Special Education

Goodie Mob, Janelle Monáe

About Special Education

"Special Education" is a song performed by hip-hop group Goodie Mob featuring Janelle Monáe, from their 2013 studio album Age Against the Machine. It was released as the first single from the album on June 18, 2013. As part of promotion for the song, a music video directed by John Colombo was released, as well as a 7" vinyl single.


Year:
2013
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They call him Gipp saga
It's the mutant, mister get down
Live wire, words poke you like barbwire
Maroon Range, sugar cane, oil stains
My right leg longer than my left foot
Put stripes next to squares, still peel the circle
See spirits off of people, I don't see color
I'm a special mind, yeah, a special kind
Conceived in the South at a special time
Covered in leaves of gold
Scripture written in scrolls
Spoken so clearly in tongues
So my children would come
Look around
Can't you see
The industry: they look like me

I don't wear the clothes you wear
I'm just different and I don't care
It's kind of sad and it's a shame
Everyone wants to be the same
If you are listening here and now
I'm sure I can show you how
It's okay to be afraid
Don't you want to be special

I'm so special, boy
Try to went stupid, dawg
I eat nuclear waste and spit atomic bombs
Plutonium explodes, that's my trademark
Mushroom clouds inside, call 'em brain farts
Gamma rays torch my system, now I'm going green
G-force in my veins, pump hydrozine
KT, 13, a microphone beam
Cosmic juggernaut, extraterrestrial being
Reign supreme, once conceived, boy, they broke the mold
All this glory-seeking is getting totally outta control
No one's original, Attack of the Clones
Invasion of the swagger-snatchers
Aim for the dome

I don't wear the clothes you wear
I'm just different and I don't care
It's kind of sad and it's a shame
Everyone wants to be the same
If you are listening here and now
I'm sure I can show you how
It's okay to be afraid
Don't you want to be special

Scientists stood around in silence as I was being born
Was I quote, unquote special or was there something wrong
My skin was black, my heart was gold, and my tongue was silver
And the fact that I could talk already, that was a thriller
And I fear what I don't understand, so let me warn you
Especially when nigga make too much noise about being normal
Unusual but beautiful, the bondin' blessing
Summa Cum Laude, School of Exceptional Youth
X-Men
Let me put something poetic into plain English
I'd rather die than to not be distinguished
The outsiders have no desires to be equal
When V.I.P. stands for "Very Insecure People"

I don't wear the clothes you wear
I'm just different and I don't care
It's kind of sad and it's a shame
Everyone wants to be the same
If you are listening here and now
I'm sure I can show you how
It's okay to be afraid
Don't you want to be special

S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
Heavyweight in the game, T tip the scale
I travel over the world back to ATL
I'm friends with the mayor, I'm a truthsayer
A crusader, a natural-born raider
I need a deejayer to be the illustrator
Let's get the dollar signs
I said my Gucci rhymes
I think it's tea time
Don't need a co-sign
T-Mo is on the grind, he about to let it shine
Off in the skyline, don't worry 'bout mine
I can handle lies and watching third eyes
I make 'em go blind, I don't deserve to rhyme

I don't wear the clothes you wear
I'm just different and I don't care
It's kind of sad and it's a shame
Everyone wants to be the same
If you are listening here and now
I'm sure I can show you how
It's okay to be afraid
Don't you want to be special

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Goodie Mob

Goodie Mob is a hip-hop act based in Atlanta, Georgia that formed in 1991 and currently consists of members Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp. more »

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Written by: CAMERON F. GIPP, ROBERT TERRANCE BARNETT, THOMAS CALLAWAY, TREMAINE WINFREY, WILLIE EDWARD KNIGHTON

Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING

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10 facts about this song

Song Collaboration
"Special Education" is a collaborative track by the southern hip-hop group, Goodie Mob, featuring the soulful vocals of R&B singer Janelle Monáe.
Album Release
This song is from Goodie Mob’s fifth studio album, "Age Against The Machine," released in August 2013.
Reunion Album
“Age Against The Machine” is viewed as Goodie Mob's reunion album, after CeeLo Green, one of its members, had left for a successful solo career.
Producers
The song was produced by Ali Poythress, Trevor Kane, Brian Sherrett, and CeeLo Green himself.
Music Video
The music video for "Special Education" tells the story of unique kids struggling in school and was directed by John Colombo.
Song Theme
"Special Education" is essentially about individuals trying to maintain their individuality and refusing to conform to the societal norms.
Janelle Monáe's Role
In the song, Janelle Monáe lends her powerful vocals to the chorus, enforcing the song’s theme of non-conformity and uniqueness.
Critical Acclaim
The track received positive reviews from music critics for its powerful message and energetic performance.
Artistic Approach
The song has been praised for Goodie Mob's unique and refreshing approach to hip-hop, which includes thought-provoking song lyrics and a distinct southern sound.
Goodie Mob’s Change in Direction
"Special Education" reflects the shift in Goodie Mob’s musical style, with the group dabbling in a more experimental and philosophical sound.

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