Young Homie

Chris Rene

About Young Homie

"Young Homie" is the debut single written and performed by American singer-songwriter Chris Rene. It is the first single from Rene's debut studio EP I'm Right Here. Following its release, the song debuted at number one on the New Zealand singles chart on March 19, 2012.


Year:
2012
3:28
488 
#2

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

Open up my mind with these spoken words,
Let this music heal like an overture,
She's the only one, one, one, yeah, yeah
And so I roll with her, ooh,
That's how it's supposed to be,
Living life with loved ones close to me,
Shh, ah, this is the remedy,
And I got the recipe, I don't need no Hennessey,
Yeah, it's been nine months now,
Haven't had a drink and I'm starting to see clear now,
I'm putting all my fears down,
I can hear the cheers now,
Seeing peace signs when I look around

Hey, young homie what you trippin' on
Looking at life, like how did I get it wrong,
Life's too short, gotta live it long,
To my brothers and sisters, when will we get along,
Hey, young homie what you trippin' on,
Looking at life, like how did I get it wrong,
Life's too short, gotta live it long,
To my brothers and sisters when will we get along

Open up your eyes, look around
Homie, can you see how it's going down?
Brothers locked up, sisters knocked up
If you wanna build your love up, put your hate down
Ooh, that's the only way to live
Turnin' negatives to positives
"It's gonna be alright" Bob Marley said
F*ck the dumb shit, keep it movin', that's what time it is

Hey, young homie what you trippin' on
Looking at life, like how did I get it wrong,
Life's too short, gotta live it long,
To my brothers and sisters, when will we get along
Hey, young homie what you trippin' on
Looking at life, like how did I get it wrong,
Life's too short, gotta live it long,
To my brothers and sisters, when will we get along

Give peace to the war in the streets,
Give peace to the evil that creeps, yeah,
I just ride, put my hand to the sky,
Live life like I'm never gon' die,
See we be fighting and fussing over nothing,
So much destruction, looking like puppets,
Combusting like nothing, now listen,
It takes education, to change your reputation,
From bad to good, you're gettin' better now you're elevating,
They be singing, family's hanging, everybody's chillin'
Not gonna stop this, living on the feeling,
Man this is the real thing, tell me can you feel me,
Wait 'til they drop this, dancing on the ceiling

Hey, young homie what you trippin' on
Ah, what you really trippin' on,
Life's too short, gotta live it long,
To my brothers and sisters when will we get along,
Hey, young homie what you trippin' on,
Looking at life, like how did I get it wrong
Life's too short, gotta live it long,
To my brothers and sisters when will we get along

Young homie what you trippin' on

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Chris Rene

Christopher "Chris" Rene (born December 25, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer from Santa Cruz, California. He had been in a band called Diversion and also had a solo career, including the album Soul'd Out. Chris auditioned for the first season of The X Factor USA with one of his original compositions "Young Homie" and was one of the finalists during season one, with L.A. Reid as his mentor. He finished third overall in the competition, behind winner Melanie Amaro and runner-up Josh Krajcik. He is most popular in New Zealand, with his single "Young Homie" reaching number one in the New Zealand charts. more »

0 fans

Written by: Gabriel Rene, Marty James, Chris Rene, Gina Rene, Jonathan Reuven Rotem

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, MISSING LINK MUSIC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


17 facts about this song

Recording Artist
The song "Young Homie" was recorded and released by Chris Rene, an American singer-songwriter.
Song Origin
"Young Homie" was originally performed by Chris Rene on his audition for the first season of the U.S. version of "The X Factor" in 2011.
Popularity on X Factor
This original song of Chris Rene got him through "The X Factor" auditions and grabbed the attention of the audience and judges, contributing greatly to his popularity.
Release Date
The song was later professionally recorded and released as a single on March 13, 2012.
Genre
The genre of "Young Homie" is Pop mixed with Soul and R&B, following Rene's distinct style.
Chart Performance
"Young Homie" reached number 1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Substance Abuse Theme
The song talks about Rene's past struggles with substance abuse and his journey towards recovery.
Personal Influence
The substance abuse theme in the song is influenced by Rene's personal life, as he himself was in rehabilitation for drug addiction before joining "The X Factor".
Lyrics
The poignant lyrics of "Young Homie" emphasize the need for change, reinvention, and self-improvement.
Reviews
The song received mostly positive reviews for its authenticity, lyrical depth, and Chris Rene's emotive performance.
Music Video
The official music video for "Young Homie" reflected the singer's personal journey, featuring scenes of his hometown Santa Cruz, California.
Writing
Chris Rene wrote "Young Homie" with his producer, J.R. Rotem.
Platinum Status
The song achieved Platinum status in New Zealand.
Social Message
"Young Homie" is often appreciated for its social message, reminding young people to prioritize life over substance abuse.
Album
After its successful single release, "Young Homie" was featured in Chris Rene's debut EP called "I'm Right Here".
Spotify Streams
As of October 2021, "Young Homie" has received more than 13 million streams on Spotify.
Impact on Career
"Young Homie" is considered to be Chris Rene's breakthrough hit, which established his career as a professional musician.

Discuss the Young Homie Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

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

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Young Homie Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/26455451/Chris+Rene/Young+Homie>.

    Missing lyrics by Chris Rene?

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

    Watch the song video

    Young Homie

    17.7M
    186.2K     3,015

    Album

    Young Homie

    • #1
      Young Homie

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which of these lyrics is NOT by The Smiths, but by Morrissey?
    A Why pamper life's complexity, when the leather runs smooth on the passenger seat?
    B In the days when you were hopelessly poor, I just liked you more
    C Yes, we may be hidden by rags, but we've something they'll never have
    D Send at least one thoughtful letter, my heart goes out to you

    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!

    Chris Rene tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!