Drama Lyrics
[Intro]
This world is so dramatic
[Pre-Hook]
I can't believe
That we're still livin'
Oh, in this crazy crazy world
That I'm still livin'
[Hook]
With all the problems of the day
How can we go on?
So tired of hearing people say
How can we go on?
[Post-Hook]
Fantasy people
Make-believe people
How can you go on?
But you're still livin'
[Pre-Hook]
I can't believe
That we're still livin'
Oh, in this crazy crazy world
That I'm still livin'
This world is so dramatic
[Pre-Hook]
I can't believe
That we're still livin'
Oh, in this crazy crazy world
That I'm still livin'
[Hook]
With all the problems of the day
How can we go on?
So tired of hearing people say
How can we go on?
[Post-Hook]
Fantasy people
Make-believe people
How can you go on?
But you're still livin'
[Pre-Hook]
I can't believe
That we're still livin'
Oh, in this crazy crazy world
That I'm still livin'
[Hook]
With all the problems of the day
How can we go on?
So tired of hearing people say
How can we go on?
[Post-Hook]
Fantasy people
Make believe people
How can you go on?
But you're still livin'
[Verse 1]
Race relations, segregation, no occupation
World inflation, demonstration, miseducation
No celebration to celebrate your lives
[Refrain]
Listen, people, listen
Lift up your hearts to God
Teach your children Wisdom
Reality today so they can live tomorrow
[Pre-Hook]
I can't believe
That we're still livin'
Oh, in this crazy crazy world
That I'm still livin'
With all the problems of the day
How can we go on?
So tired of hearing people say
How can we go on?
[Post-Hook]
Fantasy people
Make believe people
How can you go on?
But you're still livin'
[Verse 1]
Race relations, segregation, no occupation
World inflation, demonstration, miseducation
No celebration to celebrate your lives
[Refrain]
Listen, people, listen
Lift up your hearts to God
Teach your children Wisdom
Reality today so they can live tomorrow
[Pre-Hook]
I can't believe
That we're still livin'
Oh, in this crazy crazy world
That I'm still livin'
[Hook]
With all the problems of the day
How can we go on?
So tired of hearing people say
How can we go on?
[Post-Hook]
Fantasy people
Make-believe people
How can you go on?
But you're still livin'
[Refrain]
Listen, people, listen
Lift up your hearts to God
Teach your children Wisdom
Reality today
With all the problems of the day
How can we go on?
So tired of hearing people say
How can we go on?
[Post-Hook]
Fantasy people
Make-believe people
How can you go on?
But you're still livin'
[Refrain]
Listen, people, listen
Lift up your hearts to God
Teach your children Wisdom
Reality today
About
Genius Annotation
Erykah gives her reflection of the issues she sees in the world, but she has hopes that the next generation can make things better in the future.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
Was verse 1 inspired by Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder?
Genius Answer
Yes, it very much was. In fact, the song was not only interpolated there, but also was sampled as part of the beat.
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Assistant Recording Engineer
Recording Engineer
Keyboards
Bass
Guitar
Mixing Engineer
Recorded At
Battery Studios (New York City)
Release Date
February 11, 1997
Songs That Sample Drama
Drama Interpolations
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