With music by our side to break the gender 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
Rhythm!
Bass, bass, bass, bass
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
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
Bass, bass, bass, bass
Come on now
Sing it with me now
Sing it, people, say it, children
Sing it if you want a better way of life
Sing it, people, say it, children
Sing it if you want a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation
We are a part of the rhythm nation