Janet Jackson — Rhythm Nation Single Edit with Pledge

[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