A Dream
Common (feat. will.i.am) Lyrics

(I have a dream) I got a dream
I have aspirations for a better future

(That one day) We gonna work it out
One day, we will overcome our struggles and find a way to overcome obstacles and work together

(That one day) We gonna work it out
Despite the difficulties we face, we will eventually find a solution to our problems and work together for a brighter future

(That one day) We gonna work it out
There is hope for a better tomorrow, and we will put in the effort to make it happen

(I have a dream) I got a dream
I still have hope for the future, despite the challenges I face

(That one day) That one day
At some point in the future, I will take a close look at myself and find a way to better myself

(That one day) I'm a look deep within myself, I gotta find a way
I will take a thoughtful and introspective approach to self-improvement

(I have a dream)
I am motivated and inspired to chase a better future

My dream is to be free
I want to break free of the chains and limitations that hold me back

My dream is to be
I have a deep desire for something more in my life

My dream is to be
I am hopeful for a better tomorrow and am determined to achieve my goals

My dream is to be free
I want to live a life free of oppression and restrictions

In search of brighter days, I ride through the maze of the madness
I am seeking a better future and am willing to navigate the challenges and difficulties that come with it

Struggle is my address, where pain and crack lives
I am familiar with struggle and the difficult circumstances that I am surrounded by

Gunshots coming from sounds of blackness
I am exposed to violence and danger in my community

Given this game with no time to practice
I am expected to succeed in life without any guidance or support

Born on the black list, told I'm below average
I feel like I am being held back and devalued by my society and others around me

A life with no cabbage
I am struggling financially and have limited resources

That's no money if you from where I'm from
In my community, the amount of money I have is not enough to provide a comfortable life

Funny, I just want some of your sun
I aspire to a better and brighter future

Dark clouds seem to follow me
I feel like I am plagued by problems and cannot escape them

Alcohol that my pops swallowed bottled me, no apology
My father's alcoholism and its effects have impacted me negatively, and he has not taken responsibility for his actions

I walk with a boulder on my shoulder
I feel weighed down by my past and my circumstances

It's a cold war, I'm a colder soldier
Life is a war, and I am a determined and resilient fighter

Hold the same fight that made Martin Luther the King
I am fighting for change and justice, just like Martin Luther King Jr.

I ain't using it for the right thing
I feel like I am not using my potential for the right purposes

In between lean and the fiends, hustle and the schemes
I am caught between negative influences and illegal activities, and trying to find a positive way to succeed

I put together pieces of a dream, I still have one
Despite my challenges, I am piecing together my ideal future and am still hopeful

The world see me lookin' in the mirror
I am aware of how the world perceives me

Images of me, gettin' much clearer
I am becoming more aware of who I truly am and what I want for my life

Dear self, I wrote a letter just to better my soul
I am taking time for self-reflection and introspection in order to improve myself

If I don't express it, then forever I hold
I am expressing my thoughts and feelings so that I can move forward and not become stagnant

Inside, I'm from the side where we out of control
My community is filled with chaos and disorder

Rap music in the hood play the fatherly role
Hip hop music has a powerful impact on the youth in my community

My story like yours, yo it gotta be told
My experiences and struggles are similar to those of others in my community

Tryna make it from a gangsta to a godlier role
I am striving to turn my life around and become a better person

Where it scrolls and stow slaves, and Jewish people in cold cage
I am aware of the history and ongoing systemic oppression that affects minorities

Hate has no color or age
Discrimination and hate affects people of all ages and races

Flip the page, now my race became freedom
I am working to overcome the stereotypes and limitations that come with being a person of color

Write dreams in the dark, they far but I can see 'em
I have hope for the future, even though it seems far away

I believe in heaven more than hell, lessons more than jail
I believe in positivity and growth, rather than negativity and punishment

In the ghetto, let love prevail with a story to tell
I want to cultivate love and positivity in my community, and share my story to inspire others

My eyes see the glory, and well
I can see the potential for a better future, and am determined to work towards it

The world waiting for me to yell "I Have a Dream"
I am inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, and feel like I have a responsibility to work towards a better future