Celebrate
Cassidy Lyrics


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Ladies and gentleman, the preacher's son
Patti LaBelle is in the building

Let's celebrate, have a basement party
A barbeque how we used to do
On the avenue, have a family reunion
Man, how I miss those days
When the kids was kids, no knives on the street
When the ice cream man came around the way
Lord, Miss Patti, won't you help me sing
Lord knows how I miss those days

Dressing up for church on Easter Sunday (how I miss those days)
Doing the electric slide at every party (how I miss those days)
Oh, if only you knew, what I've been through (you would celebrate)
You would celebrate (everybody just celebrate, how I miss those days)
Get up, you would celebrate (celebrate, everything's gonna be ok, how I miss those days)

I came in this game through the back door (get up)
I know LaBelle, we were so much more (get up)
We worked it, and earned it, God knows we deserved it (get up)
Keep on striving, I know you'll make it

Let's celebrate, have a basement party
A barbeque how we used to do (yeah, get up)
On the avenue, have a family reunion
Man, how I miss those days
When the kids was kids, no knives on the street
When the ice cream man came around the way
Lord, Miss Patti, won't you help me sing
Lord knows how I miss those days

Dressing up for church on Easter Sunday (how I miss those days), get up
Doing the electric slide at every party (how I miss those days)
Oh, if only you knew, what I've been through (you would celebrate)
You would celebrate (everybody just celebrate, how I miss those days)
Get up, you would celebrate (celebrate, everything's gonna be ok, how I miss those days), get up

I'm gon' box these niggaz
Take home on a number one belt (get up)
We gonna pop that thug, oh no, to celebrate the wealth (get up)
See, I'm a take that hay and turn it into loot
'Cause who ever God blessed no man can test (get up)
Who ever God blessed, no man can test
What goes up must surely come down, yes
So watch who you hurt on your way up
'Cause they'll be laughing at you on your way down
Tell the judge we don't want incarceration
Cause we came for the celebration, hey
So let the women and the children eat first
'Cause it's been so long since a celebration, Cassidy

This Cassidy, let's celebrate (oh)
I'm selling weed and got hella cake
And I still got the dog in my backyard
It's hamburgers, hot dogs in the back row (get up)
On the grill we cooking it all up
My mom got skills, she hooking it all up
Man, it feels like back in the days
When cats wasn't clapping to K's
And hood rats was acting they age (get up)
Clef and the rest of the game with me
And me and Miss LaBelle, we rep the same city (get up)
Philly, home of the blunts and the cheese steaks
And I cannot be stopped, like I need breaks (get up)

Let's celebrate, have a basement party
A barbeque how we used to do (yeah)
On the avenue, have a family reunion
Man, how I miss those days
When the kids was kids, no knives on the street
When the ice cream man came around the way
Lord, Miss Patti, won't you help me sing
Lord knows how I miss those days

Dressing up for church on Easter Sunday (how I miss those days)
Doing the electric slide at every party (how I miss those days)
Oh, if only you knew, what I've been through (you would celebrate)
You would celebrate (everybody just celebrate, how I miss those days)
Get up, you would celebrate (celebrate, everything's gonna be ok, how I miss those days), get up





Celebrate (you would celebrate), everything's gonna be ok, how I miss those days (get up)
You would celebrate, everybody just celebrate, how I miss those days

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, Cassidy expresses his frustration with other rappers who only want fame and fortune instead of using their platform to enlighten and educate their fans. He recalls his own past, where he used to sell drugs but now he uses his words to open people's eyes. He compares himself to a soldier, willing to fight for what he believes in, but acknowledges that he cannot control everything. He emphasizes how important it is to be a leader and to educate those who are willing to follow. Cassidy ends the verse by stating that he may have exaggerated his past a bit but the truth will always come to light.


The chorus encourages listeners to keep fighting and holding onto hope. Cassidy tells his audience to keep dancing, keep hanging on and waiting for the light to shine on their truth. The second verse is a testament to Cassidy's resilience and perseverance. Despite the obstacles he faced - even a murder case that was threatening to take his life away from him – he never gave up believing in God and his own ability to overcome adversity.


Throughout the song, Cassidy's message is one of hope and perseverance. He reminds us that we have the power to control our own destiny, let go of our past, and be leaders for others who need a guiding light.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to pump dimes, now I spit punchlines
I used to sell drugs, but now I focus on my music career


I'm tired of cats tryin' to rap cause they want shine
I'm exhausted by people rapping just to gain fame


I be writing to enlighten those that was once blind
I write to educate people who were once ignorant or unenlightened


This political warfare, and I'm on the front line
The music industry is a battleground, and I'm at the forefront of this conflict


I'm a soldier who
I'm a warrior who fights for what he believes in


Grew to be a general,
I've become a leader of my own crew and my own destiny


But generals is soldiers too (true)
As a leader, I still must act like a soldier and fight for what I believe in


And I'm willing to do what soldiers do,
I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to succeed


But you know an animal can't control a zoo (uh uh)
One cannot be in charge if they do not have control over their environment


And I always been a leader, I control my crew.
I've always been a natural leader and I hold authority over my team


You gotta school other dudes tryin' to roll with you.
I must mentor and educate others who desire to be part of my team


And I'm getting more mature, I'm gettin' older too,
I'm growing wiser and more experienced with age


But I'mma rock till it's over like Hova do.
I will continue to make music until the very end of my life, just like Jay-Z does


And I don't tell lies like most of you,
I am honest, unlike many other rappers in the industry


I really did sell piles, held toasters too.
I truly did sell drugs and carried guns for protection


I might exaggerate a little but it's mostly true,
I may embellish the truth slightly, but the heart of my story is still genuine


And the truth come to the light like its supposed to do.
The truth will ultimately be revealed and exposed, as it is meant to


Dance little brother Don't give up the fight Hang on till tomorrow The truth will come to light Dance little sister Dong give up the dance Hang on till tomorrow Tonight we celebrate, celebrate
Keep dancing and fighting for what you believe in, the truth will eventually be revealed, and tonight we celebrate our hard work and growth


Get the obituary ready, get the Reverend,
Prepare for my old style to die and for me to move forward artistically


My old style died, and went to punchline heaven.
My older style of rapping has been retired and upgraded to more sophisticated punchlines


You cats know that thats my flow, I'm a legend,
Other rappers know that my unique flow is iconic and legendary


Big up John Legend for doing the song bredrin
Shout out to John Legend for helping me create this track


Ay, wanwan Kayne, I ain't a Juvenile, but I been on the grind-yee,
Hey Kanye, I may not be a young rapper, but I've been hustling hard to make music


I had a murder case, I was facin some time-yee,
I was once accused of murder and faced serious consequences


But thats somethin' small to a giant like Andre,
However, those struggles are minor to someone as strong and influential as me


And they was talkin' 'bout givin' me life, ya'll
I was once in danger of a life sentence for the crime I was accused of


But I knew I was leavin' for belivin' in Christ, ya'll,
I knew I would be saved through my faith in Christianity


You could live it up, but don't give up the fight, ya'll,
You can enjoy life, but don't forget to keep up the hard work and perseverance


We elevatin', so we celebratin' the night, ya'll.
We are moving upward and celebrating our successes tonight


Hang on lil' girl, soon all your troubles will be gone lil' girl,
Keep pushing and fighting, your struggles will soon be resolved


Sometimes you probably wish you wasn't born lil' girl,
Sometimes you may feel discouraged and wish you didn't exist, but you must keep fighting


But God know what he doin', lil' girl (uh huh),
Trust in God, He knows what He's doing


So keep fightin'.
Keep fighting for your dreams and your future


And hang on lil' man, you can't quit now, keep goin' lil' man,
Boys, don't give up now, keep pushing forward


Sometimes you probably wish you wasn't born lil' man,
Sometimes you may feel discouraged and wish you didn't exist, but you must keep fighting


But God know what he doin' lil' man (uh huh),
Trust in God, He knows what He's doing


So keep fightin'.
Keep fighting for your dreams and your future


Chorus: x2
Repetition of chorus




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BOBBY BUSH, JERRY DUPLESSIS, GUERSCHOM FAREL JEAN, WYCLEF JEAN, PATTI LABELLE, MALIK PENDLETON, JAMES VANLEER

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Comments from YouTube:

@t.c.777

This is a timeless banger! For everyone going through hard times.... Celebrate in almost 2020

@BB13131313

B.A.R.S. is an underrated album.. it's definitely his best work..

@lilyoung9489

Cassidy evolved for this album

@alexanderlewis5096

U right bro...alot of food for thought for these blind cats ijs......come see me if you feel some kind of way

@fixhersworld

Still banging it till this day. One of the best albums I listened to period.

@mykalaleph3483

absolutely

@judahmic4134

Blessed song i wish cass you would do songs like this more often

@alexanderlewis5096

One of my mindful anthems......stay up people 💯

@BigdaddyWarstick

Damn this guy needs to get heard by more people.

@brittanymoore3698

Cassidy needs to be Rather Go Platinum as a recording artists and a hip-hop artists for the things he does with his albums music and endeavors. #BlessYouCassidy #Celebrate

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