Universal Mind Control
Common Lyrics
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(Uh, uh)
Hey, yo
(Uh, uh)
All they wanna do is dance
That's all they wanna do
(Uh, uh)
[Common]
Get-Get it
Get-Get it (what?)
Get-Get it (what?)
This is that automatic I stay fresh like I'm wrapped in plastic
Beat goes fast, exceed galactic
Southside boy we Cadillactic Charismatic,
Asiatic, I hustle for mathematics
Cameras, action, stay status
Act the type of yo favorite actress
Gucci, Rocking
Coochies, Popping
Movie, Watching
Booties, Shopping
Body, moving, showing, grooving, styling and being fly
I touch the masses like a Catholic.
Expensive rap shit, my future's backlit
Ain't a act with gack who macks and stacks my
Venac attracts y'all react so let's go, uh
[Chorus: Pharrell]
This is that new shit.
Keep tearing ya mind.
That Universal Mind Control, now move your behind.
You know you like it, it's calling your name.
Nigga, this is that new shit and it don't feel the same.
It's that bang
[Common]
Some pop, some lock, some move robotic.
Like Cash Money, I stay in pocket.
You MC's Ra-Ra-Ra Rock, don't stop it.
Chicks exotic, mix hypnotic?
Superhero-row Boy I'm bionic.
You a fad, I'm another level supersponic?
Girl you bout' it,
You can strip like comic and trance to melodic, techno-tronic
Beats, rocking
Seats, dropping
C, popping
Streets, rocking
Freaking, shaking, money making, styling and being fly.
I'm the one the lady,
Ladies chose to strip and pose to,
Take off their close to,
Toast to the one that goes coast to coast
Don't miss the global focal let's go, uh
[Chorus]
[Common]
Get-Get it
Get-Get it
Get-Get it
I am a Renegade,
I've never been afraid,
Fresh and I'm getting paid the future,
Future of this age.
From the south, so I talk this way.
Twista hate at the Grand Marque,
Rock the fly shit like everyday till the top and im on my way.
Let's go, uh
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Universal Mind Control" by Common featuring Pharrell Williams express the idea of letting loose and enjoying oneself through dance and movement. Pharrell opens the song with the hook, "All they wanna do is dance" while Common provides descriptive verses singing about how he's a charismatic and charming southside boy, constantly moving and hustling for his dreams. He raps about staying fresh and trendy while moving to the beat and being the one that people choose to strip and pose for.
Through the intense energy, Common wants to bring people together through music and celebrate the spirit of dance. The chorus, sang by Pharrell, encourages the listeners to let loose, move to the beat and embrace the newness of the song that doesn't feel the same. The lyrics, however, remain simplistic, but the delivery of the verses adds an upbeat and infectious sound, making the song's message relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
(Uh, uh) Hey, yo (Uh, uh) All they wanna do is dance
People just want to dance and have a good time.
Get-Get it Get-Get it (what?) Get-Get it (what?)
Let's get hyped up and ready to party.
This is that automatic I stay fresh like I'm wrapped in plastic
I am always looking fly and keeping things original.
Beat goes fast, exceed galactic
The music is out of this world and gets you moving quickly.
Southside boy we Cadillactic Charismatic, Asiatic, I hustle for mathematics
I am from the south and have a magnetic personality, I hustle for success.
Cameras, action, stay status Act the type of yo favorite actress Gucci, Rocking Coochies, Popping
My life is like a movie, always in the spotlight and dressed in the latest fashion, surrounded by beautiful women.
Movie, Watching Booties, Shopping Body, moving, showing, grooving, styling and being fly
I love living it up and enjoying the good things in life, including dancing and looking fly.
I touch the masses like a Catholic. Expensive rap shit, my future's backlit Ain't a act with gack who macks and stacks my Ve-nac attracts y'all react so let's go, uh
My music speaks to everyone and I am destined for greatness, I don't need drugs or fake personas to attract fans.
This is that new shit. Keep tearing ya mind. That Universal Mind Control, now move your behind. You know you like it, it's calling your name. Nigga, this is that new shit and it don't feel the same. It's that bang
This music is fresh and exciting, it will get you moving and feeling good.
Some pop, some lock, some move robotic. Like Cash Money, I stay in pocket. You MC's Ra-Ra-Ra Rock, don't stop it. Chicks exotic, mix hypnotic?
Different people have their own unique style of dancing, I stay true to myself and my music.
Superhero-row Boy I'm bionic. You a fad, I'm another level supersponic? Girl you bout' it, You can strip like comic and trance to melodic, techno-tronic
I am a powerful force to be reckoned with, my music is iconic and will be around forever.
Beats, rocking Seats, dropping C, popping Streets, rocking Freaking, shaking, money making, styling and being fly.
The music and atmosphere is electric, people are making moves and looking fly.
I'm the one the lady, Ladies chose to strip and pose to, Take off their close to, Toast to the one that goes coast to coast Don't miss the global focal let's go, uh
Women love my music and it inspires them to dance and show off their bodies, I am popular all over the world.
I am a Renegade, I've never been afraid, Fresh and I'm getting paid the future, Future of this age. From the south, so I talk this way. Twista hate at the Grand Marque, Rock the fly shit like everyday till the top and im on my way. Let's go, uh
I am a trailblazer and unafraid to be different, my music is the future of this generation.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAL ABBATIELLO, CHAD HUGO, LONNIE RASHID(COMMON) LYNN, DAVID PARKER, SYLVIA ROBINSON, KEVIN SMITH, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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@hajimesenpai7996
This song is so underrated.....I remember when I watched this video a lot as a child on MTV when actually played music videos!!
@loadedburrito6699
When it used to play in footlocker at the mall for me
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@lew708
Itโs hard for a song to sound โoldโwhen itโs produced by Pharrellโฆ.Dudes production is otherworldly.
@alton184
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@bhppy8.92
This shit could of come out in 2050 and sound fresh
@MikeN_LA
*The Neptunes.. Chad is the reason why these records sound ahead of their time.
@techmic2854
This was the best song on that album by far. His cadence, this beat, the punchlines, he sounds free here.
@AI_AGUY
He is more refined now at this time Ye was influencing everyone's style of rap.