Hey Young World Pt. 2
Macy Gray Lyrics

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Hey young world
Addressing the young people who will benefit from the message

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Young world young world
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the intended audience

This track here may cause concern
The song may be challenging or uncomfortable for some listeners

For all ring leaders
Addressing those in power or influence over young people

Why don't you listen and learn
Urging the ring leaders to pay attention and gain understanding

Love peace happiness once was strong
Referencing a time when these positive qualities were more prevalent

But due to society
Blaming the larger culture for changes that have made things worse

Even that's turned wrong
Showing the declining state of things that were once good

Why?
Asking for clarification or motivation on the negative changes

Don't be a dumb dummy
Advising young people to avoid stupidity or foolishness

And disrespect mommy
Encouraging respect and gratitude toward one's mother

Why?
Asking why one should respect their mother and avoid being dumb

She put you on earth
Reminding young people of their mother's role in their existence

And loved you since birth
Acknowledging and praising a mother's love for her child

And you
Referring to the young person listening to the message

Reward is a brainwashed kid gone wild
Warning of negative consequences for being misled or influenced poorly

Young little girls already have a child
Highlighting a societal problem of teen pregnancies and early parenthood

Bad company and now you've been framed
Associating with negative influences can lead to blame or punishment

Parents are hurting so hurted and ashamed
Conveying the pain parents feel when their children make poor choices

Why?
Again asking why these negative things are happening to young people

Hell lil kids don't follow these dopes
Urging young people to avoid being influenced by foolish or negative role models

Don't be a fool like those who ditch school
Encouraging young people to prioritize their education and avoid dropping out

It's yours
Reminding young people that their future and success is their responsibility

Get ahead
Encouraging young people to strive for success and advancement

And accomplish things
Urging the young audience to set goals and achieve them

You'll see the wonder and the joy life brings
Assuring young people that their efforts will bring positive results

Don't admire thieves they don't admire you
Cautioning against looking up to those who engage in illegal or dishonest activities

Their times are limited
Predicting that negative influences will not have lasting success or happiness

And hard rocks too
Suggesting that those who engage in criminal activity will also suffer consequences

Listen be strong
Advising young people to be resilient and courageous in the face of adversity

And scream
Encouraging young people to speak out and fight for what they believe in

Woopie doo
Expressing enthusiasm or excitement for positive outcomes

Go for yours
Encouraging young people to pursue their goals and ambitions

Cause dreams come true
Assuring young people that they can achieve their aspirations with effort and motivation

You'll make your mommy so proud of you too
Highlighting the importance of making one's mother happy and proud

And this is a message that the ruler Rick threw
Giving credit to a person named Rick for the message being conveyed

Elders see our wise ones grow
Acknowledging the role of older people in the growth and development of young people

Interest in what their kid learned 'bout
Encouraging parents or guardians to take an interest in what young people are learning

Seen how the offspring turned out
Observing the results of guidance and instruction on the development of young people

Knowing you can now safeguard self
Realizing that good guidance leads to greater independence and protection

Put upon an exciting path
Valuing the importance of having exciting opportunities and experiences

You see immense pride they'll have
Realizing the deep sense of pride that elders will have when young people succeed

Don't discipline rule soundly
Advocating for good and effective discipline without going too far or being harmful

Kids that we have lose boundaries
Recognizing that some young people lack positive guidance or direction and therefore lack boundaries

Grow into what's called curse race lack independence
Expressing concern that young people who lack boundaries may be headed toward negative outcomes

Worst case imprisonment death near for
Highlighting the potential for severe consequences for poor choices or negative influences

Not what we brought kids here for
Recognizing that young people have potential for great things and should not be led astray

Morals and values of sorts should be the first thing installed
Emphasizing the importance of teaching positive beliefs and behaviors from an early age

Believe it or not
Suggesting that what is going to be said may be surprising or hard to believe

God still shines on you
Reminding young people that God is always watching and offering guidance

He guides you
Asserting that God offers wisdom and direction for those who seek it

And he watched you as you grew
Reinforcing the notion that God is always present and aware of one's development

Stay out of trouble
Advising young people to avoid negative situations or influences

When it comes insight
Offering some wisdom or advice for avoiding trouble

Cause a man never loses a fight in God's sight
Suggesting that one can have strength and success with God's help and guidance