The People

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The People by Common

About The People

"The People" is a song by American hip-hop recording artist Common, released as the second single from his seventh studio album, Finding Forever. The song made its first appearance on fellow American rapper Kanye West's Can't Tell Me Nothing mixtape. The song features production by West and contains background vocals provided by soul singer Dwele. The original version of the song had Common singing the hook by himself, but this was later replaced with Dwele singing the hook. .

The People Lyrics

[00:10.97] Yeah, this for the people
[00:14.60] This is street ra-dio, for unsung hero
[00:17.45] Ridin' in they regal, tryin' to stay legal
[00:19.85] My daughter found Nemo, I found the new primo
[00:22.55] Ye' you know how we do, we do it for the people
[00:25.07] And the struggles of the brothers and the folks
[00:27.27] With lovers under dope, experiment to discover hopes
[00:30.14] Scuffle for notes, the rougher I wrote, times was harder
[00:33.17] Went from rocky starter to the voice of a martyr
[00:35.68] While white folk focus on dogs and yoga
[00:38.28] My people on the low end tryin' to ball and get over
[00:40.73] Lyrics are like liquor for the fallen soldiers
[00:43.03] From the bounce to the ounce, it's all our culture
[00:45.88] Everyday we hustlin', tryin' to get them custom rims
[00:48.56] Law we ain't trustin' them, thick broads we lustin' them
[00:51.32] Sick and tired of punchin' it, I look on the bus at them
[00:53.57] When I see 'em strugglin', I think how I'm touchin' them
[00:56.22] The days, have come (It's about the people)
[01:01.36] Now we, are one (It's about the people)
[01:06.31] Just take, your time (It's about the people)
[01:11.47] And then, you'll find (It's about the people)
[01:16.83] This is street ra-dio, for unsung hero
[01:19.66] Ridin' in they regal, tryin' to stay legal
[01:22.26] My daughter found Nemo, I found the new primo
[01:24.71] Ye' you know how we do, we do it for the people
[01:27.69] The people said that I was sharp on TV
[01:29.83] At the Grammy's, though they tried to India Arie me
[01:32.52] Got back stage, and I bumped into Stevie
[01:35.17] He said no matter what, the people gon' see me
[01:37.72] Can't leave rap alone, the streets need me
[01:40.73] Hunger in they eyes, is what seems to feed me
[01:43.24] Inside peace mixed with beef seem to breed me
[01:45.83] Nobody believe, until I believe me
[01:48.39] Now I'm on the rise doin' business with my guys
[01:50.99] Visions realize, music affected lives
[01:53.29] A gift from the skies, to be recognized
[01:55.76] I'm keeping my eyes on the people, that's the prize
[01:58.36] The days, have come (It's about the people)
[02:03.33] Now we, are one (It's about the people)
[02:08.45] Just take, your time (It's about the people)
[02:13.54] And then, you'll find (It's about the people)
[02:18.93] This is street ra-dio, for unsung hero
[02:21.68] Ridin' in they regal, tryin' to stay legal
[02:24.38] My daughter found Nemo, I found the new primo
[02:26.80] Ye' you know how we do, we do it for the people
[02:29.54] From Englewood to a single hood in Botswana
[02:32.10] I see the I in We, yours is my drama
[02:34.67] Standin' in front of the judge with no honor
[02:37.36] My raps ignite the people like Obama
[02:39.98] The karma of the streets is needs and takes
[02:42.37] Sometimes we find peace in beats and breaks
[02:45.03] Put the bang in the back so the seats can shake
[02:47.50] Rebel Cadillac music for the people's sake
[02:50.33] The People
[02:51.18]
[03:00.40] The days, have come (It's about the people)
[03:05.42] Now we, are one (It's about the people)
[03:10.63] Just take, your time (It's about the people)
[03:16.04] And then, you'll find (It's about the people)
[03:19.30]

From the album: The Ultimate Old School Hip-Hop Album Vol.1