@ALBUM: _Rhythm_Nation_1814_ by: Janet Jackson @SONG: Creed : Music Poetry Dance Unity Interlude : Pledge We are a nation with no geographic boundaries, bound together through our beliefs. We are like- minded individuals, sharing a common vision, pushing toward a world rid of color-lines. (5-4-3-2-1...) @SONG: _Rhythm_Nation_ 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 (Sing) 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 lp 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... *chorus* Interlude : T.V. @SONG: _State_of_the_World_ 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 the world we live in In our home and other lands Chorus: 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 homeless boy feels his life is worthless Instead of suicide he cries himself to sleep And it's happening to this world we live in There's got to be a better way Bridge: Can't give up hope now Let's weather the storm together *chorus* Interlude : Race We are in a race between education and catastrophe.... *the knowledge* @SONG: _The_Knowledge_ Insight to what's goin' on Information keeps us strong What you don't know can't hurt you bad Take it from me you'll be walkin' around sad Cryin' for a better day Until you educate for a better way So if you wanna be in control Ya gotta get yourself in the know Chorus: Get the knowledge (that you really want) The knowledge (do you really want) It's the knowledge (what you really want) The knowledge (that you really want) Spreading vise don't believe the hype You don't find the knowledge in a pipe Too many lives go up in smoke It's nice to laugh but don't be the joke To get over get better Try to be the possessor Of the one thing we all need in life To succeed take my advice *chorus* Prejudice...No! Ignorance...No! Bigotry...No! Illiteracy...No! Listen it's up to everyone If we're gonna change the way the world is run The way to start is to rid the children of Prejudice & ignorance We've gotta teach our kids to read & write That's the only way to win this fight for life Education is the goal so If you wanna be in the know Get the knowledge It's the one thing we all need in life *chorus* Interlude : Let's Dance Get the point? Good, now let's dance. @SONG: _Miss_You_Much_ Shot like an arrow through my heart That's the pain i feel I feel whenever we're apart Not to say that i'm in love with you But who's to say that i'm not I just know that it feels wrong, When i'm away too long It makes my body hot, so let me tell ya baby Chorus: I'll tell your mama. I'll tell your friends I'll tell anyone Whose heart can comprehend Send it in a letter baby Tell you on the phone I'm not the kind of girl Who likes to be alone I miss ya much (boy-oh-i miss you much) I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much) I miss ya much (boy-oh-i miss you much) Baby i really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much) I'm rushing home Just as soon as i can I'm rushing home to see Your smilin' face And feel your warm embrace It makes me feel so g-g-g good So i'll tell ya baby *chorus* Bridge: I miss you much I really really miss you you much I miss you much I'm not ashamed to tell the world I miss you *chorus* Interlude : Come Back @SONG: _Love_Will_Never_Do_(Without_You)_ Our friends think we're opposites Falling in and out of love They all said we'd never last Still we managed to stay together There's no easy explanation for it But whenever there's a problem We always work it out somehow Work it out somehow Chorus: They said it wouldn't last We had to prove them wrong 'cause i've learned in the past That love will never do without you Other guys have tried before To replace you as my lover Never did i have a doubt Boy it's you i can't do without I feel better when i have you near me 'cause no other love around Has quite the same ooh ooh Like you do do do do babe *chorus* @SONG: _Livin'_In_A_World_(They_Didn't_Make)_ Children are called the future of an adult world They are born with spirits so innocent 'till we teach them how to hate Add to the world's confusion We teach our kids rules That we don't adhere to ourselves Right or wrong What example can they take The people they learn from Forge the ideas we become Chorus: Livin' in a world they didn't make Livin' in a world that's filled with hate Livin' in a world where grown-ups break the rules Livin' in a world they didn't make Paying for a lot of adult mistakes How much of this madness can they take Our children Children grow to become our young adults Problems of the world They must learn how to confront Doing drugs and joining gangs to rebel Colors show they belong To the social override 'cause they're living in a space They feel out of place Livin' in a world they didn't make Livin' in a world that's filled with hate Livin' in a world where all the grown-ups break the rules Livin' in a world we didn't make Paying for a lot of adult mistakes How much of this madness can we take As children @SONG: _Alright_ Seeing that your love's true Never i'll doubt you My heart belongs to you That's alright with me Worlds could end around me So in love that i can't see You and me were meant to be That's alright with me Friends may come and friends may go My friend, you're real i know True self you have shown You're alright with me Thru thick and thick to thin I'll love you til the end You know it's true my friend You're alright with me Catch a fallin' star that shines Make a wish a clap 3 times Dreams come true it's in the mind That's alright with me Your wish is my command Never thought i'd fall in love again Again with my best friend That's alright with me Friends come and friends may go My friend, you're real i know True self you have shown You're alright with me Thru thick and thick to thin I'll love you till the end You know it's true my friend You're alright with me Always and everlasting This love is just not passing We're happy as can be Alright with me Interlude : Hey Baby Baby, hey baby. Don't get me in here actin' silly now. You're not taping this, are you? *laugh* (edit) @SONG: _Escapade_ As i was walkin' by Saw you standin' there With a smile Lookin' shy You caught my eye Thought you'd want to hang For a while Well i'd like to be with you And you know it's Friday, too I hope you can find the time This weekend to relax and unwind My mind's tired I've worked so hard all week (ooh ooh ooh...all week) Cashed my check I'm ready to go I promise you I'll show you such a good time Chorus: Come on baby let's get away Let's save our troubles for another day Come go with me we've got it made Let me take you on an escapade (let's go) Es-ca-pade we'll have a good time Es-ca-pade leave our worries behind Es-ca-pade you can be mine Es-ca-pade an escapade So don't hold back Just have a good time We'll make the rules up As we go along And break them all If we're not having fun *chorus* My mind's tired i've worked So hard all Worked so hard all week I just got paid, we've got it made Ready to go I promise you i'll show you Such a good time *chorus* Interlude : No Acid Ain't no acid in this house. @SONG: _Black_Cat_ All the lonely nights i spend alone Never 'round to love me You're always gone 'cause you're hangin' out Breakin' the rules Oh the man has come Lookin' for you You're a rebel now Don't give a damn Always carrying on With the gang I'm tryin' to tell ya boy It's a mistake You won't realize 'til it's too late Don't understand Why you insist On ways of living such a dangerous life Time after time you stay away And i just know that you're telling me lies Chorus: Black cat nine lives Short days long nights Livin' on the edge Not afraid to die Heart beat real strong But not for long Better watch your step Or you're gonna die You're so together boy But just at a glance You'll do anything If given the chance Scheming, plannin' lies To get what you need So full of promises That you never keep Don't you tell yourself That it's okay Sick and tired of All of your games And you want me to stay (aww) Better change Makes no sense to me Your crazy ways *chorus* @SONG: _Lonely_ Feeling so alone and deserted With people standing all around you Should i trust someone Should i stay off to myself Alone with no one to talk to It's such a helpless feeling So any time you feel the need Call me when your lonely Cause everybody needs a friend To be there when they're lonely So don't isolate yourself Every time that i come around A person all alone Is an unhappy one We need somebody near to love us Someone who cares Living life all by yourselves Impossible to do and i'll be there for you Anytime you feel the need Call me when you're lonely Cause everybody needs a friend And i'll be yours if you are lonely (And your all alone) Bridge: If you're all alone And a friend you need Like a river flows You hurt; I'll bleed If you trust in me We can find away Take away the pain Time heals all things Even a lonely state of mind 'cause happiness is oh so hard to find If your lonely i will be there So anytime you feel the need Call me when your lonely Cause everybody needs a friend To be there when they're lonely @SONG: _Come_Back_To_Me_ Looking through my old drawer Came across the letter you wrote Said you needed time away That was so long ago All my life i've waited To see your smile again In my mind i hated Not able to let go Chorus: Come back to me I'm beggin' you please Come back to me I want you to Come back to me I'm beggin' you please Come back to me Lord knows that i have tried To live my life as one Friends tell me to hold on Tough times don't last for long My abandoned heart Just doesn't understand My undying love for you Won't let me wait *chorus* Please come back to me I miss you so much Wherever you are I Love You All my life i've waited To see your smile again In my mind i hated Not able to let go @SONG: _Someday_Is_Tonight_ Here we are just you and me Got something for you baby Wait and see No need to worry, come follow me I don't want you to think about anything else tonight We've been together for quite sometime Now i know that your love is mine No more fantasizing of how it would be 'cause tonight all your dreams come true Chorus: Ready to give all my love Won't hold back Someday is tonight Let me make your dreams come true Don't hold back Someday is tonight You know i promised I'd be worth the wait Now the wait is over baby Please don't hesitate Boy you make me tremble With your warm caress I never knew i could feel this way No more fantasizing You'll ever have to do 'cause tonight baby All your dreams come true I want you so bad i can taste it I'm yours if you want me *chorus* Interlude : Livin'...In Complete Darkness In complete darkness we are all the same. It is only our knowledge and wisdom that separate us. Don't let your eyes deceive you.