The World's Greatest
R Kelly ft Fat Joe Lyrics


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I am a mountain,
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
And I can see clearly

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

Overall Meaning

The song “The World’s Greatest” by R. Kelly ft Fat Joe is a motivational and uplifting song about self-belief and confidence. The lyrics showcase a variety of metaphors to describe the singer's strength and courage. From being a mountain, a river, to an eagle, to a hero, R. Kelly delivers a powerful message about believing in oneself and overcoming adversity. The chorus, “I’m that star up in the sky, I’m that mountain peak up high, hey I made it, I’m the world’s greatest” gives a clear message that the singer has achieved greatness, and wants to inspire his listeners to feel the same.


The second verse “In the ring of life, I'll reign in love And the world will notice a king When all is darkness, I'll shine a light And the mirrors of success reflect in me” emphasizes the singer’s belief that he is capable of great things, and his positivity will reflect around him. The song concludes with a resounding message of hope and determination, that if one stays strong and perseveres, they can achieve their dreams.


Overall, the song sends an inspiring and heart-warming message that one can achieve greatness through self-belief and determination, and has the power to inspire others as well.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a mountain,
I am strong and unmovable like a mountain.


I am a tall tree, oh
I am stable and ever-growing like a tall tree.


I am a swift wind
I am fast and unstoppable like a gust of wind.


Sweeping the country
I am covering a large area, making my presence felt everywhere.


I am a river,
I am fluid and powerful like a river.


Down in the valley, oh
I am calm and serene like a river flowing through the valley.


I am a vision
I have a clear and distinct purpose.


And I can see clearly
I have a clear understanding of my goals and objectives.


I'm that star up in the sky
I shine bright and catch the attention of everyone around me.


I'm that mountain peak up high
I am an achievement that stands out and is easily recognizable.


Hey I made it, hmm
I am proud of my accomplishments and I'm not afraid to show it.


I'm the worlds greatest
I am confident and capable of achieving anything.


I'm that little bit of hope
I am the light at the end of the tunnel, providing hope and inspiration.


When my back's against the ropes
When the situation is tough, I don't give up and remain strong.


I can feel it, hmm
I have a strong sense of self-belief and confidence.


I am a giant
I have a powerful and commanding presence.


I am an Eagle oh
I soar high and can see things from a distance.


I am a lion
I am fierce and capable of overcoming any obstacle.


Down in the jungle
I am comfortable operating in challenging environments.


I am a marching band
I am a leader who motivates and unites people towards a common goal.


I am the people oh
I represent and fight for the common people.


I am a helping hand
I am always ready to assist others in need.


I am a hero
I am brave and selfless, willing to put myself at risk to help others.


In the ring of life,
In the game of life,


I'll reign in love (I will reign)
I will be victorious through love and compassion.


And the world will notice a king (oh, yeah)
My achievements and greatness will be recognized by the world.


When all is darkness,
During tough times,


I'll shine a light (shine a light)
I will provide hope and guidance to those who are lost or struggling.


And the mirrors of success reflect in me (Me)
My success is not just individual, but it inspires and reflects the success of those around me.


(He's the greatest) Can you feel it?
I am confident and capable, can you feel my greatness?


(Can you feel it?)He's the greatest
My greatness is undeniable and you can feel it.


(He's the greatest)Can you feel it?
I am confident and capable, can you feel my greatness?


(Can you feel it?)I saw the light
I found my way and reached my goals, it's like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.


(He's the greatest)At the end of the tunnel
After facing hurdles, I emerged victorious and as the greatest.


(Can you feel it?)Believe in a pot of gold
Believe in yourself and your dreams, the rewards will be worth it.


(He's the greatest)At the end of a rainbow
After facing challenges and overcoming them, there is success waiting for you.




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@romoisabiyatch

oh yeah, late 90's early 2000's. Good time to be alive.

@noeljoynerlucasfanguillen3504

Glad i am 90s baby / early 2000s baby when the era was good

@dionmarshall2077

20 years later We still thuggin in 2020!! Straight classic!!

@hennylo68

Kells sure knew how to murder a chorus.

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and some pre-teen cotton panties

@RebelZoe1804

🔥💯💪🏿

@Masteracci

One of the best Chorus ever

@cathlic2007

Good old 2000s

@Hubjeep

Back when women were thin/skinny. Nearly impossible to find today.

@lazarorodriguez5161

Hubjeep or dumb THICK NATURALLY.....and I didn’t have to question that??? Now and days smh 🤦‍♂️

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