The World
Nat Wolff Lyrics

Ipods, cellphones, rap music, snow cones, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, watching the old Rolling Stones
The modern era is defined by ubiquitous technology (Ipods, cellphones) and entertainment (rap music, celebrities). People are still drawn to the classics, like rock legends The Rolling Stones.

Paul Newman, James Dean, Marlon Brando, Steve Mcquene, Marshal Mathers, Akon and James Brown, Is going strong
Icons of the past (Paul Newman, James Dean, Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen) share the stage with modern legends (Eminem, Akon, James Brown). Their legacies continue to be celebrated and influential.

Iraq War, Candie Stores, And Mr. Al Gore, Bono, Dicaprio, Better than the unknown, Darfur, Corners wall, Global warming, People stall, Bin Laden, Trade center, And all the deaths, Do you remember?
Recent history is marked by conflict (Iraq War, Bin Laden, Trade center), humanitarian crises (Darfur), political figures (Al Gore), and celebrity activism (Bono, DiCaprio). The world has been impacted by global challenges like climate change and economic inequality.

Chevy, Ford, Mustangs, Jaguar into Spain, America is in debt, You might get upset, Paul Mccartney, Back again, That is such a blessing, Computers, itunes, Albums by the soul, So, anyone can make a movie, Everyone just seems so stupid
American car culture is still prominent (Chevy, Ford, Mustangs), but the country is also facing significant economic struggles. Music legends like Paul McCartney still inspire, while technology (computers, iTunes) and the democratization of filmmaking have led to countless new faces in entertainment.

Television, Rules the world, The minds of little boys and girls, All the people in Katrina, Need a place to live, Sad to hear, Jamba Juice, And fricken, Kous-Kous
Television dominates our media landscape and influences the minds of children. Natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina have highlighted the need for better infrastructure and support systems. The world is also marked by small pleasures, like smoothie shop Jamba Juice and delicious foods like couscous.

Techno, picture phones, Brand names, sticks and stones, Hip-Hop, China, Gangstas, Flo Rida, East Wood, Dr. Dre, Timberland's hayday, Lohan, Hilton, Richie, And Britney Spears, O. J. Simpson, Fighting off his demons, La palm trees, New York taxis, Nukes in America, Cause a Hysteria, Charles Manson, Helter Skelter, We need a homeless shelter
The modern world is characterized by technology (picture phones), pop culture (celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and O.J. Simpson), and global politics (nuclear weapons, China, Eastwood). Despite all the progress, some of society's biggest problems (homelessness, mental health) still demand attention.

The World, As we know it today (x4)
The repeated chorus underscores the idea that these diverse and often-disparate aspects of life all contribute to the world we inhabit. This is the state of the world today, for better or worse.