People movin' out, people movin' in - why Because of the colour of their skin Run, run, run but you sure can't hide An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth Vote for me and I'll set you free Rap on brother - rap on Well the only person talking about love thy brother Is the preacher And it seems nobody's interested ir learnin' But the teacher Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to my nation Ball of confusion - oh yeah That's what the world is today - its just a - Ball of confusion - oh yeah That's what the world is today- hey hey The sale of pills is at an all time high Young fools walkin' round with their heads in the sky Cities aflame in the summertime - and oh And the beat goes on Evolution, revolution, gun, control, the sound of soul Shootin' rockets to the moon, kids growin' up to soon Puliticians say more taxes, will solve everything (And the band played on) Eve of destruction, tax deduction City inspectors, bill collectors Sidewalk in demand, population, out of hand Suicide, too many bills, guess who's moving to the hills People all over the world Shout "and end to war" (And the band played on) Aaah, great googa nooga Can't you hear me talkin' to ya, just a Ball of confusion - oh yeah That's what the world is today - its just a - Ball of confusion - oh yeah That's what the world is today- hey hey Let me hear ya, let me hear ya Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, its a Ball of confusion - oh yeah That's what the world is today - its just a - Ball of confusion - oh yeah That's what the world is today- hey hey