(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson) I'm in the world I'm in the world I'm in the world I must be part of it At last convinced To the right of it I'm in the world For some reason or another Sometimes I get up And sometimes I don't bother But I'm here I'm here for, oh Lord, who knows? My light gets dim Then it glows, ooh yeah I'm in the world I'm in the world I'm in the world And being what it is I've learnt to look To look beyond the tears I'm in the world Though hearts don't break even I'll take my chances 'Cause it ain't about leaving I'm here I'm here and I won't apologize Maybe at the end there'll be a surprise Oh, yeah 'Cause I'm in the world Good or bad I'm in the world Yes, I'm here I'm in the world I'm here, I'm here I'm in the world I'm in the world I'm here I'm in the world Oh, yes, oh, yes I'm in the world Good or bad I'm here in the world