Common - Courageous

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{Chorus: Paris Jones}
I'm all here in the flesh, you can take it or not
I'm not claiming, pretending to be what I'm not
I ain't nobody's angel, we in this world that is changing
Who you are, just embrace it
Stay courageous

{Verse 1: Common}
Unapologetic, unashamed with it
Times in life I came with it
When the unseen became vivid
Of different flesh, same spirit
It's like a lyric by Stevie Wonder
Through the inner visions, you can see the wonder
Spent time in life being in the run up
Couldn't run from what I've seen this summer
Trying to undеrstand where we arе in time
Looking at the world, keeping God in mind
I know (?...) peace it's hard to find
I went out there found mine decide
I'm alive on arrival, my life is more than survival
You can live and be live too
That's how heaven will describe you

{Chorus: Paris Jones}
If you want something real
I'm all here in the flesh, you can take it or not
I'm not claiming, pretending to be what I'm not
I ain't nobody's angel, we in this world that is changing
Who you are, just embrace it
Stay courageous and be real

Yeah, I'm all here in the flesh, you can take it or not
I'm not claiming, pretending to be what I'm not
I ain't nobody's angel, we in this world that is changing
Who you are, just embrace it
Stay courageous

{Verse 2: Common}
Look life in the eye, I can see clearer
A kingdom's coming, you can hear it near us
Stay close to the sincerest
Those, the ones that become mirrors
Speak no hate, let love hear us
Times (?...) is when I was fearless
There's a self I gotta take care of
So with the world, I can truly shell off
And be a bearer of fruit on the planet
God (?...) I don't take for granted
Time is manic we internalize
Honor that little boy, a little girl inside
Pray these words arise to the ears of angels
We let go of fears that we came through
Change is beautiful as it is painful
The world is yours, don't let it change you
Don't let it change you

{Chorus: Paris Jones}
I'm all here in the flesh, you can take it or not
I'm not claiming, pretending to be what I'm not
I ain't nobody's angel, we in this world that is changing
Who you are, just embrace it
Stay courageous and be real

Yeah, I'm all here in the flesh, you can take it or not
I'm not claiming, pretending to be what I'm not
I ain't nobody's angel, we in this world that is changing
Who you are, just embrace it
Stay courageous

Release Date: October 30, 2020

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Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. on March 13, 1972, is a Grammy and Oscar-winning rapper and actor hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Known for his poetic flow and soulful hip-hop style, Common has solidified his place as one of the most respected artists in the industry.

Growing up, Common served as a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls before attending Florida A&M University to study business administration. However, his passion for music led him to drop out of school and pursue a career in rap. He gained national attention after being featured in The Source magazine's Unsigned Hype column in 1991.

Common released his debut album "Can I Borrow a Dollar?" in 1992, followed by his breakthrough second album "Resurrection" in 1994, which featured the classic single "I Used to Love H.E.R." As his career began to soar, he faced a lawsuit from the music group Common Sense over his name, leading him to drop the "Sense" and release his third album "One Day It'll All Make Sense" in 1997.

Throughout his career, Common has released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Like Water for Chocolate" (2000) and "Be" (2005), the latter being released under Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music imprint. In 2018, he formed the group August Greene with Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper, releasing a self-titled album.

In addition to his music career, Common has made a name for himself in the acting world, appearing in various television shows and movies such as "American Gangster," "Selma," "Suicide Squad," and "The Chi." He won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for "Glory" from the film "Selma," as well as Grammy Awards for his collaborations with Erykah Badu and Kanye West.

With his unique blend of storytelling and social consciousness, Common continues to inspire and influence audiences worldwide through his music and acting endeavors.