People moving out
People moving in
Why, because of the color of their skin
Run, run, run, but you sure can't hide

An eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
"Vote for me and I'll set you free"
Rap on, brother, rap on

The only person talking about love but can you trust... the preacher
And it seems everybody's making more money than the teachers
Incarceration, immigration, isolation, intimidation, immunization, instigation
What's the nation's obligation?

Ball of confusion
That's what the world is today

The sale of drugs are at an all time high
Young folks walk around with their head in the sky
Cities aflame in the summer time
And oh, the beat goes on

Evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul
Wastin' money goin' to war
Children 'round the world are starved
Politicians still say, "more taxes will solve everything"
And the band played on
So, round and around and around we go
Where the world's headed, nobody knows

Oh, break through the rumor
Can't you hear me talking to you?
Just a ball of confusion
Oh, that's what the world is today
Let me hear ya

Fear in the air, tension everywhere
Unemployment rising fast
Outkast's new record's a gas
And the only safe place to live
Is still the Indian reservation
And the band played on

Eve of destruction, tax deduction
City inspectors, bill collectors, designer clothes in demand
Pimpulation out of hand, suicide, too many bills
Rich folks moving to the hills
People 'round the world still shouting "end the war!"
And the band played on

Oh, great googa mooga
Can't you hear me talking to you?
Ball of confusion
Oh, that's what the world is today