is one of my favorite song although it is sad if you really listen to it

This song always makes me tear up, but when I saw the picture of him and mama, I LOST IT!!! Rest easy my favorite artist of all time, MPG! 😭😭😭😍😍😍😍

The Prince Of Motown. R.I.P. Brother. From A Cuban Admirer since the 60's,and forever.

What a masterpiece of music. This album has given me so much comfort in difficult times, but mostly I'm just polaxed with the wonder of his talent.

You know, you can almost feel Marvin's spirit, when you listen to this song!!! I have always loved this song, i listen to it alot!

I didn't know he was singing about heroin but what a message Damn I miss his music

I wanna say congradulations to you AlesiaSexiToo. That is a major accomplishment. Im the first male in my family to graduate from high school and Im in college now. RIP Marvin......A true tragic hero never to be forgotten. I f only he could've defeated his demons......

'But i go crazy when i cant find it'....smh...dangerously powerful and prophetic lyrics for Most of All of Us.

I would listen in 71 on heroin and cried cause I lost both parents. Ended it up prison for 27 years but I've been drug and alcohol free and out of prison goin on 11 years!! I'm just so grateful to have come thru it all.

Love this song....love the bassline in this.

JAMMIN HIS MUSIC WITH ALL OF THIS KILLIN...3 BROTHER SHOT BY COPS WITHIN 24 HOURS....tears tears tears.....

One of the greatest Marvin Gaye songs ,thats a hidden gem..

The song is here to help those who need to hear and learn about that demon ... thank you Marvin!!!

A masterpiece ! Geen enkele blanke kan dit evenaren .... Liefde is opmerkelijk today....

Absolutely Masterful by the Legend Marvin Gaye. This is one of his Best Songs. Brilliant.

This song reminds of me of my own father........Although he was a very brilliant medical professional, he was also a heroin user. The torment of his soul comes so much to light when I hear this song. Like Marvin, he also died a very violent and unfortunate death.

Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mr. Gaye

what a wonderful singer, thats god in a voice like that, so sing for the almighty father and his angles and R. I. P.

discovered this many yrs ago....on one of many nightz i was on one...i think i was at a midnight bar b que...and i happened 2 play this song....and was instantly drawn 2 it az it relatez 2 my own life....im drawn 2 sadness....u can tell his demonz was eatin at him...jus listen 2 sum of the lyricz...flyin high n the friendly skiez..witout ever leavin the ground?..... i go 2 the place where good feelin awaitz me....self destructionz n my head...ohhh lord...

This album is the #1 greatest album of all time by the Rolling Stones magazine greatest 500 albums of all time list. Nuff said.

I go places where Danger awaits Me. Lord have Mercy. Thank You Jesus!

Self destruction's in my hand. Oh, Lawd!

One of the best albums ever!! I never get sick of it............over and over since the 70's. What a gifted man. RIP MARVIN

wow!! this is deeply beautiful and sad!

Clear and simple, this song, as well as the rest of What's Goin' On, was Marvin's account of a Vietnam vets' experience coming back to the "world", and trying to adjust and adapt to a world (or himself) that has drastically changed. Anyone (no, everyone) who has heard "What's Goin' On" has some connection, direct or indirect, to the astonishing testament that Marvin left to the world. Almost 40 years after its release,it still resonates the most accurate indictment of our world's condition.

This is MASTERY at ot highest level Rip Marvin Gaye.

Marvin was a gifted man from the day he was born with a father that chose not to celebrate his gift but to become jealous of his gift and decided to kill his dreams by any means necessary to the point of death. But his father's hate for his son came from the pain he received from his dad. Parents carry a great deal of power over their children. How we raise, love, and treat them will affect them for the rest of their lives.

It was a long time before I could hear this song without crying. It is pure genius the way Marvin could actually make you feel his pain. I have always LOVED Marvin Gaye. It's amazing how he could make great music from events in his life and make you feel what he was going through!!.

I JUST LOVE THIS MAN GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Well I know... I'm hooked my friend.. To the boy.....That makes Slaves out of me... (Got to have it)!

This song is powerful. He was powerful. Many people are sleep on him. One day they'll wake up!

This is a haunting, beautiful but cold blooded song...RIP Marvin.