We Trying to Stay Alive
Wyclef Jean, John Forté, Refugee Camp Allstars, Pras
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We got the refugees all-stars rubba dubbin' in the club Wyclef Jean, John Forte, Prizewell Nah mean the streets are gettin' a little crazy Looka looka looka looka looka Looka looka looka here looka Shorty got back Should I ask her for a dance, hold on there's too many in a wolf pack And besides Dirtycash talkin' to her Buyin' her fake furs and takin' her to the fever Quite as his kept that ain't even his Benz She spends his Franklins at the malls with her friends Material girl, livin' in a material world But it's alright 'cause it's Saturday Night So mista funkmaster pump the Bee Gees And all you college students bring your Ouijas' Check the spellin', R E F U G E E get the CD from Sam Goody You ain't even close wit the rhymes that you wrote Don't be mad 'cause you broke, let me clear my throat John Forte grab the mic, roots sway it this way I more than just a rhymer you still a small timer Hopin' that the game treat that ass a little kinda Every step tango'd, your beat don't concern me I'm eatin' mangoes in Trinadad wit attorneys My crews slang flow worldwide like a current Wit da every spot where nobody get insurance Brotha do the math you ain't half near exotic My man's claim true, you forget about it Pope hoe just a new stance like my influence Well recognize you a lie tryin' do it Got juice told your lady oops, we nuts baby Smooth and charizmatic automatic, you gonna save me God bless the day that my sons survive We strive to teach the youth baby and stay alive Refugee camp nuts baby, John Forte, yo watch your lady Yo watch your lady, special, I'll rhyme Dirtycash Yo if you got more than Dollar in your pocket right now put your hands up Yo yo, you can tell by the way I roll shorty that I'm a ladies man A business man, condos down the shore, multi million pension plans But it ain't in my plan to make move without the fam I keep it intact, you Clef do the track John play da mack while I pay the tax Business as usual, watchin' suspects, steal my assets Get cut with Gillettes, we built this concept, connect like Nynex Drinks at the bar, my American Express Yo I cook up, cook up, the cop a pull up pull up Then I cuff up, cuff up, you who's callin' bluff Now you shook up, shook up 'cause you lock up, lock up When I love up, love up, you who's callin' bluff Hey yo John is chillin', Dirtycash chillin' What more can I say, we livin' That's what we got, we got it good And since you understood, we be Yeah, live at the carnival, 97 till infinite, refugee all-stars Can't stop the shining, can't stop the shining Can't stop the shining, can't stop the shining You wanna stop the shining, you wanna stop the shining You wanna stop the shining, you wanna stop the shining Can't stop the shining, can't stop the shining
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Written by: BARRY ALAN GIBB, JOHN E. FORTE, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, NEL WYCLEF JEAN, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, SAMUEL PRAKAZREL MICHEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre"We Trying to Stay Alive" is a song from the genre of Hip Hop and R&B.
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AlbumThe track is from Wyclef Jean's debut solo album, "The Carnival."
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ReleaseIt was released on June 3, 1997, as one of the leading singles of the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit the number 45 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at number 8.
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Music VideoThe music video is known for its depiction of a vibrant parade float in a carnival and features a guest appearance from Lauryn Hill, Wyclef's fellow member of the Fugees.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel, Jerry Duplessis, Nile Rodgers, and Bernard Edwards.
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Samples"We Trying to Stay Alive" prominently samples the popular hit disco song "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song address the struggles people face in everyday life, with a particular emphasis on the Black urban experience.
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Fugees ConnectionsIn addition to featuring Lauryn Hill in the video, the song also sampled a vocal track of her saying 'one time', which can be heard throughout the song.
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Commercial SuccessThe song sold well, eventually earning a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Live PerformancesWyclef Jean has regularly performed "We Trying to Stay Alive" at his concerts, often as part of a medley with other hits from his solo career and the Fugees.
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Cultural ImpactThe song helped boost Wyclef Jean's solo career after the breakup of the Fugees and continues to be played frequently on classic hip hop and R&B radio stations.
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