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.
FULL MOON
Common Lyrics
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Freak freak y'all
And you don't, don't stop
Keep on y'all
And you don't, don't stop
(repeat 4 times)
Follow me like one time
Niggas just got off work
Time to unwind
Strobelight smokin thick (??? ???)
Got my mind made up
All night i'ma stay up and fuck a lot
But nah, I ain't a playa
Girl I'll house you
You in my hut
Thinkin of a rhyme trying to hold my nut
Armand on the cut Com Sense MC
Baby put that ass in the air where I can see
Feel free feel good
You ain't in the club trying to find a real love
I spill dubs on Heiny's and tequila shots
Where studs and chicks pee in the same spot
It's hot as hell
Freakshow on the dance floor Is that you I smell?
I'ma give that ass room
Better yet, let's fuck in the bathroom
If we have room it's a full moon.
Chorus:
It's a full moon out tonight
Party people here just feel alright
The place is packed and the mood is right
Now have a good time y'all
A good time y'all
I know y'all niggas ain't come here to fight
Ain't nothin but love so don't be uptight
Black Latin Asian and White
(repeat)
There's some hoes in this house
It's thick like them hoes from the south
Toothpick froze in my mouth
Y'all chicks don't know what I'm about
I did "Retropsect For Life"
They think I got a wife
But I got style to mine
So I dog 'em like Phife or Snoop.
Already boned 3 out the group with my crew I rock steady like the park
I hear foot steps in the dark
From them househeads
Dancin in the circle in the house like curfew
To work you to the bone
Old school cuts get me in a zone
In the line I get restless
I'm straight I'm on the guestlist
The red light specialist
Love is the message
From B-Boy to raver expressions
I get open like the bar at the rap sessions
Diggin in the crate with Armand
The phenomenon
Com think faster than a Muslim doing Ramadan
I'm a wand
in otherwords I'm wildin'
It's a full moon and peoples is howlin
Chorus
(repeat 2 times)
Chicago rock the house and
New York rock the house and
DC rock the house and
London rock the house and
Australia rock the house and
Europe You gotta rock the house and
Party People rock the house and
Japan rock the house and
New York rock the house and
Chicago rock the house and
Atlanta rock the house and
Detroit rock the house and
Cali rock the house and
Texas rock the house and
Alabama rock the house and
Black man rock the house and
Go on
Common's song "Full Moon" is a celebration of the joy and sensuality that come with partying on a night when the moon is at its fullest. The intro sets the tone with its repeated chant: "Freak freak y'all / And you don't, don't stop / Keep on y'all / And you don't, don't stop." This creates the sense that anything goes on a night like this, and that everyone present should let their inhibitions loose and have a good time.
The first verse focuses on Common's hedonistic desires. He wants to spend the night "staying up and fucking a lot," with no thought to tomorrow. However, he also makes it clear that he isn't simply looking to play the field - he wants one woman in particular to join him in his revelry. He also expresses a commitment to respecting her, telling her "girl I'll house you," an expression that suggests he will protect her and ensure she has a good time. He frames his desires as something artistic, stating that he is "thinkin of a rhyme trying to hold my nut" - in other words, he is eagerly anticipating the fulfillment of his desires, even as he maintains a sense of control and creative expression.
The second verse introduces the other people at the party - "Black Latin Asian and White" - and focuses more broadly on the sense of community and inclusiveness that comes with a night like this. Common takes a moment to reflect on his own musical achievements, noting that people wrongly assume he has a wife due to his song "Retrospect For Life." He also mentions his propensity for "dogging" women, a reference to his willingness to have casual sex with multiple partners. However, he implies that this behavior is part of a larger scene, one where old school cuts and intense musical experiences bring people together. The song ends with Common embracing the wildness of the night, stating "I'm a wand / in other words I'm wildin' / It's a full moon and peoples is howlin."
Line by Line Meaning
Freak freak y'all
Let's get crazy, people!
And you don't, don't stop
Keep the fun going all night long.
Keep on y'all
Don't lose energy or enthusiasm, guys.
Follow me like one time
Come with me on this party journey for just a moment.
Everybody love me like they do the sunshine
I'm a popular dude, much like how everyone loves the warm sunshine.
Niggas just got off work
The guys here just finished working for the day.
Time to unwind
It's time to relax and let loose now.
Strobelight smokin thick (??? ???)
The disco ball is reflecting bright light, creating a hazy atmosphere of enjoyment in the air.
Got my mind made up
I know what I want and I'm gonna get it.
All night i'ma stay up and fuck a lot
I plan on having an eventful night, filled with sexual activity.
But nah, I ain't a playa
I'm not a player, even if I'm having fun tonight.
Girl I'll house you
I'll take care of you and make you feel good.
You in my hut
You're within my zone of attraction.
Thinkin of a rhyme trying to hold my nut
I'm brainstorming lyrics while simultaneously trying to control my sexual desires.
Armand on the cut Com Sense MC
An announcement for the DJ and myself as the MC.
Baby put that ass in the air where I can see
Let me admire your physical beauty and dance moves.
Feel free feel good
Don't be shy, enjoy yourself and have fun tonight.
You ain't in the club trying to find a real love
You're not here seeking a committed relationship - just a fun night out.
I spill dubs on Heiny's and tequila shots
I'm buying beer and shots, and generously tipping the bartenders.
Where studs and chicks pee in the same spot
This party is wild, with a unisex bathroom where all genders relieve themselves together.
It's hot as hell
The temperature is hot and that's adding to the fun atmosphere.
Freakshow on the dance floor Is that you I smell?
The dancing is wild, and I can smell a familiar aroma - maybe it's someone I know?
I'ma give that ass room
I'm making space for others to dance freely and express themselves.
Better yet, let's fuck in the bathroom
I'm suggesting an illicit activity somewhere private that could add some excitement tonight.
If we have room it's a full moon.
If there's a lock on the bathroom door, we can make use of the private space during the full moon tonight.
It's a full moon out tonight
There's a full moon visible in the sky right now.
Party people here just feel alright
Everyone at the party is having a good time, feeling great.
The place is packed and the mood is right
The space is full of many party goers and the vibe is perfect.
Now have a good time y'all
Let's party and enjoy ourselves tonight!
I know y'all niggas ain't come here to fight
I'm confident that no one's intention on this night is to cause conflict or violence.
Ain't nothin but love so don't be uptight
There's only love and positivity here, so relax and enjoy it.
Black Latin Asian and White
All races and cultures are welcome here to have a good time.
There's some hoes in this house
There are some sexually active women present in the party, possibly looking for partners.
It's thick like them hoes from the south
The vibe is pretty intense, just like those Southern hotties.
Toothpick froze in my mouth
I've got a toothpick in my mouth and the party is keeping me so busy that it's getting cold without me noticing.
Y'all chicks don't know what I'm about
These girls don't understand me or what I'm really about.
I did 'Retrospect For Life'
I am the artist who created the song 'Retrospect For Life'.
They think I got a wife
Some people believe that I'm a married man and about to settle down.
But I got style to mine
I have my own unique way of doing things, a cool style.
So I dog 'em like Phife or Snoop.
I treat these hustlers like famous rappers Phife Dawg and Snoop Dogg.
Already boned 3 out the group with my crew I rock steady like the park
I've already slept with three women in the group, and with my friends, I'm relaxed and steady like a park.
I hear foot steps in the dark
I can hear someone approaching in the darkness, a bit mysterious.
From them househeads
These partygoers are big house music fans.
Dancin in the circle in the house like curfew
People are dancing enthusiastically in the house music circle, oblivious to the time.
To work you to the bone
The party's goal is to keep everyone dancing until exhaustion sets in.
Old school cuts get me in a zone
The throwback tracks are making me feel a certain way, like I'm back at that time.
In the line I get restless
Waiting in line is making me feel antsy and impatient.
I'm straight I'm on the guestlist
I'm on the guestlist and everything's all arranged, so no worries.
The red light specialist
I'm a fan of 'red light,' and I know how to specialize in it.
Love is the message
This party's true message is about love, having fun, and fellowship.
From B-Boy to raver expressions
All kinds of different people are here, expressing themselves through their dance.
I get open like the bar at the rap sessions
I have a lot of respect and admiration for authentic rap music events, and I let myself get fully immersed in that atmosphere.
Diggin in the crate with Armand
The DJ and I are going through old record collections to find some hidden gems.
The phenomenon
My presence brings a great and exciting effect to the party.
Com think faster than a Muslim doing Ramadan
I can think on my feet quickly, faster than someone who's observing Ramadan can think due to the fatigue of not eating or drinking water all day.
I'm a wand
I'm lively and full of energy!
in other words I'm wildin'
I am at my craziest and liveliest right now.
It's a full moon and peoples is howlin
The full moon has an effect on partygoers and they're acting out passionately.
Chicago rock the house and
Chicago has great party vibes and is known to get the party started.
New York rock the house and
New York City knows how to party and create good vibes.
DC rock the house and
Washington DC has excellent party spots and great nightlife.
London rock the house and
The UK's London more than knows how to party and make great vibes happen.
Australia rock the house and
Australia has some great party spots and knows how to have fun.
Europe You gotta rock the house and
All of Europe knows how to get down and make great vibes happen.
Party People rock the house and
All partygoers at the event should have fun and make great vibes happen!
Japan rock the house and
Japan knows how to get the party started and create excellent vibes.
Atlanta rock the house and
Atlanta is home to many vibrant nightlife spots and knows how to have a good time.
Detroit rock the house and
Detroit is full of hidden gems for party spots and can really rock that house down.
Cali rock the house and
California is full of different types of people that are passionate about partying and creating good vibes.
Texas rock the house and
Texas is known for its great hospitality and party scene, and they really know how to rock the house down.
Alabama rock the house and
Alabama may be lesser known for its partying, but don't underestimate how they can rock that house down!
Black man rock the house and
It doesn't matter your race or color, everyone can get their party on and make those great vibes happen!
Go on
Keep partying and enjoying yourself all night long, and don't forget to make great vibes happen!
Lyrics © JAMES BEDFORD D/B/A SKILLET MUSIC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ARMAND VAN HELDEN, JAMES BEDFORD JR., LONNIE RASHID LYNN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AlaskanReality
Who's still bumpin this in 2024?! 🎆🎆
@alyssaparker7811
i played this sooooo hard in my 93 cavalier!!! i was 20 in 2000.
@jeanmip8616
WoW funky!!! Love it😍... yes 20 years later...
@joeyhughes1413
Still dope 20 years later. Sylvia Striplin original still dope 40+ years later
@carlramsamugh1170
I'll House You! Phenomenal!!! ❤❤❤❤🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
@Kerome33
Surprised this doesn’t rate a few more views, it’s a good tune
@El.Duder-ino
Love it, awesome track!
@Discoholicmusic
scary
@Joshdyisdifh
Hip-House at it's best!
@Lubi-lj1is
love it !!!