Family
Jamie Foxx Jennifer Hudson Beyoncé Knowles Keith Robinson and Anika Noni Rose Lyrics
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Curtis says its the best thing for the group.
What about whats best for me?
He feels the Dreams can crossover.
What about how I feel?
But when we're famous I'll write great things for ya,
Effie do it for me.
What about me?
It's more than you, it is more than me
No matter what we are, we are a family
This dream is for all of us, this one can be real,
And you cant stop us now because of how you feel
It's more than you,
It is more than me
Whatever dreams we have, there for the family,
We're not alone anymore now there are others there,
And that dreams big enough for all of us to share,
So don't think that your going,
You're not going anywhere, your staying and taking your share, and if
You get afraid again, I'll be there
We are a family like a giant tree branching out towards the sky, we are a family we
Are so much more than just you and I we are a family like a giant tree,
Growing stronger, growing wiser, we are growing free
We need you.
We are a family
The lyrics of "Family" by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Keith Robinson, and Anika Noni Rose speak about the struggles of being part of a group and feeling underappreciated. At the beginning of the song, Effie questions Curtis, the manager of the group, about her own needs and desires. Curtis dismisses her, claiming that what he thinks is best for the group should come first, even if it doesn't necessarily align with each member's wishes. This leaves Effie feeling unheard and frustrated, as she wants to pursue her own goals as well.
However, as the song progresses, all of the members start to come together and embrace their roles as a family. They sing that their dreams are not just for themselves, but for the entire team. They recognize that they are stronger as a unit and that everyone's contributions matter. While before they felt like they were in competition with each other, they now see that they are all in it together. They affirm that they will support each other in times of fear and doubt and that they will grow and learn as a unit.
Overall, "Family" serves as a powerful anthem about teamwork, togetherness, and supporting one another in pursuit of a common goal.
Line by Line Meaning
What about what I need?
I am concerned about my own needs and desires.
Curtis says its the best thing for the group.
Curtis believes that this decision will benefit everyone in the group.
What about whats best for me?
I am asking if my individual interests and well-being are being considered.
He feels the Dreams can crossover.
He believes that the group's dreams can appeal to a broader audience.
What about how I feel?
Am I being given an opportunity to express my emotions and thoughts about this situation?
But when we're famous I'll write great things for ya,
Even though you may feel overlooked now, your talent will not go unnoticed once we achieve success.
Effie do it for me.
Effie can fill the role you are currently occupying.
What about me?
What consideration is being given towards me and my contributions?
It's more than you, it is more than me
This dream we are pursuing is bigger than any one individual.
No matter what we are, we are a family
Regardless of our differences, we share a bond through this dream.
This dream is for all of us, this one can be real,
We are collectively pursuing a dream that could come to fruition.
And you cant stop us now because of how you feel
Even if someone tries to discourage us, we will not be deterred.
Whatever dreams we have, there for the family,
We will pursue our dreams as a collective, with the family's interests in mind.
We're not alone anymore now there are others there,
We have support from others in our pursuit of this dream.
And that dreams big enough for all of us to share,
Our dream can accommodate and involve everyone in the family.
So don't think that your going,
You don't have to leave, we want you to stay.
You're not going anywhere, your staying and taking your share, and if
You have a valued place in the family and we want you to continue to contribute.
You get afraid again, I'll be there
We will support and encourage each other, through both successes and failures.
We are a family like a giant tree branching out towards the sky,
We are united and growing together, like a tree reaching for the sky.
we are a family we
share a bond and sense of belonging.
Are so much more than just you and I
The family is comprised of more than just individual members- we are something greater altogether.
we are a family like a giant tree,
We are a collective entity, like a massive tree.
Growing stronger, growing wiser, we are growing free
As a family, we are evolving and maturing, and experiencing newfound freedom through our collective pursuits.
We need you.
We appreciate and value your presence and contributions within the family.
We are a family
We share a bond and mutual support, and exist together through our dreams and aspirations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM WHITLOCK, STEVE BATES, LARRY LEE
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