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
c generation full of courage
Come forth with me
People of the world today
cre 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)
Lend a hand to help your brother do it's best
Things are getting worse
We have to make them better
It's time to give a damn
Let's work together come on, yeah
People of the world today
cre we looking for a better way of life (say)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (people)
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation (everybody)
People of the world today
cre 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 (rhythm)
We are a part of the rhythm nation

Say it people
Say it children
Say it if you want a better way of life
Say it people
Say it children
Say it if you want a better way of life

Everybody say it
People of the world today
cre 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)
People of the world today
cre we looking for a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation (woah)
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation