The World's Greatest
R Kelly · The R in R&B Collection Vol. 1
I am a tall tree
ohhhhh
I am a swift wind sweeping the country
I am a river down in the valley
ohhhhh
I'm a vision and I can see clearly
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall
Look'em at the face and say
ay
Refrain:
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 rope
I can feel it I'm the worlds greatest
I am a gaint
I am an eagle
ohhhhhh
I am a lion down in the jungle
I am a marching band
I am the people
ohhhh
I am a helping hand
I am a hero
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall
Look'em at the face and say
Refrain:
Bridge 1:
I'm that star up in the sky (oohhhhh)
I'm that mountain(peak up high)peak up high
Hey I made It (I said I made it)
im the worlds greatest( I'm that little bit)
I'm that little bit of hope (ohhhhhhohhhh)
When my back's against the wall (when my back's against the ropes)
I can feel it( I can feel it)
I'm the worlds greatest
Bridge 2:
oooohhhhhhhhhhh
I'm that star up in the sky (star up in the sky)
I'm that mountain peak up high (oh yes I am)
Hey I made It ( I made it)
im the worlds greatest( I'm that little bit of hope)
I'm that little bit of hope (ohhhhhhohhhh)
When my back's against the wall (when my back's against the ropes)
I can feel it( I can feel it)
I'm the worlds greatest
again first bridge
His the greatest (his the greatest)
His the greatest can you feel it
The World's Greatest
R Kelly's 'The World's Greatest' stands as a defining track from his 1995 debut album, The R in R&B Collection Vol. 1. As a cornerstone of the New Jack Swing and R&B fusion that characterized the mid-90s, the song showcases Kelly's signature blend of smooth vocal delivery and rhythmic complexity. The recording features a lush production style typical of the era, emphasizing melodic hooks and sophisticated harmonies that became hallmarks of his discography. Released alongside hits like 'I Believe I Can Fly' and 'Bump n' Grind', the track helped establish Kelly as a leading figure in contemporary R&B, influencing a generation of artists who would follow in his footsteps. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the optimism and emotional depth of the time period while maintaining a polished sonic identity that remains recognizable today.