Story by Common
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Here I am, Miss Badu, not Big Sean
But I don't fuck with you
It's 'cause I'm from the D, the other D
But Detroit has a special place in my heart
Creative, deep, rooted, organic, cosmic, fantastic, futuristic, ancient, musical
When I think of Detroit, I think of these things
There something in that dirty water that gives it its flavor
There's an invisible intelligence that runs though the streets like an underground rooting system
Millions and billions of memory of atoms of all of the beautiful music that has been created there
And I've seen it evolve into things only felt in the heart, I know this to be true
Thank you Berry Gordy, for that little house
Thank you Stevie Wonder for always calling me and reminding me that it is there, that thing
I always long to reconnect with it when I lose my way musically
Thank you J Dilla for your peculiar, peculiar intelligence
Yeah, Detroit just has a magic, and I know it to be true
Not Big Sean, but I don't fuck with you




Live from Badubotron, Nubian phenomenon
Detroit, where the Nubians grow

Overall Meaning

In the song "Story" by Common, the singer talks about his connection to Detroit and how it has influenced him creatively. He references Erykah Badu and Big Sean, both musicians who are also from the city. He clarifies that he is not Big Sean, but that he still has a love for Detroit. He goes on to describe the city as having a special place in his heart, full of creativity, deep-rootedness, and music. He believes that there is something magical in the city's atmosphere that gives it its unique flavor. He thanks Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, and Stevie Wonder for helping him stay in touch with Detroit's musical history. He also praises J Dilla, a legendary Detroit producer, for his unique intelligence.


Overall, the song is a tribute to Detroit's vibrant music scene and its influence on the singer's own creativity. The singer sees Detroit as a place of magic and endless musical possibilities.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am, Miss Badu, not Big Sean
I'm not Big Sean, but I'm still here to share my thoughts.


But I don't fuck with you
I don't associate with certain people or places for personal reasons.


It's 'cause I'm from the D, the other D
My hometown, Detroit, is known as 'the D' and has had a major impact on me.


But Detroit has a special place in my heart
I have a strong emotional connection to Detroit.


Creative, deep, rooted, organic, cosmic, fantastic, futuristic, ancient, musical
Detroit has a unique blend of creativity, history, and musical innovation.


When I think of Detroit, I think of these things
These characteristics are what come to mind when I think about Detroit.


There something in that dirty water that gives it its flavor
There's something special and unexplainable about Detroit's culture that makes it unique.


There's an invisible intelligence that runs though the streets like an underground rooting system
There's an intangible force that connects people and influences creativity in Detroit.


Millions and billions of memory of atoms of all of the beautiful music that has been created there
The city has a rich musical history that has influenced countless artists and continues to inspire creativity.


And I've seen it evolve into things only felt in the heart, I know this to be true
I've witnessed the evolution of Detroit's culture and music firsthand, and I believe it's something that can be truly felt.


Thank you Berry Gordy, for that little house
I'm grateful to Berry Gordy, who founded Motown Records in Detroit, for giving birth to a movement that changed the world.


Thank you Stevie Wonder for always calling me and reminding me that it is there, that thing
Stevie Wonder's music has been a reminder of the magic inherent in Detroit's culture.


I always long to reconnect with it when I lose my way musically
When I'm struggling creatively, I turn to the inspiration I draw from Detroit's culture and music.


Thank you J Dilla for your peculiar, peculiar intelligence
J Dilla, a legendary Detroit-based producer, has been a major influence on my own creativity.


Yeah, Detroit just has a magic, and I know it to be true
I truly believe that there's something special about Detroit's culture and music.


Live from Badubotron, Nubian phenomenon
I'm broadcasting from a place I call 'Badubotron,' a tribute to Erykah Badu, who has been a major creative influence on me.


Detroit, where the Nubians grow
Detroit is a place where black culture thrives and influences the city's music and art.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sean Michael Anderson, Roget Chahayed, Erica Wright

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