Young Hearts Run Free
Common feat. Cocaine 80s Lyrics


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State of the art, state of the drill
State of the mind, state of the city
I contemplated with wine
State of the art, state of the mind
State of the city
I contemplated with wine

I put the line down when I put the rhyme down
Lost on my own Stoney Island that I found
I ride around town like this is my town
Rap to myself, tryna see how I sound
Kinda arrogant cause I’m from Chi Town
East bound it down, that’s how we get down
At the bar takin’ shots like they live rounds
My lifestyle is it’s good to be alive now
Lot that surround me, places all cloudy
Came in the Audi, pied piper rowdy
You in the 'Raq where’s war like Saudi
Youngins carry the iron man, like Robert Downey
Pound the ground we own the concrete jungle
Surround me loudly, wildy is how we came up
Think about the come up
That’s why I’m always on edge when the fans seem to run up
Hair all done up, we can spend the summer together
But when the weather change, lady friend
You may be forever stranger lines seem to blur
Yea I like you but I still love her, uh uh uh
I come from the other, wonder why they slumbered on a nigga
Now I see the bigger picture, pour a little liquor
The rich get richer, my dick get bigger
Cause I’mma go hard, g-go g-go hard
The more I know self, the more I know God
Coppin’ land from my bro [?]
Good to do business with the bro-gods, let the dollar circulate
Lower the murder rate but still kill this shit
In touch with the crib that’s why you feel this shit
The willingness to grow, the willingness to blow
The willingness to know that I don’t know shit

But I still wanna know
What the fuck you on girl

Enrichened souls, visions, goals, mission grows as I do
It was written like a haiqu when I was seventeen
I used to sell a [?] to forever dream
Now I’m a champagne king like Evelyn
Young hearts run free and forever sing
Yea

Tell me what the fuck you on
Cause your heart is sayin’ ohh, ohh, ohh – run

State of the art, state of the drill
State of the mind, state of the city
I contemplated with wine
State of the art, state of the mind
State of the city
I contemplated with wine

State of the art, state of the drill
State of the mind, state of the city
I contemplated with wine
State of the art, state of the mind
I contemplated with wine

It was red, I guess it had to be the bloodshed
Love shed, ‘nough said

But I still wanna know
What the fuck you’re on
Cause your heart is sayin’ ohh, ohh, ohh – run
And I’m down to jump the gun with you
Tell me what the fuck you want
Cause your heart is sayin’ ohh, ohh, ohh – run
And I’m down to jump the gun with you

What the fuck I’m s’possed to do, you not around
I’mma talk about when we high and I’m on the ground
Always hold you down in and outta town
Maybe I’m a clown got me crying out in front the crowd
On the inside but it feel like a fuckin’ cloud
Out my fuckin’ mind, I’mma fuckin’ drown
Girl but I’m not gonna fuck around
I’mma fuckin’ marry you and learn to swim
Let me carry you I need to hit the gym
Young hard jab but the difference is
Got young love but I’m not young
Faith in love but I’m not dumb




I don’t need to give a fuck about the outcome
Niggas be scared but I’m not one

Overall Meaning

The song "Young Hearts Run Free" by Common featuring Cocaine 80s is a song that talks about personal and societal struggles. The first verse describes the state of the art, drill, mind, and city while reflecting on life while drinking wine. The second verse begins with Common describing his journey as a rapper in his hometown, Chicago. He explains how arrogant he feels about being from Chicago and how he tries to figure out his sound while driving around town. Common's reflection on the environment around him involves discussing people around him that carry guns, which creates a dangerous atmosphere. The chorus has Common asking what the girl he is interested in is on, and her heart only screams to run away. The song ends with a reference to drowning while Common is on the ground crying.


Line by Line Meaning

State of the art, state of the drill
My current state of equipment and actions are of the highest quality and precision.


State of the mind, state of the city
My current state of mental well-being reflects the current state of the city I reside in.


I contemplated with wine
I pondered and reflected while enjoying a glass of wine.


State of the art, state of the mind
My current state of equipment and actions are of the highest quality and precision that reflect my current state of mental well-being.


State of the city
The current state of the city I reside in.


I put the line down when I put the rhyme down
I create my lyrics as I write them, laying my thoughts onto the page.


Lost on my own Stoney Island that I found
I discovered my own ways on this journey, even if they led me to be lost on my own island.


I ride around town like this is my town
I travel around my city with confidence, as if I own it.


Rap to myself, tryna see how I sound
I practice my rap skills by performing to myself, to help improve my technique and ability.


Kinda arrogant cause I’m from Chi Town
I have a sense of confidence that comes from being from Chicago.


East bound it down, that’s how we get down
We move forward with intensity and focus on the East-side of Chicago.


At the bar takin’ shots like they live rounds
At the bar, I am drinking shots quickly, as if they were bullets in a live gunfight.


My lifestyle is it’s good to be alive now
My way of living is reflective of being grateful for being alive and enjoying the present moment.


Lot that surround me, places all cloudy
There are many things around me, but my surroundings have a sense of uncertainty and confusion.


Came in the Audi, pied piper rowdy
I arrived in style with my Audi and commanded attention, being the life of the party.


You in the 'Raq where’s war like Saudi
The current setting is like being in a war zone, similar to Saudi Arabia.


Youngins carry the iron man, like Robert Downey
Young individuals carry guns, like the character Iron Man played by Robert Downey Jr.


Pound the ground we own the concrete jungle
We assert our dominance over the urban terrain we occupy.


Surround me loudly, wildy is how we came up
I am often surrounded by loud and wild individuals, who helped me come up in my career.


Think about the come up
Reflecting on my journey of achieving success.


That’s why I’m always on edge when the fans seem to run up
I am cautious around fans who approach me, as I never know what their intentions may be.


Hair all done up, we can spend the summer together
If you take the time to look good, we can enjoy the summer together.


But when the weather change, lady friend
When the situation changes, my female companion may become a stranger.


You may be forever stranger lines seem to blur
The lines of our relationship may become blurred and we may become strangers forever.


Yea I like you but I still love her, uh uh uh
Although I like my current female companion, I still hold love for someone from my past.


I come from the other, wonder why they slumbered on a nigga
I come from an unconventional background and wonder why others doubted or underestimated me.


Now I see the bigger picture, pour a little liquor
I have gained perspective and can see things more clearly now, so I pour one out as a tribute to my past struggles.


The rich get richer, my dick get bigger
The wealthy become wealthier while my success in life grows, symbolized through my increased sexual confidence with my penis getting bigger.


Cause I’mma go hard, g-go g-go hard
I will put forth a strong effort to achieve success, never giving up.


The more I know self, the more I know God
As I learn more about myself, I also discover more about God and my spirituality.


Coppin’ land from my bro [?]
Acquiring property from my friends.


Good to do business with the bro-gods, let the dollar circulate
It is great to do business with close friends and allow the money to flow within our community.


Lower the murder rate but still kill this shit
Despite wanting to decrease the level of violence, I will still deliver my music with an intense energy and passion.


In touch with the crib that’s why you feel this shit
I am in tune with where I come from and that is why my music resonates with people.


The willingness to grow, the willingness to blow
I am open and receptive to personal growth and the potential for explosive success in my career.


The willingness to know that I don’t know shit
I am aware of my own ignorance and eager to continue learning and growing.


But I still wanna know
I still have unanswered questions and curiosity.


What the fuck you on girl
What are you thinking or feeling, girl?


Enrichened souls, visions, goals, mission grows as I do
As I evolve, my soul becomes enriched, my vision becomes clearer, and my goals and mission grow accordingly.


It was written like a haiqu when I was seventeen
I wrote with a sense of poetic structure and style when I was seventeen.


I used to sell a [?] to forever dream
I used to sell something, likely drugs, to help people escape reality and pursue their dreams.


Now I’m a champagne king like Evelyn
I now live among the elite and luxurious lifestyle, similar to Champagne royalty like Evelyn.


Young hearts run free and forever sing
Young people's hearts are filled with freedom and they will sing forever about that feeling.


But I still wanna know
I still have unanswered questions and curiosity.


What the fuck you’re on
What are you thinking or feeling?


Cause your heart is sayin’ ohh, ohh, ohh – run
I sense you are experiencing a strong emotional reaction that prompts you to feel like running away.


And I’m down to jump the gun with you
I am willing to act impulsively and take risks with you.


Tell me what the fuck you want
Please communicate your wants or needs to me.


Cause your heart is sayin’ ohh, ohh, ohh – run
I sense you are experiencing a strong emotional reaction that prompts you to feel like running away.


And I’m down to jump the gun with you
I am willing to act impulsively and take risks with you.


What the fuck I’m s’possed to do, you not around
I do not know what to do when you are not with me.


I’mma talk about when we high and I’m on the ground
When we get high, I feel grounded and calm or at ease.


Always hold you down in and outta town
I will always be by your side, whether in town or out of town.


Maybe I’m a clown got me crying out in front the crowd
Perhaps I am foolish for putting all of my emotions on display in front of others.


On the inside but it feel like a fuckin’ cloud
Internally, my emotions are all over the place, like a storm cloud.


Out my fuckin’ mind, I’mma fuckin’ drown
I feel like I am losing my mind and may fall into a deep depression.


Girl but I’m not gonna fuck around
I will remain committed to you and our relationship.


I’mma fuckin’ marry you and learn to swim
I am serious about our relationship and will even learn a new skill, such as swimming, to show my commitment.


Let me carry you I need to hit the gym
I want to be physically capable of carrying you, so I need to work out more.


Young hard jab but the difference is
My punches may be strong and powerful, but the real difference is my youthful energy and drive.


Got young love but I’m not young
Although I am in love and feel excited like a young person, I am actually older and more mature.


Faith in love but I’m not dumb
I have faith in love and relationships, but I am not foolish or naive.


I don’t need to give a fuck about the outcome
I am not focused on the end result, but rather the journey and experiences along the way.


Niggas be scared but I’m not one
Some people may fear taking risks, but I am not one of them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES EDWARD FAUNTLEROY II, ERNEST DION WILSON, LONNIE RASHID LYNN

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