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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
Succor MC's
Common Market Lyrics
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But deep down I know you wish they wasn't playin' that
Low-postin' – got you goin' through the motions
Full of gall, fumblin' the ball to where the players' at
Junior varsity's no match for the bigs, son
Champion a cause – stop stressin' that division
Titles are petty and already you display
Traits of greatness – take this vote of confidence
The strongest men win packin' the consciousness
Of self-worth – developin' personally to see the
Purpose is more than letters on a shirt
Silk-screened revolutionaries will come and go
Esteemed visionaries most'll never know by name
Some came just to walk through
But if you wanna be a Tupac, too – son I got you…
Step to the side when they…
Push from behind
It's a long road to travel – take time to look around
Some avoid the water and still manage to drown
Somethin' tells me…
There's a reason to believe in these kids
I feel a leader's here in our midst
Don't be afraid to raise your fist – like this…
But you're all about the 'real talk'
So verbose, what's exposed when you peel the bark back?
Hard is the shell for the skeleton
When the mind roams it grinds bones into gelatin
So my weapon of choice is the power to choose
Use it like a knife slice strife in two
Standin' over – sew the strands to the coat of many colors
Man you gon' need it with this band of brothers
What'd they teach you 'bout the discipline?
What'd they teach you 'bout livin' in
An era where the sentiment is rarer than a cent up in the tenement
Did they mention that or weren't you listenin'?
It's time you form your own opinion on life
And when you're finished I'mma lend you the mic
Supply the insight, shed light, shine bright – that's real talk, dukes
And when you wanna rock – I got you…
The lyrics in Common Market's song "Succor MC's" touch on a range of themes, including competition, leadership, self-worth, and revolution. The opening lines address the idea of "game face," or presenting oneself as tough or unshakable in the face of competition. However, the lyrics suggest that true greatness comes from embracing vulnerability and acknowledging one's wishes and desires. The reference to "low-posting" and "fumbling the ball" may be metaphors for feeling overwhelmed and struggling to keep up. The lyrics encourage listeners to move beyond surface-level competition and embrace a deeper sense of purpose and self-worth.
The song goes on to address the importance of leadership and the idea that greatness is not tied to external titles, but rather to personal development and self-awareness. The lyrics urge listeners to be catalysts for change and to take control of their own lives, rather than waiting for opportunities to come to them. The line "hard is the shell for the skeleton" speaks to the idea that toughness or resilience may be necessary, but they should not be the sole focus. Instead, the lyrics suggest that true strength comes from being able to adapt and choose one's own path.
Overall, "Succor MC's" is a powerful call to action, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, personal growth, and community-building.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I see you got your 'Game' face on
I can tell you're trying to act tough
But deep down I know you wish they wasn't playin' that
You actually don't want to be playing this game
Low-postin' – got you goin' through the motions
You're just going through the motions of playing basketball
Full of gall, fumblin' the ball to where the players' at
You're making silly mistakes with the ball
Junior varsity's no match for the bigs, son
You're not good enough to play with the best players
Champion a cause – stop stressin' that division
Focus on a higher purpose and stop worrying about petty things
Titles are petty and already you display
Winning titles doesn't matter and you're already showing potential for greatness
Traits of greatness – take this vote of confidence
You have the characteristics of a great person, so believe in yourself
As a catalyst for armament
Let this belief in yourself inspire you to be stronger
The strongest men win packin' the consciousness
Those who are mentally strong will succeed
Of self-worth – developin' personally to see the
Focus on building your own self-worth, and finding meaning in life beyond just basketball
Purpose is more than letters on a shirt
Real purpose is deeper than just wearing a team uniform
Silk-screened revolutionaries will come and go
People who are trendy and act 'revolutionary' will eventually fade away
Esteemed visionaries most'll never know by name
The truly great people are often unknown to the public
Some came just to walk through
Some people don't truly care about making a difference or achieving greatness
But if you wanna be a Tupac, too – son I got you…
If you really want to make a difference, I'll support you in that
Step to the side when they…
Get out of the way when others try to push you down
Push from behind
Sometimes people will try to force you to do things you don't want to do
It's a long road to travel – take time to look around
Life is a journey, so take time to appreciate it
Some avoid the water and still manage to drown
Just because you try to avoid problems doesn't mean they won't affect you
Somethin' tells me…
I have a feeling
There's a reason to believe in these kids
These young people have potential
I feel a leader's here in our midst
There is someone here who can become a great leader
Don't be afraid to raise your fist – like this…
Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in
But you're all about the 'real talk'
You're always trying to be honest and genuine
So verbose, what's exposed when you peel the bark back?
You talk a lot, but what's really underneath all that talk?
Hard is the shell for the skeleton
Sometimes people put up a front to hide their true selves
When the mind roams it grinds bones into gelatin
When you're not focused, it can lead to physical and mental weakness
So my weapon of choice is the power to choose
I choose to control my own actions and decisions
Use it like a knife slice strife in two
Use your power of choice to cut through problems and difficulties
Standin' over – sew the strands to the coat of many colors
Take control of your life and weave together all of your different experiences
Man you gon' need it with this band of brothers
You'll need a strong sense of self to navigate life with this group of people
What'd they teach you 'bout the discipline?
What have you learned about self-control and hard work?
What'd they teach you 'bout livin' in
What have you learned about how to live your life?
An era where the sentiment is rarer than a cent up in the tenement
Today, it's difficult to find people who truly care about others
Did they mention that or weren't you listenin'?
Did anyone ever tell you that, or were you not paying attention?
It's time you form your own opinion on life
Stop taking other people's opinions for granted, and decide what you truly believe
And when you're finished I'mma lend you the mic
When you're ready to speak your mind, I'll support you
Supply the insight, shed light, shine bright – that's real talk, dukes
I'll share my knowledge and help you see the truth - that's honest communication, my friend
And when you wanna rock – I got you…
And when you want to succeed, I'll have your back
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Epic Gardening
The beat is too pure.
xoloitsquintli
Outkast is a great example of a group going big without selling out. They were doing their thing since the early 90's and kept doing what the felt was real until the world caught up to them. Speakerboxx/Love Below was a huge album but the didn't sell out. It was simply a lot of hard work and good music for over a decade finally paying off for Dre and Big Boi.
1pandamonium1
THNAK YOU FOR KEEPING MUSIC PURE!!!! The world needs more bands MCs n musicians like this
jasonemilio
One of the realist and inspirational hip hop song ever, imho. Soulful, no cuss words, just dope, uplifting beat and lyrics. Too short tho.
Toad
probably one of my favorite songs by them...dope beat
G36T43S15
COMMON MARKET, BLUE SCHOLARS OR WHATEVER YOU WANNA BE CALLED, THANKS YOU FOR KEEPING HIP HOP REAL!
Dr_Stab
Why is this song making me pass this song to my lower class men at my school? I feel like I should share this song!!! Duuude!! I'm a senior and I graduate Saturday! I should pass on this song!! :)
Medardo Garcia
This is what Hip Hop is all about.
Travis Burge
This might just be the best song that I have ever heard
JakeyBaby14
i love this song!