Hope

Faith Evans, Twista

About Hope

"Hope" is a song by American rapper Twista from the soundtrack of the 2005 movie Coach Carter. Featuring singer Faith Evans who performs the chorus, the song mainly focuses on Twista's view on the War on Terrorism. The version featuring Faith Evans can also be found on her album The First Lady. An alternate version of the song, sung by CeeLo Green (featured on the Kamikaze album and not including Faith Evans), was created in memory of the September 11 attacks. It peaked at 24th on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. . He also comments on the voice of rapper The D. O. C., which he lost from a car accident and mentions the deaths of rappers 2Pac and The Notorious B. I. G., singers Aaliyah and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and DJ Jam Master Jay. 


Year:
2005
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Man, I know we had a lot of tragedies lately.
I just wanna say rest in peace to Aaliyah,
Rest in peace to Left Eye,
Rest in peace to Jam Master Jay,
And everybody lost in the Twin Towers,
And everybody lost period.
All we got is hope!

I wish the way I was living could stop, serving rocks
Knowing the cops is hot when I'm on the block, and I
Wish my brother would of made bail,
So I won't have to travel 6 hours to see him in jail, and I
Wish that my grandmother wasn't sick
Or that we would just come up on some stacks and hit a lick, and I (I wish)
Wish my homies wouldn't have to suffer
When the streets get the upper hand on us and we lose a brother, and I
Wish I could go deep in a zone
And lift the spirits of the world with the words with in this song, and I (I wish)
Wish I could teach a soul to fly
Take away the pain out your hands and help you hold them high, and I
Wish God never gave the men power
To be able to hurt the people inside the Twin Towers, and I (I wish)
Wish God woulda turned they hearts righteous,
When they started to take innocent lives and become snipers, but uh
We will never break, though they devastate, we shall motivate,
And we gotta pray, all we got is faith.
Instead of thinking about who gonna die today,
The Lord is gonna help you feel better, so you ain't gotta cry today.
Sit at the light so long,
And then we gotta move straight forward, 'cause we fight so strong,
So when right go wrong,
Just say a little prayer, get ya money man, life go on, let's hope!

'Cause I'm hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today
Take this music and use it
Let it take you away
And be hopeful, hopeful and he'll make a way
I know it ain't easy but that's okay
'Cause we hopeful!

I wish that you could show some love,
Instead of hatin' so much when you see some other people comin' up (I wish)
I wish I could teach the world to sing,
Watch the music and have 'em trippin' of the joy I bring, (shit)
I wish that we could hold hands,
Listen instead of dissin' lessons from a grown man, and I (I wish)
Wish the families that lack, but got love, get some stacks
Brand new shack and a lack that's on dubs, and I
Wish we could keep achieving wonders,
See the vision of the world through the eyes of Stevie Wonder, you feel me(I wish)
And I hope all the kids eat,
And don't nobody in my family see six feet, (ya dig)
I hope them mothers stand strong
You can make it whether you with him or your man's gone, and I (I wish)
Wish I could give every celly some commissary,
And no po-po bring the heat on our peace like they did R. Kelly, and I
Wish that D.O.C. could scream again
And bullets could reverse so Pac and Biggie breathe again, (shit) (I wish)
Then one day they could speak again,
I wish that we only saw good news every time we look at CNN,
I wish that enemies could talk,
And that super homie Christopher Reeves could still walk, (I wish)
I wish that we could walk a path, stay doin the right thing
Hustle hard so the kids maintain up in the game, let's hope

'Cause I'm hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today
Take this music and use it
Let it take you away
And be hopeful, hopeful and he'll make a way
I know it ain't easy but that's okay
'Cause we hopeful!

Wish the earth wasn't so apocalyptic
I try to spread my message to the world the best way I can give it
We can make it always be optimistic,
If you don't listen gotta live my life the best way that I can live it
I pray for justice when we go to court,
Wish it was all good so the country wouldn't have to go to war
Why can't we kick it and just get 'em on,
And in the famous words of Mr. King why can't we all just get along?
Or we can find a better way to shop and please, and I
Hope we find a better way to cop a keys, and I
Wish everybody would just stop and freeze
And ask why are we fulfilling these downfalls and these prophecies
You can be wrong if it's you doubting
With the faith of a mustard seed you can move mountains
And only the heavenly father can ease the hurt
Just let it go and keep prayin' on your knees in church and let's hope

'Cause I'm hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today,
Take this music and use it
Let it take you away,
And be hopeful, hopeful and he'll make a way
I know it ain't easy but that's okay.
'Cause we hopeful!

'Cause I'm hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today,
Take this music and use it
Let it take you away,
And be hopeful, hopeful and he'll make a way
I know it ain't easy but that's okay.
'Cause we hopeful!

Let's be hopeful
Let's be hopeful

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Faith Evans

Faith Renée Evans, (born June 10, 1973), is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional actress and author. Born in Florida and raised in New Jersey, Evans relocated to Los Angeles in 1993 for a career in the music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B. Sure and Christopher Williams, she became the first female artist to be contracted with Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment recording company during 1994, for which she collaborated with several label mates such as Mary J. Blige and Carl Thomas and released three platinum-certified studio albums between the years 1995 and 2001, including Faith (1995), Keep the Faith (1998) and Faithfully (2001). more »

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Written by: THOMAS CALLAWAY, CARL MITCHELL, FREDERICK TAYLOR, C MORTON

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12 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Hope" is a single by American rapper Twista from his album "The Day After" and features American singer Faith Evans. It peaked at the 7th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its success and wide acceptance.
Overarching Theme
The song's overall theme can be best described as positive and uplifting, with its lyrics emphasizing hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Lyrics Contribution
The verses were provided by Twista, who is known for his speed-rapping abilities, while chorus vocals were supplied by Faith Evans, widow of the Notorious B. I. G.
Movie Soundtrack
The song "Hope" was also featured in the soundtrack of the 2005 film "Coach Carter", amplifying its audience and impact.
Adaptations
Twista and Faith Evans also released a remix of "Hope", basically the same song with additional verses, specifically for the movie “Coach Carter".
Nomination
The song "Hope" was nominated for the 2006 Billboard Music Award in the category of "Hot Rap Track".
Philanthropy
The official music video for the track is known for its charitable implications. It was part of a campaign to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, which had devastated the South part of the U.S. in August 2005.
Popularity & Longevity
Though released in 2005, "Hope" continues to enjoy airplay and has remained relevant and emotionally appealing to listeners, even after more than a decade from its first release.
Morale Impact
The song was critically acclaimed and often lauded for its lyrics that inspire hope, unity, and resilience.
Collaboration
This was the first and only collaboration between Twista and Faith Evans. Despite this, their collaboration on "Hope" was successful and well-received.
Hopeful Message
The lyrics spread a message of positivity, urging listeners to remain hopeful and keep striving—no matter the circumstances. It's a song that resonates with anyone who has ever found themselves in a challenging situation and is looking for reassurance or encouragement.
Faith Evans’ Resurgence
Prior to "Hope", Faith Evans hadn't been in the spotlight for a while. Her role in the song led to a resurgence in her music career, reminding fans why they loved her soulful voice and raw talent in the first place.

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