Common - The Light (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2024

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  • @CourtneyDuvall-oct20
    @CourtneyDuvall-oct20 5 місяців тому +347

    My late husband left this to me in a playlist when he was dying of cancer 🥰 I still miss him every day it’s been 10 years. There is a light that shines special for you and me.

    • @twylaroberson7440
      @twylaroberson7440 5 місяців тому +12

      ❤❤❤ I love your story ❣️❣️❣️😢 sorry for your loss 😢, Courtney. My mom is dying of cancer and battling dementia. Sometimes she doesn't remember me or my daughter and 😢😢that is breaking my heart and soul 💔😭.

    • @tlhokomelomokoena
      @tlhokomelomokoena 5 місяців тому +6

      May your Husband continue resting in Peace, Courtney. Sending Love.

    • @nbdy4fr
      @nbdy4fr 5 місяців тому +10

      He’s Still With You.. Love never dies💯

    • @andreadeleon1803
      @andreadeleon1803 4 місяці тому +3

      That's so incredibly romantic and sad.....almost makes me wana cry😢😢

    • @IliyaAderonke
      @IliyaAderonke 4 місяці тому +1

      Sorry for the lost,...we are with you

  • @FLORIDAHOODVLOGS
    @FLORIDAHOODVLOGS Рік тому +86

    This is true HIP HOP not the GARBAGE they make today.

  • @sir3986
    @sir3986 5 місяців тому +330

    The older i get, the more i appreciate this song.

    • @6ixfoa320
      @6ixfoa320 4 місяці тому +4

      I just said this. I hated it growing up 😊

    • @BLACKMASKSOUL491
      @BLACKMASKSOUL491 3 місяці тому +4

      Word!

    • @Diddurch
      @Diddurch 3 місяці тому +2

      I'm feelin you....

    • @sir3986
      @sir3986 3 місяці тому +7

      @@6ixfoa320 I won’t say I hated it lol… but I didn’t understand or appreciate it … the beat *was coo tho 😂

    • @valnixon4929
      @valnixon4929 3 місяці тому

      Your a lady now​@@6ixfoa320

  • @markharmon78
    @markharmon78 4 місяці тому +316

    Stop asking, "Who's still here?"
    We never left...

    • @Owexotic
      @Owexotic 4 місяці тому +5

      You heard!

    • @chocolatebomb8855
      @chocolatebomb8855 4 місяці тому +5

      FACTS 😂😂😂

    • @tomashorvath6323
      @tomashorvath6323 4 місяці тому +3

      After listening to Auditorium Vol. 1 Common and Pete Rock - we are right back in here, going through Com´s masterpice tracks :)) J Dilla, RIP

    • @NotYourTypicalMermaid94
      @NotYourTypicalMermaid94 3 місяці тому +2

      Amen

    • @naeemr9575
      @naeemr9575 3 місяці тому

      Ɓɓ​@@tomashorvath6323was da 😂 6

  • @robgalaxy7763
    @robgalaxy7763 6 років тому +3036

    Honestly this is what's missing in hiphop, vulnerability

  • @freejordn
    @freejordn 7 років тому +2550

    My favorite 2Pac song is Do For Love.
    My favorite Biggie song is Sky's The Limit.
    My favorite Common song is The Light.
    All of those singles sample Bobby Caldwell songs.
    Three of the most timeless songs in the history of Hip-Hop.
    Lyrically, and Musically.
    Thank you, Pac.
    Thank you, Soulshock, and Karlin.
    Thank you, Biggie.
    Thank you, Clark Kent.
    Thank you, Common.
    Thank you, J Dilla.
    Thank you, Bobby Caldwell.
    Thank you all for making amazingly beautiful music.

    • @videomaster5437
      @videomaster5437 7 років тому +14

      Freejordn same what the heck lol

    • @gdfggggg
      @gdfggggg 7 років тому +58

      Bobby Caldwell, blue eyed soul master

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 6 років тому +9

      Yes hip-hop history Good brother Cool common thank you j dilla common hip-hop and poet j dilla real soul neo matter love song

    • @insjen
      @insjen 6 років тому +58

      I really hope you read this, because your comment actually changed my life. I looked up the 2Pac song that you mentioned. I loved it so much, I spent the entire day listening to his music and looking into his life/death. I wasn't a big fan of his before, but after that day he became my biggest idol. I'm writing this, looking at a painting of 2Pac on my wall and listing to 'Do For Love'
      Thank you.

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      @thebrazilianatlantis165 6 років тому

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  • @someguy535
    @someguy535 3 роки тому +1039

    “I’ll never call you my bitch, or even my boo
    There’s so much in the name, there’s so much more in you”
    Timeless line.

    • @marvinapurcell1236
      @marvinapurcell1236 2 роки тому +3

      ❤️💯❤️

    • @TheTikela
      @TheTikela 2 роки тому

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      @TheTikela 2 роки тому

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    • @kan50805
      @kan50805 2 роки тому +4

      Censored version :
      I’ll never call you my bi-- or even my boo

    • @thatesedog805
      @thatesedog805 2 роки тому +5

      I never knew love -love like this...

  • @MENSPHYSIQUERADIO1
    @MENSPHYSIQUERADIO1 11 місяців тому +263

    Who’s listening in 2024❤️???

  • @udinelumbu2351
    @udinelumbu2351 3 роки тому +1051

    Common doesn't get enough respect as a legend...

    • @unclegardener
      @unclegardener 3 роки тому +52

      Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Common are all under appreciated. Top 3 of all time.

    • @McStrokeAvision
      @McStrokeAvision 3 роки тому +12

      @@unclegardener lol no but common definitely top 10

    • @dbob7899
      @dbob7899 3 роки тому +6

      Talib and Common are in my top five for sure

    • @leowane3528
      @leowane3528 3 роки тому +4

      @@dbob7899 Mos Def?

    • @danielmihajlica
      @danielmihajlica 3 роки тому +3

      @@dbob7899 common is more like top 20, maybe top 15 but he’s a musical genius

  • @clauzellblackshear380
    @clauzellblackshear380 4 роки тому +2282

    Common doesn’t get the credit he deserves he’s a legend period

    • @cliveroberts8760
      @cliveroberts8760 4 роки тому +13

      Yup!

    • @jerodtabb311
      @jerodtabb311 4 роки тому +5

      Flatt 💯💯

    • @jpconnolly831
      @jpconnolly831 4 роки тому +46

      yeah Common is solid... but if we havin a conversation about underated you got to have j dilla at the top and fittingly u know he produced this joint.

    • @trentyates418
      @trentyates418 4 роки тому +2

      So damn true

    • @corneliahampton1453
      @corneliahampton1453 4 роки тому +2

      I love there times when you need someone ❤️💙❤️❤️💛

  • @Mister_RAW
    @Mister_RAW 3 роки тому +2534

    This song honestly ages like fine wine. A true hip-hop classic

    • @samoansuave_45
      @samoansuave_45 3 роки тому +5

      @Richard or blue wine lol I’m jk man

    • @rjmendoza
      @rjmendoza 3 роки тому +8

      @Richard and by Bobby Caldwell - open your eye . even more of a classic

    • @lavernetrent5366
      @lavernetrent5366 3 роки тому +1

      @@samoansuave_45 qa

    • @TheTikela
      @TheTikela 2 роки тому

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      @TheTikela 2 роки тому

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  • @niqueaglasco2303
    @niqueaglasco2303 Рік тому +39

    From now on when my girl wanna argue ima say “dicka dahh dicka dahh dicka dicka dih dahhh yo I’ll tell you the rest when I see you peace “ 😂😂😂😂

  • @StefveoX
    @StefveoX Рік тому +442

    Bobby Caldwell passed away yesterday... this song further immortalized his legacy! RIP!

  • @unanimous4429
    @unanimous4429 5 років тому +2040

    Crazy how your age makes you appreciate the music more.

    • @britianyslifeasapisces6428
      @britianyslifeasapisces6428 4 роки тому +13

      🤯

    • @OGMckoy
      @OGMckoy 4 роки тому +80

      Because you have something to contrast and compare it with now. It is easy to taste the salt when you're used to sugar.

    • @unknownx7252
      @unknownx7252 4 роки тому +8

      @@OGMckoy Yesssss

    • @abbysflipflops
      @abbysflipflops 4 роки тому +41

      This song came out my freshman year of high school. I'm 33 now. Lots of life lived in between. Definitely appreciate this song and others way more now.

    • @zachbarros8558
      @zachbarros8558 4 роки тому +5

      Agreed💯💯💯

  • @matthewhanson7218
    @matthewhanson7218 3 роки тому +1067

    This song just makes me want to be a good person. Hold the door for others , smile and do right. We are all one. We're not against each other.
    One love 🙏

    • @vfromthaburg
      @vfromthaburg 3 роки тому +10

      If someone's stuck in the pathway I'd help, but I've been the 1 opening doors globally long enough, now, doors will OPEN for me and after ALLL tht I'd done, I'd like 2 see happiness as I am now catapulted towards all of my dreams and aspirations....
      Thinking GOOOD Trusting ppl are needed so tht they can do as I and sooo many have done, to receive immeasurable blessings ...🕊⚖💎

    • @livitupgood5587
      @livitupgood5587 3 роки тому +1

      @@vfromthaburg 0000)))

    • @mulliganstew72
      @mulliganstew72 3 роки тому +1

      Amen!

    • @octaneartllc
      @octaneartllc 3 роки тому

      Stay blessed🙏🙏🏾

    • @TheTikela
      @TheTikela 2 роки тому

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  • @felinefokus
    @felinefokus 2 місяці тому +3

    October 10, 2024 just know that God won't ever leave you or forsake you. You are never alone and God will provide for you. Truly believe that.
    Stay focused on making it happen. Don't have more Faith in the negative than you do for the positive. Let it go. God has it from here 🧡🔥
    Thank you!

  • @keymo9480
    @keymo9480 Рік тому +31

    I’m just realizing this was Bobby Caldwell in the chorus!!! 😮😮😮😮

    • @krazykaye8843
      @krazykaye8843 7 місяців тому +3

      Why did I always believe this was Stevie Wonder? I'm heading down the rabbit hole, no idea it was the coldest Dwight man in the game. R.I.P to Bobby. ❤️

  • @adeyesufu7142
    @adeyesufu7142 Рік тому +1081

    Rest in Peace Bobby Caldwell - Your masterpiece was an incredible backdrop to this hit ❤

  • @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154
    @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154 8 років тому +3087

    Arguably the greatest love/romantic song in the history of hip hop.

    • @DeTAYL.
      @DeTAYL. 8 років тому +50

      Darrel Be I'm thinking either this or ATCQ - Electric Relaxation

    • @dxbiz5201
      @dxbiz5201 8 років тому +16

      Logic made a song called Relaxation on the beat of electric relaxation and it has great flow too, but it's definetly not a classic like these 2!

    • @L1am21
      @L1am21 8 років тому +46

      nah its biggies me and my bitch

    • @lulusshow3547
      @lulusshow3547 8 років тому +1

      Darrel Be ,vd

    • @mauricewilliams1814
      @mauricewilliams1814 8 років тому +13

      L1am21 OK, DAT WAS FUNNY

  • @M0RN1N6_5T4R
    @M0RN1N6_5T4R 6 місяців тому +104

    16m plays. Man criminally underrated song.

    • @sanele_m
      @sanele_m 6 місяців тому +7

      bro! this should be sitting on 2Billion at least lol. A Classic

    • @jaimesmith2266
      @jaimesmith2266 5 місяців тому +2

      Absolutely.

    • @hercfitness1187
      @hercfitness1187 3 місяці тому

      Yea but you gotta be 30+ to appreciate this song (experienced growing up in the late 90s/early 2000s), gen z grew up on social media and microwave music.

  • @vybzkartelradio.
    @vybzkartelradio. 3 роки тому +568

    It dont take a whole day to recognise sunshine...!!!!!!!!!!!🌟

  • @appetite4chic878
    @appetite4chic878 2 роки тому +779

    I could cry listening to this because there’s not too many rap songs that speak positively to black women, but every now and then I come back to this gem just to hear those positive affirmations. The difference between hip hop and rap music 👌🏾
    “If Heaven had a height you would be that tall” 😍🔥

    • @Exodusllfreedomministry
      @Exodusllfreedomministry 2 роки тому +19

      I cry everytime listening to this - such a powerful song, so beautiful

    • @mddi1420
      @mddi1420 2 роки тому +12

      The only retribution he got from all this attention is to get dumped by phone call.
      You do not like guys that treat you well, you prefer wife beater

    • @reallife0728
      @reallife0728 2 роки тому +3

      SUCH A DOPE LINE!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💐💐💐🤎🤎🤎

    • @oboogie6992
      @oboogie6992 2 роки тому +2

      so beautiful indeed!!

    • @S0LlDF0X
      @S0LlDF0X 2 роки тому +1

      its a thankless job so not many jump up to do it

  • @uncleeazy9401
    @uncleeazy9401 8 років тому +873

    I never call you my bitch or even my boo, there's so much in a name and so much more in you.....real talk right there. Real Black Kings alwayz respect our Black Queens..

    • @tonyrodriguez7874
      @tonyrodriguez7874 7 років тому +6

      & beat white and meskin women

    • @MsTashia32
      @MsTashia32 7 років тому +12

      Uncle Eazy true much love to you brother that's why real Queen love you guys back. out black kings

    • @bigmike681227
      @bigmike681227 7 років тому +19

      I'll never call you my bitch or even my boo, there's so much in a name and so much more in you.. he killed this song

    • @Lone432345
      @Lone432345 7 років тому +4

      Common is so classy he blips out the word bitch.

    • @shiroyaltibel
      @shiroyaltibel 7 років тому +1

      Yesssss❤✊🏾

  • @douglasmarshall9352
    @douglasmarshall9352 4 місяці тому +32

    Without a doubt one of the most beautiful Hip Hop songs ever. Has all the elements: MC (Common), Producer (Dilla), and sample (RIP to Bobby Caldwell).

  • @kevinlam1868
    @kevinlam1868 4 роки тому +556

    Music like this could change a generation. Thats prob why its not on the radio..

    • @maximuslj
      @maximuslj 4 роки тому +39

      Today’s music is straight trash

    • @tinalarmond1531
      @tinalarmond1531 4 роки тому +4

      @@maximuslj when this song come out in the 90s??

    • @ILSAB
      @ILSAB 4 роки тому +15

      @@tinalarmond1531
      In 2000

    • @oodles86
      @oodles86 4 роки тому +18

      It use to stay on the radio

    • @noeaguilar5884
      @noeaguilar5884 4 роки тому +2

      TRUE!

  • @SleepFan771
    @SleepFan771 8 років тому +1405

    Common's storytelling is some of the best ever!
    J Dilla's production is so smooth and soulful.
    R.I.P. J Dilla

    • @1990sBreakbeatjunkie
      @1990sBreakbeatjunkie 8 років тому +3

      didn't DJ Premiere produce the beats on this??

    • @spaceinbetween6591
      @spaceinbetween6591 8 років тому +6

      I feel like Preemo's beats are more chopped up and aggressive.

    • @SleepFan771
      @SleepFan771 8 років тому +18

      1990sBreakbeatjunkie No this is a J Dilla beat. DJ Premier produced The 6th Sense from the same album, Like Water for Chocolate, though.

    • @demaricannon1756
      @demaricannon1756 8 років тому +10

      real hip hop

    • @fernandorivera7294
      @fernandorivera7294 8 років тому +2

      AwakenOne 4

  • @marcuss9013
    @marcuss9013 Рік тому +732

    Still jamming in 2023. A timeless classic!

  • @getyamindright210
    @getyamindright210 Рік тому +71

    As a man in my mid 40's. This song hits way different than it did when it first came out. One of the few hip hop songs that I recite every verse no pauses. True hip hop classic. #blackexcellence

    • @YVO-MvRK
      @YVO-MvRK Рік тому +2

      This song hits deep when you going through some relationship problems to

  • @PedroPetipa
    @PedroPetipa 8 років тому +759

    Dilla's production + Common's lyrics = perfection

  • @03lowlah
    @03lowlah 4 роки тому +822

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate how gorgeous Erykah Badu is!!!

  • @biggiefan4eva839
    @biggiefan4eva839 5 років тому +301

    "I know that sex ain't going to keep you but as my equal is how I must treat you as my reflection of light I'm a lead you and whatever is right I'ma feed you."

    • @91Definite
      @91Definite 5 років тому +5

      Biggiefan 4eva I wish Common can remake another song like this! He probably has...This will forever be one of his greatest hits! He be on this since ‘92 and got his props in this in ‘00! He got his respect 💯

    • @wadebrooks5296
      @wadebrooks5296 4 роки тому

      I

    • @reneedillard7511
      @reneedillard7511 4 роки тому

      💖💖💖💖

    • @TheRealMonroe78
      @TheRealMonroe78 4 роки тому +1

      I was definitely reading this comment right on time

    • @jpconnolly831
      @jpconnolly831 4 роки тому

      @@TheRealMonroe78 even had the beat in my head... that snare!

  • @vanessa4u4evr
    @vanessa4u4evr Рік тому +548

    Rest In Peace Mr. Bobby Caldwell. And thanks for allowing Common to sample your killer music for this recording. For us ol' schoolers who have been jamming with you since the 70s, your passing is nothing short of pure heartbreak. We will miss you terribly. But thanks to both you and Common for this beautiful collaboration. And until we meet again, keep on creating those wonderful songs wherever you land next. ❤❤❤ Peace.

    • @sebastianwatson1558
      @sebastianwatson1558 Рік тому +13

      Beautiful statement. His spirit soars

    • @srgio17
      @srgio17 Рік тому +35

      Don't forget the great J Dilla, he is the one behind the sampling and instrumental

    • @alexgastile8146
      @alexgastile8146 Рік тому +15

      Facts!! The Late GR8 J Dilla..

    • @hsojettedrub3821
      @hsojettedrub3821 Рік тому +2

      Who?

    • @drkdrumz
      @drkdrumz Рік тому +8

      @@hsojettedrub3821🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @StandforAll
    @StandforAll 3 роки тому +214

    "To the most high, regardless of what happens, on him I rely" Omggg, I love it

  • @seansebastien
    @seansebastien Рік тому +157

    Long Live Bobby 🕊️
    Long Live Dilla 🕊️

    • @tropicalwinterx0x0
      @tropicalwinterx0x0 10 місяців тому +5

      RIP J DILLA the sickest DJ to ever live … well besides dj am

    • @jkashdamoneyman5870
      @jkashdamoneyman5870 7 місяців тому +1

      @@tropicalwinterx0x0Dilla is the best producer/beat maker that ever lived

    • @pointreazonTV
      @pointreazonTV Місяць тому +1

      Been curious about the artist who sang the hook, such a beautiful chorus

  • @darrind.o.2008
    @darrind.o.2008 7 місяців тому +18

    If this song doesn't get your feet tapping....your not human 😊

  • @straightoutthe80sbaby84
    @straightoutthe80sbaby84 2 роки тому +509

    That line "Granted we known each other for some time
    It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine" was everything. 💯💯💯

    • @JuNlethalpoet
      @JuNlethalpoet 2 роки тому +8

      Hell yea. True poetry

    • @zmidd3957
      @zmidd3957 2 роки тому +7

      86 baby too I felt that 1 and if heaven had a height you would be that tall. Song was dope sample was 🔥 never really listened to it back when I was a teenager and it came out but came back to it a few years ago.

    • @MindSetReset
      @MindSetReset 2 роки тому +3

      🥰💯

    • @charlita25
      @charlita25 Рік тому +2

      ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

    • @JadenGregg-su9no
      @JadenGregg-su9no Рік тому +1

      5 REPLIES

  • @faeriefunky
    @faeriefunky 6 років тому +420

    It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine☀️

    • @dynamic9016
      @dynamic9016 6 років тому +1

      Rachel Angelica for real

    • @gcrazy64
      @gcrazy64 5 років тому +2

      THAT'S DEEP

    • @rueporter2253
      @rueporter2253 5 років тому +1

      Rachel Angelica that line is what sold me to common , it’s sooooo.....just straight the frak up an right the frak on lol 😝

    • @jeromepenn3244
      @jeromepenn3244 5 років тому

      #CLASSIC

    • @coldsandwich2569
      @coldsandwich2569 5 років тому +2

      It took me just those letters to recognize you 💘

  • @shemmy7302
    @shemmy7302 8 років тому +819

    They don't make em like this no more. Big up common

    • @aubasanchez1566
      @aubasanchez1566 5 років тому +2

      That's why it's so good coz it's once in a lifetime, wouldn't be so good if everyone was doing this

    • @marcfarran6271
      @marcfarran6271 5 років тому +1

      listen to her LOVE! He's still doing it :D :D

    • @aaronjacobs2716
      @aaronjacobs2716 5 років тому +1

      💯

    • @JohnSmith-tj6vz
      @JohnSmith-tj6vz 5 років тому +1

      Sure dont

    • @aniqshardin
      @aniqshardin 4 роки тому

      big up uk for still having a great taste in music

  • @largec
    @largec 5 місяців тому +22

    The light, symbolizing beautiful black women, it doesn't take a whole day to recognize sunshine.😁😁👍👍

  • @izgnarly4135
    @izgnarly4135 4 роки тому +324

    They don't Make songs like THIS ANYMORE 😭😭😔😭😔😢😭😔😔😭😔

    • @mrkeitt
      @mrkeitt 3 роки тому +4

      I feel you bruh. Major nostalgia injection with this 😔😫😭🤣🙏🏾

    • @BuddaGheeski
      @BuddaGheeski 3 роки тому +3

      @@mrkeitt I heard this for the first time I was like 5, summer time Chicago

    • @mrkeitt
      @mrkeitt 3 роки тому

      @@BuddaGheeski 🙏🏾💪🏽

    • @negativejeff
      @negativejeff 3 роки тому +2

      Nah RIP J Dilla.

    • @poginurse
      @poginurse 3 роки тому

      True dat! Legends never die!

  • @KMO325
    @KMO325 Рік тому +178

    One of the greatest Hip-Hop songs of all time: R.I.P to JD & BC

  • @joshuagarcia2218
    @joshuagarcia2218 Рік тому +79

    R.I.P. J Dilla
    R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell

  • @bigperm079
    @bigperm079 Рік тому +21

    From the year 2044 👨‍🚀, just traveled back here to ask who's still listening

    • @noego4798
      @noego4798 6 місяців тому

      .......🖐🏾

  • @aaronpaige7263
    @aaronpaige7263 4 роки тому +157

    I used Common's line on my wife and she gave me the biggest smile. I know the sex ain't going to keep you but as my equal is how I must treat you. That line went a long way with my wife. She understood I'm not here to bully her but I understand her value in our relationship.

  • @gregorygoyau9104
    @gregorygoyau9104 8 років тому +346

    this song showed me how to treat my queen.

    • @MarcIsOldies12
      @MarcIsOldies12 6 років тому

      Gregory Goyau this and “luv u better”

    • @beautifulqueen2667
      @beautifulqueen2667 6 років тому +3

      King Savage your mother is trash💁‍♀️

    • @jarrettehawkins665
      @jarrettehawkins665 6 років тому

      Gregory Goyau vc

    • @AbstractMethods
      @AbstractMethods 6 років тому +6

      King Savage you commented this on every top post, adorable how much you’re searching for that attention lol

  • @sheenawilkes6909
    @sheenawilkes6909 6 років тому +328

    Finding someone who loves you like this is PRICELESS😍😍😍

    • @coolkat34blessed52
      @coolkat34blessed52 5 років тому +2

      😘😘😘😘😘

    • @danielhudson5424
      @danielhudson5424 5 років тому +3

      I Always Made Sure The Most Beautifullist Goddess I Love Was Always Kept Warm, Snuggled and Hugged When She Went To Bed With Me Or On Her Own While I Was Up.

    • @acealexander9070
      @acealexander9070 5 років тому +3

      Yes, for sure!

    • @basilscott-mitchell3295
      @basilscott-mitchell3295 5 років тому +1

      Man i tried 4 so loooong man fuck can't catch a break haha wyd

  • @byMichaeltavon
    @byMichaeltavon Рік тому +4

    The way ms.badu inspired some of the best hip hop songs needs to be studied

  • @handieslemonade916
    @handieslemonade916 3 роки тому +2514

    Who's listening 2021??

  • @josephlovett2540
    @josephlovett2540 3 роки тому +241

    I was 16 years old when I heard this cut-37 years old now, and still jamming to it.

    • @purplered3833
      @purplered3833 3 роки тому +4

      I was 15

    • @raychelle4192
      @raychelle4192 3 роки тому +3

      Yesss!!! Same!!! I fell in love with it the moment I first heard it!!

    • @cartergomez5390
      @cartergomez5390 3 роки тому +3

      Me too, listening in 2022 💯

    • @tylerloterbauer3711
      @tylerloterbauer3711 2 роки тому +1

      I was 19, first year of a 12 year sentence. I'm 41 now, I walk thru work singing this hook still today, most don't even know what I'm singing. Dicka da dicka da dicka dicka dick da, yo I'll tell you the rest when I see you. There's a light, all of key.

    • @nanamenecollins7027
      @nanamenecollins7027 2 роки тому +1

      Man I think that's me u be talking too am about that age now and still feel good to be part of the golden era of hihop

  • @Talia0812
    @Talia0812 2 роки тому +308

    This song reminds me of the early 2000s when life was simple and amazing. Before social media ruined everything.

    • @Daidoro
      @Daidoro 2 роки тому +15

      You ain't lying there!

    • @MakaylaMcghee222
      @MakaylaMcghee222 2 роки тому +11

      Agreed

    • @sacramentallyill
      @sacramentallyill 2 роки тому +12

      It's still simple and amazing if you know where to direct your attention

    • @theyellowflower469
      @theyellowflower469 2 роки тому +16

      True that! I'd pick songs like these over shitty raps about killing, drugs and sexualizing body parts

    • @Talia0812
      @Talia0812 2 роки тому +4

      @@theyellowflower469 absolutely man.

  • @VukaniMzobe
    @VukaniMzobe Рік тому +11

    Hip-hop saved my life.

  • @siphiweafrika977
    @siphiweafrika977 8 років тому +156

    this is poetry

  • @c.w.5359
    @c.w.5359 5 років тому +240

    "Some people recognize light but they can't handle the glare. It doesn't take all day to recognize 🌞." - Common

  • @warganization
    @warganization 4 роки тому +157

    Common x Dilla was one of the most satisfyingly smooth collabs of all time, god damn

  • @lawanabrown4442
    @lawanabrown4442 Рік тому +14

    I was TODAY years old when I heard the line, "it dont take a whole day to see the sunshine!!!" Like dayummmmm, that was DEEP!!!!

  • @desertflwrs
    @desertflwrs 8 років тому +429

    Love when he gently pulls the blanket over her and sits back to watch her rest😍, you simply don't see that in videos anymore.

    • @leahaugustine4285
      @leahaugustine4285 6 років тому +1

      desertflwrs right

    • @janiced9136
      @janiced9136 6 років тому +1

      sure

    • @philliptaylor4345
      @philliptaylor4345 5 років тому +1

      That's how we do it in the Chi

    • @patestyra
      @patestyra 5 років тому

      That's not about hip hop - that's Common. He's just a sweetheart with a good heart. It comes out in everything he does; movies, music, whatever

    • @philliptaylor4345
      @philliptaylor4345 5 років тому

      @@patestyra it's not just about hip hop she is everything to him my Jenny means the same to me

  • @pnw8836
    @pnw8836 6 років тому +155

    “There are times, when you need someone, I will be by your side.
    There is a light that shines, special for you, and me”
    That sample is so magical

    • @angebukasa8338
      @angebukasa8338 4 роки тому

      What do you think of this? She is inspired by Common ua-cam.com/video/5EmJyzF-aNw/v-deo.html

    • @jaycee598
      @jaycee598 4 роки тому +1

      Dilla is goat

  • @TheWonderboiy
    @TheWonderboiy 8 років тому +306

    REST IN PEACE J DILLA 🙏🏽

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 6 років тому +1

      j dilla RlP awesome Cool good lyricism makes music samples king bets Classic music good Listen wow rapper

    • @johnathantopey
      @johnathantopey 5 років тому +2

      RIP

  • @CedricYoungBear
    @CedricYoungBear 5 місяців тому +18

    There are times when you need someone

  • @sgtsayz8636
    @sgtsayz8636 5 років тому +840

    "If heaven had a height, you would be that tall."
    Are y'all listening?

    • @melinadixon9372
      @melinadixon9372 5 років тому +10

      Ghetto.. the coffee shop in you.. I see that all

    • @Dee_Nice89
      @Dee_Nice89 4 роки тому +12

      @@melinadixon9372 Let's stick to Understanding and we won't fall, for better or worse times i hope to me you call

    • @sierrajones131
      @sierrajones131 4 роки тому +7

      YESSS BABY I'M LISTENING.

    • @charmainebezuidenhout4197
      @charmainebezuidenhout4197 4 роки тому +4

      Listening, alright

    • @dmac5935
      @dmac5935 4 роки тому +1

      More people ALL people especially young people-- it's up to us to change the cycle of hate. The social media generation-- the power is in your hands, so is knowledge to choose to do it.

  • @005connect9
    @005connect9 3 роки тому +195

    We was spoiled as lil kids with these tunes and blessed as adults with it! Much love y’all!

    • @patriciaarchie3658
      @patriciaarchie3658 2 роки тому +1

      💯💯💯💯💯💯✔️

    • @jerodtabb311
      @jerodtabb311 2 роки тому

      Flatt 💯💪🤞🏼 I was in Sixth grade wen dis dropped 💯💪🤞🏼💯

    • @twistedblackberry8779
      @twistedblackberry8779 2 роки тому

      I had graduated middle school when this song cane out

    • @HoneyBee1980
      @HoneyBee1980 2 роки тому

      💯💯💯💯💯

    • @nunu4evaaa
      @nunu4evaaa 2 роки тому

      why the resistance i think ill never know. why it all got pulled away to make me better tho, now i know now i know

  • @sinamen516
    @sinamen516 Рік тому +111

    Found out today this was a Bobby Caldwell sample!! RIP sir, thank you for creating a beautiful sound, Common did it justice 🙏🏾💕

  • @sethwolfman7335
    @sethwolfman7335 3 роки тому +147

    I saw Common live in 2000 and I didn't know this song and then all of a sudden the whole crowd was singing this chorus all together as loud as they could and I was like whooooaaaa! It was an amazing moment. I've loved this song ever since.

    • @imazombieee8949
      @imazombieee8949 2 роки тому +3

      👍common is a great poet

    • @kathyjones3781
      @kathyjones3781 2 роки тому +1

      I can only imagine, this song is FIRE! I must learn the lyrics!!!!

    • @WTFisupDennys
      @WTFisupDennys 2 роки тому +2

      The bobby caldwell part? Noice

    • @Caramel1806
      @Caramel1806 2 роки тому

      That is a cool moment. That's what's up.

    • @angelaiacobacci7427
      @angelaiacobacci7427 Рік тому

      Must of been such an awesome experiance...just like when i was at the red n meth concert they bought out keith murray and i screamed the top of my lungs " the most beautifullest thing in this world" and the crowd yelled back just like that i get in ya..ill never 4get it

  • @mranderson3013
    @mranderson3013 8 років тому +294

    it don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine

    • @haret0n
      @haret0n 8 років тому +14

      Mr Anderson that's my favourite line in the song. so clever. simple and true.

    • @leelindee3744
      @leelindee3744 6 років тому +1

      That storm come quick.

    • @Alyssaj1236
      @Alyssaj1236 5 років тому

      I love that

    • @punfromtheokie3755
      @punfromtheokie3755 5 років тому

      That's my shit

  • @Jessandfam6
    @Jessandfam6 2 роки тому +184

    My dad used to sing this to my mom ❤ nostalgia at its finest!

  • @DerrickCurtis-ii2wc
    @DerrickCurtis-ii2wc Рік тому +1

    That man said they can't recognize the light but they can handle the glare. Common always been on another level.

  • @jamilmukhtar4619
    @jamilmukhtar4619 8 років тому +429

    I miss this classic, thank you Common for this beautiful song

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 6 років тому

      Common hip-hop music dope best Cool good deep and j dilla real hip-hop and soul neo Music history Good Cool vibe poet

  • @romeosimelane3284
    @romeosimelane3284 4 роки тому +62

    Dilla did things on this beat! In fact the joints he worked on this LP are classic jams!

    • @dijahtrump694
      @dijahtrump694 3 роки тому

      LOVE U...JAH

    • @queennikki71ify
      @queennikki71ify 3 роки тому +1

      beat is fantastic as if it just came out

    • @tangman6143
      @tangman6143 3 роки тому +3

      It's very melodic... This comes on and just lifts you.

  • @gusowens9703
    @gusowens9703 8 років тому +383

    I slept on Common for so many years and didn't realize how deep and dope he is until I started writing in 2008. He's most definitely one of the greats! Right on, bruh, you inspired many of my pieces written over the last 8 years!
    One love!

    • @jacb630
      @jacb630 7 років тому +9

      Reflection G.O. man, now I don't feel so bad about being the only 1 who slept on Common. I did to for so many years bro, not realizing who dope he really was/is. he's 1 of the greatest to ever do it! peace O.G.

    • @gusowens9703
      @gusowens9703 7 років тому +3

      jacb630 Yo! I'm sure many slept on him unknowingly. I'm just glad I found out the truth! He's a huge inspiration for many generations, not just ours..................... Peace, my brother!

    • @laquintinbelser8342
      @laquintinbelser8342 7 років тому +5

      Reflection G.O. alot of ppl sleep on common because he dont put out projects consistently so he basically get lost in the shuffle but wen he do put out a project just kno its automatic going to be 🔥

    • @ryanalbertson7572
      @ryanalbertson7572 7 років тому +1

      Where is your work at?

    • @shirleynixon4098
      @shirleynixon4098 7 років тому +1

      Reflection G.O. so did I do did i

  • @andreaglover7776
    @andreaglover7776 Рік тому +30

    I heard this song in 2000 when my ex passed away driving to and from his funeral. This song will always be special to me. Continue to sleep in Heavenly Peace Xavier.

    • @IAmBeautyRedefined
      @IAmBeautyRedefined Рік тому +1

      My condolences... true love is everlasting, and I know this has to be difficult to endure. 🙏🏾 ❤ 🕊

    • @IliyaAderonke
      @IliyaAderonke 10 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for your lost sweetie 😢😢

  • @dantespain6561
    @dantespain6561 3 роки тому +100

    "Truthfully I wanna rhyme like Common Sense..."-JAY-Z

    • @nobad6134
      @nobad6134 3 роки тому +12

      Missed out the other part. I ain’t been rhyming like Common since.

    • @buckroo9126
      @buckroo9126 3 роки тому

      But I did five years...

    • @fonzarellyplay370
      @fonzarellyplay370 3 роки тому +2

      And since your since ain’t got that much in common.

    • @aerialpenn8849
      @aerialpenn8849 3 роки тому

      @Godwin Amenyinu yup 5 Mil and the album was Hard knock life Volume 2. The first two albums have some of Hovs best rhyming but those albums didn't sell like Volume 2 sold.

  • @stayhumble5894
    @stayhumble5894 7 років тому +253

    Common is necessary to music.

  • @joseph395
    @joseph395 3 роки тому +185

    Whenever I hear this song it brings me back to around 98/99 when this song was always on the radio.. the sunset setting riding my bikes in the hood with my friends and getting home and watching family matters at my grandmas and grandpas.. the good times.. their was no years like the late 90s... and also reminds me of the movie Orange County lmao

  • @stevensonjc21
    @stevensonjc21 Рік тому +41

    Many have sampled Bobby Caldwell but this right here is the best use of his work as a sample. This is art and beautiful. Just ages like a wine in a temp regulated room. Tremendous track. Will never not be a hip hop sonnet

  • @harveyalvarez3793
    @harveyalvarez3793 6 років тому +43

    This song helped me out during my first deployment to Iraq in 2003 . “I Yo I’ll tell you the rest when I see you . Peace “

  • @repperofchrist9761
    @repperofchrist9761 Рік тому +56

    When this song came out I was in a stage of my life where I couldn't appreciate how great this song is...I'm 36 now and this song is amazing

  • @lancejaxon4961
    @lancejaxon4961 3 роки тому +76

    This track has no expiration date! Still as fresh today as it was back in 2k.

    • @gregq55
      @gregq55 3 роки тому

      One the best.

  • @angelobrinkord2204
    @angelobrinkord2204 3 місяці тому +1

    I played this song for my dad a couple days before he died. There is a light that shines for you and I.

  • @devertonpasley4942
    @devertonpasley4942 2 роки тому +56

    I wish we could reset time and live back the 90' and early 2000's. What a Golden Era in music.

  • @ORGANICsoulJAZZ
    @ORGANICsoulJAZZ 6 років тому +562

    Some of the dopest hip hop is about Erykah Badu

  • @mrsdevine161
    @mrsdevine161 8 років тому +98

    Thank you Common. Lyrics speak to woman looking for someone REAL.

  • @BeGreat365
    @BeGreat365 3 місяці тому +3

    There’s not many rap songs that talk about black women in a positive way, but this one is def appreciated 🥰🩵

  • @AdeleMarieBreeze
    @AdeleMarieBreeze 5 років тому +267

    Walking down the street listening to this out loud, hoping i run into someone who catch the vibes this track throwing out💯🌹😇💛

    • @darrylbrooks4099
      @darrylbrooks4099 5 років тому +13

      Would love to run into a shorty like u walking by

    • @gcrazy64
      @gcrazy64 5 років тому +3

      I feel you

    • @jamerebess5454
      @jamerebess5454 5 років тому +14

      This taught me how to treat woman when I was in middle school. But, I plays this song in my car out loud on repeat. Track 3. Try to catch a FEMALES attention. It's kind of hard because most females don't want a real dude they want thugs and dopeboys. It sucks but I still be trying.

    • @divine3069
      @divine3069 4 роки тому +1

      ❌⭕❌⭕❗

    • @zachpayne5306
      @zachpayne5306 4 роки тому +1

      💛

  • @tovarisch3039
    @tovarisch3039 7 років тому +388

    makes you feel good about being black and African

    • @erickbrijlall6031
      @erickbrijlall6031 5 років тому +6

      Makes me feel good about being brown!

    • @j.rivera6402
      @j.rivera6402 5 років тому +7

      Tovarisch if you’re not proud of who you are and where you come from, is life worth living? Represent that life!

    • @MighteousRex
      @MighteousRex 5 років тому +10

      Ask an African if you’re African, son. Lol.

    • @Jasons_Arcade_PLUS
      @Jasons_Arcade_PLUS 5 років тому +13

      Makes me feel good to be a human

    • @yoshib499
      @yoshib499 5 років тому +17

      You should be proud to be Black and African anyway regardless 🤷

  • @nkosingphilesebastian3605
    @nkosingphilesebastian3605 3 роки тому +52

    It doesn’t take the whole day to recognize sunshine ☺️

  • @kingjavii7273
    @kingjavii7273 5 місяців тому +5

    This song still is popping and worth listening especially the lyrics.

  • @melanatedcutie748
    @melanatedcutie748 7 років тому +84

    OMG I can't get over how beautiful Erykah Badu is 😍😍😍 this song is so majestic & deep. Every word, every lyric spoke to my soul ❤❤❤ I love Common

    • @rayperez5918
      @rayperez5918 5 років тому

      Erykah is my dream girl. So god damn beautiful.

    • @louisianagirl91
      @louisianagirl91 5 років тому

      Gee Melanin Never knew Erykah was in the video and to think 3 years after they did love of my life for the movie Brown Sugar

  • @JustYohannes
    @JustYohannes 7 років тому +40

    Common (Chicago) + Jdilla (Detroit) = Midwest Legends!

  • @natenelsonof86
    @natenelsonof86 8 років тому +146

    wow! this really makes you miss the old days.

  • @spr1692
    @spr1692 10 місяців тому +31

    ❤❤❤ Who is listening 2024? ❤❤❤

  • @rasheeddavyddcusi6700
    @rasheeddavyddcusi6700 4 роки тому +231

    "Even in the darkest times of our life you always feel Kobe's light"

  • @fredbjamz4956
    @fredbjamz4956 7 років тому +65

    Black love. Black Kings and Queens creating a beautiful strong kingdom together.

  • @susquatch93
    @susquatch93 3 роки тому +149

    This was stuck in my head when I woke up from my coma crazy

  • @Thegreatone100
    @Thegreatone100 Рік тому +2

    The “ Light” , refers to God if y’all didn’t know. Rip Bobby.

  • @babyluve2323
    @babyluve2323 2 роки тому +79

    To everyone listening or have already listened to this, May you be loved for who you are and not what others want you to be.. LOVE IS LOVE. Shouts to common for this great cut!

  • @Dgafrocc
    @Dgafrocc Рік тому +21

    Rip Bobby I just found out your sample was what created this classic. J. Dilla rip. Common your always a hip hop legend 🙌🏾

  • @eevae
    @eevae 3 роки тому +103

    Have loved this since I was a teenager - always cheers me up

    • @lonniecorant9367
      @lonniecorant9367 3 роки тому

      Thank you ❤
      you can chart m up on my email at common79923@gmail.com

    • @persiusonime1509
      @persiusonime1509 2 роки тому +1

      I miss those teenage days. What's up with teenage these days

  • @CategoricalImperative
    @CategoricalImperative 6 місяців тому +2

    Bobby Caldwell ; RIP. Original singer of this song.

  • @netslayers2251
    @netslayers2251 4 роки тому +54

    If we could just expand that damn Bobby Caldwell riff in the last 60 seconds of the song another 3 minutes!

  • @Blueberryvegancreampie
    @Blueberryvegancreampie 8 років тому +248

    This is what I want the current genre of hip hop to return to!!!! When music was music!!

    • @AEBUDIS
      @AEBUDIS 8 років тому +2

      Gorgeous Won I know, but unfortunately that may never happen :( so sad.

    • @floridian4072
      @floridian4072 8 років тому +12

      This generation they not going to want to hear that. :/

    • @AEBUDIS
      @AEBUDIS 8 років тому +1

      Santwone S. exactly

    • @SPOKENWORDZ1970
      @SPOKENWORDZ1970 7 років тому +6

      this music today is ran by the devil

    • @bakardi2233
      @bakardi2233 7 років тому +2

      Santwone S. That's a lie underground has many great rappers bishop nerhu is one of them check him out Y.E.T is his greatest love/romance song MF doom basically made him his apprentice and NAS worships him