“World Destruction” could be considered one of the first few collaborations between a rock and rap musician, as the song predates Aerosmith and Run-DMC’s remix of Walk this way which came out in 1986. After being recommended working with John Lydon by Bill Laswell, Afrika Bambaataa agreed he felt Ly...
[Intro: Afrika Bambaataa]
Speak about destruction
Speak about destruction
Speak about destruction
[Hook: John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa]
This is a world destruction, your life ain't nothing
The human race is becoming a disgrace
Countries are fighting with chemical warfare
[Verse 1: Afrika Bambaataa]
Not giving a damn about the people who live there
Nostradamus predicts the coming of the Antichrist
Hey, look out, the third world nations are on the rise
The Democratic-Communist relationship
Won't stand in the way of the Islamic force
The CIA is looking for other tactics
The KGB is smarter than you think
Brainwash mentalities to control the system
Using TV and movies, religions of course
[Pre-Chorus: John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa]
Yes, the world is headed for destruction
Is it a nuclear war?
What are you asking for?
[Chorus: John Lydon]
This is a world destruction
Your life ain't nothing
The human race is becoming a disgrace
The rich get richer
The poor are getting poorer
Fascist, chauvinistic government fools
[Verse 2: Afrika Bambaataa]
People, Moslems, Christians, and Hindus
Are in a time zone just searching for the truth
Who are you to think you're a superior race?
Facing forth your everlasting doom
[Pre-Chorus: John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa]
We are Time Zone
We've come to drop a bomb on you
World destruction, kaboom, kaboom, kaboom!
[Chorus: John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa]
This is the world destruction, your life ain't nothing
The human race is becoming a disgrace
Nationalities are fighting with each other
Why is this? Because the system tells you
[Verse 3: Afrika Bambaataa]
Putting people in racist categories
Knowledge isn't what it used to be
Military tactics to control a nation
Who wants to be a president or king? Me!
Mother Nature is gonna work against you
Nothing in your power that you can do
Yes, the world is headed for destruction
You and I know it, the Bible tells you
If we don't start to look for a better life
The world will be destroyed in a time zone!
[Bridge: John Lydon and Afrika Bambaataa]
[Outro: Afrika Bambaataa]
Speak about destruction
Speak about destruction
Speak about destruction
World Destruction was written by Bill Laswell & Afrika Bambaataa.
World Destruction was produced by Material & Bill Laswell & Afrika Bambaataa.
Time Zone released World Destruction on Mon Dec 31 1984.