JANET JACKSON

- State Of The World Lyrics

Five A.M. rise and shine
To feed the baby before he starts to cry
No rest, no time to play
15, the mother is a runaway
No time for dreams or goals
Pressure is so strong
Her body she has sold so her child can eat
What is happening to this world we live in
In our home and other lands

Drugs and crime spreadin on the streets
People can't find enough to eat
Now our kids can't go out and play
That's the state of the world today

Lil' Johnny all alone
His only friend, the doll he carries with him
Goes to school each and every day
To be teased because he has no place to stay
This young and homeless boy feels his life is worthless
Instead of suicide he cries himself to sleep
And it's happenin to this world we live in
There's got to be a better way

Drugs and crime spreadin on the streets
People can't find enough to eat
Now our kids can't go out and play
That's the state of the world today

Can't give up hope now
Let's weather the storm together

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Facts about State Of The World

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Who wrote State Of The World lyrics?


State Of The World is written by Terry Lewis, James Samuel Iii Harris, Janet Jackson.
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When was State Of The World released?


It is first released on September 15, 1989 as part of Janet Jackson's album "Rhythm Nation 1814" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind State Of The World lyrics?


When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Janet Jackson's song 'State Of The World' shows how people experience severe difficulties which include living in poverty and being homeless and facing criminal activity. The song calls for people to work together while maintaining their optimistic outlook because they need these qualities to succeed against their difficulties. The lyrics use three different metaphors which include a mother selling her body to feed her child and a homeless boy finding solace in a doll and the state of the world being reflected in the struggles of individuals to convey the message of societal issues and the importance of collective action. The lyrics of State of the world show social issues through their expression of despair and their portrayal of human emotions which include angst and anger and hope. The song conveys two main messages which include the importance of fighting against poverty and the destructive effects that drugs and crime bring and the need to protect children who must endure these situations. The lyrics address mature themes such as homelessness, drug use, and societal issues, which may not be suitable for younger children. The content of the material remains suitable for a PG rating because it does not include explicit language or detailed scenes showing violence or drug use, which require parental guidance to watch.
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Which genre is State Of The World?


State Of The World falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song State Of The World?


State Of The World song length is 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Terry Lewis, James Samuel Iii Harris, Janet Jackson
Record Label(s): 1989 A&M Records
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u know me December 2, 2011-10:36
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i think that all of her songs are really powerful but some how there not powerful enough to stop all of the things she indicats above....im doing a project on this and its really powerful and i loveit
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