Common — The People

[Produced by Kanye West] [Intro] Louder, louder, louder, louder, louder, louder Louder, louder, yeah Louder, louder, louder, louder, louder, louder Louder, louder, yeah Yeah, it's for the people [Refrain: Common] This is street radio, for unsung hero Riding in they regal, trying to stay legal My daughter found Nemo, I found the new Preemo 'Ye, you know how we do, we do it for the people [Verse 1: Common] And the struggle of the brothas and the folks With lovers under dope, experiment to discover hopes Scuffle for notes, the rougher I wrote, times was harder Went from rocky starter to a voice of a martyr Why white folk focus on dogs and yoga? While people on the low end tryna ball and get over Lyrics are like liquor for the fallen soldiers From the bounce to the ounce, it's all our culture Everyday we hustlin', tryna get them custom rims Law, we ain't trusting them, thick broads, we lust in them Sick and tired of punching it, I look on the bus at them When I see 'em struggling, I think how I'm touching them The people [Hook: Dwele] The days have come Now we are one Just take your time And then you'll find [Refrain: Common] This is street radio, for unsung hero Riding in they regal, trying to stay legal My daughter found Nemo, I found the new Preemo 'Ye, you know how we do, we do it for the people [Verse 2: Common] The people said that I was sharp on TV At the Grammy's, though they tried to India.Arie me Got back stage, and I bumped into Stevie He said no matter what, the people gon' see me Can't leave rap alone the streets need me Hunger in they eyes, is what seems to feed me Inside peace mixed with beast seem to breed me Nobody believe, until I believe me Now I'm on the rise doing business with my guys Visions realize, music affected lives A gift from the skies, to be recognized I'm keeping my eyes on the people, that's the prize [Hook: Dwele] The days have come Now we are one Just take your time And then you'll find [Refrain: Common] This is street radio, for unsung hero Riding in they regal, trying to stay legal My daughter found Nemo, I found the new Preemo 'Ye, you know how we do, we do it for the people [Verse 3: Common] From Englewood to a single hood in Botswana I see the I in We, my nigga, yours is my drama Standing in front of the judge with no honor My raps ignite the people like Obama The karma of the streets is needs and takes Sometimes we find peace in beats and breaks Put the bang in the back so the seats can shake Rebel Cadillac music for the people's sake The People [Hook: Dwele] The days have come Now we are one Just take your time And then you'll find