[Spoken]
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

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
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
We are a part of the rhythm nation

[Verse 2]
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 to give a damn, let's work together
Come on now

[Chorus]
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

[Interlude]
Bass
Bass
Bass

[Bridge]
We
Sing it people
Are
Say it children
Sing it if you want a better way of life
We
Sing it people
Are
Say it children
Sing it if you want a better way of life

[Interlude]
Bass
Bass
Bass

[Chorus]
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
We are a part of the rhythm nation

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
We are a part of the rhythm nation