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Verse 1 (Nas)

Life I wonder Will it take me under I don't know Imagine smoking weed in the streets without cops harassin' Imagine going to court with no trial Lifestyle, cruising blue Bahama waters No welfare supporters, more conscious of the way we raise our daughters Days are shorter, nights are colder Feeling like life is over, these snakes strike like a cobra The world's hot, my son got knocked Evidently, it's elementary, they want us all gone eventually Troopin' out of state for a plate of knowledge If coke was cooked without the garbage, we'd all have the top dollars Imagine everybody flashin' fashion, designer clothes Lacing your clique up with diamond Roles Your people holdin' dough, no parole, no rubbers Go in raw, imagine law with no undercovers Just some thoughts for the mind I take a glimpse into time Watch the blimp read, "The World Is Mine" [1, 2]

Chorus (Lauryn Hill)

If I ruled the world (imagine that) I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby Black diamonds and pearls (Could it be, if you could be mine, we'd both shine) If I ruled the world (Still livin' for today, in these last days and times) [1, 2]

Verse 2 (Nas)

The rest of the lyrics, including verses 2, 3, and the outro, can be found in the referenced web documents. Key themes in these verses include escaping poverty, lavish living (trips to Paris, Benzes), uplifting communities (releasing prisoners), and wishing for a safer, more prosperous world. [1, 2]

SYML: "DIM" [Official Lyric Video] - https://youtu.be/

Nine Inch Nails: The Great Destroyer Song ‧ 2007 | Year Zero Album

Say your name Try to speak as clearly as you can You know everything gets written down Nod your head Just in case they could be watching with Their shiny satellite

I hope they cannot see The limitless potential Living inside of me To murder everything I hope they cannot see I am the great destroyer

Turn it up Listen to the shit they pump into your head Filling you with apathy Hold your breath Wait until you know the time is right On time, the end is near