Interlude: Pledge
We are a nation with no geographic boundaries,
bound together through our beliefs.
We are like-minded individuals, sharing a common vision,
pushing toward a world rid of color-lines.
Rhythm Nation
With music by our side
To break the color lines
Let's work together
To improve our way of life
Join voices in protest
To social injustice
A generation full of courage
Come forth with me
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation
This is the test
No struggle no progress
Lend a hand to help
Your brother do his best
Things are getting worse
We have to make them better
It's time to give a damn
Let's work together
Come on now
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation (x2)
Rhythm Nation
Sing it people
Sing it children
Sing it if you want a better way of life
Sing it people
Sing it children
Sing it if you want a better way of life
(ad lib to fade)
Interlude: T.V.
State of the World
Five A.M. rise and shine
To feed the baby before he starts to cry
No rest, no time to play
15, the mother is a runaway
No time for dreams or goals
Pressure is so strong
Her body she has sold so her child can eat
What is happening to this world we live in
In our home and other lands
Drugs and crime spreadin' on the streets
People can't find enough to eat
Now our kids can't go out and play
That's the state of the world today
Lil' Johnny all alone
His only friend, the doll he carries with him
Goes to school each and every day
To be teased because he has no place to stay
This young and homeless boy feels his life is worthless
Instead of suicide he cries himself to sleep
And it's happenin' to this world we live in
There's got to be a better way
Interlude: Race
We are in a race between education and catastrophe.
(The Knowledge)
The Knowledge
Insight to what's going on
Information keeps us strong
What you don't know can hurt you bad
Take it from me you'll be walkin' around sad
Cryin' for a better day
Until you educate for a better way
So if you wanna be in control
Ya gotta get yourself in the know
Get the knowledge
That you really want
The knowledge
Do you really want
It's the knowledge
What you really want
The knowledge
That you really want
Spreading vise don't believe the hype
You don't find the knowledge in a pipe
Too many lives go up in smoke
It's nice to laugh but don't be the joke
To get over get better
Try to be the possessor
Of the one thing we all need in life
To succeed take my advice
Get the knowledge
That you really want
The knowledge
Do you really want
It's the knowledge
What you really want
The knowledge
That you really want
Prejudice No!
Ignorance No!
Bigotry No!
Illiteracy No!
Listen it's up to everyone
If we're gonna change the way the world is run
The way to start is to rid the children of
Prejudice & ignorance
We've gotta teach our kids to read & write
That's the only way to win this fight for life
Education is the goal so
If you wanna be in the know
Get the knowledge
It's the one thing we all need in life
Get the knowledge
That you really want
The knowledge
Do you really want
It's the knowledge
What you really want
The knowledge
That you really want
Interlude: Let's Dance
Get the point? Good, let's dance.
Miss You Much
Shot like an arrow through my heart
That's the pain I feel
I feel whenever we're apart
Not to say that I'm in love with you
But who's to say that I'm not
I just know that it feels wrong
When I'm away too long
It makes my body hot, so let me tell ya baby
I'll tell your mama, I'll tell your friends
I'll tell anyone
Whose heart can comprehend
Send it in a letter baby
Tell you on the phone
I'm not the kinda girl
Who likes to be alone
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
Baby I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I'm rushing home
Just as soon as I can
I'm rushing home to see
Your smiling face
And feel your warm embrace
It makes f-feel so g-g-g good
So I'll tell you baby
I'll tell your mama, I'll tell your friends
I'll tell anyone
Whose heart can comprehend
Send it in a letter baby
Tell you on the phone
I'm not the kinda girl
Who likes to be alone
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
Baby I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss you much
I really really miss you
you much
I miss you much
I'm not ashamed to tell the world
I miss you
I'll tell your mama, I'll tell your friends
I'll tell anyone
Whose heart can comprehend
Send it in a letter baby
Tell you on the phone
I'm not the kinda girl
Who likes to be alone
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
Baby I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
That's the End??
Interlude: Come Back
Livin' in a World
(They Didn't Make)
Children are called the future of an adult world
They are born with spirits so innocent
'till we teach them how to hate
Add to the world's confusion
We teach our kids rules
That we don't adhere to ourselves
Right or wrong
What examples can they take
The people we learn from
Forge the ideas we become
Living in a world they didn't make
Living in a world that's filled with hate
Living in a world where grown-ups break the rules
Living in a world they didn't make
Paying for a lot of adult mistakes
How much of this madness can they take
Our children
Children grow to become our young adults
Problems of the world
They must learn how to confront
Doing drugs and joining gangs to rebel
Colors show they belong
To the social override
'cause they're living in a space
They feel out of place
Living in a world they didn't make
Living in a world that's filled with hate
Living in a world where grown-ups break the rules
Living in a world they didn't make
Paying for a lot of adult mistakes
How much of this madness can they take
Our children (x2)
(adlib to fade)
Alright
Seeing that your love's true
Never I'll doubt you
My heart belongs to you
That's alright with me
Worlds could end around me
So in love that I can't see
You and me were meant to be
That's alright with me
Friends come and friends may go
My friend, you're real I know
True self you have shown
You're alright with me
Thru thick and thick to thin
I'll love you till the end
You know it's true my friend
You're alright with me (x2)
Catch a fallin' star that shines
Make a wish clap 3 times
Dreams come true it's in the mind
That's alright with me
Your wish is my command
Never thought I'd fall in love again
Again with my best friend
That's alright with me
Friends come and friends may go
My friend, you're real I know
True self you have shown
You're alright with me
Thru thick and thick to thin
I'll love you till the end
You know it's true my friend
You're alright with me
Always and everlasting
This love is just not passing
We're happy as can be
Alright with me
(adlib)
Friends come and friends may go
My friend, you're real I know
True self you have shown
You're alright with me
Thru thick and thick to thin
I'll love you till the end
You know it's true my friend
You're alright with me
(adlib to fade)
Interlude: Hey
Baby
Baby, hey baby
Don't get me in here actin' silly now
You're not taping this are you?
*laughter*
EDIT
As I was walkin' by
Saw you standin' there
With a smile
Lookin' shy
You caught my eye
Thought you'd want to hang
For a while
Well I'd like to be with you
And you know it's Friday too
I hope you can find the time
This weekend to relax and unwind
My mind's tired
I've worked so hard all week
Cashed my check
I'm ready to go
I promise you
I'll show you such a good time
Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade (let's go)
Es-ca-pade we'll have a good time
Es-ca-pade leave your worries behind
Es-ca-pade you can be mine
Es-ca-pade an escapade
So don't hold back
Just have a good time
We'll make the rules up
As we go along
And break them all
If we're not havin' fun
Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade (let's go) (x2)
Es-ca-pade we'll have a good time
Es-ca-pade leave your worries behind
Es-ca-pade you can be mine
Es-ca-pade an escapade
My mind's tired I've worked
So hard all
Worked so hard all week
I just got paid, we've got it made
Ready to go
I promise you I'll show you
Such a good time
Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade (let's go) (x2)
Es-ca-pade we'll have a good time
Es-ca-pade leave your worries behind
Es-ca-pade you can be mine
Es-ca-pade an escapade
Interlude: No Acid
Ain't no acid in this house.
Come Back to Me
Looking through my old drawer
Came across the letter you wrote
Said you needed time away
That was so long ago
All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I hated
Not able to let go
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
I want you to
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
Lord knows that I have tried
To live my life as one
Friends tell me to hold on
Tough times don't last for long
My abandoned heart
Just doesn't understand
My undying love for you
Won't let me wait
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
I want you to
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
Please come back to me
I miss you so much
Wherever you are I love you
All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I hated
Not able to let go
Someday is
Tonight
I've been waiting for you
No...sshh...please....don't say anything
There's something I need to say to you
Remember when I said someday we'd be together?
Well someday is tonight.
Here we are just you and me
Got something for you baby
Wait and see
No need to worry, come follow me
I don't want you to think about anything else tonight
We've been together for quite sometime
Now I know that your love is mine
No more fantasizing of how it would be
'cause tonight all your dreams come true
Ready to give all my love
Won't hold back
Someday is tonight
Let me make your dreams come true
Don't hold back
Someday is tonight
You know I promised
I'd be worth to wait
Now the wait is over baby
Please don't hesitate
Boy you make me tremble
With your warm caress
I never knew I could feel this way
No more fanasizing
You'll ever have to do
'cause tonight baby
All your dreams come true
I want you so bad I can taste it
I'm yours if you want me
Ready to give all my love
Won't hold back
Someday is tonight
Let me make your dreams come true
Don't hold back
Someday is tonight
Interlude:
Livin'...In Complete Darkness
In complete darkness we are all the same.
It is only our knowledge and wisdom that separate us.
Don't let your eyes deceive you.