Five, four, three, two, one
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
Sing!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right, one time
Say!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
This is the test, no struggle, no progress
(Lend) Lend a hand to help your brother do his best
Things are getting worse, we have to make them better
It's time we give a damn, let's work together, work together
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
Sing!
We are a part of the rhythm nation (rhythm nation)
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right, one time
Say!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Come on
Say
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
Say!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Oh yeah
Just give me
Come on
Yeah
Sing it, people
Say it different
Sing it if you want a better way of life
Sing it, people
Say it different
Sing it if you want a better way of life
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
Say!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
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
Say!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
Say!
We are the part of the rhythm nation