Livin' In A New World
John-John Lyrics
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Turn up the boom-box, put on your high-tops
Come on outside, today's goin' be the day we
Start livin' in the new world
[Black Thought]
Yo, they got high-powered lenses on the cameras outside
It ain't nowhere to run it ain't hardly nowhere to hide
You don't even realize that you's a twinkle in the all, seein' eye
From the time you in the bar gettin' high
To havin' conversations on your phone through the wire
You can drive but it's definitely footage of your ride
Livin in this day and time, it's a funny kind of vibe
From the corners of the ceiling feel its eyes in back of me
I couldn't tell you why I think they constantly after me
Maybe it's cause the news put it to me so graphically
How niggas don't obey no laws, not even gravity boy
No benefit of doubt he had to be from
He from the corner where they known to get they casualty on
Another day another scene to perform, spotlight him on Friday
Come and lock him up Saturday morn, c'mon
[Chorus]
The song "Livin in a New World" by John-John begins with a chorus urging listeners to turn up the boom-box, put on their high-tops, and come outside to start living in the new world. The verses, delivered by Black Thought, are a commentary on the state of the world and the constant surveillance and lack of privacy that we are subjected to. He references high-powered cameras that watch our every move, the all-seeing eye that monitors us, and the constant presence of the media and news.
Black Thought then goes on to talk about the consequences of our actions, reminding us that there is always footage of our every move and conversation. He also touches on the violence and crime that is prevalent in certain neighborhoods, where people are always on the lookout for the next scene to perform. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency to take action and start living in a better, new world.
The song is a poignant commentary on the current state of society and the need for change. It serves as a wake-up call for listeners to take action and work towards creating a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn up the boom-box, put on your high-tops
Let's prepare ourselves for the new world we are about to experience
Come on outside, today's goin' be the day we
Let's embrace the new world by venturing outside and experiencing it firsthand
Start livin' in the new world
Let's begin to live and adapt to the changes brought about by this new world
Yo, they got high-powered lenses on the cameras outside
The surveillance in this new world is advanced and pervasive
It ain't nowhere to run it ain't hardly nowhere to hide
There's no escaping the constant surveillance in this new world
They hear you when you whisperin' so try to keep quiet
Even private conversations are not truly private in this new world
You don't even realize that you's a twinkle in the all, seein' eye
You are always being watched and monitored by the authorities in this new world
From the time you in the bar gettin' high
This new world even monitors your recreational activities
To havin' conversations on your phone through the wire
Communication through technology is also being monitored
You can drive but it's definitely footage of your ride
Even your transportation is being tracked and monitored
Livin in this day and time, it's a funny kind of vibe
The atmosphere of this new world is unsettling and peculiar
From the corners of the ceiling feel its eyes in back of me
A sense of constant observation is felt in this new world
I couldn't tell you why I think they constantly after me
The singer is paranoid that the authorities are specifically targeting them
Maybe it's cause the news put it to me so graphically
The media has sensationalized the dangers and threats in this new world
How niggas don't obey no laws, not even gravity boy
The level of lawlessness and chaos in parts of this new world are astonishing
No benefit of doubt he had to be from
Stereotyping and suspicion are prevalent in this new world
He from the corner where they known to get they casualty on
Certain areas of this new world are known for their violence and mayhem
Another day another scene to perform, spotlight him on Friday
The cycle of violence and crime in this new world is unending
Come and lock him up Saturday morn, c'mon
Punishment and incarceration are swift and harsh in this new world
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARL B. JENKINS, KHARI ABDUL MATEEN, TARIK L. COLLINS
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