World's Greatest
R. Kelly
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I am a mountain, I am a tall tree, oh I am a swift wind Sweeping the country I am a river, Down in the valley, oh I am a vision And I can see clearly If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say I'm that star up in the sky I'm that mountain peak up high Hey I made it, hmm I'm the worlds greatest I'm that little bit of hope When my back's against the ropes I can feel it, hmm I'm the worlds greatest I am a giant I am an eagle oh I am a lion Down in the jungle I am a marching band I am the people oh I am a helping hand I am a hero If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall look 'em in the face and say I'm that star up in the sky I'm that mountain peak up high Hey I made it, hmm I'm the worlds greatest I'm that little bit of hope When my back's against the ropes I can feel it, hmm I'm the worlds greatest In the ring of life, I'll reign love (i will reign) And the world will notice a king (oh, yeah) When all is darkness, I'll shine a light (shine a light) And the mirrors of sucesss reflect in me (me) 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 ropes I can feel it (feel it) I'm the worlds greatest 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 ropes I can feel it I'm the worlds greatest 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 ropes I can feel it I'm the worlds greatest (He's the greatest) can you feel it? (Can you feel it?) he's the greatest (He's the greatest) can you feel it? (Can you feel it?) i saw the light (He's the greatest) at the end of the tunnel (Can you feel it?) believe in a pot of gold (He's the greatest) at the end of a rainbow
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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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