All Night Long
Common ft. Erykah Badu Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Want to feel the vibe want to feel the vibe!
Want to what? Yeah
Want to what? Uh yeah (come on)
Every body come on uh
Yo yo (all night long)
During divine hours I use mind power to refine
Get they minds off acrylic nails and the rap world
It's a lot you can find in the lost black girl
Made signs built in lodges, we be in garages
Discussin' who we boned and who God is
Pro-black like Craig Hodges with my dashikis in the cleaners
I kick it for the Chevy riding head to backstreet leaners
All (uh) night (yeah yeah what?)
All (huh, uh) night (whatcha say now B, what?)
All (yeah, yeah yeah) night (Ow! Ow)
(To freak it with the) All (now let me get a piece of this)
(Let me get a piece B) Night
Check it, check it
I was born underwater with three dollars and a cocktail
Trying to make the Garden of Eden, out of Auckdale and Rockwell
Locked in this Grid like a Tupac tale
While her-on rock smells make the cops tail
My third eye is my rail, on this Illa-thought
With afro-centric stamps I'm mailing thoughts
To my Gods held in court
I dwell where rebellion's taught, and emotions seldom walk
I try to Walk Like an Egyptian, with Hieroglyphics spelled in chalk
I guess the hustling is the unspoken Gospel
Love that I'm an apostle, feel the holy spirit of Chicago
E Bottom, here's the bottle
I think I, need a cup of a tea, because I'm novel
(Come on baby) Bust it
I just want to rock you
All night long
All (come on baby)
All night long, all night long
All night long, on and on and on and on (come on baby)
I just want to rock you (all night long)
All night long (all night long)
All (on and on and on and on)
I (all night long) just want to rock you (all night long)
All night long (all night long)
(What? Yo-yo, yo-yo yo-yo check it, check it)
On and on and on and on
A portrait of the Artist, formerly known as Sense
The brain-wash, with my vocal tones I rinses
This opportunity and the beat knocks
Women, give me rhythm like beat box, but it's the year
Of completion, I want a Queen to complete Rash'
Who's flavored from stacks, to Reeboks
Send blessings to the family of Ice Mike
Shit like that, don't help me write right, but I got sight
Like a destruction worker, when it's time to build
Get off like Sam Jack' in it's "Time to Kill"
In perseverance I'm a find a meal, and provoke
My Gramps used to trick off big papers at the Riverboat
It go
All, night, all night
All, night, you got it goin' all night
All, night, y'know, y'know it all night
All, night (yeah, yeah)
I just want to rock you (one more time)
All night long (ebb in feelings)
I just want to rock you (I ain't sleeping)
All night long (all night long)
On and on and on and on
Check it
I walk downtown to tempos and never lose the beat
Some people got ignorance confused with bein' street
On the, street of desire my body and soul meet
Arguing over thick broads and meals with no meat
Had the cold feet for a second
Mega-niggas in my box throwing suggestions
Had me checking myself and double checking, I popped in "Resurrection"
In the mirror I only heard my reflection
Let me hold mics, while you hold dicks and CD collections
And at MusicLand and Coop's, we can make connections
I meditate with confidence, to not chomp on cents
Outspoken like 30's but yet I guard my lips
Writing niggas with stripes, I hold posture with
Popping shit to fat broads, wearing ostrich
Giving 'em voice mail, tracks are like County
To them I voice-jail, if you believe in Heaven
Why is the choice Hell? Why is this choice Hell?
Why is this choice Hell?
All night long (keep going)
I just want to rock you (keep going, keep going, keep on)
(And don't you give up) All night long (ah keep on, ah keep on)
(Ah keep on, ah keep, ah don't you give up)
I (all night long) jus' want to rock you (all night long)
All night long (if you want it you can have it lay upon my rest)
On and on and on and on (keep it going baby)
(If you want it you can have it lay upon my rest)
I just want to rock you (all night long)
All night log (if you want it you can have it lay upon my rest)
(All night long) On and on and on and on
All (if you want it you can have it lay upon my rest) night
All (and if you want it you can have it lay upon my rest) night
All night
All night
All night
All (don't stop now) night (no no no, no, uh-uh)
All (you bet' not stop) night
All night
Yeah, Common Sense, and Badu
The song "All Night Long" is a collaborative effort between Common and Erykah Badu which appeared on Common's fourth studio album, "One Day It'll All Make Sense" released in 1997. The song features a steady hip-hop beat and soulful singing which created a relaxing vibe for listeners. The lyrics of the song provided an insight into the perspectives of Common, and Erykah Badu, both of who were known for their socially conscious lyrics.
Common starts off his verse by talking about his love for black women and how he uses his words to uplift them. He then explores the struggles of being a black man in America, navigating through societal obstacles while trying to preserve black culture. Erykah Badu, on the other hand, sings about her desire to spend the night with someone who she loves, someone who can rock her all night long. She talks about wanting to connect with that special someone, who can make her forget about the outside world and just enjoy the moment.
The song is a beautiful blend of hip hop and soul. It is a tribute to black culture, and features two of the most gifted artists in their genre. The song celebrates black women, black men, and black love at a time when hip hop was dominated by gangsta rap and misogyny. It is a reminder of the beauty and power of the black experience, and it resonated with many people who felt unseen and unheard.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, want to feel the vibe
I want to experience the energy and atmosphere
Want to feel the vibe want to feel the vibe!
I desire to sense the ambiance and aura
Want to what? Yeah
I am asking what you want to feel
Want to what? Uhh yeah (come on)
I am requesting you to specify what you want to feel
Every body c'mon uhh Yo yo (all night long)
Everybody, let's get excited and party all night long
All night long
Spending the whole night partying
During divine hours I use mind power to refine
I enhance myself spiritually during sacred hours
Flower girls and make em feel like black pearls
I uplift women and treat them with respect and dignity
Get they minds off acrylic nails and the rap world
I divert their attention from superficial things to more meaningful topics
It's a lot you can find in the lost black girl
There is hidden potential in African American women who are struggling
Made signs built in lodges, we be in garages
We create symbols and messages in secret societies and private places
Discussin' who we boned and who God is
We engage in both profane and spiritual conversations
Pro-black like Craig Hodges with my dashikis in the cleaners
I am strongly committed to black empowerment and culture
I kick it for the Chevy riding head to backstreet leaners
I enjoy hanging out with people of diverse backgrounds
All(uh) night (yea yea, what?) (HAH)
We are partying hard and having fun
I was born underwater with three dollars and a cocktail
My origins were humble and challenging
Trying to make the Garden of Eden, out of Auckdale and Rockwell
I am trying to create a paradise out of a difficult environment
Locked in this Grid like a Tupac tale
I feel trapped in a system that is hostile to me
While her-on rock smells make the cops tail
The aroma of marijuana attracts the attention of law enforcement
My third eye is my rail, on this Illa-thought
My intuition guides me in my creative process
With afro-centric stamps I'm mailing thoughts
I am expressing black pride and culture in my art
To my Gods held in court
I am sending a message of hope and inspiration to my fellow black people who are oppressed
I dwell where rebellion's taught, and emotions seldom walk
I live in a place where defiance is encouraged, and feelings are suppressed
I try to Walk Like an Egyptian, with Hieroglyphics spelled in chalk
I attempt to honor and learn from the ancient Egyptian civilization
I guess the hustling is the unspoken Gospel
Making money through hard work and street smarts is like an unwritten religious doctrine
Love that I'm an apostle, feel the holy spirit of Chicago
I am proud to be a messenger of my community and its cultural heritage
I just want to rock you All night long
I want to dance with you throughout the night
All (come on baby) All night long, all night long, All night long, on and on and on and on (come on baby)
Let's keep partying and dancing nonstop until the morning
All (now let me get a piece of this) (Let me get a piece B) Night
I want to keep enjoying the festivities with you
Some people got ignorance confused with bein street
Some folks mistake foolishness for toughness and authenticity
On the, street of desire my body and soul meet
I find passion and spirituality in risky situations
Arguing over thick broads and meals with no meat
People are fighting over women and food in a place of scarcity
Had the cold feet for a second
I was scared for a moment
Mega-niggas in my box throwing suggestions
People with power and influence are giving me advice
Had me checking myself and double checking, I popped the "Resurrection"
I started to question myself and reassess my values before regaining my confidence
Let me hold mics, while you hold dicks and CD collections
I want to use my talent and hard work to make a name for myself, while others are wasting their time on trivial pursuits
If you believe in Heaven Why is the choice Hell? Why is this choice Hell?
If we have faith in a better afterlife, why do we choose to suffer in this world?
All night long, (keep going) I just want to rock you (keep going, keep going, keep on)
I want to dance with you uninterrupted until the next day
(And don't you give up) All night long (ah keep on, ah keep on) (ah keep on, ah keep, ah don't you give up)
I am encouraging you to keep dancing and enjoying the moment
All (if you want it you can have it lay upon my rest) night All (and if you want it you can have it lay upon my rest) night All night
I am willing to give you anything you desire as long as you stay with me until dawn
All (don't stop now) night (no no no, no, uh-uh) All (you bet' not stop) night
I am begging you not to quit the fun we are having
Common Sense, and Badu
This is a song by Common and Erykah Badu
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erica Wright, Ahmir K Thompson, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, James Jason Poyser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind