Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better … Read Full Bio ↴Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, many people describe him as being a conscious hip hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians.
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.
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.
Take It EZ
Common Lyrics
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I'm (easy!) Easy, easy like sunday morning
I can kick a stupid nervous joint when I'm yawning
Ah, common's comin' with that old "oh excuse me"
Elizabeth, this is a big one, I mean a doozie
Doogie, howser, cause see, I'm like bowser
Kickin it with the sha-na-na-na, the t-shirt
And the trousers, how's the family ties?
I'm left with the gift, open it up, surprise!
Big mac, filet-o-fish, quarter pounder, french fries
Icy coke, milkshake, sundaes and apple pies
And a cup? Nah, that's enough of that
I'm like an indian giver, yo, give me that back!
Comin again hip-pop-pop-pop bring it back selector
We be the thoroughbred, so use your head, play the trifecta
Common infector, smug mc, heads up!
Ya better duck cause muthafuck', it's me
Now what's your name common
Come in again common
How would you do it common
Now how was she common, check it out!
Common is coming soon to a theater near you
To the uac crew, enough respect due
Do I do, when I do, where I do
I do, do, do, yo I do it on the ease
I be kicking it with the doubly-dope rhymer
I'm trippin-and-dippin-and-slippin with the rhyme like slimer!
(Who ya gonna call? ) Ghostbuster
I'm petey wheatstraw, and I'm just a
Hustler, I tried to scheme for a sec
But the record got wreck, tried to write a bad check
So I checked myself, before self got buck
Wild, tried to live how I had to fluctuate
To a state, and matriculate, yo I had to elevate
You can tell it's great, cause I'm state
Off 87, the south side of chicago
Five-oh-one come follow me yo, everywhere that I go
And I know I ain't did nothing
The district think I be just a lil trick kid fronting
Uac got my back if there's any contact
In the back is a track from immenslope soul cat
And it's phat, sorta like oprah before she lost weight
I put my rhymes in good hands, hey like all state
And I'm all in a state of ease, utopia
I'm the spiderman, givin bug mc's arachnaphobia
Holy-molia, it's totally awesome
The survey says, I gets more skins than richard dawson
But I won't catch mono or no type of disease
Cause when I flex, for sex, I do it on the ease
On the ease, (check it out!) On the ease (how?)
On the ease, (now here we go! ) On the ease (yeah!)
On the ease, (check it out!) On the ease
(Take it ez!)
(Yeah in fact, it's feeling so good, let's take it all the way back to the '50s!
Sing it!)
A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-lop-bam-boo
I'm a dr. Pepper, wouldn't you like to be a pepper
Two-steppin' through, yodel-le-hee-hoo!
Oui oui ma cherie, et comment allez vous?
(Contraire mon frere) ok, truth or dare:
Is it true that I'm dope?
Yippedy yes y'all, here we go a loopedy loop de loo
A hubbeda hula hoop, a hubbeda alley oop to coop
I gots the magic, but I'm not a laker
I'm shaking-and-baking and taking, cause I'm the back-board
Break her arm and feather, whipping the wonder when she activates
Hold up! My drawers are in my crack, pass the tape
Time to activate, and ejaculate
This is the period where I menstruate (what)
I meant to say demonstrate
I'm in a state, where I've had too much eight, ball
In the corner pocket, count em, buck it
A chicken, a finger-lickin with a finger-bone
C'mon I'm on a roll, stippedy stutter-roll
Owah-owah-owah-owah ayatoll
Of khomein, my domain is infinite
Ya got trouble, well you need to get some dick
And to the hip-hop shop, the future shock
When we started kickin on the one two, and ya don't stop
But the buck stops here buckaroo
Ya got your instructions, now you know what to do
Take it ez!
I can kick a stupid nervous joint when I'm yawning
Ah, common's comin' with that old "oh excuse me"
Elizabeth, this is a big one, I mean a doozie
Doogie, howser, cause see, I'm like bowser
Kickin it with the sha-na-na-na, the t-shirt
And the trousers, how's the family ties?
I'm left with the gift, open it up, surprise!
Icy coke, milkshake, sundaes and apple pies
And a cup? Nah, that's enough of that
I'm like an indian giver, yo, give me that back!
Comin again hip-pop-pop-pop bring it back selector
We be the thoroughbred, so use your head, play the trifecta
Common infector, smug mc, heads up!
Ya better duck cause muthafuck', it's me
Now what's your name common
Come in again common
How would you do it common
Now how was she common, check it out!
Common is coming soon to a theater near you
To the uac crew, enough respect due
Do I do, when I do, where I do
I do, do, do, yo I do it on the ease
I be kicking it with the doubly-dope rhymer
I'm trippin-and-dippin-and-slippin with the rhyme like slimer!
(Who ya gonna call? ) Ghostbuster
I'm petey wheatstraw, and I'm just a
Hustler, I tried to scheme for a sec
But the record got wreck, tried to write a bad check
So I checked myself, before self got buck
Wild, tried to live how I had to fluctuate
To a state, and matriculate, yo I had to elevate
You can tell it's great, cause I'm state
Off 87, the south side of chicago
Five-oh-one come follow me yo, everywhere that I go
And I know I ain't did nothing
The district think I be just a lil trick kid fronting
Uac got my back if there's any contact
In the back is a track from immenslope soul cat
And it's phat, sorta like oprah before she lost weight
I put my rhymes in good hands, hey like all state
And I'm all in a state of ease, utopia
I'm the spiderman, givin bug mc's arachnaphobia
Holy-molia, it's totally awesome
The survey says, I gets more skins than richard dawson
But I won't catch mono or no type of disease
Cause when I flex, for sex, I do it on the ease
On the ease, (check it out!) On the ease (how?)
On the ease, (now here we go! ) On the ease (yeah!)
On the ease, (check it out!) On the ease
(Take it ez!)
(Yeah in fact, it's feeling so good, let's take it all the way back to the '50s!
Sing it!)
A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-lop-bam-boo
I'm a dr. Pepper, wouldn't you like to be a pepper
Two-steppin' through, yodel-le-hee-hoo!
Oui oui ma cherie, et comment allez vous?
(Contraire mon frere) ok, truth or dare:
Is it true that I'm dope?
Yippedy yes y'all, here we go a loopedy loop de loo
A hubbeda hula hoop, a hubbeda alley oop to coop
I gots the magic, but I'm not a laker
I'm shaking-and-baking and taking, cause I'm the back-board
Break her arm and feather, whipping the wonder when she activates
Hold up! My drawers are in my crack, pass the tape
Time to activate, and ejaculate
This is the period where I menstruate (what)
I meant to say demonstrate
I'm in a state, where I've had too much eight, ball
In the corner pocket, count em, buck it
A chicken, a finger-lickin with a finger-bone
C'mon I'm on a roll, stippedy stutter-roll
Owah-owah-owah-owah ayatoll
Of khomein, my domain is infinite
Ya got trouble, well you need to get some dick
And to the hip-hop shop, the future shock
When we started kickin on the one two, and ya don't stop
But the buck stops here buckaroo
Ya got your instructions, now you know what to do
Take it ez!
“Take It EZ” by Common is a playful hip-hop track that combines witty rhymes and humor with smooth beats. The song starts with Common emphasizing his laid-back personality by comparing himself to a calm Sunday morning. He then goes on to incorporate pop culture references, like the TV show “Doogie Howser,” to describe his confidence and style. The lyrics also touch on Common’s success as an artist and his admiration for women, with clever wordplay and puns throughout. The chorus repeats the phrase “take it EZ,” reaffirming the song’s overall message of relaxation and enjoyment. Overall, “Take It EZ” showcases Common’s unique style and creative lyricism, making it a standout track in his discography.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY KHAN, DION WILSON, LONNIE LYNN, ANDREW MARKS, LONDON MCDANIELS
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The Bloop Sound.
This song gave me confidence in Junior High.
AL SAULSO
that beat was sick!!!!
tortugadave
My fave track from this album for sure.
LEE MUNN
this song is dope
Viktor Michael
This Man has made major strides.
Jatoben
SAMPLE: When Will The Day Come - RASA
Jamaal Gamble
It was good hearing this song again. It's been years lol.
Mike
0:26 i thought i stepped on my dog lol
BOX5 BASTARD
Hahaha yell
Tigresa
The best ish evaaaa