The World's Greatest

R. Kelly

About The World's Greatest

"The World's Greatest" is a song written and recorded by R&B singer R. Kelly. The song was originally featured on the soundtrack to the film Ali, and also appeared on bootleg copies of Kelly's unreleased album, Loveland, which later became a bonus disc to Chocolate Factory. Released as a single in February 2002, "The World's Greatest" became a major hit in Europe, reaching number two in the Netherlands, number four in the United Kingdom, and the top 20 in nine other European countries. In the United States, it peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. 


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2012
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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 in 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
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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R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Bel… more »

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Written by: Robert S. Kelly

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"The World's Greatest" was written, composed, and produced entirely by R. Kelly himself.
Release Date
The track was initially released on August 21, 2001, as part of the soundtrack to the film "Ali" which is a biopic of the boxing champion, Muhammad Ali.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks and went on to become R. Kelly's third UK number one. In the United States, it peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Inclusion
While it was first released as part of the Ali soundtrack, it later appeared as part of R. Kelly's 2002 album "Chocolate Factory."
Inspirational Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are inspiring, and it is often used as a motivational track in various contexts including being played at school events and sports games.
Anticipated Theme
In "The World's Greatest", R. Kelly professes himself to be a mountain, a tall tree, a swift wind, and a river, among various other natural elements, symbolizing his vitality and life force.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Bille Woodruff, who also directed videos for R. Kelly's previous songs. It features scenes from Ali and a children's choir in the finale.
Awards
In 2008, it was nominated for the NAACP Image Awards in the category 'Outstanding Song'.
Illegal Downloads
In an unexpected revelation, it was reported that the song was one of the top 10 illegally downloaded tracks on P2P networks in the UK.
Live Performances
R. Kelly performed the song live during the opening ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Song's Importance
Over the years, the song helped to establish R. Kelly's reputation as a compelling, socially conscious songwriter.
Cover Versions
Due to its popularity and inspirational message, the song has been covered by several artists around the world.

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