Everyday (Rudebwoy)
Kardinal Offishall
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Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by-by-by, hey (this thing right is the story of some everyday hood things) Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by-by-by, hey Let me here you say t dot oh (oh!) Yeah! (yeah!) T-dot o, yeah, o, yeah O, yeah, o, yeah, o, yeah, o, yeah You see I, am an everyday rudebwoy I'm an everyday rudebwoy, yes I am, yeah You see I, am an everyday rudebwoy (yeah, celebrity face, ain't it true enough?) So where I rest I'm stressed by the 5-0 (here we go) Cops drive around the turf, lookin' for someone to search With they flashlights checkin' in my dashboard (whatchu lookin' for?) Or lookin' for the heat stashed under the seat But I'm a rudebwoy, plus everything is legit (you knew it) Worked too damn hard for my things (that's right) I'm a celeb, I heard +99 problems+ But understand that every rudebwoy is a king So we watched, no face, and just play along Everything I own's bling to the ding (dun'know) Them niggas think they have me shook but they dead wrong Them pigs vexed kardi youth have a little bit of fame Didn't find nothin', so they screw-faced Plus I never ever once lost my cool (no way!) It's just a story of an everyday black man Give thanks that the beast never pulled out they tools You see I, yes I am an everyday rudebwoy I am an everyday, an everyday rudebwoy, I'm an everyday rudebwoy, I'm an everyday rudebwoy I used to check this girl off in the west set Had a baby girl by some dude I used to hear second-hand from her brethren That the youth was vexed, "yo kardinal I need food" I used to hang with the girl every now and then First met her chillin' out at the club Body bangin' like she was in king magazine Chopped her still, even though I wasn't rollin' on dubs She used to live in the middle of the ghetto Chickens yellin' on the block in the hood Sometimes I used to hear the shots bellow But they respect what I'm doin', so you know it's all good So as I'm rollin' off, the baby father rollin' out The youth lookin' at me dead in my eye I said "you should have stuck it out with your family But now that's girl's mean, so don't screw-face me!" Because I am an everyday rudebwoy, I'm an everyday I am an everyday rudebwoy, I'm an everyday I am an evi am an everyday rudebwoy, yes I am I'm a rudebwoy yes eryday rudebwoy, everyday, everyday yeah I am. This is a story of my everyday, what! Black jays presentation Ray rob, kardinal (I'm a rudebwoy yes, I'm a rudebwoy yes Oh yeah, yeah)
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Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART, ROBERT JAMES, JASON HARROW, TODD THOMAS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" is a song by Kardinal Offishall, featuring Ray Robinson, that was released in 2005.
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Album InclusionThe song was a part of Kardinal Offishall's third studio album, "Fire and Glory".
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Chart Performance"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" peaked at number 16 on the Canadian Singles Chart, making it one of Kardinal Offishall's higher-charting songs.
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CollaborationThe song featured vocals from Canadian R&B singer Ray Robinson and the collaboration was considered a fusion of dancehall and hip-hop, which was unique at that time.
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Notable LyricsThe chorus line of “Everyday (Rudebwoy)" – "Every day is a struggle just to stay alive" – resonated with many listeners, becoming an often-quoted lyric.
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Social Commentary"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" spoke to Offishall's experiences growing up in a competitive music industry and his assessment of societal pressures.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" gained substantial visibility and helped raise Kardinal Offishall's profile both in Canada and internationally.
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Genre FusionKardinal Offishall is renowned for his ability to incorporate various music styles into his works. Similarly, "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" blends elements of reggae, hip-hop, and R&B to create a distinctive sound.
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Caribbean Cultural InfluenceLike much of Kardinal Offishall's work, the song showcased his Caribbean roots through incorporating dancehall and reggae components.
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Influence on Canadian Music SceneFollowing its release, "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" helped to position Kardinal Offishall as one of the prominent figures in the Canadian hip-hop and R&B scene, opening up the door for future artists who blend genres.
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