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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Background Vocals
Jimmy Jam
Jimmy Jam
Keyboards
Terry Lewis
Terry Lewis
Percussion
Lisa Keith
Lisa Keith
Background Vocals
John McClain
John McClain
Additional Vocals
James Popeye Greer
James Popeye Greer
Additional Vocals
Jellybean Johnson
Jellybean Johnson
Additional Vocals
Randy - Ran
Randy - Ran
Additional Vocals
Anthony Thomas
Anthony Thomas
Additional Vocals
Rene Elizondo Jr.
Rene Elizondo Jr.
Additional Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Songwriter
Terry Lewis
Terry Lewis
Songwriter
Jimmy Jam
Jimmy Jam
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Co-Producer
Jimmy Jam
Jimmy Jam
Producer
Terry Lewis
Terry Lewis
Producer
Steve Hodge
Steve Hodge
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
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 (Sing it up)
We are a part of the rhythm nation
[Verse 2]
This is the test
No struggle, no progress (Lend)
Lend a hand to help your brother do his best
Things are getting worse
We have to make 'em better
It's time to give a damn, let's work together (Come on now)
[Chorus]
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 the rhythm nation (Everybody)
[Chorus]
People of the world today (Rhythm)
Are we looking for a better way of life? (Rhythm)
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite (Rhythm)
Strength in numbers we can get it right, one time (Rhythm)
We are a part of the rhythm nation
[Bridge]
Sing it, people, say it, children (Rhythm nation)
Sing it if you want a better way of life
Sing it, people, say it, children (Rhythm nation)
Sing it if you want a better way of life
[Chorus]
Everybody sing it
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 (Sing it up)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Rhythm)
[Chorus]
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 (Sing it up, now)
We are a part of the rhythm nation (Rhythm nation, yeah)
[Outro]
Rhythm nation (Yeah, yeah)
Rhythm nation (Rhythm nation, sing this song)
Rhythm nation
Rhythm nation
Rhythm nation
Rhythm nation
Rhythm nation
Written by: James Harris, Janet Jackson, Sly Stone, Terry Lewis

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