Kelly has also produced and performed in many tracks by other R&B and hip-hop artists. In 1994, Kelly produced and wrote the debut album of R&B singer Aaliyah and in 1995, Kelly co-produced and wrote the song "You Are Not Alone" for Michael Jackson, which was included on Jackson's album, HIStory. Kelly has sung the hooks for many notable hip-hop songs, such as "Fuckin' You Tonight" by The Notorious B.I.G., "We Thuggin'" by Fat Joe, "Gigolo" by Nick Cannon, and "Go Getta" by Young Jeezy, and has collaborated for two albums with Jay-Z.
Worlds Greatest
R. Kelly Lyrics
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I am a tall tree, oh
I am a swift wind
Sweeping the country
I am a river,
Down in the valley, oh
I am a vision
If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey I made it, hmm
I'm the worlds greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it, hmm
I'm the worlds greatest
I am a giant
I am an Eagle oh
I am a lion
Down in the jungle
I am a marching band
I am the people oh
I am a helping hand
I am a hero
If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall look 'em in the face and say
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey I made it, hmm
I'm the worlds greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it, hmm
I'm the worlds greatest
In the ring of life,
I'll reign in love (I will reign)
And the world will notice a king (oh, yeah)
When all is darkness,
I'll shine a light (shine a light)
And the mirrors of sucesss reflect in me (Me)
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey I made it
I'm the worlds greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the worlds greatest
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey I made it
I'm the worlds greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the worlds greatest
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey I made it
I'm the worlds greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the worlds greatest
(He's the greatest) Can you feel it?
(Can you feel it?)He's the greatest
(He's the greatest)Can you feel it?
(Can you feel it?)I saw the light
(He's the greatest)At the end of the tunnel
(Can you feel it?)Believe in a pot of gold
(He's the greatest)At the end of a rainbow
The lyrics of "The World's Greatest" by R. Kelly depict a message of self-confidence and resilience despite obstacles. The song is a self-empowerment anthem that encourages the listener to stand firm and declare their greatness, even in the face of challenges.
R. Kelly employs metaphors to describe his identity, stating that he is a "mountain," "tall tree," "swift wind," "river," "vision," "giant," "eagle," "lion," "marching band," "people," "helping hand," and "hero." These metaphors highlight the multiplicity of his identity and how he embodies strength and impact in different ways.
In the chorus, R. Kelly proclaims himself as "the world's greatest," indicating his belief in his abilities and his greatness. He encourages others to adopt the same belief in themselves and declares that they too can be a "star up in the sky" or a "little bit of hope" in difficult situations.
In the final verse, R. Kelly sings of his desire to make a profound impact and become a beacon of light in times of darkness, further emphasizing the theme of resilience and determination.
Overall, "The World's Greatest" is a powerful and uplifting song that serves as a reminder that our identities and abilities are not limited by external circumstances, and that we all have the potential to be great.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a mountain,
I am strong and unwavering, just like a mountain. I refuse to crumble under pressure.
I am a tall tree, oh
I am rooted and grounded, just like a tall tree. I will not be moved by external forces.
I am a swift wind
Sweeping the country
I am powerful and influential, like a swift wind. I can affect change across the country.
I am a river,
Down in the valley, oh
I can adapt and change course, like a river. I am versatile and can navigate through any obstacle.
I am a vision
And I can see clearly
I have a clear sense of purpose and direction. My vision is precise, and I know exactly how I want to impact the world.
If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say
I am confident in my identity and worth. When asked who I am, I will boldly declare it.
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey I made it, hmm
I'm the worlds greatest
I have achieved greatness and overcome obstacles to become the best. I am proud of my accomplishments and will not shy away from recognition.
I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it, hmm
I'm the worlds greatest
When faced with adversity, I hold onto hope and refuse to give up. I know that I have what it takes to be the best.
I am a giant
I am an Eagle oh
I am a lion
Down in the jungle
I am fierce, strong, and powerful like a giant, eagle, and lion. I command respect and inspire greatness in others.
I am a marching band
I am the people oh
I am a helping hand
I am a hero
I am a unifying force, bringing people together like a marching band. I am helpful, kind, and selfless, like a helping hand. I am a hero to those in need.
In the ring of life,
I'll reign in love (I will reign)
And the world will notice a king (oh, yeah)
When all is darkness,
I'll shine a light (shine a light)
And the mirrors of success reflect in me (Me)
I will reign supreme in love, and the world will recognize me as a king. Even in the darkest of times, I will provide guidance and lead others to success.
(He's the greatest) Can you feel it?
(Can you feel it?)He's the greatest
(He's the greatest)Can you feel it?
(Can you feel it?)I saw the light
(He's the greatest)At the end of the tunnel
(Can you feel it?)Believe in a pot of gold
(He's the greatest)At the end of a rainbow
Others recognize my greatness, and I inspire them to believe in their own potential. The light at the end of the tunnel and the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow is within reach for those who work hard and believe in themselves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert S. Kelly
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R Kelly is one of the best song writers of all time. Love him!
Lela Scheffler
He can't 📚 read nor write
mascara1888
I always listen to this song and " You Saved Me" before a job interview. It gets you in the right frame of mind! About to go into the interview in ten minutes God please let me feel your presence and strength
Food for Thought
I hope you got the job!
MsTaly99
PengTing Blud are you stupid?
PengTing Blud
mascara1980 you gay??
Giverny Watson
This song can inspire !!
Joonas Ruotsi
Inspiring song for sure, I never get tired of this one
cookiedeeh
This song used to really get me going in the mornings! I used to listen to it before I went to my morning classes in college.. Lol.. Inspired me!
Natalie Burton
Still one of the greatest songs 🥰