Janet Jackson — Rhythm Nation 12 United Mix

[Intro] 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Bass, bass, bass, bass ("Too strong") Edit ("Bass") ("The rhythm") ("BAM!") ("Too strong") [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, sing it up We are a part of the rhythm nation Everybody 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 [Verse 2] 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 [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, sing it up We are a part of the rhythm nation Everybody Bass ("Bass") Bass ("The rhythm") ("Bass") ("The rhythm") ("BAM!") ("Bass") ("The rhythm") ("Too strong") ("BAM!") Edit Sing it up! Rhythm! Sing! Bass ("Bass") Bass ("The rhythm") [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, sing it up We are a part of the rhythm nation Everybody Sing it for your people Sing it for the children We are a part of the rhythm nation Sing it for the babies Sing it for the people We are a part of the rhythm nation We are a part of the rhythm nation Rhythm nation, sing it 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