Common - A Place in This World

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{Verse 1: Common}
No justice or justification
We trust in God but can't trust in a nation
The cusp of generations searching for a ventilation
If 2020 vision is any indication of where we are
Where we've been, where do we go
American ain't legible
My rights are being left behind
In questing times they say invest in us
Trying to rest my mind
The press be pressed to find stories by my kind
I suggest the climb
Though many, many holler about justice reform
But won't put dollars wherе the hustle is born
You know our politicians, they likе to perform
Acting and singing that government song
How they love America when you lovin' it wrong
We the people are becoming reborn

{Chorus: Paris Jones}
Cannot understand it
I still believe that there's a place in this world
For people just like me
People out to find a way
I still believe there's a place in this world
A place for me and you

Cannot understand it
I still believe that there's a place in this world
For people just like me
People out to find a way
I still believe there's a place in this world
A place for me and you

{Verse 2: Common}
Elastic winner in America
There's more content than there is character
Truth is we're starring at a derringer
All ways, there's a battle that's daring us
We better cross and cross rivers
A stolen soul and lost figures told by Doc Rivers
Movement of the people, we take God with us
And we create evil that will outlive us
Delivered to this world with authority
Never thought of myself as a minority
Cordial invites to far left and alt-rights
I'm from the Bob Marley party, everything will be alright
You say "All life matters" but you paying no mind when Black life shatters
I know there's end the end of the struggle
Revolution and love is like a couple

{Chorus: Paris Jones}
Cannot understand it
I still believe that there's a place in this world
For people just like me
People out to find a way
I still believe there's a place in this world
A place for me and you

Cannot understand it
I still believe that there's a place in this world
For people just like me
People out to find a way
I still believe there's a place in this world
A place for me and you

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.