Our World
C.A.2K. & OTM Lyrics


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Hope of the world is in our generation
(lets straighten it out)
It's all left up to us to change this present situation
(lets straighten it out)
Take caution from our elders, don't make the same mistake
(lets straighten it out)
Let's fill the world with love, and get rid of all the hate
Our elders taught us one thing but, practice another
Just look at what happened to the Indian and the brother

Straighten it out
Straighten it out
Straighten it out

Hope of the world is in our generation
(lets straighten it out)
It's all left up to us to change this present situation
(lets straighten it out)
Our leaders make us fight, and we don't know what for
(lets straighten it out)
If they want people killed, let them fight the war

It's gotta end somewhere, this killing's got to cease
If no one were to fight, we'd all live in peace

Our generation, it's all left up to us
Our generation, let's do just what we must
Straighten it out, (Straighten it out)
Gotta straighten it out
Straighten it out, (Straighten it out)
We can straighten it out yeah

As long as there's a you, there's a better me
It's why we're together and stronger
Than they ever thought it could be
A world motherless, can health care cover this?
A love for all people no matter what the culture is
Our generation, is makin' huge strides
A self-empowering movement that's on the rise
The more the door is open, the more the youth can see
A fair chance means a greater opportunity
To have a brighter future, deeper insight
Work hard to be anything you want in life
It's what it's all about, the longevity
Educated enough to know what's ahead of me
Need to straighten it out, seek and you'll find
They can cage your body, but not your mind
We lay it all on the line in the struggle
We grew, but together here's what we gotta do

Our generation, it's all left up to us
(Straighten it out)
Our generation,
(Straighten it out)
Let's do just what we must
Straighten it out, our generation
Straighten it out
Lets straighten it out,
Straighten it out, our generation
Straighten it out yeah (Straighten it out)
C'mon yeah our generation
Hey hey lets straighten it out,
Lets straighten it out
Our generation, let's straighten it out
New york city
Our generation, let's straighten it out
Atalanta
Our generation, let's straighten it out




Los Angeles
Our generation, let's straighten it out

Overall Meaning

The song "Our World" by C.A.2K. & OTM is a call-to-action for the present generation to take responsibility for the state of the world and to work towards straightening out the issues that have been passed down by previous generations. The lyrics stress the importance of love over hate and caution against making the same mistakes as the elders. The song acknowledges that the world is not perfect, but emphasizes that change starts with the youth - "our generation". The lyrics mention how leaders make people fight wars and questions the reasoning behind it, and calls for an end to the violence. The song also touches on social issues like healthcare and cultural diversity, highlighting the need for greater understanding and empathy.


The repetition of the phrase "straighten it out" is a powerful reminder of the message behind the song. The lyrics are clear and straightforward, leaving no room for confusion about what is being called for. The song provides a sense of hope and motivation to take action and make the world a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

Hope of the world is in our generation
We have the unique opportunity to make positive changes in the world.


(lets straighten it out)
We need to take action and make things right.


It's all left up to us to change this present situation
We can't rely on anyone else to fix the problems we face.


Take caution from our elders, don't make the same mistake
We should learn from the past and avoid repeating the same mistakes.


Let's fill the world with love, and get rid of all the hate
We need to replace hate with love and work towards a kinder world.


Our elders taught us one thing but, practice another
Our elders often preach one thing but don't follow through with action.


Just look at what happened to the Indian and the brother
The mistreatment and injustices faced by certain groups serve as a reminder of what can happen.


Our leaders make us fight, and we don't know what for
Our leaders may push us into conflict without a clear understanding of why we are fighting.


If they want people killed, let them fight the war
Those who declare war should be held responsible for their actions rather than the innocent who are forced to fight.


It's gotta end somewhere, this killing's got to cease
There needs to be an end to senseless violence and death.


If no one were to fight, we'd all live in peace
Peace can only be achieved when we collectively choose to rid ourselves of violence and war.


As long as there's a you, there's a better me
We are interdependent and can help each other become our best selves.


A world motherless, can health care cover this?
Health care alone cannot solve all of the world's problems, including the loss of mothers.


A love for all people no matter what the culture is
We need to have love for everyone, regardless of their cultural heritage.


Our generation, is makin' huge strides
Our generation is making progress in creating positive change.


A self-empowering movement that's on the rise
We are creating movements that empower individuals to make a difference.


The more the door is open, the more the youth can see
By opening opportunities for youth, we are expanding their potential.


A fair chance means a greater opportunity
Providing equal opportunities to all individuals creates a better chance for success.


To have a brighter future, deeper insight
We can create a better future by gaining greater understanding of the world around us.


Work hard to be anything you want in life
Hard work and perseverance can lead to achieving any dream.


It's what it's all about, the longevity
Creating lasting change for future generations is what really matters.


Educated enough to know what's ahead of me
Education provides us with the knowledge to make informed decisions.


Need to straighten it out, seek and you'll find
We need to proactively seek solutions for issues that need to be fixed.


They can cage your body, but not your mind
We have the power to think and act freely regardless of physical limitations imposed on us.


We lay it all on the line in the struggle
We are willing to put everything on the line to create positive change.


We grew, but together here's what we gotta do
We have made progress, but still have work to do to achieve our goals.


New york city
No obvious meaning, likely a reference to the group's origin or a place of importance to the members.


Atalanta
No obvious meaning, likely a reference to the group's origin or a place of importance to the members.


Los Angeles
No obvious meaning, likely a reference to the group's origin or a place of importance to the members.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEON MOORE

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