Revolution 1993
Jamiroquai Lyrics

Yes you've got to stand up, stay strong, start moving in the right direction
Encouraging people to take action and move towards progress.

Don't wait too long, for people promising divine intervention
Warning against relying on promises of divine intervention from others and instead taking matters into one's own hands.

Nineteen nine three, now I'm taking matters into my own hands
Referencing the year and stating that the singer is taking control of their situation.

So fast, I can't see a revolution is the only way we can change, change, change
Highlighting the urgent need for a revolution to bring about change.

I want to fight the power
Expressing a desire to challenge those in power and bring about change.

Well it's hard times, white lines, kids of nine getting down with gun crime
Describing the difficult and violent nature of the singer's environment.

War zones, no homes, ain't it the time we gave the dog a bone
Questioning why those in power are not doing more to help those living in poverty and violence.

Say brothers, sisters, get up and put yourself in the picture
Calling on people to take action and take control of their situation.

Question, answer, shake your hand and smile for the camera
Referencing superficial interactions and insincere gestures from those in power.

Where black kids, white kids
Highlighting the racial divide and how it affects young people.

Now you're working overtime to be a crack kid
Describing how those living in poverty often resort to crime just to survive.

Still we don't seem to understand we need a revolution
Stating that despite the urgent need for change, many people still do not see the need for a revolution.

Everybody wants a revolution
Highlighting the desire for change among people.

Now who is this man, I'm having trouble knowing where I'm coming from
Questioning one's identity and place in society.

Preconceptions, it's eternal human infection
Stating that people are often held back by their preconceptions and biases.

One chance, learn how you're gonna change the habit of a lifetime my soul
Encouraging people to take the opportunity to change their habits and bring about progress.

Higher, higher, now we're gonna learn how to fight the power
Encouraging people to aim higher and challenge those in power.

Sunshine, new day, I only know how to go to the right way
Expressing optimism for a brighter future and a desire to move in the right direction.

Blinded I can't see a revolution is the only way that we can change, change, change
Stating that despite the need for change, some people are blinded to the power of revolution to bring about progress.

No doubt in time, everything is sweet sunshine but in the
Suggesting that things may improve in the future.

Meantime, mankind is having trouble where to draw the line
Highlighting the ongoing struggle of society to determine boundaries and guidelines.

We still don't, respect, and yet I thought we had intellect
Questioning why despite our intelligence, humans still struggle to show respect towards each other.

Sometimes I think the music is the only hope we have for revolution
Noting the power of music to inspire and bring people together towards a common goal.