If I Ruled The World
Nas Feat. Lauryn Hill Lyrics
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Will it take me under, I don't know
Imagine smokin' weed in the streets without cops harassin'
Imagine goin' to court with no trial
Lifestyle cruisin' blue behind my waters, no welfare supporters
More conscious of the way we raise our daughters
Feelin' like life is over, these snakes strike like a cobra
The world's hot, my son got not evidently
It's elementary, they want us all gone eventually
Troopin' out of state for a plate knowledge
Of coke was cooked without the garbage, we'd all have the top dollars
Imagine everybody flashin', fashion
Designer clothes, lacin' your click up with diamond vogues
Your people holdin' dough, no parole
No rubbers, go in raw, imagine law with no undercovers
Just some thoughts for the mind, I take a glimpse into time
Watch the blimp read 'The World Is Mine'
If I ruled the world, imagine that
I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby
Black diamonds an' pearls, could it be
If you could be mine, we'd both shine?
If I ruled the world, still livin' for today
In these last days an' times
The way to be, paradise like relaxin' black
Latino an' Anglo-Saxon, Armani exchange the reins
Cash, Lost Tribe of Shabazz, free at last
Brand new whips to crash, then we laugh in the iller path
The Villa house is for the crew, how we do
Trees for breakfast, dime sexes an' Benz stretches
So many years of depression make me vision
The better livin', type of place to raise kids in
Open they eyes to the lies history's told, foul
But I'm as wise as the old owl, plus the Gold Child
Seein' things like I was controllin', click rollin'
Trickin' six digits on kicks an' still holdin'
Trips to Paris, I civilized every savage
Gimme one shot I turn trife life to lavish
Political prisoner set free, stress free
No work, release purple M3's an' jet skis
Feel the wind breeze in West Indies
I make Coretta Scott-King mayor the cities
An' reverse themes to Willies
It sounds foul but every girl I meet to go downtown
I'd open every cell in Attica, send 'em to Africa
If I ruled the world, imagine that
I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby
Black diamonds an' pearls, could it be
If you could be mine, we'd both shine?
If I ruled the world, still livin' for today
In these last days an' times
An' then we'll walk right up to the sun
Hand in hand
We'll walk right up to the sun
We won't land
We'll walk right up to the sun
Hand in hand
We'll walk right up to the sun
We won't land
You'd love to hear the story how the thugs live in worry
Duck down in car seats, heat's mandatory
Runnin' from jake, gettin' chased, hunger for papes
These are the breaks, many mistakes go down out of state
Wait, I had to let it marinate, we carry weight
Tryin' to get laced, flip the ace, stack the safe
Millionaire plan to keep the gat with the cop camera
Makin' moves in Atlanta, back an' forth scrambler
'Cause you could have all the chips, be poor or rich
Still nobody want a nigga havin' shit
If I ruled the world an' everythin' in it, sky's the limit
I push a Q-45 infinite
It wouldn't be no such thing as jealousies or be Felonies
Strictly livin' longevity to the destiny
I thought I'd never see but reality struck
Better find out before your time's out, what the fuck?
If I ruled the world, imagine that
I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby
Black diamonds an' pearls, could it be
If you could be mine, we'd both shine?
If I ruled the world, still livin' for today
In these last days an' times
If I ruled the world, imagine that
I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby
Black diamonds an' pearls, could it be
If you could be mine, we'd both shine?
If I ruled the world, still livin' for today
In these last days an' times
If I ruled the world
I'd free all my sons
I love 'em, love 'em, baby
Black diamonds an' pearls
If I ruled the world
If I ruled the world
I love 'em, love 'em, baby
The lyrics of Nas feat Marsha Ambrosious's song If I Ruled The World โ09 express the rapper's desire to imagine a better place to live in without oppression and inequality. Nas paints a picture of a world where people can smoke weed in the streets and go to court without a trial, where there is no poverty or welfare support, where everyone is conscious about the way they raise their daughters, and where those in power have a complete understanding of the history of oppression that has created such inequality. At the same time, the song acknowledges the reality that life in the present is not perfect and many people are struggling. The song expresses the belief that things can be better and that we need to work together to create a better world for everyone.
The song expresses Nas's desire to create a world where people can live their lives without fear of persecution, where everyone has equal opportunities and where nobody is left behind. The lyrics also express Nas's opinion on the state of the world, and his belief that we can do better if only we work together towards a common goal. The song expresses the desire to create a world that is inclusive, diverse, and compassionate.
Line by Line Meaning
Life, I wonder
I am curious about the nature of life
Will it take me under, I don't know
I am unsure if life will defeat me
Imagine smokin' weed in the streets without cops harassin'
Imagine a world where people can smoke marijuana in public without fear of arrest or persecution
Imagine goin' to court with no trial
Imagine a world where people are not unfairly prosecuted without a fair trial
Lifestyle cruisin' blue behind my waters, no welfare supporters
I live a luxurious lifestyle and do not need government assistance
More conscious of the way we raise our daughters
We need to be more mindful of how we raise our daughters
Days are shorter, nights are colder
Life feels bleak and depressing
Feelin' like life is over, these snakes strike like a cobra
Life is full of unexpected dangers that can destroy it quickly
The world's hot, my son got not evidently
The world is a difficult and unforgiving place, and even my children are not exempt from its challenges
It's elementary, they want us all gone eventually
It is obvious that some forces want to destroy us all eventually
Troopin' out of state for a plate knowledge
Traveling far to learn something valuable
Of coke was cooked without the garbage, we'd all have the top dollars
If drugs were made more carefully, they would be more expensive and profitable
Imagine everybody flashin', fashion
Imagine a world where everyone is wealthy and fashionable
Designer clothes, lacin' your click up with diamond vogues
Wearing expensive clothes and diamonds with one's friends
Your people holdin' dough, no parole
Your friends and associates have money and are not in prison
No rubbers, go in raw, imagine law with no undercovers
Imagine a world where there is no risk of sexually transmitted infections and where law enforcement is honest and transparent
Just some thoughts for the mind, I take a glimpse into time
These are just my musings that reflect insight into the past and potential future
Watch the blimp read 'The World Is Mine'
I have a feeling of power and control over the world
If I ruled the world, imagine that
If I were the ruler of the world, just imagine
I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby
I would release all prisoners, including my loved ones
Black diamonds an' pearls, could it be
Imagine a world where black diamonds and pearls are common
If you could be mine, we'd both shine?
If you were with me, we would both prosper and shine
Still livin' for today
We should live in the present
In these last days an' times
We are currently living in tumultuous times
The way to be, paradise like relaxin' black
The ideal way to live is to be carefree and relaxed
Latino an' Anglo-Saxon, Armani exchange the reins
People of different cultures can share power and wealth
Cash, Lost Tribe of Shabazz, free at last
All people should have financial freedom
Brand new whips to crash, then we laugh in the iller path
We can afford to buy new cars and laugh when we get into accidents
The Villa house is for the crew, how we do
We have a luxurious villa reserved for our group of friends
Trees for breakfast, dime sexes an' Benz stretches
We can choose to do whatever we want, including having sex and driving expensive cars
So many years of depression make me vision
My past struggles have led me to have a clear idea of what I want
The better livin', type of place to raise kids in
We need a better world for our children to grow up in
Open they eyes to the lies history's told, foul
We need to teach our children to critically examine the misinformation in history books
But I'm as wise as the old owl, plus the Gold Child
I have the knowledge of an ancient owl and the potential to achieve greatness
Seein' things like I was controllin', click rollin'
I feel like I have complete control over the situation and my group of friends are with me
Trickin' six digits on kicks an' still holdin'
Spending a lot of money on shoes and still being financially secure
Trips to Paris, I civilized every savage
Traveling to Paris makes me feel sophisticated and worldly
Gimme one shot I turn trife life to lavish
I can turn a life of crime into a life of luxury with one opportunity
Political prisoner set free, stress free
Freeing political prisoners would be a great relief
No work, release purple M3's an' jet skis
Enjoying life by owning luxury cars and jet skis without having to work
Feel the wind breeze in West Indies
Enjoying the pleasant climate and location of the West Indies
I make Coretta Scott-King mayor the cities
I would elect Coretta Scott-King as the mayor of all cities
An' reverse themes to Willies
Turning negatives into positives
It sounds foul but every girl I meet to go downtown
I have sexual desires, and I want to fulfill them with multiple women
I'd open every cell in Attica, send 'em to Africa
I would release all the prisoners from Attica and send them to Africa
An' then we'll walk right up to the sun
We will aim high and not be held back by anything
Hand in hand
Together
We'll walk right up to the sun
We will succeed in our endeavors
We won't land
We will not give up or fail
You'd love to hear the story how the thugs live in worry
You are curious about the lives of gangsters and their struggles
Duck down in car seats, heat's mandatory
Having to hide from the police and carrying firearms is necessary for survival
Runnin' from jake, gettin' chased, hunger for papes
Fleeing the police and seeking money to survive
These are the breaks, many mistakes go down out of state
These are the circumstances of life, and mistakes often lead to legal trouble
Wait, I had to let it marinate, we carry weight
Let me think about this for a while. We have heavy burdens to bear
Tryin' to get laced, flip the ace, stack the safe
Trying to become wealthy by acquiring drugs, gambling, and saving money
Millionaire plan to keep the gat with the cop camera
A plan to become a millionaire by stealing a police camera
Makin' moves in Atlanta, back an' forth scrambler
Traveling to Atlanta to do illegal business
'Cause you could have all the chips, be poor or rich
Money does not necessarily guarantee happiness or success
Still nobody want a nigga havin' shit
People do not want to see a black man prosper
If I ruled the world an' everythin' in it, sky's the limit
If I were in charge of the world, there would be no limit to what we could achieve
I push a Q-45 infinite
I drive an expensive, luxurious car
It wouldn't be no such thing as jealousies or be Felonies
There would be no crimes of passion or major crimes
Strictly livin' longevity to the destiny
Living a long and prosperous life by fulfilling our fate
I thought I'd never see but reality struck
Something that I never thought would happen has finally happened
Better find out before your time's out, what the fuck?
You better figure out what you want in life before you run out of time
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON GERALD O'BRYANT, ALLAN FELDER, DAVID REEVES, JALIL HUTCHINS, JEAN-CLAUDE OLIVIER, KURT WALKER, LAWRENCE SMITH, NASIR JONES, NORMAN RAY HARRIS, SAMUEL BARNES
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@spike6985
I wish we could go back to this era of Hip Hop
@Matt_and_stuff
D4RK what is hip hop
@kellympinda4723
FACTS
@sirflooowsn4941
Go back to this erea of time... 90โ best century to life ๐๐ ... said a german ๐
@Rapmaneasteregg
It was the best
@mr.e695
WOrd!!
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@vladtheinhaler8754
Lauryn Hill is honestly one of the most remarkable artists to have set foot on this planet, she just goes so well with any beat and any rapper. Nas is easily one if the best rappers from this era no doubt.
@patriciasmith8756
This was the best of the best. NAS was on point
@vonbee22
Real talk !!!!
@deneenreed2019
Facts!!!