If i ruled the world lauryn hill meaning July 8, 2019 16 32 64 128 If i ruled the world every day would be the first day of spring
&artist=Nas (Ft. Lauryn Hill)&meaning=%0A%0A%0AThe song “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)” by Nas (ft. Lauryn Hill) is a dream-like%2C fantastical expression of positive change envisioned by Nas. In the lyrics%2C Nas paints a picture of a world where common struggles and injustices – such as racial profiling and street harassment%2C lack of access to education and intentional poverty – are abolished%2C replaced with respect%2C opportunity%2C and the promise that everyone%2C regardless of income and ethnicity%2C can have equal chances to thrive. Nas speaks of a world of freedom%2C acceptance and unity%2C offering a hopeful outlook that mankind can%2C with effort%2C be spirited away from a life of pain%2C suffering and heavy handedness of society’s limitations and removed from living in compliance to outside forces. In this hypothetical utopia%2C racism and inequality are abolished and replaced with basic human rights%2C diverse opportunities and appreciation of diversity. In the end%2C Nas and Lauryn Hill come together in a chorus singing of freedom%2C hope%2C and unity that inspires us to continue fighting for a better future.)