The World Will Know
Alan Menken Lyrics

Pulitzer and Hearst, they think we're nothing!
Pulitzer and Hearst have underestimated our strength and influence.

Are we nothing?
We are not nothing. We are powerful and we will make our voices heard.

Pulitzer and Hearst, they think they got us
Pulitzer and Hearst believe they have control over us, but they do not.

Do they got us?
They do not have us. We are in control of our own destiny.

Even though we ain't got hats or badges
We may not have fancy titles or symbols of authority, but we are unified by our common cause.

We're a union just by saying so
We are a union because we say we are. We have the power to define ourselves and our goals.

And the World will know!
Our message will be heard by the entire world.

What's it gonna take to stop the wagons?
What actions do we need to take in order to put an end to the unfair practices of those in power?

Are we ready?
We are prepared to take action and fight for what we believe in.

What's it gonna take to stop the scabbers?
What steps do we need to take to prevent others from taking our place and undermining our cause?

Can we do it?
We are capable of taking the necessary actions to achieve our goals.

We'll do what we gotta do until we
We are committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve the change we seek.

Break the will of mighty Bill and Joe!
We will not back down until the powerful figures who seek to oppress us have been defeated.

And the Journal too!
Our message will be heard by all major newspapers, including the Journal.

Mister Hearst and Pulitzer
These two individuals, who hold significant power and influence, will be particularly affected by our message.

Have we got news for you
We have important information to share that will shake up the status quo.

Now the World will hear
Our message will not be ignored or dismissed. It will be heard throughout the world.

What we got to say
Our voices and views are important and worth hearing.

We been hawking headlines
We have been working hard to draw attention to our message and our cause.

But we're making 'em today
Now, we are not just reporting the news. We are making the news.

And our ranks will grow
Our numbers will continue to increase as others join us in our cause.

And we'll kick their rear
We will defeat those who seek to oppress us and hold us back.

When the circulation bell starts ringing,
When our message and impact become impossible to ignore or deny...

Will we hear it?
We will not only hear it, we will keep fighting and pushing for change.

What if the Delanceys come out swinging?
What if those who have been opposing our cause become even more hostile and aggressive?

No!
We will not back down or be intimidated.

When you got a hundred voices singing
When we all come together and raise our voices as one united force...

Who can hear a lousy whistle blow?
No one can ignore or dismiss us when we are all working together with a common purpose and goal.

That this ain't no game
Our cause is not a trivial or unimportant matter. We are fighting for our rights and our dignity.

That we got a ton of rotten fruit and perfect aim
We have the power to strike back against those who seek to suppress us. We are a force to be reckoned with.

So they gave their word
Those in power have promised to address our concerns and meet our demands...

But it ain't worth beans
...but those promises are meaningless and worthless.

Now they're gonna see what
We will prove to those in power that...

"Stop the presses" really means
...we are serious about our demands and will not be ignored or dismissed.

And the day has come
The time for action and change is here.

And the time is now
We must act as soon as possible to make change happen and achieve our goals.

And the fear is gone
We will not be intimidated or held back by fear.

And the strike is on
We have started our strike and are committed to seeing it through to the end.

And I can't stand blood!
Some among us may be hesitant or uncomfortable with the violence and confrontation that may arise from our efforts.

And the world will learn
Those who have not yet heard of our cause and our message will finally become aware of them.

And the world will wonder how
Many will be surprised by our strength, our unity, and our success.

We made the tables turn
We have succeeded in shifting the power dynamic and holding those in power accountable to us.

That we had to choose
We had no other option but to take action and fight for our rights and our dignity.

That the things we do today
The actions we take now will have significant consequences and shape the future.

Will be tomorrow's news
Our efforts and our message will be reported on and remembered for years to come.

And the old will fall
The old ways of thinking and doing things will no longer hold sway.

And the young stand tall
A new generation of leaders and activists will emerge and make their voices heard.

And the winds will blow
These changes will be sweeping and significant, impacting many different aspects of society.

And our ranks will grow
Our numbers will continue to increase as more and more people join our cause.

And grow, and grow
Our strength and influence will continue to expand and grow over time.

And so
In this way...

The world will feel the fire
Our passion, energy, and drive for change will be felt by people all over the world.

And finally know
People will finally become aware of the issues we are fighting for and the changes we are making happen.