The Whole World
OutKast/Killer Mike Lyrics
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Yeah, I'm afraid, like I'm scared as a dog
But I've got a new song, and I want y'all to sing along
Sing along
See this is the way that we walk on a sunny day
When it's rainin' inside and you're all alone
All alone, yeah!
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you make that sound
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you're in the news
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
Take a little trip, hater, pack up your mind
Look forward, not behind, then you'll see what you find
I caught a sucker dying 'cause he thought could rhyme
Now if his momma is a quarter, daughter must be a dime
I gotta meet her, don't take no shorts, I don't use abbrevi-
-ation, I don't even play the radio neither
Only if I need to know the sports or the weather
I'm a cool type of brother, but yep, your head I'll sever from the neck
See ain't nothing changed, hit the stage
Set a date, sucker, in battle we can engage
I'll slice you, wife you, marry you, divorce you
Throw the Porsche at you, is what I'm forced to do
With my back against the wall, crack his back, y'all
Naw, it ain't went nowhere like havin' hair with stylin' gel in it
Throw a curl in it
Dread that nappy shit up, throw a shell in it
Whatever floats your boat, or finds your lost remote
And this for them niggas workin' at the airport who got laid off
I take my shades off
If you look straight in my eyes, you still might see a disguise
Because the whole-whole world-world
'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you make that sound
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you're in the news
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
Player, I grind, my focus is crime
Raw with the rhyme, I'm slick with the slime
My words are diamonds dug out a mine
Spit 'em, polish, look how they shine
Glitter, glisten, gloss, floss
I catch a beat running like Randy Moss
Ride that bitch off like a brand new horse
I'm rollin' my stone, gather no moss
Mommy, I'm coming, I hope you get off
Or rock your own boat like Aaliyah, then talk
Back, back, forth, forth
Get that sailor on course, course
Make that track a corpse, corpse
Rap, roll, utterly rocked
With my mouth to the mic and my hand on my cock
Cadillac OutKast, just won't stop
'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you make that sound
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you're in the news
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
Turn on the TV and everything is lookin' dismal
Went in the bathroom medicine cabinet, Pepto-Bismol
Need it for my stomach 'cause my tummy kinda aches
Like a junkie on withdrawal, fresh up off the plate
Wait, back to the enemy of the state
Is the Republicans or Democratic candidate?
Debate, now even the black box hold the fate
Clueless like Shaggy and Scooby befo' commercial break
Hate, extreme prejudice, let's dismiss this
If you want to, you can dub it to your hit list
I know you goin' to, we in this to replenish yo' musical wish list
When it come to this music, we stay relentless
Pursuing all that's pursuable
Doing, God-willing, all things that are doable
The only liable limitation is yourself, Dre
Set it on the right and I'll set it on the left, 'cause
'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you make that sound
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you're in the news
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
In "The Whole World," OutKast and Killer Mike present a message of encouragement and perseverance in the face of difficulty. The opening verse acknowledges the fear and insecurity that come with pursuing one's dreams, but it also asserts the power of music to connect and uplift people. The chorus proclaims that the whole world loves it when you don't give up or conform, but instead make your own unique sound and embrace your struggles.
Killer Mike's verse continues the theme of staying true to oneself and not being distracted by haters. He boasts of his skills as a rapper and his ability to stay focused on his goals. He also references the struggle faced by many people who have been laid off from their jobs with empathy and solidarity.
Andre 3000's verse takes a more political tone, criticizing the media and the two-party political system. He encourages listeners to think for themselves and not be swayed by the ideas presented by either major political party.
Overall, "The Whole World" is a song that celebrates individuality and perseverance while also acknowledging the difficulties of pursuing one's dreams and facing societal challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, here we go
Let's get started
Yeah, I'm afraid, like I'm scared as a dog
I'm nervous, like a pet dog frightened by thunder
But I've got a new song, and I want y'all to sing along
I have a new track and I want all of you to join in singing it
See this is the way that we walk on a sunny day
This is how we should move on bright days
When it's rainin' inside and you're all alone
When it's pouring inside and you are alone
All alone, yeah!
By yourself, yes!
'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down
The whole world enjoys when you don't feel depressed
(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
Instrumental
And the whole world loves it when you make that sound
Everyone loves it when you produce that particular noise
And the whole world loves it when you're in the news
The world loves it when you're in the media limelight
And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues
People enjoy it when you sing sad songs
Take a little trip, hater, pack up your mind
Dissenter, change your perspective
Look forward, not behind, then you'll see what you find
See forward, don't look back, and you'll understand what's ahead
I caught a sucker dying 'cause he thought could rhyme
Someone tried to rap and failed
Now if his momma is a quarter, daughter must be a dime
If someone's mother is not attractive, then their daughter must be beautiful
I gotta meet her, don't take no shorts, I don't use abbrevi-
I have to meet her, I'm not willing to relinquish anything, and I don't use abbreviations
-ation, I don't even play the radio neither
I don't even listen to the radio
Only if I need to know the sports or the weather
Only if there is something I have to know about a sport or the weather
I'm a cool type of brother, but yep, your head I'll sever from the neck
I'm usually calm, but if you mess with me, I'm violent
See ain't nothing changed, hit the stage
I'm still the same, I perform on stage
Set a date, sucker, in battle we can engage
Pick a day for us to fight, fool
I'll slice you, wife you, marry you, divorce you
I'll cut you, marry you, and then separate from you
Throw the Porsche at you, is what I'm forced to do
I'll throw a car at you if I have to
With my back against the wall, crack his back, y'all
When I have no other choice, I'll attack
Naw, it ain't went nowhere like havin' hair with stylin' gel in it
No, it hasn't gone away like having hair with styling gel in it
Throw a curl in it
Add a curl
Dread that nappy shit up, throw a shell in it
Twist the tangled hair and add beads
Whatever floats your boat, or finds your lost remote
Do what pleases you or find what you lost
And this for them niggas workin' at the airport who got laid off
This is for the airport employees who lost their positions
I take my shades off
I take off my sunglasses
If you look straight in my eyes, you still might see a disguise
Even if you look right into my eyes, you might still see a facade
Because the whole-whole world-world
Because the entire planet
Player, I grind, my focus is crime
Man, I work hard, I'm focused on illegal activities
Raw with the rhyme, I'm slick with the slime
I'm exceptional at rapping, I'm good at doing underhanded things
My words are diamonds dug out a mine
My lyrics are valuable
Spit 'em, polish, look how they shine
Express them, enhance them, see how they stand out
Glitter, glisten, gloss, floss
Sparkle, gleam, sheen, display wealth
I catch a beat running like Randy Moss
I catch up with the beat like Randy Moss chases a football
Ride that bitch off like a brand new horse
I'll finish the track like it's a new horse ride
I'm rollin' my stone, gather no moss
I'm working tirelessly
Mommy, I'm coming, I hope you get off
Mum, I'm on my way to help you
Or rock your own boat like Aaliyah, then talk
Do things on your own, like Aaliyah did, and then give your opinion
Back, back, forth, forth
Going back and forth
Get that sailor on course, course
Adjust course, sailor
Make that track a corpse, corpse
Destroy the track
Rap, roll, utterly rocked
Rap and roll, completely dominated
With my mouth to the mic and my hand on my cock
With my mouth on the microphone and my hand on my genitalia
Cadillac OutKast, just won't stop
Cadillac OutKast will keep going
Turn on the TV and everything is lookin' dismal
Turning on the TV and everything looks gloomy
Went in the bathroom medicine cabinet, Pepto-Bismol
Found Pepto-Bismol in the restroom cabinet
Need it for my stomach 'cause my tummy kinda aches
Need it for my stomach because it hurts a bit
Like a junkie on withdrawal, fresh up off the plate
Like a drug addict in recovery, just getting clean
Wait, back to the enemy of the state
Wait, let's talk about the government
Is the Republicans or Democratic candidate?
Is it the Republican or Democratic nominee?
Debate, now even the black box hold the fate
Discuss, now even the black box controls what happens
Clueless like Shaggy and Scooby befo' commercial break
Ignorant, like Shaggy and Scooby before the commercial break
Hate, extreme prejudice, let's dismiss this
Eliminate hatred and discrimination
If you want to, you can dub it to your hit list
If you want to, you can put it on your list of favorite tracks
I know you goin' to, we in this to replenish yo' musical wish list
I know you will, we're here to refresh your music collection
When it come to this music, we stay relentless
We are unyielding when it comes to this music
Pursuing all that's pursuable
Going after everything that's attainable
Doing, God-willing, all things that are doable
Doing, if God permits, everything that's possible
The only liable limitation is yourself, Dre
Your only limitation is yourself, Dre
Set it on the right and I'll set it on the left, 'cause
If you position it on the right, I'll position it on the left, because
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Antoine Patton, David Sheats, Michael Render
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TYfariguy
20 Years later and that man KILLER MIKE got himself ANOTHER GRAMMY LETS GO!!!!🏆🔥🏆🔥
@Bigchris19baby
3 more
@DetroitJaxn
Only haters are mad at that 😂
@Remysmartjr.-xp1uc
They slept on Travis Scott again
@TYfariguy
@@DetroitJaxn and the coming back to this catalog to complain 😂
@michaelgibsonjr67
3 to be exact!
@Brookline15226
That “I catch a beat running like Randy Moss” line is slept on
@IamThree3
Whole fax machine copy
@KiarRushing
Killer mike had the best verse on this record
@tj1338
Yeah that was always and still is one of my favorites