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.
My Fancy Free Future Love
Common Lyrics
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L-l-l-l-l-let's go on
We we-weather-weather the storm
Love comes through and we get it on
Been through the PM just to see the dawn
They say it never rains in Californ'
That done changed 'cause of global warming
I was told God used rain to cleanse
In you I got a friend, your kin is my kin
I prayed for a woman, so I say amen
A gift in my life that can't be boxed in
You don't complain when I watch SportsCenter Top 10
Over and over again, no more holding it in
Let's write a love story, we don't know where it end
I'm beginning to understand and understand women
Yeah, understand forgiving, understand commitment
Understand living in love with no division
Understand she gon' be like, "Nigga, just listen"
Girl, in me, a King has risen
So close, the future don't seem as distant
So fancy free, 'cause I wanna be
To understand part of me
So fancy free, 'cause I wanna be
To understand part of me
Ah, ah, new shoes, ah, ah, new clothes
Really that glow is from your inner soul
You a good DJ as long as you ain't blow
Red carpet looks I tell you when they coals
Use no stylist, you know I joke childish
My Gambino is black not Italian
Let's watch ATL, drink wine, and order Postmates
Background music either Anita or Ghostface
Any time I get with you, it's a dope date
You juicin'? Don't lose too much weight
Mind full of Gotti, Soulcycle for the body
Your hero's Angela Davis, mine's is Ali
I probably couldn't have done this, years ago
Relationship journey is spiritual, lyrical
Written in the sky above, it's a higher love
If it get ashy, we can start applying love
We can work, we can laugh, we can cry in love
Let's get gray, then we can die in love
Tell the first responders, this is a fire love
Gratitude, to the Most High above
So fancy free, as I wanna be
To understand part of me
So fancy free, as I wanna be
To understand part of me
You my partner, da-na-na-na-na-na
You are part of, da-na-na-na-na-na
This is sparks of, no matter what they call it
This is God's love, our love
You get spicy, any time I act like a Pisces
That's the only time you really wanna fight me
Can't copy sex, still you can bite me
That could be the start of our black clan like Spike Lee
You help me with my lines, tell me when my raps are wack
When I'm sick you got remedies to battle back
Your jellyfish theory we could master that
I love you this lifetime and after that
So fancy free, as I wanna be
To understand part of me
So fancy free, as I wanna be
To understand part of me
Ooh yeah, ooh
The song "My Fancy Free Future Love" by Common is a love song that speaks of the beauty of being in love and the journey that the artist has been through in order to get to that point. The song begins with the artist talking about how love can weather even the toughest storms and how it's something that can come at any time. The artist then goes on to mention how they've been through rough times but that they've finally found someone to share their life with. They mention how they view their partner as a friend and how they're grateful to have someone to be with.
The artist goes on to mention how they've learned to understand women and what makes them tick. They talk about how forgiveness, commitment, and communication are the keys to a successful relationship. The artist also talks about the importance of a strong spiritual connection in a relationship and how it can help to strengthen the bond between two people.
Overall, "My Fancy Free Future Love" is a song about the beauty of being in love and the journey that it takes to get there. It speaks of the importance of understanding and communication in a relationship and how being in love can make everything seem possible.
Line by Line Meaning
We we-weather-weather the storm
We are able to withstand and overcome any obstacles or difficulties that come our way
Love comes through and we get it on
We take advantage of the love that we have for each other and use it to strengthen our relationship
Been through the PM just to see the dawn
We have gone through some tough times together, but we are still here and able to experience the good times as well
They say it never rains in Californ'
People used to believe that California never experienced rainy weather
That done changed 'cause of global warming
However, due to climate change, rainy weather is now becoming more common in California as well
Depends on what you use for a lens
How you perceive the world around you depends on your perspective
I was told God used rain to cleanse
Rain is seen as a symbol of purification and renewal in some religions
In you I got a friend, your kin is my kin
You have become more than just a significant other to me, but a true friend and family member
I prayed for a woman, so I say amen
I have been looking for a woman like you and I am grateful to have found you
A gift in my life that can't be boxed in
You are a special and valuable part of my life that cannot be contained or limited
You don't complain when I watch SportsCenter Top 10
You understand my interests and are accepting of them, even when they may not align with your own
Over and over again, no more holding it in
I am ready to express my love for you consistently and openly
Let's write a love story, we don't know where it end
Our love story is a work in progress and we don't know how it will ultimately turn out
I'm beginning to understand and understand women
My love for you is helping me understand and appreciate women more deeply
Understand forgiving, understand commitment
Our love has taught me the importance of forgiveness and commitment in a relationship
Understand living in love with no division
We are learning to love each other fully and unconditionally, without any barriers or divisions
Understand she gon' be like, "Nigga, just listen"
You are willing to speak your mind and express your needs and wants in our relationship, and I am learning to listen and respond accordingly
Girl, in me, a King has risen
You have helped me become a better, stronger version of myself
So close, the future don't seem as distant
Our love has brought us closer together and made the future feel more tangible and achievable
This is sparks of, no matter what they call it
Our love is undeniable and cannot be defined or labeled by anyone else
This is God's love, our love
Our love is divinely inspired and supported by a higher power
Can't copy sex, still you can bite me
Our intimacy is unique and cannot be replicated by anyone else, but you can still imitate or learn from it
That could be the start of our black clan like Spike Lee
Our love and partnership could be the foundation for creating a family and community like Spike Lee has done
This lifetime and after that
My love for you extends beyond this lifetime into the next
Lyrics © Missing Link Music
Written by: Lonnie Lynn, Isaiah Sharkey, Karriem Riggins, Nicholas Payton, Ron Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DENUWAN
Sounds like somethin that could've been on Be. Salute to Common.
bluesafari
I agree
JerichoxVxKane
the bars are dope the production is trash this album is what be would sound like if kanye and dilla never existed
Tomas Horvath
Yes! Common must have so many tracks in his shelf... Dying for his collabo with Q-Tip, "The Standard"! Album was ready about two years ago, never released!!!:(
George Dennis
We, The Real Hip Hop Delegates would like to Thank... Common
Produced By SIN
I third that, and ma nigga fourths that.
SÅBIO THE GOD
I second that. 🔨
Burnie Retro Ear Husslahz
Word!!!!!......LOL
Griffin Cooper
This is my favorite track on the album, on first listen at least. Most of the album is pretty chill and a little slower, which I also like, but this is the shit I'm gonna be bumping in my car for awhile
SouthPaw773
Man This Album Is On Repeat 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hearing Common Make me Feel Like it’s 94 Again💯💯💯💯💯