As well as music, Common has worked as an actor, on films such as 'Smokin' Aces' (as Sir Ivy) 'American Gangster' (as Turner Lucas), 'Wanted', and 'John Wick: Chapter 2'. He may also be seen in cameo roles in films such as 'Brown Sugar'.
His debut was the 1992 album Can I Borrow A Dollar, but he achieved little critical or commercial success until 1994's Resurrection, an instant classic. He produced several more albums, notably Like Water For Chocolate and the highly experimental Electric Circus, before releasing the Kanye West and J Dilla-produced Be in 2005, which was his first album to receive widespread mainstream appeal and radio playtime.
Common is considered a "cred" artist, which has lead him to collaborations with the likes of De La Soul, Jadakiss, T.I, Talib Kweli, The Roots, Kanye West, Lily Allen, Erykah Badu, and Fort Minor.
The 2007 album Finding Forever was produced mainly by long-time collaborator, Kanye West. Common released his eighth album Universal Mind Control in 2008, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album but lost to the Eminem album Relapse. He released his ninth album The Dreamer/The Believer in 2011. Nobody's Smiling, his tenth album, was released in 2014. The concept of the album was inspired by his troubled hometown of Chicago.
Come Close to Me
Common Lyrics
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Are we living in a dream world?
Are your eyes still green girl?
I know your sick and tired of arguing
But you can't keep it bottled in
Jealousy, we got to swallow it
Your heart and mind baby follow it
And when you feel opposite
I just want you to know
Your whole being is beautiful
I'm going to do the best I can do
Cause I'm the best when I'm with you
Come close to me baby
Let your love hold you
I know this world is crazy
What's it without you
Put down your bags love
I know in the past love
Has been sort of hard in you
But I see the God in you
I just want to nurture it
Though this love may hurt a bit
We dealing wit this water love
You even give my daughter love
I want to build a tribe wit you
Protect and provide for you
Truth is I can't hide from you
The pimp in me
May have to die with you
Come close to me baby
Let your love hold you
I know this world is crazy
What's it without you
I know what you're thinking, you're on my mind
You're right, you're right, you're right
You promise so fast you just might take flight
Hope your not tired, tonight, tonight
You help me to discovery me
I just want you to put trust in me
I kind of laugh when you cuss at me
The aftermath is you touching me
It's destiny to we connected girl
You and I we can affect the world
I'm tired of the fast lane
I want you to have my last name
Come close to me baby
Let your love hold you
I know this world is crazy
What's it without you
I know what you're thinking, you're on my mind
You're right, you're right, you're right
You promise so fast you just might take flight
Hope your not tired, tonight, tonight
Common's song Come Close is a love song filled with supportive and empowering lyrics. The lyrics start with Common inviting his lover to come closer and expressing his love for her, stating that her whole being is beautiful. He encourages her to let go of jealousy and follow her heart and mind while being happy and smiling. Common then embraces the past hurt and reveals that he sees the God in her and wants to nurture that love. He acknowledges that love can hurt, but he is committed to building a tribe with her and protecting her. There is a sense of vulnerability and sincerity in the way Common expresses his emotions and his desire to build a future with his lover.
The lyrics also reference the need to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life and love. Common mentions that he's tired of the fast lane and wants his lover to have his last name. The song talks about the connection between two people and how that connection can affect the world. The final verse of the song is a declaration of love, with Common promising to be there for his lover, and expressing his hope that she will stay with him, tonight.
Overall, the song's message is about love being a source of strength and support, even in difficult times. Common uses his lyrics to provide a reassuring and uplifting message to his lover, and the listener, that true love can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just a fly love song, what
This song about love is not too complicated
Are we living in a dream world?
Is our perception of reality skewed?
Are your eyes still green girl?
Do you still see the world with an optimistic outlook?
I know your sick and tired of arguing
I know that frequent arguing has exhausted you
But you can't keep it bottled in
But you have to express your feelings
Jealousy, we got to swallow it
We need to suppress our jealousy
Your heart and mind baby follow it
Your thoughts and emotions should guide you
Smile, happiness you could model it
You can be a role model in experiencing happiness
And when you feel opposite
And when you feel down
I just want you to know
I want you to understand
Your whole being is beautiful
You are a beautiful person inside and out
I'm going to do the best I can do
I will try my hardest
Cause I'm the best when I'm with you
I am happiest when I am with you
Come close to me baby
Get closer to me
Let your love hold you
Let my love embrace you
I know this world is crazy
I know the world is chaotic
What's it without you
I can't imagine life without you
Put down your bags love
Relax and let go of your worries
I know in the past love
I know that in the past, love has been difficult for you
Has been sort of hard in you
You have been scarred by love in the past
But I see the God in you
I see that you are a divine being
I just want to nurture it
I want to help you grow spiritually
Though this love may hurt a bit
Although this relationship may cause pain
We dealing wit this water love
We are experiencing a deep, emotional love
You even give my daughter love
You even care for my child
I want to build a tribe wit you
I want to create a family with you
Protect and provide for you
I will always protect and provide for you
Truth is I can't hide from you
The reality is that I cannot hide from you
The pimp in me
My past, player self
May have to die with you
May have to stop with you in my life
I know what you're thinking, you're on my mind
I can sense what you are thinking, you are always on my mind
You promise so fast you just might take flight
You make promises with such conviction, you could fly away
Hope your not tired, tonight, tonight
I hope you're not too tired tonight
You help me to discovery me
You helped me to discover myself
I just want you to put trust in me
I want you to have faith in me
I kind of laugh when you cuss at me
I find it amusing when you swear at me
The aftermath is you touching me
The result is that you show affection towards me
It's destiny to we connected girl
It is fate that we are meant to be together
You and I we can affect the world
You and I have the power to make a difference in the world
I'm tired of the fast lane
I am exhausted with living a fast-paced life
I want you to have my last name
I want to marry you and for you to take my surname
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pharrell Williams, Erica Wright, Kamaal Ibn Jonathan Davis Fareed, Lonnie Lynn, James Yancey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rayshoncotton4206
Nobody gone give props to Mary with that dope ass melody??!!?
@yvettehall7047
And that jumpsuit โค๏ธ
@FullMetalKaliber
Mary bodies everything tho
@rsarahi14
Yup! She definitely added the cherry on top!!!! This whole song is just beautiful! โCuz Iโm da best when Iโm with you!โ Who says that now a days?! ๐
@rsarahi14
And letโs not forget to mention how gorgeous she is!! Nobody rocked the blonde like she did!
@crystalhenderson4098
@@yvettehall7047 YASSSS๐
@skylaellis
I remember watching this when I was young. I thought Love was going to be like this...
@Pharoe29
Love is just as beautiful and beyond what's illustrated in this video. Just takes to hearts in touch with themselves and each other to achieve.
@skylaellis
Pharoe29ย Maybe one day I'll find out. :)
@Pharoe29
Maybe we can find out together.