People Everyday
Vinroc, Arrested Development
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See I was resting in the park minding my own... Business as I kick up the treble tone. On my radio tape player box right? Just loud enough so folks could hear it's hype see? Outta no where comes the woman I'm dating. Investigation maybe she was demonstrating. But never the less I was pleased. My day was going great and my soul was at ease... Until a group of brothers started buggin' out. Drinkin' the 40 oz. going the nigga route! Disrespecting my black queen. Holding their crotches & being obscene. At first I ignored em cuz see I know their type, They got drunk & got guns & they wanna fight. & they C A young couple having a time that is good. Now their egos wanna test a brothers manhood! So they came to test speech cuz of my hair doo. And the loud bright colors that I wear boo. I was a target cause I'm a fashion misfit. And the outfit that I'm wearing brothers dissin' it. Well I stay calm & pray the niggas leave me be. But they're squeezin' parts of my dates anatomy. Why Lord do brothers have to drill me? Cause if I start to hit this man they'll have to kill me! I am Ev'ry Day People. (I say) I am Ev'ry Day People. Whoa, I. Whoa, I. Whoa, I. Whoa, I. I told the niggas please let us pass friend. I said please cause I don't like killing Africans. But he wouldn't stop & I ain't ice cube. But I had to take the brother out for being rude! And like I said before I was mad by then. It took 3 or 4 cops to pull me off of him. But that's the story yaw'll of a black man. Acting like a nigga and get stomped by an African! I am Ev'ry Day People. (I say) I am Ev'ry Day People. Whoa, I. Whoa, I. Whoa, I. Whoa, I.
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Written by: Todd Thomas
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"People Everyday" is a song by American alternative hip-hop band Arrested Development, reflecting their innovative approach of mixing soulful acoustics with rap.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major hit, reaching number 8 in the Billboard Hot 100, and captivating audiences with its distinctive and fresh sound.
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Album Performance"People Everyday" is from the group's debut album, "3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of..." which peaked at number one on the Billboard 200.
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Song InspirationThe band's frontman, Speech, contributed the vocals and lyrics, which reflected everyday encounters and experiences, and was inspired by Bob Marley's track 'People Funny Boy.'
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Genre BlendThe song articulately blended several music styles including rap, soul, and R&B, providing a platform for Arrested Development's unique sound.
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Social CommentaryLyrically, "People Everyday" is an observation and critique of the change of behavior in African-American society towards one another, thus it carries social commentary.
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Grammy WinningThe successful performance of this song, among others, on the band's debut album helped to secure them two Grammy awards in 1993 - Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Remix VersionArrested Development also released a 'Metamorphosis Mix' of "People Everyday," which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "People Everyday" portrays the members of the group enjoying a sunny day at a park.
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SustainabilityDecades after its release, "People Everyday" continues to be a signature song of the band, maintaining its popularity and relevance.
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