http://www.commonmarketmusic.com
Entering the hip-hop arena in an almost-forgotten fashion, the MC-and-the-DJ tag team Common Market has been pegged as leaders of Seattle's new-school rap movement. MC RA Scion and DJ Sabzi have received rave reviews locally, landing in the Seattle Times' artists-to-watch list in 2006, appearing on the front cover of Sound Seattle magazine's September 2006 issue, and obtaining the personal endorsement of hip-hop pioneer KRS-One as an exceptional up-and-coming group. Sabzi, a classically trained pianist and member of Seattle rap group Blue Scholars, and RA Scion came to meet each other in 2004 because of their identical ambitions to make Seattle a hotbed for hip-hop and their similar beliefs as worshipers of the Baha'i Faith. After Sabzi lent production help to RA Scion's solo album, Live and Learn, the two formed Common Market in 2005. Their self-titled debut album was first released in 2005 but then released nationally in early 2006. ~ Cyril Cordor, Rovi
Re Fresh
Common Market Lyrics
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Momentarily lost hope, but now it's back in me
Temporarily felt defeated by the game
Then the light came just after the nightingale sang
Thank whoever you wish for the gift received
I let it be the definition of me, the emcee
Share thoughts with the downtrodden – intent:
To tap into the wealth of knowledge my people gain upon
I keep that close to my heart, though it seems like
We're
Oceans apart, the feedback is my motive to start
The reconstruction of the original ark – you're safe
Just let the waves carry you out the dark
Brighter days await, the nemesis has sealed his fate
Only the true will pass through this gate
And you are one of those chosen – proof is in the fact
You're right here – soul wide open to rap
Chorus:
Take a deep breath, release stress, please rest
Be blessed by the beat and the essence of these texts
Peace kept with what the deity left: respect
And let the breeze lead me in these steps, yo we set to
Reach the
Peak lest we meet death, terrestrial – at the
Sweet behest of the celestial decree – yes
Repeat "yes" we defeat weakness
Deep breath, feel the steez in effect, and let the
Breeze refresh...
Deep breath, I request a requiem for ignorance
Ever since the Chop got blessed, we less venomous
Call for the consensus here, with the rhythm we nod
Revitalized – spirit in 'em recharched
I cite love as the impetus for change in the language
The frame speaks
This is not 'self-embraced' – we
Interlaced through break beats, the sum of our parts
Is great, just like the summer you discovered the art
My heart beats quantized – synch up the sp (1200)
Life-vein tracks back to link-up with prestige
Hold the mic, I'm honored – type to write in a code
Disciple of 'fiends, ' quoted in the 'bible' "by all
Means"
It's 'necessary' I give, too – upon takin'
Atop the park bench start to sense the frustration of
Men
Respiration circulatin' in the wind
Take it in and let the change begin – breathe with
Me...
In "Re Fresh" by Common Market, the artist reflects on his own journey towards overcoming apathy and self-doubt. He acknowledges moments where he felt defeated by "the game" (likely a reference to the music industry) but ultimately found hope and inspiration in the knowledge and experiences of his community. The song emphasizes the importance of taking deep breaths and finding peace through music, and encourages listeners to join in the movement towards change and positivity.
Throughout the lyrics, Common Market celebrates the power of hip hop to connect diverse communities and promote social and political awareness. He references the "wealth of knowledge [his] people gain upon the avenue," likely a reference to Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Seattle, where the group originated. Common Market believes that hip hop can be a tool for reconstruction, a way of preserving and strengthening the original "ark" of struggle and resistance.
Overall, "Re Fresh" is a powerful call to action, encouraging listeners to take a moment to breathe deeply and find strength and inspiration in the world around them. It emphasizes the importance of community, hip hop, and self-reflection in the fight for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep breath, I request a requiem for apathy
I take a deep breath to overcome my apathy and ask for a needful song arrangement
Momentarily lost hope, but now it's back in me
I was temporarily hopeless, but my hope is regained now
Temporarily felt defeated by the game
I was almost defeated by life and what it brings
Then the light came just after the nightingale sang
But some light came right after I heard a nightingale's song
Thank whoever you wish for the gift received
I'm grateful for the gift I received and thank whoever I prefer
I let it be the definition of me, the emcee
I choose to define myself by my musical expression or emceeing
Share thoughts with the downtrodden – intent: To tap into the wealth of knowledge my people gain upon / The avenue
I intend to share knowledge with disadvantaged people and gain their insight, and do this by communing
I keep that close to my heart, though it seems like / We're / Oceans apart, the feedback is my motive to start
Even though we may seem far apart, I keep my intent close to my heart as the feedback I get keeps me going
The reconstruction of the original ark – you're safe / Just let the waves carry you out the dark
I rebuild the original ark, and you're safe as long as you let the waves take you to the light
Brighter days await, the nemesis has sealed his fate / Only the true will pass through this gate
Better days are coming, as the nemesis was already defeated, and only the deserving will succeed
And you are one of those chosen – proof is in the fact / You're right here – soul wide open to rap
You're selected as one of the lucky ones as evidenced by the fact you're here, ready to accept my rap with an open soul
Take a deep breath, release stress, please rest / Be blessed by the beat and the essence of these texts
Take a deep breath and relax to the beat and essence of my song, reducing stress and bringing good fortune
Peace kept with what the deity left: respect / And let the breeze lead me in these steps, yo we set to / Reach the / Peak lest we meet death, terrestrial – at the / Sweet behest of the celestial decree – yes
In peace, we follow the deity's teachings with respect. The breeze leads us as we strive to reach our peak before death, at the command of a celestial decree
Repeat "yes" we defeat weakness
Repeat 'yes,' and we'll overcome our weaknesses
Deep breath, feel the steez in effect, and let the / Breeze refresh...
Take a deep breath, feel the style's impact, and let the breeze refresh you
Deep breath, I request a requiem for ignorance
I ask for a song that will help me overcome my ignorance
Ever since the Chop got blessed, we less venomous
Since we've been blessed with good music, we're less toxic
Call for the consensus here, with the rhythm we nod / Revitalized – spirit in 'em recharched
We ask for agreement in the music as we nod to the rhythm, rejuvenating our spirits
I cite love as the impetus for change in the language / The frame speaks
I believe love is the inspiration for changing how we talk and how our music speaks
This is not 'self-embraced' – we / Interlaced through break beats, the sum of our parts
Our music is not self-centered but united through interlaced break beats, and every part we play adds up to greatness
Is great, just like the summer you discovered the art
Our music is just like the summer when you first discovered your passion for it
My heart beats quantized – synch up the sp (1200)
The beat of my heart is precise like a musical metronome (a sp1200 in our case), and my music is in sync with it
Life-vein tracks back to link-up with prestige
Music keeps us connected, and the best music is a symbol of excellence
Hold the mic, I'm honored – type to write in a code / Disciple of 'fiends, ' quoted in the 'bible' "by all / Means"
I'm humbled to hold this mic and write down these words, as I aspire to learn from my musical idols who themselves were inspired by the Holy book's words
It's 'necessary' I give, too – upon takin' / Atop the park bench start to sense the frustration of / Men
It's essential that I contribute too as I'm also taking. Atop a park bench, I sense men's frustration
Respiration circulatin' in the wind / Take it in and let the change begin – breathe with / Me...
Our breath inspires us as it circulates with the wind. Take a breath with me and feel the change beginning
Contributed by Abigail N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Procrasti Nation
The best hook in the history of chilled hip hop, omg just check out that flow holy shit!: 1:25
Take a deep breath
Release stress
Please rest
Be blessed
By the beat and the essence of these texts
Peace kept with what the deity left:
Respect
And let the breeze lead me in these steps
Yo we set to reach the peak lest we meet death
Terrestrial – at the
Sweet behest of the celestial decree – yes
Repeat “yes” we defeat weakness
Deep breath
Feel the steeze in effect
And let the breeze refresh…
Epic Gardening
You'll never forget the first time you listened to this banger. Pure vibes.
dadevious
Take a deep breath, release stress, please rest Be blessed by the beat and the essence of these texts Peace kept with what the deity left: respect And let the breeze lead me in these steps, yo we set to reach the Peak lest we meet death, terrestrial at the Sweet behest of the celestial decree yes Repeat yes we defeat weakness Deep breath, feel the steez in effect, and let the breeze refresh 5/5
ScienceofSpeed
Thank you
lumberjack43
Ra is the most intricate linguist I can think of within the hip hop arena. Sabzi is the best at DJin period. The combination is a refresh from the commercialized hip hop most are exposed to. Both are great in their own respects.
Cameron M
Intricate is the perfect word, his rhymes are just a whole other level
Procrasti Nation
The best hook in the history of chilled hip hop, omg just check out that flow holy shit!: 1:25
Take a deep breath
Release stress
Please rest
Be blessed
By the beat and the essence of these texts
Peace kept with what the deity left:
Respect
And let the breeze lead me in these steps
Yo we set to reach the peak lest we meet death
Terrestrial – at the
Sweet behest of the celestial decree – yes
Repeat “yes” we defeat weakness
Deep breath
Feel the steeze in effect
And let the breeze refresh…
Plan__B
So 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
mioluce
These guys proved to me that rap isn't dead. That there is still some hope for such a crappy and sold out music industry.
TLCONTROL Sage
Best choruses in hip hop!!! So glad to have stumbled upon this gem (Common Market) 12 years ago.
ratherunique1995
Ra scion has some new stuff out w gifted youngstaz