Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
“Hey Young World” is the third and final single released from Slick Rick’s classic debut album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. He’s telling the youth to show respect for themselves by also respecting their parents and education while staying on a straight and narrow path away from wrongdoers.
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[Intro]
Guess who's back
Guess who's back
Guess who's back
[Bridge]
Hey young world, the world is yours
Hey young world, the world is yours
Young world young world, the world is yours
Young world
[Verse 1]
This rap here, it may cause concern it's
Broad and deep, why don't you listen and learn
Love, peace, happiness, that once was strong
But due to society, even that's turned wrong
Times have changed, ayy, it's cool to look bummy
And be a dumb dummy and disrespect your mummy
Have you forgotten, who put you on this Earth?
Who brought you up right, and who loved you since your birth?
Reward is a brainwashed kid going wild
Young little girls already have a child
Bad company, hey, now you've been framed
Your parents are hurting, hurting and ashamed
You're ruining yourself, and your mommy can't cope
Hey, little kids don't follow these dopes
Here's a rule for the non fool, your life don't drool
Don't be a fool like those that don't go to school
Get ahead and accomplish things
You'll see the wonder and the joy life brings
Don't admire thieves 'cause, hey, they don't admire you
Their time's limited, hard rocks' too
So listen, be strong, scream whoopee-doo
Go for yours, 'cause dreams come true
And you'll make your mommy proud, so proud of you too
[Pre-Chorus]
And this is a message, that the Ruler Rick threw
And it's true
[Chorus]
You know, you know what, you know what, you know what?
We like to party, like to party
You know, you know what, you know what?
We like to party (Hey young world, the world is yours)
(Hey young world)
You know, you know what, you know what, you know what?
We like to party, like to party
Yo, peep this
[Verse 2]
Hey Mr. Bigshot, hey, don't you look fly?
But you don't have a dollar, ohhhh, my my my
You've been fightin’ again and, you forgot why
Hey kid, walk straight, master your high
Why? Because you make your family cry
And all jokes aside, are you in good health?
Hey little boy, now have you really checked yourself?
You're a disgust, you know someone that I can't trust, you'd
Steal mom's welfare, and you'd run and buy some dust, and
Plus, I must say, big shot, you're not
Your friends are talking and I'm hearing that your girls are what?
You didn't know? Go steal and rob
And while you're at it, go get a suit for a job
You see you're actin like this urge is demanding
C'mon, wake up, have some understanding
Society's a weak excuse for a man
It's time for the brothers, it's time trying to take the stand
Believe it or not, the Lord still shines on you, he
Guides you, and he watched you as you grew, plus
Past the age of, a little child, that's true
But folks your age don't act like you do, so
So be mature, and put the point to a halt
And if you're over eighteen, I wish you'd act like an adult
Don't live in a world, of hate, hate, hate
Pull yourself together, and get yourself straight
Men don't steal, hey, most don't borrow
And if you smoke crack, your kids'll smoke crack tomorrow
So be more mature, and kids do your chores
Make your own money, hey, be proud that's yours
You know why, 'cause that's a man, that's brains, no spite
Stayin out of trouble, when it comes in sight
And a man never loses a fight, in God's sight
'Cause righteous laws are overdue
[Pre-Chorus]
And this is a message that the Ruler Rick threw
And it's true
[Chorus]
You know, you know what, you know what, you know what?
We like to party, like to party
You know, you know what, you know what, you know what?
We like to party, like to party
(Hey young world, the world is yours)
(Hey young world)
Yo, peep this
[Outro]
MC... Ricky... D...
The Grand Grand Grand Wizzard
And his and his partner
And his and his and his
And his and his and his partner
Say what?
La-Di! Da-Di! La-Di! Da-Di!
La-Di! Da-Di! La-Di! Da-Di!
La-Di! Da-Di! La-Di! Da-Di!
La-Di-Da-Di
Hey Young World was written by Slick Rick.
Hey Young World was produced by Slick Rick.
Slick Rick released Hey Young World on Thu Jun 15 1989.