The Whole World – English Lyrics

• By: OutKast, Killer Mike

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is an immersive experience, and OutKast's "The Whole World" is a fantastic place to start. The song's clever wordplay and rapid-fire delivery from André 3000, Big Boi, and Killer Mike offer a vibrant lesson in contemporary English slang and lyrical dexterity. Its catchy chorus and layered meanings make it a special track that's both fun to sing along to and fascinating to dissect, providing a unique window into American culture and social commentary at the turn of the 21st century.

[English]

♪ Okay, here we go ♪

♪ Yeah, I'm afraid, like I'm scared as a dog ♪

♪ But I've got a new song ♪

♪ And I want y'all to sing along ♪

♪ Sing along ♪

♪ See, this is the way that we walk on a sunny day ♪

♪ When it's rainin' inside and you're all alone ♪

♪ All alone ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you make that sound ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you're in the news ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ Take a little trip, hater, pack up yo' mind ♪

♪ Look forward, not behind then you'll see what you find ♪

♪ I caught a sucker dyin' 'cause he thought he could rhyme ♪

♪ If his momma is a quarter, daughter must be a dime ♪

♪ I gotta meet her ♪

♪ Don't take no shorts, I don't use abbreviation ♪

♪ I don't even play the radio neither ♪

♪ Only if I need to know the sports or the weather ♪

♪ I'm a cool type of brother but yep ♪

♪ Your head I'll (censored) from the neck ♪

♪ See, ain't nothin' changed, hit the stage ♪

♪ Set a date, sucker, in battle we can engage ♪

♪ I'll (censored), wife you, marry you, divorce you ♪

♪ Throw the Porsche at you is what I'm forced to do ♪

♪ With my back against the wall, (censored) his back, y'all ♪

♪ No, it ain't went nowhere ♪

♪ Like havin' hair with stylin' gel in it ♪

♪ Throw a curl in it ♪

♪ Dread that nappy (censored) up, throw a shell in it ♪

♪ Whatever floats your boat or finds your lost remote ♪

♪ And this for them (censored) workin' at the airport ♪

♪ Who got laid off, I take my shades off ♪

♪ If you look straight in my eyes ♪

♪ You still might see a disguise ♪

♪ 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you make that sound ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you're in the news ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ Player, I grind, my focus is crime ♪

♪ Raw with the rhyme, I'm slick with the slime ♪

♪ My words are diamonds dug out a mine ♪

♪ Spit 'em, polish, look how they shine ♪

♪ Glitter, glisten, gloss, floss ♪

♪ I catch a beat runnin' like Randy Moss ♪

♪ Ride that (censored) off like a brand new horse ♪

♪ I'm rollin' my stones, gatherin' no moss ♪

♪ Mami, I'm (censored), I hope you get (censored) ♪

♪ Or rock your own boat like Aaliyah then talk ♪

♪ Back, back, forth, forth ♪

♪ Get that sailor on course, course ♪

♪ Make that track a corpse, corpse ♪

♪ Rap, roll, utterly rocked ♪

♪ With my mouth to the mic and my hand on my (censored) ♪

♪ Cadillac, OutKast just won't stop ♪

♪ 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you make that sound ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you're in the news ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ Turn on the TV and everything is lookin' dismal ♪

♪ Went in the bathroom, medicine cabinet Pepto Bismol ♪

♪ Need it for my stomach 'cause my tummy kinda aches ♪

♪ Like a (censored) on withdrawal, fresh up off the plate ♪

♪ Wait, back to the enemy of the state ♪

♪ Is the Republicans or Democratic candidate ♪

♪ Debate, now, even the black box hold the fate ♪

♪ Clueless like Shaggy and Scooby before commercial break ♪

♪ Hate, extreme prejudice, let's dismiss this ♪

♪ If you want to, you can dub it to your hit list ♪

♪ I know you gon' to ♪

♪ We in this to replenish your musical wishlist ♪

♪ When it come to this music, we stay relentless ♪

♪ Pursuing all that's persuable ♪

♪ Doing God's willing, all things that are doable ♪

♪ The only liable limitation is yourself ♪

♪ Dre set it on the right and I'll set it on the left ♪

♪ 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you make that sound ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you're in the news ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

♪ And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues ♪

♪ Bah bah da, bah bah, bah da da ♪

(rap beat continues)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - The earth, together with all of its countries and peoples; the universe.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - To feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone); to like or enjoy very much.
down /daʊn/ B1	adjective - Feeling unhappy or depressed (often used in phrases like 'get down' or 'feel down').
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - To make musical sounds with your voice, usually with a tune.
sound /saʊnd/ A1	noun - Something that you can hear or that can be heard.
blues /bluːz/ B1	noun - A feeling of sadness or depression, often expressed in music (also a genre of music).
hater /ˈheɪtər/ B2	noun - A person who expresses a strong dislike for someone or something, often without good reason (informal).
rhyme /raɪm/ B1	noun - A word that has the same last sound as another word. verb - To use words that have the same last sound.
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	noun - Something that you wear or use to change your appearance so that people do not recognize you; a means of concealing one's true identity.
grind /ɡraɪnd/ B2	verb - To perform a repetitive or difficult task, often with no immediate reward; to work hard. noun - A difficult or boring activity that takes a lot of effort and time.
crime /kraɪm/ B1	noun - An illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government.
raw /rɔː/ B2	adjective - Not cooked; not processed or refined; (of an emotion or quality) strong, authentic, and undisguised.
slick /slɪk/ B2	adjective - Done or operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and clever way; smooth and glossy.
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - To produce or reflect light; to glow brightly.
dismal /ˈdɪzməl/ C1	adjective - Causing or showing a lack of hope; very bad or depressing.
clueless /ˈkluːləs/ B2	adjective - Without any knowledge or understanding of a situation or subject; having no idea.
prejudice /ˈpredʒʊdɪs/ C1	noun - An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.
relentless /rɪˈlentləs/ C1	adjective - Continuing in a determined way without any interruption or softening; oppressively constant.
doable /ˈduːəbəl/ B2	adjective - Possible to do; able to be achieved.
limitation /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - A rule, fact, or condition that restricts or controls what you can do; a restricting condition or circumstance.