Take It Ez
Common
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[Verse 1] I'm {easy} easy, easy like Sunday morning I can kick a stupid nervous joint when I'm yawning Ah, Common's comin' with that old oh excuse me Elizabeth, this is a big one, I mean a dewe-dewe Doogie, Howser, cause see I'm like Bowser Kickin' it with the sha-na-na-na, the t-shirt, and the trousers, how's the, Family Ties? I'm left with the gift, open it up, suprise! Big bat, fillet-o-fish, quarter pounder French fries Icy Coke, milkshake, sundaes and apple pies And a cup? Nah, that's enough of that I'm like an Indian giver, yo, give me that back Comin 'again hip-pop-pop-pop bring it back selector We be the thoroughbred, so use your head, play the Trifecta Common infecter, smug MC, heads up! Ya better duck cause muck-a-luck, it's me (Now what's your name) Common Come in again... Common (How would you do it) Common (Now how was she) Common, check it out! Common is coming soon to a theater near you To the U-A-C crew, nuff respect due Do I do, where I do, when I do I do do do, yo I do it on the ease [Verse 2] I be kickin' it with the doubly-dope rhymer I'm trippin-and-dippin-and-slippin' with the rhyme like Sli-mer (Who ya gonna call?) Ghostbuster I'm pee-wee we stole, and I'm just a Hustler, I tried to scheme for a sec But the record got wreck, tried to write a bad check So I checked myself, before self got buck wild, tried to live how I had to fluctuate To a snake, and matriculate, yo I had to elevate You can tell it's great, cause I'm state of 87, the South side of Chicago Five-oh-one come follow me yo, everywhere that I go And I know I ain't did nuthin' (hell naw) The district think I be just a lil trick kid frontin' U Ak got my back if there's any contact In the back is a track from Immenslope soul cat And it's phat, sorta like Oprah before she lost weight I put my rhymes in good hands, hey like All State And I'm all in a state of ease, utopia I'm the Spider-man, givin' bug MC's arachnophobia Holy-molia, it's totally awesome The survey say, I gets moe skins than Richard Dawson But I won't catch mono or no type of disease Cause when I flex, for sex, I do it on the ease [Verse 3] A lop bop a woo bop, a lop bam boogie I'm a Dr. Pepper, wouldn't you like to be a Pepper two-steppin through, yodel-le-hee-hoo! Oui oui mon cheri, a como tale vouz? [Contraire mon frere] OK, to the death Is it true that I'm dope? {Yeahhhh!} Yippedy yes y'all, here we go a loopedy loop de loo A hubbeda hula hoop, a hubbeda alley oop to Coop I gots the Magic, but I'm not a Laker I'm shakin-and-bakin-and-takin, cause I'm the back-board break her arm and feather, whippin' the wonder when she activates Hold up! My jaws are in my crack, (aight) pass the tape Time to activate, and ejaculate This is the beauty of where I'm in a state I meant to say demonstrate I'm in a state, where I've had too much eight, ball In the corner pocket, count em, buck it A chicken, a finger-lickin' with a finger-bone C'mon I'm on a roll, stippedy stutter-roll Owah-owah-owah-owah Aya toll of Khomeini, my domain is infinite Ya got trouble, well you need to get some dick and to the hip-hop shop, the future shock When we started kickin' on the one two, and ya don't stop But the buck stops here buckaroo Ya got your instructions, now you know what to do Take it easy
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Written by: ANTHONY KHAN, DION WILSON, LONNIE LYNN, ANDREW MARKS, LONDON MCDANIELS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Take It EZ" is a song by American rapper Common, originally known under the moniker Common Sense. He is recognized for his lyricism and storytelling skills in the world of hip-hop.
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Album Information"Take It EZ" is the lead single from Common's debut album titled "Can I Borrow A Dollar?", which was released in 1992.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by No I.D. and The Twilite Tone, both of whom went on to have illustrious careers in hip-hop production.
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Innovative Style"Take It EZ" showcases Common’s innovative and lyrically complex style that would become his trademark.
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Commercial PerformanceThough "Take It EZ" and the album didn't chart high on its initial release, they've since become recognized as important contributions to alternative hip-hop.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed in Chicago, focusing on its street culture and energetically representing the city's South Side.
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Lyrics ThemeIn the song, Common paints a picture of Chicago street life through his storytelling ability.
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Critical AcclaimDespite the initial lukewarm reception, the song has gained critical acclaim over the years, recognized as an early indicator of Common's potential.
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Discography Highlight"Take It EZ" plays a vital role in shaping Common’s discography and his narrative-style writing.
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LegacyWith "Take It EZ," Common established a unique voice in the hip hop genre, setting the stage for a successful, enduring career.
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