The World
Pharrell Williams (feat. Cara Delevingne) Lyrics

Here we are
We are present in this moment

The world is ours
We have the power to shape our world

From the block to boulevard
We have come a long way, from the streets to high society

The rain is gone
The dark times are behind us

The rain
Symbolizes trouble and negativity that we are moving away from

This shit make me feel a certain kind of way
This situation fills me with a specific emotion

This shit feel good
This situation makes me feel happy

This shit feel like... some Carol City shit right here
This situation reminds me of my hometown, Carol City

My nigga Peanut rest in peace; see you would felt this right here
My friend Peanut who passed away would have appreciated this moment

I'm on my Convertible Burt shit...
I am feeling myself and enjoying my convertible car

I'm feelin' myself, hope you feelin' me too
I am confident and proud of myself and hope that others feel the same about me

God forgives and I don't, unforgettable dude
I believe in divine forgiveness, but I won't forget those who have wronged me

I'm ballin' my nigga, and that's word to your mama
I am living luxuriously and can assure you that it is true

I want you to ride, definition of honor
I want you to join me on this journey as a symbol of honor

Honor thy brother, but murder these hoes
Respect your comrades but dismiss unworthy romantic interests

Always pay your taxes, never pay these hoes
Always fulfill your responsibilities, never waste money on frivolous things

Always making moves, I didn't make the rules
I am always progressing, but am not responsible for the way things are

I'm just making ends meet with this plate of food
I'm just trying to make a living with what I have

Went from Spaghetti-O's to a new set of Vogues
I have come a long way from being broke to owning luxury items

Back to square one, we still was selling those
We may have setbacks but we will persevere and continue to make money

My Tribe Called Quest, shit was nice dogg
The music of my youth, Tribe Called Quest, was really good

Gucci was Q-Tip, I was Phife Dawg
We each had our idols growing up

On the world tours with all the wrong whores
Despite having the wrong romantic interests, we were still able to enjoy worldwide touring

Had the right ideas, and all the wrong stores
We had good ideas but made poor choices in where to sell them

Timing is everything, rhyming is everything
Having good timing and rhyming skills is key to success in music

Geechi Liberace, put diamonds in everything
I am similar to Liberace in that I enjoy putting diamonds on everything

Yeah man, ya heard?
Do you hear what I am saying?

I rock Chanel nigga, yeah, Skateboard, heh
I wear Chanel clothing, I am proud of my style

They say Skateboard, you racist, you only hang with white Cubans
People accuse me of being racist because I only hang out with Cubans regardless of race

Nonsense, that's the necklace nigga, the light's moving
The light reflecting on my necklace is changing and that is what people see, not any racist behavior

This is jewelry, that shit is foolery
My necklace is just jewelry, not a symbol of anything else

Frozen water on my neck nigga, who cool as me?
I have ice on my necklace and I am cooler than anyone else

Up in mansion like the black Kurt Cobain
I am living in a mansion like Kurt Cobain did

My nigga Ross said he's the boss, cause he works cocaine
Ross claims to be in charge because he traffics cocaine

And under no certain circumstances
In no situation is it allowed

Will the facets of the diamonds not be disrespectful and hurt your chain
The diamonds on my chain will never harm or be harmful to it

And your feelings, yeah they villains but I'm chillin, I'm still a N.E.R.D
People may be negative towards me but I am still calm and proud to be myself

Millions and millions and millions off of verbs
I have made millions of dollars through my music

Well my niggas be stealin and killin and thrillin for the birds
My associates have committed crimes in order to make money

Making deals, squeezing the life out of them Nextel chirps
We make money through shady deals, even if they have no real value

I'm on my iPhone (Uhh)
I am using my iPhone at the moment

Bitches put their naked pictures on my iPad, the doors go up and iGone
Women send me explicit photos and I respond nonchalantly

Black boy scoring his life, I'm scoring the Oscars (I'm really am, nigga)
I am achieving success in my craft, like an athlete, while also winning awards

Remember I used to want a Pasha and eat some lobster
I used to aspire to luxury items like a Pasha watch and eating lobster

But now I eat the apple with my A-P
Now I simply enjoy my Apple devices

Your life and your wrist got the wrong timing, you hate me
You may resent me for having good timing in life and owning expensive jewelry

Says the little boy that loves you, who had the ashy feet
This statement is coming from someone who was once in love with you and had dry, ashy feet

Now I wear that ashy white suit out in Fashion Week
Now I embrace my past and even wear an ashy white suit as a fashion statement

Where the upper-classes meet, that's just me
I belong in high society

...I smash the beat
I am making great music

Uhh, dedication to motivation, gave 'em motives to hate me
My dedication has motivated others to hate me

Old homies betrayed me, running around saying they made me
Former friends have turned their backs on me, claiming they are responsible for my success

But when I had a quarter, they had, four and the baby
They really had very little to do with my success

It was a whole different story, but fuck them niggas is shady
They behaved differently in the past, but now they are untrustworthy

Now I'm self-made, self-paid, and I give myself a raise
I earned my success and have given myself a promotion and raise

Whole circle shining nigga, never had no selfish ways
All of my associates are succeeding and I have not been selfish

Had to learn on my own, ask my Mama I was gone
I had to learn through my own experiences, not by following the advice of others

Puffin purple getting stoned, trying to take the pain away
I used to smoke marijuana to escape my pain

Now its Rolls Royces, umbrellas for a rainy day
Now I can afford luxury cars and preparedness for the future

Old heads told me "young fella, this ain't the game to play!"
Experienced people told me that the music industry is not easy

Had to take the chance, told the dealer, "deal my hand"
I took a risk and went for it

And now that nigga's getting murdered, shit is getting scary
Now people are dying as a result of the dangerous business I am in

I put mirror tint all in the ghost, I'm screaming Bloody Mary! nigga
I have dark window tint on my car and I am shouted threats

Let 'em cross the line of scrimmage, they get fucking buried
If anyone crosses me, they will be in big trouble

They had me cutting through that field just like a rushing Barry
People were trying to stop me but I maneuvered through the obstacles

Slammers play with hammers, had them birds but we don't fuck with Larry
Certain people involved in illegal activities use weapons, but we don't deal with them

I was just trying to ball, ducking D's and grinding raw
I was simply trying to make money and avoid the police

But now I pull up in that thing, them niggas gon' need some Tylenol
Now I drive a fancy car that will make haters jealous

I'm gone!
I am gone and moving on to the next thing

I'm staring at my notepad like goodbye to my broke past
I reflect on leaving my past of poverty behind

Words full of money, use dollar signs as my periods
I write lyrics that relate to my wealth and use dollars as punctuation

I'm gettin money - period!
I am making a lot of money, end of story

They said I got a old soul and I'm rich nigga spirited
People claim I have an old soul but my wealth has changed me

So one time for the old-timers and two for the new school
I respect the old generation and the new generation of music

Three for my geechie niggas with big rollies in that new coupe
I shoutout my friends who have nice cars and watches

Blowing on loud, sippin on that dirty juice
I'm smoking marijuana and drinking a strong alcoholic beverage

With a tre duece livin life like they ain't made loot
My associates are using their smaller caliber guns to live luxuriously

Cuz whats here today could be gone tomorrow so I'mma get it myself
I cannot rely on anyone and must make my own success

I ain't known to ball, make sure my kids is straight in case I'm gone tomorrow
I am not spending money frivolously and am saving for my children's future

Young Bonaparte, I'm noble dog like Drew Ali
I am like Napoleon Bonaparte and Noble Drew Ali in my ambition and pride

Dark shades like Kool Moe Dee, cool fly nigga is who I be
I wear sunglasses like Kool Moe Dee and am a cool, stylish person

Big chain with a bigger charm, leave with a bad chick under my arm
I have a large necklace with a large charm and leave events with attractive women

Unhhh! Geechie Liberace
I am like Liberace in my love of diamonds and wealth

Diamonds on everything, even my posse
I have diamonds on everything, including my associates