Your Way
J.R. Writer Feat. Juelz Santana & Cam'ron Lyrics

Come on, come on, come on, come on
Encouraging the listener to pay attention and take action

Change your ways
Advocating for a change in behavior

Why don't you make, hah, a resolution
Asking the listener to commit to a new course of action

Hehe, for God sake, give a contribution
Encouraging the listener to donate to those in need

Huh, you're filthy rich huh, so help the world
Appealing to the listener's wealth and social responsibility

Donate some dough to the starvin' boys and girls
Specifically calling for donations to feed hungry children

They ain't eatin', we're just chillin', stop the killin'
Highlighting the disparity between those who have and those who don't and calling for an end to violence

Change your ways huh, start givin'
Reiterating the need for a change in behavior to help others

Huh, you're livin' like every day is thanksgivin'
Pointing out the abundance that the listener enjoys

Huh, cool songs huh, nice cars, clear sky, bright stars
Listing the many pleasures of life that the listener enjoys

Funky, funky beats on the radio be pumpin'
Highlighting the role of music and culture in everyday life

Hah, you're so cool, well let us tell you somethin'
Calling out the listener's complacency and asking them to listen

Hey you, don't be stupid, comprehend
Challenging the listener to listen and understand the message being conveyed

The words I'm speakin' to a beat
Acknowledging the use of music as a way to spread a message

That's crazy funky and keeps the people freakin'
Describing the power of music to inspire and energize people

Just trust through us, you're listenin' to God talk
Invoking a higher power as the source of the message

Mic check 1, 2, huh, hey fellas tell 'em what they need to do
Addressing the audience and asking the collaborators to reinforce the message

Hey yo, there ain't nothin' to it
Asserting that changing behavior to help others is simple

We're just too strong, can't nothin' stop the movement
Claiming that the movement has strength and momentum

Party people listen - the world has room for improvement
Stating the need for change and improvement in the world

The groove is small and I know you've
Acknowledging that the movement is just beginning and small

Been thinkin' a lot about this jam
Acknowledging that the listener has been considering the message

So take his hand and take her hand
Encouraging people to work together

And let's all lend a hand to our fellow man
Calling for unified action to help those in need

We can do it, hah, that's right, but you gotta, gotta warn her
Affirming that change is possible, but it requires effort and attention

We gotta help the junkies tastin' their dream
Calling for support and aid to those struggling with addiction

Fiendin' on the corner
Describing the desperation and danger of addiction

Cause yo we got the power
Asserting the strength of the movement for change

And man we are the world, so what you wanna do
Calling attention to the collective power of humanity

Put your cigarette out, throw away your drink
Challenging the audience to make sacrifices and change habits

Take a moment of silence to stop and think
Encouraging reflection and consideration of the message

Or we'll never see brighter days
Implying that the consequences of inaction will be dire

All we gotta do is change our ways
Asserting that change is simple and necessary

There's so far to go youknowImean?
Recognizing that the journey to change is long and difficult

But we gotta keep fightin', we gotta struggle youknowhatImean?
Reminding listeners that progress requires effort

And we stay alive, only the strong survive
Advocating for perseverance and strength in the face of adversity

So part of you can change your ways and you'll be aight
Encouraging the listener to recognize their potential for change and success

Peace from LL Cool J
Ending the song with a message of peace and unity