Common - What Do You Say

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{Chorus: Paris "PJ" Jones}
What what, do you say
Havin' one of them hell of a nights
Move it, baby
We can make it larger than life
Lead me, baby, yeah, yeah
Need it, baby
Won't beat around the bush like they do
'Cause I see somethin' special in you, yeah
What what, do you say
Havin' one of them hell of a nights
Move it, baby
We can make it larger than life
Lead me, baby, yeah, yeah
Need it, baby
Won't beat around the bush like they do
'Cause I see somethin' special in you

{Verse 1: Common}
Let free be between us, you my Medina
A queen like Amina or Fatima
Redeemer of passion, we both had compassion
For the Black diaspora and all its vastness
You in my plans, thinkin' of a master
The essence of your dance, the truth in your laughter
That I wanna capture and cultivate stature
I'll be here for you 'til the hereafter
There's a clear path to, to the love inside you
My name's Rashid, that means I'm a guide to
We both are driven
That's why we arrive to
A place where now anything we could ride through
To tell the truth, I lied and been lied to
Seeker of a deeper ether, you don't have to hide you
Time to be in front, time to be beside you
I don't wanna move with nobody besides you

{Chorus: Paris "PJ" Jones}
What what, do you say
Havin' one of them hell of a nights
Move it, baby
We can make it larger than life
Lead me, baby, yeah, yeah
Need it, baby
Won't beat around the bush like they do
'Cause I see somethin' special in you, yeah
What what, do you say
Havin' one of them hell of a nights
Move it, baby
We can make it larger than life
Lead me, baby, yeah, yeah
Need it, baby
Won't beat around the bush like they do
'Cause I see somethin' special in you

{Verse 2: Common}
In me you see a leader like Stokley or Mumia
The ways of a king, honorable and sincere
To get the people freed up
The soul of a rebel with his feet up
When it feel like the world about to erupt
I'ma hold you down 'til you see up
Optimism that we got from wisdom
We from the same tribe and we locked in rhythm
To de-block the system
We did lots of livin', and lots of givin'
A higher vibration but it's not religion
I wanna pour into the riches of your bein'
We don't diss each other even when we disagreein'
Let's two-step to freedom and help the world see them-
Selves in God, and every human being
You everything and you happened for a reason
Your presence is a joy to be in, yeah

{Chorus: Paris "PJ" Jones}
What what, do you say
Havin' one of them hell of a nights
Move it, baby
We can make it larger than life
Lead me, baby, yeah, yeah
Need it, baby
Won't beat around the bush like they do
'Cause I see somethin' special in you, yeah
What what, do you say
Havin' one of them hell of a nights
Move it, baby
We can make it larger than life
Lead me, baby, yeah, yeah
Need it, baby
Won't beat around the bush like they do
'Cause I see somethin' special in you, yeah
What what

{Outro: Paris "PJ" Jones}
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah

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.