(Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm nation) (Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm nation) People of the world today Are looking for a better way of life (We are a part of the rhythm nation) (We are a part of the rhythm nation) Looking for a better way of life We are a part, we are a part We are a part of the rhythm nation Listen as your day unfolds Challenge what the future holds Try and keep your head up to the sky Others, they may cause you tears Go ahead release your fears Stand up and be counted, 'cause you wanna lеt you try You gotta be, you gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta bе wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, gotta keep it together All I know, all I know love will save the day All I know, all I know love will save the day (We are a part of the rhythm nation) Time asks no questions, it goes on without you (without you) Leaving you behind, if you can't stand the pace (can't stand the pace) The world keeps on spinning, can't stop it if you try to The best part is dangerous, staring you in the face You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, gotta keep it together All I know, all I know love will save the day You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta, gotta, gotta be wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta, gotta, gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, gotta, gotta keep it together All I know, all I know, all I know You gotta be cool And calm So strong 'Cause we are a part of the rhythm nation I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming of the better way, a better way of life, of life (We are a part of the rhythm nation) All I know, all I know All I know, all I know Is love will save the day