Resurrection

Common

About Resurrection

"Resurrection" is the second single from rapper Common's 1994 album Resurrection. Its piano-led beat, produced by No I. D., contains samples from "The Signs Pt. II" by David Axelrod, "Dolphin Dance" by Ahmad Jamal, "Sorcerer of Isis" by Power of Zeus, "Ice" by Spirit and both "Why Can't People Be Colors Too?" and "Help Is on the Way" by The Whatnauts. The song contains free-associative lyrics by Common and scratches by DJ Sinister that "blend harmoniously with the jazzy melody. " Nick Quested directed the "Resurrection" music video. 


Year:
1994
3:47
217 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

I stagger in the gathering possessed by a patter-in
That be scattering
Over the global my vocals be traveling unraveling my abdomen
It's slime that's babbling grammatics that are masculine
I grab the men, verbally badgering broads
I wish that Madeline was back on Video LP
I went against all odds and got a even steven
Proceed to read and not believing everything I'm reading
But my brain was bleeding, needing feeding and exercise
I didn't seek the best of buys, it's a lie to textualize
I analyze where I rest my eyes
And chastise the best of guys with punchlines
I'm Nestle when it's crunch-time
For your mind like one time
If poetry was pussy I'd be sunshine
Cause I deliver like the Sun-Times
Confined in once-mines on dumb rhymes I combine
I'm hype like I'm unsigned, my diet I un-swine
Eating beef sometimes -- I try to cut back on that shit
This rap shit is truly outta control
My style is too developed to be arrested
It's the freestyle, so now it's out on parole
They tried to hold my soul in a holding cell so I would sell
I bonded with a break and had enough to make bail
A Mr. Meaner fell on his knee for the jury
I asked No for his ID and the judge thought there was two of me
Motion for a recess to retest my fingerprints
They relinquished Sense, cause I was guilty in a sense

I ride the rhythm like a Schwinn bike when in dim light
I use insight to enlight devices hit the skin tight
Words of wisdom wail from my windpipe, imagination's in flight
I send light, like Ben's kite I've been bright
Get open like on gym nights and in fights I send rights
Don't hook with skins my friends like I spend nights up in dykes
In spite, I've been indicted as a freak of all trades
I got it made
I bathe in bass lines, rinse in riffs, dry in drums
Come from a tribe of bums hooked on Negro and mums
Had to halt with the malt liquor
Cause off the malt liquor, I fought niggas, now my speech and thoughts quicker
Cruising Southside streets with no heat and no sticker
UAC got my back and we don't get no thicker
UAC got my back and we don't get no thicker
UAC got my back and we don't, now check it
I'm a ho but not a ho nigga, ain't scared of no nigga
But it's my turn to go I gotta go
And I'm gone with the storm

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Common

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. more »

0 fans

Written by: ERNEST DION WILSON, LONNIE RASHID LYNN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Resurrection" is a song from the second studio album, "Resurrection," by the American hip-hop artist, Common. This marked the beginning of the rapper's breakthrough into the mainstream music scene.
Release and Achievements
"Resurrection" was released in 1994, and it helped Common to secure his first Billboard Hot 100 entry, notably due to the popularity of this track.
Change of Style
"Resurrection" marked a shift in Common's style from his debut album, with a new focus on lyrics that reflected social consciousness, afrocentricity, and political insight.
Critical Acclaim
The track and the album garnered critical acclaim, earning praise for its insightful lyrics and unique, jazz-influenced beats. It's often cited as one of Common's best works and a classic within the hip hop genre.
Production Team
The album was produced by No I.D., who worked on many of Common's albums, and this track showcases their collaborative style.
Sampling
The track "Resurrection" includes a sample from Ahmad Jamal's "Swahililand," a characteristic of its era's hip-hop that frequently used jazz samples.
Music Video
The surreal and thought-provoking music video for "Resurrection" was directed by Hype Williams, one of the most influential hip-hop music video directors.
Chart Success
"Resurrection" peaked at #22 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Resurrection" touch upon Common's life and issues in the black community, making it a powerful social commentary. This established his reputation as a lyricist and a poet.
Album Impact
As well as impacting Common's career, the album "Resurrection" is generally considered to have significantly influenced the sound of contemporary Chicago hip hop.
Contemporary Reaction
The song "Resurrection" is often named alongside "I Used to Love H.E.R." as one of the standout tracks on the album. It represents Common's unique storytelling ability and socially conscious lyricism.
Legacy
The song continues to be celebrated for its lyricism, production, and the powerful message within its verses, maintaining its relevance within the hip hop genre even after decades of its release.

Discuss the Resurrection Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Resurrection Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2590104/Common/Resurrection>.

    Missing lyrics by Common?

    Know any other songs by Common? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Resurrection

    96,784
    1,538     71

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which the Alan Parsons Project member sings their 1982 biggest hit single: "Old and Wise"?
    A David Paton
    B Colin Blunstone
    C Elmer Gantry
    D Eric Woolfson

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Common's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Common tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!