World's Greatest
R. Kelly
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I am a mountain I am a tall tree ohhhhh I am a swift wind sweeping the country I am a river down in the valley ohhhhh I'm a vision and I can see clearly If anybody asks you who I am Just stand up tall Look'em at the face and say ay Refrain: I'm that star up in the sky I'm that mountain peak up high Hey I made it I'm the worlds greatest I'm that little bit of hope When my back's against the rope I can feel it I'm the worlds greatest I am a gaint I am an eagle ohhhhhh I am a lion down in the jungle I am a marching band I am the people ohhhh I am a helping hand I am a hero If anybody asks you who I am Just stand up tall Look'em at the face and say Refrain: Bridge 1: I'm that star up in the sky (oohhhhh) I'm that mountain(peak up high)peak up high Hey I made It (I said I made it) im the worlds greatest( I'm that little bit) I'm that little bit of hope (ohhhhhhohhhh) When my back's against the wall (when my back's against the ropes) I can feel it( I can feel it) I'm the worlds greatest Bridge 2: oooohhhhhhhhhhh I'm that star up in the sky (star up in the sky) I'm that mountain peak up high (oh yes I am) Hey I made It ( I made it) im the worlds greatest( I'm that little bit of hope) I'm that little bit of hope (ohhhhhhohhhh) When my back's against the wall (when my back's against the ropes) I can feel it( I can feel it) I'm the worlds greatest again first bridge His the greatest (his the greatest) His the greatest can you feel it
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Written by: Robert S. Kelly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"World's Greatest" was released as a single by R. Kelly on January 22, 2002.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in R. Kelly's fifth studio album "Chocolate Factory."
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Song Meaning"World's Greatest" is an inspirational song that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and to consider what they can do to be the best in their own lives.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top ten in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number two. It also ranked in the top 40 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Tribute AspectThe song was originally featured on the soundtrack of the 2001 movie "Ali," as a tribute to boxer Muhammad Ali.
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SongwritersR.Kelly himself wrote and produced "World's Greatest."
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Grammy Nomination"World's Greatest" song was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance for Male category in 2003 Grammy Awards.
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VersatilityThe song has been employed in various social contexts including charity initiatives and sports events due to its uplifting message.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song pays homage to historic figures like Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists including Puff Daddy have covered "World's Greatest," providing versions of the song across various musical genres.
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