Real People
Common Lyrics

Real people walk in the streets, the streets is talkin'
Real people are out in the streets talking about their real-life problems and experiences.

Often it's beef this city never does
Most of the time, people are fighting over something insignificant and the city is never at fault.

People walk and talk in they sleep
People are so restless and burdened that they cannot even sleep peacefully.

Cold sweats and wet dreams
People have nightmares and worrying thoughts that keep them awake at night.

On how to get green, our faith is all in a Jeep
We have faith in material possessions, like a Jeep, to make us financially successful and earn more money.

Black souls, raw and they deep
People of color in this community have deep-rooted issues and traumas that need to be addressed and healed.

Hypes tryna talk with no teeth
People who talk a lot but cannot back their words with actions.

Shorties sayin' ball or retreat
Young people are more focused on sports (basketball) or giving up and not trying to succeed in their lives.

A lesson we all speak at one point or another
Everyone has a lesson to share and learn from.

What you expect from one who smoke a joint with his mother?
People have different perspectives and experiences in life, so it's not fair to judge them from stereotypes or assumptions.

Anointed hustlers in a fatherless region
Successful people who came from difficult backgrounds and lacked good role models in their lives.

Through the pain wish they know that God was just teachin'
People who faced hardships in their lives should see them as opportunities to learn and grow.

We want decent homes
Everyone wants a safe and comfortable place to live in.

So dreams we say out loud like speaker phones just to keep 'em on
We need to voice our aspirations and goals to stay motivated and focused on achieving them.

It's like a colored song that keep keepin' on
Our history and culture should be celebrated and passed on from generation to generation.

I guess knowin' I'm weak is when I'm really bein' strong
Admitting one's vulnerabilities and flaws is a sign of true strength and resilience.

Somehow through the dust I could see the dawn
Even in the hardest and darkest times, there is always hope and light on the horizon.

Like the Bishop Magic Juan, that's why I write freedom songs
The aim of creative expression is to empower people and promote freedom of thought and action.

I wonder is the spirits of Bob Marley and Haile Selassie
Questioning the existence and impact of influential historical figures and their legacies.

Watch me as the cops be tryna pop and lock me
Police brutality and discrimination against people of color are still prevalent issues in our society.

They cocky, plus they mentality is Nazi
Some law enforcement officers have a superiority complex and adopt oppressive attitudes and behaviors.

The way they treat Blacks I wanna snap like paparazzi
The unfair and disrespectful treatment of Black people by authorities is infuriating and needs to be addressed.

We're the children of a better God searchin' for better jobs
We all have the potential and right to live better lives and fulfill our personal and professional aspirations.

We could cop ghetto cars tryin' not to catch a charge
Even if we are trying to do better for ourselves, it's still easy to get into trouble with the law.

They say the dope game is sour
Drug dealing is a dangerous and unstable business.

Now they doin' homework that's when they follow you for hours
Police surveillance and investigation targeting minorities can be intrusive and unjustified.

Come to your crib and devour all that you work for
Police raids can cause unnecessary damages and losses for innocent people and their families.

Must be more than paper these n*ggas hurt for
Making a fortune through illegal and harmful means is not worth the mental and emotional burden it brings.

Through the purple haze I circle days and rhyme for work that pays
Using music as a means to earn a living and make a positive impact in society.

Tryna reverse the slave's mind and insert the brave mentality
Empowering people of color to overcome their struggles and harness their inner strength and potential.

Heard that it's drama at home
Communities and families have their own issues and conflicts to address and resolve.

Can a dude break free and still get honored at home?
It is possible to break free from social and cultural expectations and still be respected by one's community and family.

I was told by a chief it's the games nature
There are often strict and unwritten rules and expectations in certain social environments and situations.

When you're glowin' some will love and some will hate ya
Success and attention can attract both positive and negative responses from others.

Black men walking with white girls on they arms
Interracial relationships and attitudes towards them are still sensitive and controversial topics in society.

I be mad at em as if I know they moms
People often have personal opinions and biases towards social and cultural issues, even if they don't have any direct involvement or knowledge of them.

Told to go beyond the surface, a person's a person
We should look past people's physical appearances and biases and treat them with respect and dignity regardless of their backgrounds.

When we lessen our women our condition seems to worsen
Society tends to suffer when women are mistreated, undervalued, or oppressed.

The weary cursin' the sky
People who are tired and frustrated with their lives or circumstances often feel like they have no other recourse but to complain and blame others or fate.

Talkin' to themselves givin' the version of why help and hurt in they eye
People often have different personal perspectives and narratives that they use to make sense of their lives and experiences.

I live across from it, some of it I do be in
The artist is not detached from the societal issues and struggles he is describing and may have firsthand experiences of them.

I be showin' niggas lives like UBN
The artist uses his platform and creativity to tell real and raw stories about his community and people he knows in a way that is truthful and impactful.

It's real people
The reality and struggles he describes are not abstract or imaginary - they are the lived experiences of real people.