With music by our side
  To break the color lines
  Let's work together
  To improve our way of life
  Join voices in protest
  To social injustice
  A generation full of courage
  Come forth with me
  People of the world today
  Are we looking for a better way of life
  We are a part of the rhythm nation
  People of the world unite
  Strength in numbers we can get it right
  One time
  We are a part of the rhythm nation
    This is the test
  No struggle no progress
  Lend a hand to help
  Your brother do his best
  Things are getting worse
  We have to make them better
  It's time to give a damn
  Let's work together come on
    People of the world today
  Are we looking for a better way of life
  We are a part of the rhythm nation
  People of the world unite
  Strength in numbers we can get it right
  One time
  We are a part of the rhythm nation