Geto Heaven Pt. 2
Common Lyrics


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God bless

Yeah, yeah, oh
Know I love my baby, my baby loves me
Laying in some heaven, need a little company
Let's go into a heaven, time to get some geto heaven
Geto
Searching for a love, throughout the ghetto
Young girls is thick, righteousness is narrow
I got my third, I want the sparrow
Want my peoples straight and rock sweet apparel
The mother of my child, we not together
Baby it's your back, I got forever
As the weather, talks to us
Him rocking the holy spirit walks through us
The blunted eyes of the youth search for a guide
A thug is a lost man in disguise
The rise and fall, of a nation, even when the buildings tumble
I still stand tall, I walk through the valley, wit a life preserver
Feeling at times, that I might just murder
Yo but that ain't what I was sent for
I want folks to say his life it meant more
Than "any ca, any ba ca" any broad
He found geto heaven in himself and god

Geto heaven
Standing in some geto heaven
Geto heaven
Standing in some geto heaven
Geto

Love, your happiness don't begin wit a man
Strong woman, why should you depend on a man
I understand you want a man that's resourceful
If he pay your bills, he feel like he bought you
Talking to a friend, about what love is
Her man didn't love her, cause he didn't love his
Hugged her from afar, said what I felt
You never find a man, till you find yourself
Time helps mistakes, you can learn from
Cause one man fucked up men you shouldn't turn from
You want a certain type of guy, gotta reach a certain point too
At the destination, a king will anoint you
Going through the storm, many bodies stay warm
That relationship died, for you to be born, you worth more
Than anything you could cop in a store
For you to grow he had to go so what you stopping him for
Not even I could ignore being alone it's hard
Find heaven in yourself and god

I know I love my baby
My baby loves me
I'm laying in some heaven, need a little company, yeah
It's twenty four seven, time to get some geto heaven
Time to get some geto heaven
Geto heaven, geto heaven
It's time to get some geto heaven
Time to get some geto heaven, oh

This music is so much bigger than me
As far as happy, yo it's like a trigger to me
Dealing with crab rappers, and groupie broads
Record execs, at times it do be hard
But to choose words, and be heard across waters
Doing something you like to support daughters
Keeping your guys who collecting court orders
Conveying messages that the ancestors brought us
Thought of things to say to become the end thing for the day
Somehow, that didn't seem the way for me to make it
Music is a gift that is sacred
I hope you didn't use it hoping you could grow to it
Whether serving or a surgeon, you goin' go through it
Can't imagine going through it, without soul music
It's like donnie hath' helped me see lonnie's path
On my behalf, let's take whole steps to imhotep
And show depth, as we make people nod
Find heaven in this music and god





Geto heaven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Common’s song, Geto Heaven Pt. 2, touch on topics such as love, relationships, and self-discovery. The first verse talks about the desire for love and the search for it in the ghetto. The lyrics describe a world where young girls are thick, and righteousness is rare. The singer speaks about wanting his friends to be happy, while also wanting his third (reference to a blunt, possibly?) and his sparrow. The mother of his child, who he is not with, will forever have his back. The weather and the holy spirit walk through them. The youth are searching for guidance, and thugs are lost men in disguise. Despite this, the singer walks with life-preservers through the valley so that he can rise above everything that is happening around him. He wants to make a difference and wants to be remembered for it. Towards the end of the verse, he talks about finding Geto Heaven in himself and God.


The second verse is directed towards women in relationships, urging them to be resourceful and to not depend on men. The singer urges a friend to understand what love is and to find herself first before finding a man. He acknowledges that it's hard to be alone but tells her to find heaven in herself and God. Then, he speaks about his own experiences in the music industry dealing with record executives, groupie girls, and crab rappers. He says that music is a gift that is sacred and provides a message to the world. He wants to make a difference through his music and help people find heaven in it and God.


Line by Line Meaning

God bless
Opening salutation to invoke blessings from God.


Yeah, yeah, oh
Adlibs to set the mood and tone for the song.


Know I love my baby, my baby loves me
Profession of love and assurance of love reciprocated.


Laying in some heaven, need a little company
Desiring companionship despite being in a state of contentment and bliss.


Let's go into a heaven, time to get some geto heaven
Invitation to journey to another realm of existence, geto heaven.


Searching for a love, throughout the ghetto
Looking for love from the impoverished and disadvantaged communities.


Young girls is thick, righteousness is narrow
Comment on the irony of morality being stringent while physical attributes are celebrated.


I got my third, I want the sparrow
Expressing the desire to move on from mediocrity and attain something greater.


Want my peoples straight and rock sweet apparel
Desiring success and prosperity for one's community and having the visuals to match it.


The mother of my child, we not together
Acknowledging a broken relationship with the mother of one's child.


Baby it's your back, I got forever
Assurance of loyalty and commitment despite past difficulties.


As the weather, talks to us
Metaphor for nature speaking to us and giving us insights.


Him rocking the holy spirit walks through us
Acknowledging the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.


The blunted eyes of the youth search for a guide
Observation about young people searching for guidance amidst confusion and uncertainty.


A thug is a lost man in disguise
Comment on the stigma attached to people in the ghetto leading a particular lifestyle.


The rise and fall, of a nation, even when the buildings tumble
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of political systems and unstable physical structures.


I still stand tall, I walk through the valley, wit a life preserver
Sense of resilience and determination in the face of difficulties.


Feeling at times, that I might just murder
Expressing thoughts of extreme frustration or anger, and the need to control them.


Yo but that ain't what I was sent for
Remembering one's purpose in life, and avoiding distractions.


I want folks to say his life it meant more
Desiring a legacy that goes beyond material possessions or selfish pursuits.


Than "any ca, any ba ca" any broad
Challenging the superficiality of valuing physical beauty over substance.


He found geto heaven in himself and god
Realization that true fulfillment comes from within and aligning oneself with a higher power.


Love, your happiness don't begin wit a man
Advice to women to cultivate their own happiness and not depend solely on a romantic relationship.


Strong woman, why should you depend on a man
Empowering women to recognize their own strength and resilience.


If he pay your bills, he feel like he bought you
Critique of transactional attitudes towards relationships, where one party feels entitled to the other's attention or gratitude.


Talking to a friend, about what love is
Sharing insights and reflections on the nature of love with a confidant or peer.


Her man didn't love her, cause he didn't love his
Observation about how one's capacity to love is interconnected with their own emotional health and wellbeing.


Hugged her from afar, said what I felt
Offering emotional support from a distance and being honest about one's opinions.


You never find a man, till you find yourself
Suggesting that true fulfillment comes from self-discovery and strengthening one's own identity and value systems.


Time helps mistakes, you can learn from
Encouraging a growth mindset and acknowledging the learning that can come from past mistakes.


Cause one man fucked up men you shouldn't turn from
Encouraging women not to generalize bad experiences with one man to the entire gender or a particular community of men.


You want a certain type of guy, gotta reach a certain point too
Advice to women to not expect more from a partner than they themselves are willing to give or are at a certain level to receive.


At the destination, a king will anoint you
Metaphor for the rewards and benefits that come from self-development and growth.


Going through the storm, many bodies stay warm
Observation about how crises can bring people together and foster a sense of camaraderie or shared struggle.


That relationship died, for you to be born, you worth more
Acknowledging that some endings in life can pave the way for new beginnings and personal growth.


Than anything you could cop in a store
Highlighting the value of personal growth and inner fulfillment over material possessions or acquisitions.


For you to grow he had to go so what you stopping him for
Acknowledging that some people can hinder one's growth or forward progress, and that letting go of them is necessary for personal development.


Not even I could ignore being alone it's hard
Acknowledging the challenges of being alone, and the importance of finding sources of comfort and fulfillment outside of romantic relationships.


Find heaven in yourself and god
Encouraging one to look within themselves and align with their spiritual beliefs in order to find fulfillment.


This music is so much bigger than me
Recognizing the impact and reach of music beyond one's personal fame or notoriety.


As far as happy, yo it's like a trigger to me
Comment on how music can evoke emotions and impact one's mood or state of mind.


Dealing with crab rappers, and groupie broads
Navigating the industry politics and human relationships that come with a career in music.


Record execs, at times it do be hard
Acknowledging the challenges and difficulties of working with record executives or other industry professionals.


But to choose words, and be heard across waters
Celebrating the power and impact of music in transcending different cultures and geographies.


Doing something you like to support daughters
Working hard and pursuing passion projects in order to provide for one's loved ones.


Keeping your guys who collecting court orders
Staying loyal and supportive of one's friends or associates even when faced with legal or financial challenges.


Conveying messages that the ancestors brought us
Acknowledging the role of cultural heritage and ancestry in shaping one's artistic or personal expression.


Thought of things to say to become the end thing for the day
Acknowledging the temptation to follow certain trends or say certain things in order to remain relevant or popular.


Somehow, that didn't seem the way for me to make it
Reconciling personal values and authenticity with professional goals and ambitions.


Music is a gift that is sacred
Acknowledging the immense value and power of music in human experience.


I hope you didn't use it hoping you could grow to it
Encouraging emerging artists to not compromise their personal values or artistic integrity in pursuit of fame or money.


Whether serving or a surgeon, you goin' go through it
Recognizing the challenges and difficulties that come with any profession or career path.


Can't imagine going through it, without soul music
Acknowledging the role of music in providing comfort and inspiration during difficult times.


It's like donnie hath' helped me see lonnie's path
Comment on the ways in which musicians inspire each other and create new perspectives or approaches to music.


On my behalf, let's take whole steps to imhotep
Looking to ancient wisdom and cultural heritage for guidance and inspiration.


And show depth, as we make people nod
Aspiring to create music that is both profound and enjoyable for audiences.


Find heaven in this music and god
Encouraging one to find spiritual fulfillment and connection through music.


Geto heaven
Reference to an imagined utopia for those living in segregated communities.


Standing in some geto heaven
Being in the imagined utopia and enjoying a sense of contentment.


Geto heaven
Reiteration of the concept of geto heaven as a haven for the underprivileged and marginalized.


Standing in some geto heaven
Further emphasizing the enjoyment and contentment one feels in this imagined state of being.


Geto
Common's signature adlib, not necessarily carrying significant meaning in this context.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER LORD, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, PETER MORELAND, JAMES JASON POYSER, JEFF SMITH, VERNON SMITH, SANDRA KAY ST. VICTOR, AHMIR K THOMPSON

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Love, your happiness don't begin with a man
Strong woman, why should you depend on a man
I understand you want a man that's resourceful
If he pay your bills, he feel like he bought you
Talking to a friend, about what love is
Her man didn't love her, cause he didn't love his
Hugged her from afar, said what I felt
You never find a man, till you find yourself
Time helps mistakes, you can learn from
Cause one man fucked up men you shouldn't turn from
You want a certain type of guy, gotta reach a certain point too
At the destination, a king will anoint you
Going through the storm, anybody seems warm
That relationship died, for you to be born, you worth more
Than anything you could cop in a store
For you to grow he had to go so what you stopping him for?
Not even I could ignore being alone it's hard
Find heaven in yourself and God



All comments from YouTube:

purplee333

Any combination of Common & D'Angelo or Common & Dilla is bound to be good vibes. Even better when it's all three of them in one!! They make quite the trio ---- musical bliss.

Camilo Gonzalez

Let us not forget about Questlove on drums and Pino Palladino on bass -- pure magic.

xolile mahlangu

Don't forget James Poyser on keys !

Matheus Marques Oficial

I've been with this song on my mind for years and FINALLY I FOUND IT AGAIN!!! I'M SO HAPPY I'M ABOUT TO CRY! HAHAHA

PORTTOWNREP

Common + Questlove=brilliance. One of the deepest hip hop songs ever.

Tony Fobbs

This song got me through a lot of days during my college years. Now a Deacon, it was like my gospel for that time. Common is still teaching, still leading in true hip hop. Can't get enough. Peace and blessings.

Free Flow

I listened to it when I was a kid. Although i didn't understand the lyrics cognitively, the spirit in me understood it. That's the power of real music.

James Burton

Your exactly right Music hits you in the Soul First before we understand the meaning, But Living Life Reveals it too Us, Artist are the Divine Poets that God uses to bring us the Message of Love of Self

Taurus World

I love this version.

MICAHISGOD

Me too

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