WHOLE WORLD
OutKast/Killer Mike Lyrics


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"Okay, here we go"
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!
'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!)

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!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Whole World" by OutKast and Killer Mike explore the idea of staying upbeat even when times are tough. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "the whole world loves it when you don't get down," emphasizing the importance of staying strong in the face of adversity. The verses also reference a variety of other topics, including the struggles of working-class people, the state of politics, and the pursuit of success.


The first verse begins with the singer expressing fear and uncertainty, but he quickly pivots to talk about his new song and encouraging others to join in singing along. The chorus follows, emphasizing the importance of staying positive and avoiding getting bogged down by negative experiences. The second verse, performed by Killer Mike, discusses his own struggles and hardships, as well as his determination to succeed and thrive.


Overall, "Whole World" is an upbeat and energetic track that encourages listeners to stay resilient and keep pushing forward. The song's lyrics touch on a variety of themes related to perseverance, determination, and resilience, and the use of humor and wordplay helps to make the message more engaging and memorable.


Line by Line Meaning

Okay, here we go
The song is starting


Yeah, I'm afraid, like I'm scared as a dog
I'm nervous about sharing my new song


But I've got a new song, and I want y'all to sing along
Despite my fear, I want you all to enjoy my new song with me


Sing along
Please join in and sing with me


See this is the way that we walk on a sunny day
Just as we enjoy good weather, we should enjoy life even when things are tough


When it's rainin' inside and you're all alone
When you're feeling down and lonely


All alone, yeah!
Completely by yourself


'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down
People enjoy seeing others persevere and not give up


(Bah bah-da, bah bah bah-da da!)
Mumbling sound


And the whole world loves it when you make that sound
People enjoy music and hearing people express themselves


And the whole world loves it when you're in the news
Being in the public eye often garners attention and interest


And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues
Even sad or difficult subjects can be appreciated and enjoyed through music


Take a little trip, hater, pack up your mind
Those who hate or criticize should try to change their mindset and outlook


Look forward, not behind, then you'll see what you find
Focus on the future and what opportunities lie ahead


I caught a sucker dying 'cause he thought could rhyme
Someone who thought they were talented in rap but wasn't actually good


Now if his momma is a quarter, daughter must be a dime
A play on words referencing attractiveness and worth


I gotta meet her, don't take no shorts, I don't use abbrevi-
I want to get to know her and I won't be lazy about it or use slang


-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
I only listen for practical purposes, not music


I'm a cool type of brother, but yep, your head I'll sever from the neck
I'm usually chill, but don't push me too far


See ain't nothing changed, hit the stage
I'm the same person on and off stage


Set a date, sucker, in battle we can engage
Let's face off in a rap battle


I'll slice you, wife you, marry you, divorce you
I'll both figuratively and literally destroy you


Throw the Porsche at you, is what I'm forced to do
I might have to go to extremes to defeat you


With my back against the wall, crack his back, y'all
Even in a difficult situation, I won't back down


Naw, it ain't went nowhere like havin' hair with stylin' gel in it
The song is still relevant, like a hairstyle with gel in it


Throw a curl in it
Add some flair to it


Dread that nappy shit up, throw a shell in it
People can do whatever they want with their hair


Whatever floats your boat, or finds your lost remote
Do what makes you happy and works for you


And this for them niggas workin' at the airport who got laid off
Shoutout to those who lost their jobs at airports


I take my shades off
I'm serious now


If you look straight in my eyes, you still might see a disguise
I might still be hiding something or pretending to be someone else


Because the whole-whole world-world
Linking back to the chorus


Player, I grind, my focus is crime
I work hard and my focus is on success


Raw with the rhyme, I'm slick with the slime
I'm good at rap and can be a bit sly and deceitful


My words are diamonds dug out a mine
My lyrics are valuable, like diamonds found in a mine


Spit 'em, polish, look how they shine
I work hard to make my lyrics great and polished


Glitter, glisten, gloss, floss
More references to shiny and valuable things


I catch a beat running like Randy Moss
I can rap fast like a football player can run fast


Ride that bitch off like a brand new horse
I'll keep going and won't stop


I'm rollin' my stone, gather no moss
I'm focused on moving forward and not letting anything stop me


Mommy, I'm coming, I hope you get off
I'm coming home and hope you're not working


Or rock your own boat like Aaliyah, then talk
Do what makes you happy and then you can talk about it


Back, back, forth, forth
Repeating a simple phrase


Get that sailor on course, course
Get yourself on the right path


Make that track a corpse, corpse
Kill it on stage and in the studio


Rap, roll, utterly rocked
A play on words involving music and rocking back and forth


With my mouth to the mic and my hand on my cock
I'm confident in my skills


Cadillac OutKast, just won't stop
More confidence in their abilities


Turn on the TV and everything is lookin' dismal
Things on TV can often be negative or depressing


Went in the bathroom medicine cabinet, Pepto-Bismol
Taking medicine for stomach pain caused by stress or anxiety


Need it for my stomach 'cause my tummy kinda aches
Explaining his use of Pepto-Bismol


Like a junkie on withdrawal, fresh up off the plate
Feeling the physical effects of stress and anxiety


Wait, back to the enemy of the state
Returning to political issues


Is the Republicans or Democratic candidate?
Questioning which candidate is better


Debate, now even the black box hold the fate
Debating political issues can be important and have consequences


Clueless like Shaggy and Scooby befo' commercial break
Referencing the cartoon characters' cluelessness


Hate, extreme prejudice, let's dismiss this
Let's get rid of hate and prejudice


If you want to, you can dub it to your hit list
You can add this song to your list of favorites


I know you goin' to, we in this to replenish yo' musical wish list
Encouraging listeners to enjoy their music


When it come to this music, we stay relentless
They're dedicated to making and sharing music


Pursuing all that's pursuable
Going after any opportunity they can


Doing, God-willing, all things that are doable
Doing everything they can if it aligns with their beliefs and values


The only liable limitation is yourself, Dre
The only thing stopping you from achieving your goals is yourself


Set it on the right and I'll set it on the left, 'cause
Working together to accomplish things




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antoine Patton, David Sheats, Michael Render

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@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!

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@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

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