Edwin Starr — Ball of Confusion Thats What the World Is Today

People moving out, people moving in Why, because of the color of their skin Run, run, but you sure can't hide You better! Shake a hand make ‘em free, hmm Well, the only person talking about love thy brother is the preacher… and me And it seems nobody's interested in learning, but the teacher Talking ‘bout the Golden Rule Segregation (segregation), determination (determination) Humiliation (humiliate) Obligation to our nation Ball of confusion, ball of confusion, that's what the world is today Hey, yeah The sales of pills are at an all-time high Young folks walking round with their heads in the sky The cities aflame in the summertime, why? Cause people want the heat around And oh! And the beat goes on [Instrumental solo] Evolution, revolution Gun control, talking ‘bout the sound of soul Shooting rockets to the moon, kid growing up says ohh! The beat goes on [Many voices combining] Childhood in my life wasn’t very pretty You see, I was born and raised in the slums of the city People moving out, people moving in The only one talking about love is the preacher Where only the strong survive It’s a dog eat dog world Wake up world, wake up world, wake up world, wake up world Give peace a chance Are you afraid? Time is running out Give peace a chance Are you afraid? Time is running out Ball of confusion, ball of confusion, that is what is world is today Hey, yeah Fear in the air and tension everywhere Unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas People all over the world shouting War! Huh! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Ball of confusion (repeating)