The End of the World!
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

This world ends, this world ends
The current world order is unsustainable and will come to an end

Now, now, now, now, now, now, now, now
This is an urgent matter that needs immediate attention

Uh, she love her people so much
There are people who passionately care for their communities

Came to my show just to throw her flag up and
These individuals actively seek to share their beliefs and values with like-minded people

Pray to God that I saw her
They hope that their actions will be noticed and inspire others to join their cause

Wonder if she saw my scarf for Palestine all on it
The artist is also a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause

Never struggle, Valentine all on it
The artist is committed to this cause and has incorporated it into his life

Put my heart into it
This is a meaningful and personal issue that the artist is deeply invested in

Like Noah's Ark I'm too into it
The artist is fully dedicated and involved in this cause

Like justice I'm just too influenced not to do this to it
The artist is deeply influenced by his commitment to justice and advocating for marginalized groups

This one dedicated to the soldiers
This song is dedicated to those who fight for justice and equality

Throw up peace signs in the face of bulldozers
In the face of oppression and aggression, peaceful protest and resistance is a powerful tool

Never bow down or wrap their body in explosives
While some resort to violent means, there are those who reject this and choose non-violent forms of resistance

As long as your alive, fight your whole lifetime
The struggle for justice and equality is ongoing and requires lifelong commitment

The Horn of Africa needs you
The Horn of Africa faces numerous social and economic challenges that require attention and support

Callin' out to all you friends of the people
This is a call to action for all those who care about the welfare of people

Be the change that you wanna see
Individuals have the power to effect change and should take action to do so

Tell 'em no change just ain't what it gonna be
There is a need for systemic change in order to achieve equality and justice

Yeah, the people, united, will never be defeated
Collective action is a powerful force that cannot be easily overcome

And all my people's smite just forever be repeated
History has shown that oppressors will continue to perpetuate injustices if there is no resistance

Whose streets? Our streets, it'll never be deleted
The streets belong to the people and will not be taken away by those in power

No matter how many cops that you send to try and beat it
Even though authorities may use force to suppress dissent, it will not succeed in the long run

This is revolution in the making
There is a growing movement for change that can bring about a revolution

A ragtag movement set to takeover the nation
This is a diverse and grassroots movement that can effectively challenge the current system

Now isn't that fun?
The artist is being sarcastic and pointing out the absurdity of those who dismiss calls for social change

You just wanna make the world better, isn't that young?
Youthful idealism and a desire to make the world a better place should be embraced

Well, blessings to the youth then
The artist supports and encourages young people in their efforts for change

And don't stop, until they let the truth in
The truth about social injustices and inequality needs to be acknowledged and addressed

Once there, never let it leave
Once people become aware of the truth, they must hold onto it and continue to fight for change

And protect it, they'll catch it and never set it free
If the truth is not protected and guarded, it can be lost or corrupted

Blood sweat and tears, no place I'd rather be
Activism and fighting for social change requires hard work and sacrifice, but the artist believes it is worth it

So, let's occupy Wall Street, all day, all week
The artist supports the Occupy Wall Street movement, a protest against economic inequality and corporate greed

So again, I fight evil
The artist is committed to fighting against social injustices and oppression

This what I gotta do to live my life peaceful?
The artist believes that fighting against injustice is necessary for a peaceful existence

So be it, outspoken and low key it
The artist is willing to publicly advocate for change while also maintaining a more low-key approach as necessary

My heart big, limousine no Fiat
The artist is committed to his activism and has a big heart, but is not interested in material possessions

And you can hear it loud every time God beat it
The artist's passion and commitment to justice is evident in his music

Love always shines every time I see it
The artist believes that love can overcome hate and injustice

Exactly what they hated is exactly what I needed
The artist draws strength from the very things that his detractors hate about him

And exactly where I started is exactly where I leave it
The artist remains committed to his roots and is not swayed by fame or fortune

Cause I ain't never ever ever change
The artist remains true to his values and refuses to compromise

Beautiful LASERS as fans, do me a favor, this time I'll repay ya
The artist is grateful for his fans and is willing to support them as they have supported him

Friend of the peeps, free Chill, Esco at peace
The artist has friends who are fighting for justice and equality, and he supports them

Holla at me if you see me in the streets
The artist is accessible and willing to engage with people who share his values

A picture costs a dollar, First and Fifteenth
The artist acknowledges the challenges faced by those living in poverty and those who struggle to make ends meet