New Day
Wyclef Jean
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What we gon' do right now is go back, way back Bring in the groove I want to dedicate this to those who never made it >From kindergarten to the 12th I never graduated Yo but college wasn't for some of us So we joined the service I seen a kid get murdered in Nam listening to Elvis But on the out looking in Things stay the same But at the same vein Looking out the whole world's changed So keep your head up Don't get caught up in the fast bucks And find your mom crying while your lying in a black tux Trust me We don't need no education says a young man Sitting in class (sitting in class) School is out 3 o'clock on the dot He had beef with some kids and he got shot, oh Lord Turn on the television I'm watching Martin Luther King who had a dream, oh So take this dream and apply it to your life Even though we know the ghetto's rough But we got to 1 - Keep your head up (Uh keep your head up) Cause a new day will come (Uh-huh, uh-huh) And look towards the sun (Look towards the sun) Even when the darkness shall come (Ooh) It's real son (Ooh) To my people living Life it's real son I turn the page What's the news today People getting fired, walking on a wire Looting on the streets cause the kid's gotta eat Oh, oh turn around and look at the hour glass I gotta get it straight Before it's too late Cause I don't want to be behind that gates Keep your head up (Uh keep your head up) Cause a new day will come (Uh-huh, uh-huh) And look towards the sun Even when the darkness shall come 2 - All my people in the back Mama, mama You know you raised me with no father figure (Didn't ya) I want to take this time to thank you For giving me life, oh yeah Mama, mama You know you raised me with no father figure (Didn't ya) I want to take this time to thank you Even though I'm doing Life Alright (Ooh) It's real son, alright (Ooh) Can't flee (Ooh)All my people doing time (Ooh)People in the back playing cards (Ooh)Don't lose your money yeah Yeah tell them don't lose your money, c'mon, c'mon Repeat 1 Repeat 2 (Ooh) For my people doing time (alright) (Ooh) For my people doing time (alright)
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Written by: WYCLEF JEAN, JERRY DUPLESSIS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album"New Day" is a track from Wyclef Jean's second solo studio album, "The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book", which was released in 2000.
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GenreWyclef Jean and his team blended elements of rap, reggae, and pop to create a unique sound for "New Day."
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InspirationThe song "New Day" reflects Wyclef Jean's uplifting perspective and his belief in hope and resilience in the midst of struggle.
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LyricsKnown for his politically-charged lyrics, Wyclef does not disappoint in "New Day". He addresses societal issues, reflecting his own experience growing up in Haiti before moving to the U.S.
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Chart SuccessAlthough "New Day" wasn't one of the most commercially successful songs from the album, it was praised by critics for its message and composition.
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Music VideoThe music video for "New Day" utilizes creative imagery and shows Wyclef in various locations around the globe, reinforcing the song's message of unity and shared human experience.
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CollaborationThe album "The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book" features several collaborations with other artists, although "New Day" is solely performed by Wyclef.
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InstrumentationThe song makes use of a variety of instruments, showcasing Wyclef's versatility and musical sophistication.
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Live Performances"New Day" has been performed at various live shows and events by Wyclef, sometimes as part of a medley with other songs.
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LegacyWhile "New Day" may not be Wyclef's most famous song, it's a testament to his ability to write thought-provoking lyrics and produce songs that blend various musical styles.
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