This world's in trouble, you know it's true But who has the answers to help us get through? We look to our leaders, they politely yawn The press gives coverage, and the world goes on This song won't stop the world from goin' round 'Cause a song can't stop the world from being unsound But it might change a heart, change a heart or two No it can't stop the world, but it might stop you The radio's blasting, the music's loud A message is given to a face in the crowd By a prophet of music, a poet of song The truth is spoken, and the world goes on This song won't stop the world from goin' round 'Cause a song can't stop the world from being unsound But it might change a heart, change a heart or two No it can't stop the world, but it might stop you No it can't stop the world, but it might stop you