The World Will Know
Newsies Lyrics

Pulitzer and Hearst They think we're nothin' Are we nothin'?
Jack asks the Newsies if they're really nothing in the eyes of newspaper giants Hearst and Pulitzer.

No!
The Newsies shout in unison that they are not nothing.

Pulitzer and Hearst They think they got us Do they got us?
Jack challenges the idea that Hearst and Pulitzer have control over the Newsies and asks if they really do.

No!
The Newsies emphatically state that the newspaper giants do not have control over them.

Even though we ain't got hats or badges We're a union just by saying so And the world will know!
Jack asserts that the Newsies may not have official union status, but they are still a united front and they will make their presence known to the world.

What's it gonna take to stop the wagons? Are we ready?
Jack asks the Newsies what it will take to stop the delivery wagons and if they are prepared to take action.

Yeah!
The Newsies respond with a resounding affirmation that they are ready to take action.

What's it gonna take to stop the scabbers? Can we do it?
Jack questions what it will take to stop the replacement workers and whether the Newsies are capable of doing so.

Yeah!
The Newsies confidently reply that they are able to stop the scabbers.

We'll do what we gotta do Until we break the will of mighty Bill and Joe
Jack vows that the Newsies will do whatever it takes to break the will of newspaper magnates Bill and Joe.

And the World will know And the Journal too Mister Hearst and Pulitzer Have we got news for you
The Newsies boldly proclaim that they will make their voices heard by the world, including Hearst and Pulitzer.

Now the world will hear What we got to say We been hawkin' headlines But we're makin' 'em today And our ranks will grow
The Newsies declare that the world will finally listen to what they have to say, no longer just selling newspapers but also creating the stories that make headlines, and their numbers will continue to increase.

And we'll kick their rear
Crutchy confidently states that the Newsies will emerge victorious over their enemies.

And the world will know That we been here
The Newsies assert that their presence and actions will be remembered by the world.

When the circulation bell starts ringin' Will we hear it?
Jack asks if the Newsies will be able to hear the sound of the newspapers being printed and distributed.

No!
The Newsies respond that they will not be able to hear the bells over the sound of their own voices.

What if the Delanceys come out swingin' Will we hear it?
Jack questions the Newsies again, asking if they will be able to hear the Delancey brothers' attacks.

No!
Once again, the Newsies respond that they will not be able to hear anything else over their own voices.

When you got a hundred voices singin' Who can hear a lousy whistle blow? And the world will know That this ain't no game
The Newsies realize that they are a force to be reckoned with, and that their sheer numbers drown out the sounds of opposition. They assert that their cause is too important to be seen as a game.

That we got a ton of rotten fruit and perfect aim So they gave their word But it ain't worth beans Now they're gonna see What "stop the presses" really means
The Newsies brag about their arsenal of rotten fruit and their accuracy, suggesting that they will use it to stop the newspapers from printing. They also express that Hearst and Pulitzer's word means nothing and that they will finally understand the consequences of not listening to the Newsies.

And the day has come And the time is now And the fear is gone And our name is mud
The Newsies are ready to take action and they are no longer afraid of the consequences. They realize that they may become social pariahs due to their strike, but they are willing to make that sacrifice.

And the strike is on And I can't stand blood
The Newsies declare that the strike has begun and that Boots is nervous about it becoming a bloody fight.

And the world will ' JACK: Pulitzer may own the World but he don't own us! NEWSIES: Pulitzer may own the World but he don't own us! JACK: Pulitzer may crack the whip but he won't whip us! NEWSIES: Pulitzer may crack the whip but he won't whip us!
The Newsies chant that Hearst and Pulitzer do not own them and that they cannot be defeated or intimidated by them.

And the world will know And the world will learn And the world will wonder how we made the tables turn And the world will see That we had to choose That the things we do today will be tomorrow's news And the old will fall And the young stand tall And the time is now And the winds will blow And our ranks will grow and grow and grow and so The world will feel the fire And finally know!
The Newsies look forward to the world realizing the power of their movement and acknowledging the younger generation's role in it. They realize that the world will be changed by the actions they take today and they expect the number of people supporting the strike to increase exponentially as they continue to fight. Ultimately, they want the world to understand that their strike is a wildfire that will only continue to grow.