COMMON
- They Say Lyrics / with translations(feat. John Legend, Kanye West)
[Chorus: John Legend]
They say "What's happenin'?"
We say the facts and if, they lie...
We comin' back for them
They might say... but they don't know!
(They say, They say...)
They don't knowwwww
[Verse 1: Common]
They say a nigga lost his mind
But in the scheme of things I never lost a rhyme
The thin line between love and hatred
I'm the black pill in the Matrix, the saturated life
They say life is what you make it
So I wait quick on a spaceship so I can take it
As high as the stakes get when paper get low
I be tellin Derick, "Tell Kara get us a show"
Little Com, I make righteous bitches get low
The richest man aint necessarily the nigga wit dough
They say "You ripped" "Wow..." Yea, that's what they say
My niggaz couldn't tell it was me, like Jamie in Ray
Paintin a day, wit focused crime, broads, and good wine
They say "Dope is sour so it's homework and hood crimes"
I stood mine, for forever and a day so goodbye
They never could say - tell 'em, J
[Chorus]
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Ahh... The sweet taste of victory
Go head and breath it in like antihistamine
I know they sayin "Damn, Yay snapped wit this beat!"
f*ck you expect? I've got a history
Groupie love now, gotta be them wheels!
Haters back down, gotta be that steel!
I know they cant wait till ya outta ya deal!
Look how they did D'Angelo ask em how do it feel!
My best friends worry bout me
Cause they know when you famous/fame-ass
And you had made cash the media aims at us and you be up so high
if you ever fall off, it feel like a plane crash
But God don't ever give me nothin I cant handle
So please don't ever give me records I cant sample
So I could vacate where it aint no channels
but it's quite ok for a gangsta to wear sandals
They say because of the fame and stardom
I'm somewhere in between the church and insane asylum
I guess it's messin with my health then
And this verse so crazy when I finish
I'm just gon check myself in - again
[Chorus]
[Kanye West:] "Uh!" (hey!)
[Verse 3: Common]
They say "Dude think he righteous"
I write just to free minds, from Stoney to Rikers
Amongst the lifeless, in a world crazy as Mike is
On my paper, whether its weed or Isis
They say "life is a game," so I play hard
Writin for my life cause I'm scared of a day job
They say "Sef kept the hood together"
I tell the young, "We can't play the hood forever"
Play my cards right, they say I went to left
They showed me strange love, like I was Mr. F
Played chess in this game of, pawns and knights
Now I claim "King" like Don, or Frank White
They say my life is comparable to Christ's
The way I sacrificed, and resurrected, twice
They say "The crochet pants and the sweater was wack"
Seen "The Corner", now they say "That nigga's back," uh...
[Chorus]
[Chorus: John Legend]
They say "What's happenin'?"
We say the facts and if, they lie...
We comin' back for them
They might say... but they don't know!
(They say, They say...)
They don't knowwwww
[Verse 1: Common]
They say a nigga lost his mind
But in the scheme of things I never lost a rhyme
The thin line between love and hatred
I'm the black pill in the Matrix, the saturated life
They say life is what you make it
So I wait quick on a spaceship so I can take it
As high as the stakes get when paper get low
I be tellin Derick, "Tell Kara get us a show"
Little Com, I make righteous bitches get low
The richest man aint necessarily the nigga wit dough
They say "You ripped" "Wow..." Yea, that's what they say
My niggaz couldn't tell it was me, like Jamie in Ray
Paintin a day, wit focused crime, broads, and good wine
They say "Dope is sour so it's homework and hood crimes"
I stood mine, for forever and a day so goodbye
They never could say - tell 'em, J
[Chorus]
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Ahh... The sweet taste of victory
Go head and breath it in like antihistamine
I know they sayin "Damn, Yay snapped wit this beat!"
f*ck you expect? I've got a history
Groupie love now, gotta be them wheels!
Haters back down, gotta be that steel!
I know they cant wait till ya outta ya deal!
Look how they did D'Angelo ask em how do it feel!
Cause they know when you famous/fame-ass
And you had made cash the media aims at us and you be up so high
if you ever fall off, it feel like a plane crash
But God don't ever give me nothin I cant handle
So please don't ever give me records I cant sample
So I could vacate where it aint no channels
but it's quite ok for a gangsta to wear sandals
They say because of the fame and stardom
I'm somewhere in between the church and insane asylum
I guess it's messin with my health then
And this verse so crazy when I finish
I'm just gon check myself in - again
[Chorus]
[Kanye West:] "Uh!" (hey!)
[Verse 3: Common]
They say "Dude think he righteous"
I write just to free minds, from Stoney to Rikers
Amongst the lifeless, in a world crazy as Mike is
On my paper, whether its weed or Isis
They say "life is a game," so I play hard
Writin for my life cause I'm scared of a day job
They say "Sef kept the hood together"
I tell the young, "We can't play the hood forever"
Play my cards right, they say I went to left
They showed me strange love, like I was Mr. F
Played chess in this game of, pawns and knights
Now I claim "King" like Don, or Frank White
They say my life is comparable to Christ's
The way I sacrificed, and resurrected, twice
They say "The crochet pants and the sweater was wack"
Seen "The Corner", now they say "That nigga's back," uh...
[Chorus]
Facts about They Say
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They Say is written by Thomas Randolph Bell, Kanye Omari West, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Linda Creed, John R. Stephens.
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It is first released on May 23, 2005 as part of Common's album "Be" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'They Say' by Common delves into the artist's response to critics and societal expectations. Common uses metaphors like being the 'black pill in the Matrix' to show his distinct view on life and artistic expression which shows him to be authentic about his personal values. The lyrics of They Say show their main themes through their emphasis on two main elements which are social commentary and empowerment and inspiration and freedom. The song requires listeners to resist judgment while they struggle through life and develop their personal identity. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for children under 13. The combination of adult activities with strong language leads to a need for PG-13 rating.
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They Say falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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They Say song length is 3 minutes and 56 seconds.
Who wrote They Say lyrics?
They Say is written by Thomas Randolph Bell, Kanye Omari West, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Linda Creed, John R. Stephens.
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When was They Say released?
It is first released on May 23, 2005 as part of Common's album "Be" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind They Say lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'They Say' by Common delves into the artist's response to critics and societal expectations. Common uses metaphors like being the 'black pill in the Matrix' to show his distinct view on life and artistic expression which shows him to be authentic about his personal values. The lyrics of They Say show their main themes through their emphasis on two main elements which are social commentary and empowerment and inspiration and freedom. The song requires listeners to resist judgment while they struggle through life and develop their personal identity. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for children under 13. The combination of adult activities with strong language leads to a need for PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is They Say?
They Say falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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How long is the song They Say?
They Say song length is 3 minutes and 56 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Thomas Randolph Bell, Kanye Omari West, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Linda Creed, John R. StephensRecord Label(s): 2005 Geffen Records
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