Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Hey Young World Part 2
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Hey young world
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Young world young world
This track here may cause concern
Why don't you listen and learn
Love peace happiness once was strong
But due to society
Even that's turned wrong
Why?
Don't be a dumb dummy
And disrespect mommy
Why?
She put you on earth
And loved you since birth
And you
Hey young world
The world is yours
Hey young world
The world is yours
Young world young world
Young world young world
Reward is a brainwashed kid gone wild
Young little girls already have a child
Bad company and now you've been framed
Parents are hurting so hurt and ashamed
Why?
Hell lil' kids don't follow these dopes
Why?
Don't be a fool like those who ditch school
It's yours
Hey young world
The world is yours
Hey young world
The world is yours
Young world young world
Get ahead
And accomplish things
You'll see the wonder and the joy life brings
Don't admire thieves they don't admire you
Their times are limited
And hardrocks too
Listen be strong
And scream
Woopie doo
Go for yours
Cause dreams come true
You'll make your mommy so proud of you too
And this is a message that the ruler rick threw
Why?
(slick rick)
Elders see our wise ones grow
Interest in what their kid learned 'bout
Seen how the offspring turned out
Knowing you can now safeguard self
Put upon an exciting path
You see immense pride they'll have
Hey young world
The world is yours
Hey young world
The world is yours
Young world young world
Don't discipline rule soundly
Kids that we have lose boundaries
Grow into what's called curse race lack independence
Worst case imprisonment death near for
Not what we brought kids here for
Morals and values of sorts should be the first thing installed
Believe it or not
God still shines on you
He guides you
And he watched you as you grew
Stay out of trouble
When it comes insight
Cause a man never loses a fight in god's sight
The song Hey Young World Part 2 by Macy Gray is a message to the youth of the world. The lyrics are a warning against the negative influences that society can have on young people, particularly in the form of bad company and lack of parental guidance. Gray urges young people to listen and learn from their elders, and to strive for success in a positive and productive manner. The song reminds young people that they have the power to shape their own futures and make their parents proud.
Gray highlights the importance of discipline and respect, particularly towards mothers who "put you on earth and loved you since birth." She warns against foolishness and implores young people to pursue their dreams and make the most of their potential. The song also conveys a strong sense of hope, encouraging young people to believe in themselves and to remember that God is always watching over them.
Line by Line Meaning
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Testing the microphone
Hey young world
Addressing the youth of the world
Young world young world
Reinforcing the message to the youth of the world
This track here may cause concern
Warning that the song may be challenging for those in power
For all ring leaders
For those in charge
Why don't you listen and learn
Asking those in power to be open-minded and receptive to new ideas
Love peace happiness once was strong
There was a time when love, peace, and happiness were powerful forces
But due to society
But because of the way society has changed
Even that's turned wrong
Even those forces have been corrupted
Don't be a dumb dummy
Don't be foolish
And disrespect mommy
And disrespect your mother
She put you on earth
Your mother gave birth to you
And loved you since birth
And has loved you ever since you were born
The world is yours
The future belongs to you
Reward is a brainwashed kid gone wild
An unfortunate outcome of being misled
Young little girls already have a child
Teenage girls are becoming parents too soon
Bad company and now you've been framed
Being influenced by the wrong people can lead to trouble
Parents are hurting so hurt and ashamed
Parents suffer when their children make mistakes
Hell lil' kids don't follow these dopes
Don't imitate bad role models
Don't be a fool like those who ditch school
Don't be foolish like those who skip class
Get ahead
Succeed
And accomplish things
And achieve your goals
You'll see the wonder and the joy life brings
You'll experience the beauty of life
Don't admire thieves they don't admire you
Don't respect criminals who don't respect you
Their times are limited
They will not be successful for long
And hardrocks too
And people who project a tough image
Listen be strong
Pay attention and be resilient
And scream Woopie doo
And celebrate your success
Go for yours
Pursue your own goals
Cause dreams come true
Because it's possible to achieve your dreams
You'll make your mommy so proud of you too
Your mother will be proud of you
And this is a message that the ruler rick threw
This is a message from the artist Slick Rick
Elders see our wise ones grow
Older people see how young people mature
Interest in what their kid learned 'bout
They're interested in what their children are learning
Seen how the offspring turned out
They've observed how their children have developed
Knowing you can now safeguard self
Knowing you can protect yourself now
Put upon an exciting path
Set on a path to a bright future
You see immense pride they'll have
You'll make your parents proud
Don't discipline rule soundly
Don't just enforce strict discipline
Kids that we have lose boundaries
Children are losing boundaries and limits
Grow into what's called curse race lack independence
This can lead to a destructive cycle of dependence
Worst case imprisonment death near for
The worst outcome can lead to imprisonment or death
Not what we brought kids here for
This is not what parents hoped for their children
Morals and values of sorts should be the first thing installed
Teach children values from an early age
Believe it or not
Whether you believe it or not
God still shines on you
God is watching over you
He guides you
He is guiding you
And he watched you as you grew
He's been watching you your whole life
Stay out of trouble
Avoid getting into trouble
When it comes insight
Use good judgment
Cause a man never loses a fight in god's sight
You will always be victorious with God on your side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NATALIE MCINTYRE, RICKY M. L. WALTERS
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Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs