When William was sixteen years old, he started rapping in late 1991 under the name "Will-1X" after being discovered by Compton rapper and former N.W.A. leader Eazy-E and signed a deal to Eazy's Ruthless Records. will.i.am's first rap song was "Merry Muthafuckin' Xmas" from Eazy-E's 1992 EP 5150: Home 4 tha Sick. Shortly after Eazy-E's death in 1995, Will left Ruthless to start a group that would later be called the Black Eyed Peas with fellow rappers Taboo and apl.de.ap.
After the addition of singer-songwriter Fergie, the group shot into mainstream pop consciousness with a set of hit singles in the mid-00s, popularity that continues to this day. The Black Eyed Peas' producer is Sergio Mendes, an internationally successful Brazilian musician and jazz aficionado. In September 2007, will.i.am took a major step into a solo career identity by joining with his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), on a pilot scheme to reward certain file-sharing with cash incentives, including will.i.am tracks from his then upcoming release Songs About Girls.
In total, he has released four solo albums: Lost Change (2001), Must B 21 (2003), Songs About Girls (2007), and #willpower (2013). Although often facing mixed critical reviews, he's experienced significant commercial success, including a set of popular singles. His solo performances, featuring collaborations with a wide group of artists including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Phife Dawg, Snoop Dogg, and Nicole Scherzinger, are perhaps best summed up in the international top 20 mega-hit "Scream & Shout".
Will.i.am was also recently cast as John Wraith in the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a prequel to the X-Men movie series. And if one enjoyed Madagascar 2's chunky hippo, Moto Moto, then one should know that the deep voice belonged will.i.am., who came in after he was ''pimped'' out to the directors by his friend and sometimes collaborator Justin Timberlake.
Before joining the Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2001, he began designing his own signature clothing line, i.am, which made its official debut in 2005 at the Magic apparel trade show in Las Vegas. In 2007, Will.i.am teamed up with Blue Holdings to design a premium denim collection, i.am Antik, that had its debut on the Project Show in Las Vegas. He has also designed clothing for the Black Eyed Peas.
In January 2008, will.i.am helped write a song, "Yes We Can", in support of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign of Barack Obama, which in turn became a music video directed by Jesse Dylan. The lyrics of the song are composed almost entirely of excerpts from Obama's speech on January 8, 2008, following the New Hampshire presidential primary election. The video features appearances from numerous celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Tatyana Ali, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Adam Rodriguez, Kelly Hu, Hill Harper, Amber Valletta, Eric Balfour, Aisha Tyler, Nicole Scherzinger, Nick Cannon, Bryan Greenberg, Common and first appeared on the website for Dipdive, and within a week of its appearance racked up three million views, and over four million views on Youtube.
On February 29, 2008, a second video titled "We Are The Ones" was released on Dipdive and YouTube. It included cameo appearances from Jessica Alba, Ryan Phillippe, Kerry Washington, John Leguizamo, Regina King, Tyrese Gibson, Eric Mabius, Tichina Arnold, Adrienne Palicki, comedian George Lopez, and singers Macy Gray, Zoe Kravitz and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo. The video features everyone chanting "O-BA-MA" as a portrayal as their hopes and wishes for Obama and his presidential campaign.
In 2013, will.i.am released his album "#thatpower".
The World Is Crazy
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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I believe they lost something they cannot find
'Cause everybody is going crazy
And everybody is out their goddamn mind
I don't wanna watch the news to see no bad news
Don't wanna be glued to the Youtube
I ain't paying no attention to no sick dude
Killer mommas throw they babies in the dumpsters
Ain't no education for our little youngsters
Politicians operate with no structure
You're working dirty, that's why we don't trust ya
Everybody just wanna be famous
Wildin' on the internet, acting all shameless
Yesterday the motherfucker was nameless
Now they on the talk show, ain't really sayin' shit
Everybody just following a blind man
Buying water from the motherfucker sandman
Hoping in the ocean, looking for Bin Laden's body
The world's going crazy
I think everybody in the world has lost they mind
I believe they lost something they cannot find
'Cause everybody is going crazy
And everybody is out their goddamn mind
I asked my momma what the hell is really going on
She said the world's too cold, keep your coat on
I heard a priest tell a lie at the podium
The whole world in a state of pandemonium
Don't wait for the answer, it ain't coming soon
Vacate 'cause they killin' like it's high noon
AK47 in the classroom, kids killing each other like it's Platoon
Everybody unemployed, no education for the kids got me so annoyed
They put the money in the prison like they're paranoid
We put the Bible down and pick up the tabloid
We all following a blind man
Buying water from the motherfucker sandman
Hoping in the ocean, looking for Bin Laden's body
The world's going crazy
I think everybody in the world has lost they mind
I believe they lost something they cannot find
'Cause everybody is going crazy
Everybody is out their goddamn mind
The song "The World Is Crazy" by will.i.am feat. Dante Santiago is a commentary on the state of the world and society at large. The lyrics express the belief that people have lost something they cannot find, and as a result, they are going crazy, with everyone out of their mind. The song lists various examples of the insanity in the world, including politicians operating with no structure, mothers killing their babies, no education or employment for youth, and people acting shameless and seeking fame. These examples are presented as evidence of a society that has lost its way, with people following blindly, searching for answers that may never come.
The lyrics also present a stark contrast between the cold, harsh reality of the world and the desire to escape from it. The line "Don't wanna watch the news to see no bad news, don't wanna be glued to the YouTube" expresses a desire to detach from the negativity and chaos of the world. However, this desire to escape is not possible, as the world's problems are still present and impacting everyone. The reference to buying water from the "sandman" highlights the desperation people feel to find hope and relief.
Overall, "The World Is Crazy" presents a bleak but honest picture of the world today, suggesting that the only way to confront these issues is to acknowledge them and actively work towards change.
Line by Line Meaning
I think everybody in the world has lost they mind
The singer believes that everyone in the world has gone crazy
I believe they lost something they cannot find
The singer thinks that people have lost something important, but they don't know what it is
'Cause everybody is going crazy
The reason for people's behavior is that they have gone insane
And everybody is out their goddamn mind
Everyone is behaving in a crazy manner
I don't wanna watch the news to see no bad news
The singer does not want to watch or hear about negative news stories
Don't wanna be glued to the Youtube
The singer does not want to spend all of their time watching videos on YouTube
I ain't paying no attention to no sick dude
The singer is not paying attention to negative people or those with bad intentions
Eat them people up like it's Chinese food
People are being consumed or destroyed like fast food
Killer mommas throw they babies in the dumpsters
Some mothers are so desperate that they harm their own children
Ain't no education for our little youngsters
Children are not receiving proper education
Politicians operate with no structure
Politicians are not following a proper set of rules or procedures
You're working dirty, that's why we don't trust ya
People who are dishonest can't be trusted
Everybody just wanna be famous
People crave fame and attention
Wildin' on the internet, acting all shameless
People are behaving in outrageous ways on social media
Yesterday the motherfucker was nameless
People who were unknown or average are now becoming famous for no real reason
Now they on the talk show, ain't really sayin' shit
Famous people are appearing on talk shows but not saying anything of substance
Everybody just following a blind man
People are blindly following others without thinking for themselves
Buying water from the motherfucker sandman
People are paying for things that they can get for free
Hoping in the ocean, looking for Bin Laden's body
People are searching in ridiculous places for things that they will never find
The world's going crazy
The world is experiencing a state of insanity
I asked my momma what the hell is really going on
The singer is questioning what is happening in the world
She said the world's too cold, keep your coat on
The singer's mother believes that the world is harsh and unpredictable
I heard a priest tell a lie at the podium
Religious figures are not always trustworthy and may even be dishonest
The whole world in a state of pandemonium
The world is in a state of chaos and disorder
Don't wait for the answer, it ain't coming soon
People should not expect an immediate solution or answer to their problems
Vacate 'cause they killin' like it's high noon
People should leave a dangerous situation behind as quickly as possible
AK47 in the classroom, kids killing each other like it's Platoon
Children are using weapons and committing violent acts like soldiers in a war
Everybody unemployed, no education for the kids got me so annoyed
The singer is frustrated that there are no job or education opportunities for young people
They put the money in the prison like they're paranoid
The government is spending a lot of money on prisons instead of investing in other important areas
We put the Bible down and pick up the tabloid
Society has stopped focusing on religious texts and has instead turned to sensationalized news stories
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILL ADAMS, GEORGE PAJON JR., CALEB SPEIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GonzoIV
This is will.i.ams most underrated song ever, it deserves more praise!
Valerie Cheers Brown
I agree with this video!
Twenty One
to only reason why its not on the charts because he told the truth
Brianna Lopez
This song is way underrated, he speaks so much truth and its beautifully written and presented. Its so unfortunate that this is the society we are currently living in.
Matilda Herbert
Listening during a global pandemic and the lyrics all match 🥺🥺🥺
Billie Zahir
Never really paid attention to Will I Am before now. Impressed with this song. I gravitate towards lyrics which express reality and depth. He delivers it here.
Billie Zahir
Listened to a few more. Meh What I found was a lot of commercial songs that catered to the sweet toothed masses. Too bad cause he does have the talent to deliver any message his heart desired. Kinda got the feeling his heart was not in it as much as his bank account was. Not saying he was wrong because of it just saying "to each their own." Oh well.
Adam Cook
Billie Zahir that's deep
Adam Cook
Billie Zahir that's deep
SIMON SEZ
listen to elephunk by the black eyed peas, silly songs and serious. Same aproach when he went solo.