World Is Rated X
Marvin Gaye
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Oh the world's situation should be rated X, oh rated X Said the world's situation should be rated X, yeah rated X Listen people, let only in the movie show Take a look outside, I swear the truth is really told It's life in living color; fighting, killing, drug-dealing, it's everywhere What about the crime? Rated X What about the killing, fighting, stealing everywhere? They let the children see life destroyed But they won't let them see its making What happened to God's creations? The one thing that really bothers me the most Is how we come, how we take the lives of the fold The world today is in a grave situation Dirty water we can't drink, dirty air, it's so unfair Na na na oh I know something's missing all over the world Ooo, rated X (several times over sax solo) Oh I know something's missing all over the world The world's situation should be rated X, rated X The world's situation should be rated X, rated X What about the crime? Rated X What about the killing, fighting, stealing everywhere? They let the children see life destroyed But they won't let them see its making What happened to God's creations? Where're the wars, where's the peace? Where's the joy, where's the woe for us all? Love is kneelin', rated X Hate is overweight, rated X
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10 facts about this song
The Genre"World Is Rated X" is a soul and funk song. Marvin Gaye was highly renowned for these music genres.
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Album AssociationThis song was initially released as part of Gaye's cancelled 1972 album titled "You're the Man". However, it was later included in a 2001 re-issue of the album.
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RelevanceThe song carries a deep message about the world's problems with Gaye singing about global issues - hence the name "World Is Rated X".
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RealismThe title "World Is Rated X" is a metaphor for the world becoming an unrated movie featuring violence, immorality, and hate.
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Decade of ReleaseThis song was initially recorded in the 70s, a time when Marvin was more inclined towards more socially conscious music, reflecting the realities of society.
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Unreleased Material"World Is Rated X" was part of an album that was initially never released, showing the depth of Marvin Gaye's catalog and his prolificacy.
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Overlooked TrackDespite being one of Marvin Gaye's powerful pieces that carry a social message, it's not as well-known as his other hits like "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On".
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by the distinguished team of songwriters that include Marilyn McLeod, Mel Bolton and Melvin Ragin.
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Standalone ReleaseIt was released as its own single in January 1986 on Motown's sub-label Tamla Records, following Marvin Gaye's tragic death in 1984.
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Sampled"World Is Rated X" has been sampled in other songs, illustrating its impact and influence in the music industry. For instance, it was sampled in "Rated X" by Bliss N Eso.
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