Testify
Common
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She walk into the court her knees buckle Saying for a man to survive he need hustle Seen and been through struggle her whole life Made a transition from being his ho to his wife Stifling, the night upend the ATF bust in Her daddy was a hustler so she love them Looked at the jury how can they judge him, she screamed Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Please let me testify Fear in her chest her face in tears, had her mans back he was facing years In her name though the place was his They trying to take everything except the kids But years she been through scuffles and fights While he trying to hustle that white Up all night wondering if he's alive Seeing him tried she bubbled inside and screamed Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Please let me testify The judge yelled for order court reporter makin' her words shorter His lawyer sat next to him, she could see how the trial was affecting him It hurt for her eyes to connect with him, using her lies for protecting him They arrested him for murder, and gun possession As they read back her confession she screamed Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Please let me testify The court awaited as the foreman got the verdict from the bailiff Emotional outbursts tears and smeared makeup He stated, he was guilty on all charges She's shaking looking like she took it the hardest A spin artist, she brought her face up laughing That's when the prosecutor realized what happened All that speaking her mind testifying and crying When this bitch did the crime The queenpin Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Before you lock my love away, before you lock my love away Please let me testify You accuse me of a, you accuse me of a, you accuse Please let me testify, you accuse me of a
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Written by: ANGELO BOND, GENERAL NORMAN JOHNSON, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, GREGORY S PERRY, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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8 facts about this song
General Information"Testify" is a song by American rapper, Common, from his 2005 album called "Be"
- The music video for "Testify" was directed by popular film director Anthony Mandler.
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Performance and PopularityThe song peaked at number 27 in the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 2005.
- It was nominated for the Best Rap Solo Performance Grammy Award in 2006.
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Music Composition"Testify" was produced by popular music producer, Kanye West.
- The song incorporates samples from the song "Innocent Til Proven Guilty", a 1978 track by vocalist Honey Cone.
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Themes and StoryThe lyrics of "Testify" tell a courtroom drama story about a woman who manipulates a jury.
- The narrative structure of the song and the storyline is a key characteristic of Common's songwriting style.
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Music VideoIn the music video for "Testify", actress Taraji P. Henson and actor Steve Harris, play the main characters.
- The video is notable for its twist ending where the woman in the story is revealed as the actual criminal.
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Influence"Testify" is significant in that it highlighted Common's lyrical creativity and storytelling abilities, helping to further establish his reputation in the industry.
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Live PerformancesCommon has performed "Testify" live at numerous concerts and award shows, often receiving positive feedback for his dynamic performances. He performed it at the 2006 Grammy Awards ceremony.
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Critical ReceptionCritical response to "Testify" was generally positive with many praising the song's intricate storytelling and compelling narrative.
- The song has been praised for its cinematic quality, with some critics noting that it plays out like a short film.
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