If I Can Make the World Dance
R. Kelly Lyrics


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Ba-da-ba-da (woah)
Ba-da-ba-da (woah)
Ba-da-ba-da (woah)
Bu-da (you)
Bu-da-bu-da (woah)
Bu-da-bu-da (woah)
Bu-da-bu-da (woah)
Signs and wonders that the television shows
Hate and poverty for the more, lets me know
That life is a stage and we're all in the show
Starring the World, cause we all blow

(Heaven I'm calling, heaven I'm calling)
If we just give each other a chance
(Heaven I'm calling, heaven I'm calling)
We might just fall in love

Picture us (in a land)
Where there's no more (no more war)
Shaking hands with my (brother)
And respecting my my my (my sisters)
(I'm offering) a dance that heals
(A melody) you can feel
Love is the key
All it takes is you and me

If I could make the world dance (whoa if I could make them dance)
Then they would dance something like this
If I could make the world groove (whoa if I could make them groove)
Then they would groove something like this
If I could make the world sing (whoa if I could make them sing)
Then they would sing something like this
If I could make the world love (if I could make them love
If I could make the love one another)
Then it would be something like this

Tell me why can't more hungry people overcome
When they've got the means to build bombs, yeah
We're so quick to say God Bless America
But take away In God We Trust
Tell me what the hell is wrong with us

(Heaven I'm calling, heaven I'm calling)
If we just give each other a chance then
(Heaven I'm calling, heaven I'm calling)
We might just fall in love

Picture us (in a land)
Where there's no more (no more war)
Shaking hands with my (brothers)
And respecting my (sisters)
I'm offering (I'm offering) a dance that heals
(A melody) you can feel
Love is the key
All it takes is you and me

If I could make the world dance (whoa if I could make them dance)
Then they would dance something like this
If I could make the world groove (whoa if I could make them groove)
Then they would groove something like this
If I could make the world sing (whoa if I could make them sing)
Then they would sing something like this (if I could make the world)
If I could make the world love
Then it would be something like this

Happy people baby
Dance with me mama (come on)
Dance with me mama (yeah)
Dance with me mama (oh)
Dance with me mama (come on and)
Dance with me mama (dance with me)
Dance with me mama (oh)
Dance with me mama (come on)
Dance with me mama
Dance with me mama
Dance with me mama (woah)
Dance with me mama (come on)
Dance with me mama (dance)

People, there's got to be
A place that we can go
And dance out the day
So meet me at the
Spot that we used to go
And just step the night away
Please let's just rewind time
And go back because I miss those days

If I could make the world dance (woah if I could make them dance)
Then they would dance something like this
If I could make the world groove (woah if I could make them groove)
Then they would groove something like this
If I could make the world sing (woah if I could make them sing)
Then they would sing just like this (if I could make the world love)
If I could make the world love (I surely would)
Then it would be something like this

If I could make the world (if I)
If I could make the world (could make)
If I could make the world (the world)
If I could make the world (oh if I)
If I could make the world (oh I)
If I could make the world
If I could make the world

Chocolate Factory
If I could make the world dance
I truly would
Marvin Gaye inspired me to write that one ya'll
Just as Frankie Beverley inspired me to write love street
You know every day is a special occasion ya'll




You know why? Cause you woke up this morning
Happy People baby

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Can Make the World Dance" by R. Kelly is an uplifting call for unity, love, and joy. The lyrics seek to encourage people to come together despite differences and dance as a way to heal and overcome hate and poverty. The song opens with a chant of "ba-da-ba-da" and "bu-da-bu-da" followed by the lines "Signs and wonders that the television shows, Hate and poverty for the more, lets me know, That life is a stage and we're all in the show, Starring the World, cause we all blow." Here, R. Kelly is acknowledging the challenges that people face every day and is pointing out the power of music to bring people together.


The song progresses to a plea for peace, brotherhood, and understanding with lines like "Picture us (in a land) Where there's no more (no more war), Shaking hands with my (brother), And respecting my my my (my sisters), (I'm offering) a dance that heals, (A melody) you can feel, Love is the key, All it takes is you and me." Here, R. Kelly is highlighting the importance of treating each other with respect and compassion, and the transformative power of dancing together.


Throughout the song, R. Kelly encourages people to come together in a celebration of life and love, with lines like "If I could make the world dance, Then they would dance something like this, If I could make the world groove, Then they would groove something like this, If I could make the world love." The song concludes with a message of hope, with R. Kelly singing, "If I could make the world love, Then it would be something like this."


Line by Line Meaning

Signs and wonders that the television shows
The media depicts hate and poverty in the world


Hate and poverty for the more, lets me know
The presence of hate and poverty is widespread


That life is a stage and we're all in the show
Life resembles a stage and every individual plays a role


Starring the World, cause we all blow
All individuals are significant and should be the stars of the world stage


If we just give each other a chance
Society should offer people opportunities to find common ground


We might just fall in love
Through understanding and respect, people may be able to form deep connections


Picture us (in a land)
Imagining a world without the negative aspects of society


Where there's no more (no more war)
A world without conflict or violence


Shaking hands with my (brother)
A world without racial or social boundaries


And respecting my my my (my sisters)
A world where everyone has equal rights and respect


(I'm offering) a dance that heals
Trying to create a positive change in the world through dance and expression


(A melody) you can feel
Music has the power to evoke emotions and a sense of unity


Love is the key
Love and understanding is a vital component in creating a better world


All it takes is you and me
Individuals should take the responsibility to create positive change


Tell me why can't more hungry people overcome
Despite having the resources to help each other, society fails to combat issues like hunger


When they've got the means to build bombs, yeah
Society invests more resources into creating weapons than into helping those in need


We're so quick to say God Bless America
There is a tendency to prioritize nationalistic ideals over global and human compassion


But take away In God We Trust
Even these patriotic ideals are not helping to create a more loving and peaceful world


People, there's got to be
Challenging society to take responsibility for creating a better future


A place that we can go
A call to find safe spaces where people can connect and create positive change


And dance out the day
Inspiration to use dance as a way to heal and connect


So meet me at the
Encouragers to join in creating a better world


Spot that we used to go
Remembering past experiences and using them to fuel positive change


And just step the night away
A call to continue the movement and create change through dance


If I could make the world dance
Using music as a way to unite and create positive change


Then they would dance something like this
Hypothetical scenario for how the world would look like if people came together through dance


If I could make the world groove
Hypothetical scenario for how the world would look like if people came together through music


Then they would groove something like this
Hypothetical scenario for how the world would look like if people came together through music


If I could make the world love
Hypothetical scenario for how the world would look like if people came together through compassion and love


Then it would be something like this
Visualizing a world where compassion and love are the norm




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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Poetics

I've always appreciated the deep, conscious side of R. Kelly's music more than anything and as the "Light It Up Tour" came to an end, this song played at the end credits and I couldn't believe how magnificent it was/is. That was a few years back and it's probably been my favorite of all his treasures ever since... "Picture us in a land where there's no more (no more war), shakin hands with my (brothers), and respectin my sisters". This is unquestionably R. Kelly at his best.

eliawoni mariki

there you are

Beats1976

yes thats why im here from the Light It Up tour video

TheVoiceOfAllThings

People think im crazy when I say this but...this is R. Kelly's best song ever. No matter what mood I'm in, this song is still amazing.

philip yusuf dangwaran

For sure..... evergreen and I feel him here at the best of his free flowing soul....real music

Mark Hardy

I love this song πŸ‘

Drexq One

I think this whole album is beautiful one of the best albums. I think he ever made in my view

Moloko Michael Serumula

I agree ☝️ πŸ’― %

roberto di lazzaro

my fav r kelly album

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Alan Mitchell

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. What an incredible piece. Marvin's spirit is here. Mr. Kelly, you are genius.

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