William Onyeabor's song "Better Change Your Mind" is a powerful reminder that those in power, whether they be men, nations, rules, or presidents, do not own the world.
This song is a humbling reminder that we must not become too self-assured or arrogant in our beliefs, as we are all subject to the same ultimate authority. The lyrics of the song call out specific countries such as America, Russia, China, Cuba, Canada, and Britain, reminding us that even the most powerful nations on earth do not own the world. This message is especially relevant today, as tensions rise between superpowers such as the United States and Russia over conflicts like the war in Ukraine. One line in particular stands out in the lyrics: "You white man, you ever think this world is yours, eh? And you black man, hey yeah, you ever think this world is yours?" This line is a poignant reminder that race and ethnicity do not determine ownership of the world. We are all equal under God, at least according to William Onyeabor's song. Better Change Your Mind - reminds us that no one group has a greater claim to the world than another. The concept of "Good Orderly Dir