Soldier
Erykah Badu
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Girl came through, the light skin honey with the cinnamon smell, Girlwas so enticing, baby, make a n**** choose hell Momma hopped up on cocaine Daddy on space ships with no brain Sister gone numb the pain the same Why same DNA cell She was turned out on shine new things (diamond gold chains diamond gold rings) Center-fold spread, she trying to do things See she be on that cough syrup in coke cans 20-inch-rim-man with no land, her p****gone numb the pain the same Why same DNA strand We're not well We're not well We can't tell... Brenda done died with no name Nickel bag coke to the brain Will they ever find the vaccine? S***ty-damn-damn-baby-bang Rich man got the double barrell, Po' man got his back to the door Code white stands for trouble Shots from the po-po
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Written by: Erykah Badu, Tom Barlage, Willem Ennes, Kariem Riggins, Hans Waterman, Guus Willems
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationErykah Badu, the artist of the song "Soldier," is considered the queen of neo-soul, a genre that blends soul, hip-hop, and contemporary R&B. She released "Soldier" in 2008.
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Album Information"Soldier" is included in Badu's album 'New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)', which is her fourth studio album.
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Theme/Focus"Soldier" is a socio-politically charged song that encourages listeners to stay strong and remain positive despite the challenges they might face. It brings attention to various social and political issues.
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Production InfoThe track was produced by music producer Madlib, who known for his innovative and unique music production style.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it didn't reach the top of the charts, "Soldier" helped set the tone for the whole album which peaked at #2 on the US Billboard 200.
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Song StyleThe song exhibits Badu's distinctive musical style that blends elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and hip hop.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and its album received positive reviews from critics. Pitchfork included 'New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)' in its list of top 50 albums of 2008.
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Lyrics AnalysisBadu uses military metaphors in "Soldier" to represent the daily battle of life and pushes for resistance, empowerment, and enlightenment.
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Live Performances"Soldier" was performed live by Erykah Badu at the Lollapalooza music festival in 2008. Her performance was praised for its powerful social message and Badu's vocal delivery.
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Music VideoWhile there's no official music video for "Soldier," the song's quality and message have led to numerous fan-created videos and art pieces, exemplifying its impact on listeners.
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