Peaceful World
John Mellencamp
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Come on baby take a ride with me I'm up from Indiana down to Tennessee Everything is as cool as can be In a peaceful world People know this world is a wreck We're sick and tired of being politically correct If I see through it now but I didn't at first The hypocrites made it worse and worse Lookin' down their noses at what people say These are just words and words are okay It's what you do and not what you say If you're not part of the future then get out of the way Come on baby take a ride with me I'm up from Indiana down to Tennessee Everything is cool as can be In a peaceful world Racism lives in the USA today Better get hip to what Martin Luther King had to say I don't want my kids being brought up this way Hatred to each other is not okay Well I'm not a preacher just a singer son But I can see more work to be done It's what you do and not what you say If you're not part of the future then get out of the way Come on baby take a ride with me I'm up from Indiana down to Tennessee Everything is cool as can be In a peaceful world The money's good and the work is okay Looks like everything is rollin our way "Til you gotta look the devil in the eye You know that bastard's one big lie So be careful with your heart and what you love Make sure that it was sent from above It's what you do and not what you say If you're not part of the future then get out of the way Come on baby take a ride with me I'm up from Indiana down to Tennessee Everything is cool as can be In a peaceful world Lay back the top and ride with me I'm up from Indiana down to Tennessee Everything is cool as can be In a peaceful world Hey yeah Hey yeah Hey yeah Hey yeah
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Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Peaceful World" is a song that deftly blends Rock and Pop, characteristic of John Mellencamp's musical style.
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CollaborationThe song features a notable collaboration with India.Arie, an American singer-songwriter specializing in soul music.
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Album Inclusion"Peaceful World" is included on the album "Cuttin' Heads" released in 2001, this album marks Mellencamp's 17th studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #38 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart in 2001.
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Lyrical Theme"Peaceful World" carries an optimistic message that promotes tolerance, human understanding, and the pursuit of a harmonious world.
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Co-writingThough Mellencamp usually writes his own music, "Peaceful World" was co-written by Mellencamp and George Green.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Peaceful World" includes a variety of people from all walks of life speaking lines from the song, symbolizing its universality and relevance.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" in 2002.
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Live PerformancesMellencamp has often included 'Peaceful World' in his setlist for live performances, reflecting the song's popularity among his fans.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine cited "Peaceful World" as a standout track from the 'Cuttin' Heads' album.
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