Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation

[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.

[sung]
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

People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life (Sing)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Whoo)

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

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

People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life (Sing)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Rhythm)

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 (Rhythm)
Are we looking for a better way of life (Rhythm)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Yeah yeah everybody say it)

People of the world unite (Rhythm)
Strength in numbers we can get it right one time (Rhythm)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Well well yeah)

Bass (x19)
Nasty!

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

Nasty!
Nasty!
Nasty!
Bass (x19)

Everybody say it

People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life (Sing)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Whoo)

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 (Rhythm)

People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life (Sing)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Whoo)

People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right one time (Sing it up now)
We are a part of the rhythm nation
(Rhythm nation sing the story)

Rhy-thm Nation
(Yeah well sing it again)
Rhy-thm Nation
(You know you here me)
(Rhythm nation sing the story)
Rhy-thm Nation
Say it for the babies
Rhythm nation sing it
Say it for the babies
Say it for the people
Rhythm nation sing it
Say it for the babies
Say it for the people
Say it for the children
Say it for the babies
Say it for the people
Say it for the children
Say it for the babies
Say it for me
Say it for me
Say it for me now
Rhy-thm Nation

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Uploaded on Jun 16, 2009 by JanetJacksonVEVO

Wikipedia: Rhythm Nation
"Rhythm Nation" is a song by American pop entertainer Janet Jackson, released as the second single from Rhythm Nation 1814. Written and produced by Jackson and Jam & Lewis, the song's militant, innovative production combines elements of dance pop and industrial music with flourishes of hip-hop, rock, new jack swing, and funk. The song's lyrical content speaks about unification and racial harmony, also focusing on the theme of forming a common identity or "nation" within groups of various ethnic backgrounds and cultures, with its title developed by Jackson in response to various tragedies and crimes reported in the media.

Music video
The famous black-and-white, military-inspired "Rhythm Nation" video was directed by Dominic Sena in August 1989. It was the finale in the Rhythm Nation 1814 Film, following videos for "Miss You Much" and "The Knowledge". Famous for its high-octane choreography in an abandoned factory, the video won an Best Choreography and was nominated for Best Dance Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, where Jackson also received the MTV Video Vanguard Award for her massive contributions to pop culture and entertainment. "Rhythm Nation" ranked thirty-seven on VH1's "Greatest 100 Videos" and forty-four on MTV's "100 Greatest Videos Ever Made". The video features a young Tyrin Turner. Sena was a relatively unknown director at the time, and the success of "Rhythm Nation" allowed him to later direct blockbuster films such as Swordfish, Gone in 60 Seconds and Season of the Witch.

Wikipedia: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on September 19, 1989, by A&M Records. Despite demands from label executives for material similar to her previous album, Control (1986), she insisted on creating a concept album addressing social injustice.

Wikipedia: Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television appearances, and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture since the early 1970s. [She is the] youngest child of the Jackson family.

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