The Game
Common
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It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game I get busy It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game Hot music Raised by game Where niggas ain't fazed by fame Come to the crib, get banged, they take your chain Stay in your lane Brokeback ain't the way of the game My brainstorm is like I stay in the ring My favorite was Kane, now I'm dope with weight in the game You was hot but can't stay in the flame Ghetto pain and windows crack The fist is like a symbol for black Can tell the real by how the real interact In the middle of wack my soul stick to a track Kickback records get kicked to the back I want big cribs and my man Ronnie to get his Child in a good school and know what her gift is It's global warming, the world is shifting Watching Sweet Sixteen, Bitchin-ass rich kids You don't know it like you gotta go the distance Whether yoga or doja, we all get lifted in the Game It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game I get busy It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game Hot music I never kissed that ass of the masses I'm the black molasses Thick and I lasted Pass these rat bastards They try to box me in like Cassius Clay Hey I'm like Muhammad when he fasted Opposing the fascist Make cuts and got gashes, scratches over third eyelashes Punchlines are like jab pits to rappers Whose careers now ashes It's too many slashes in their name Came in the game, these gun-clappers From weak lines to clothing lines to an actress I seen them dashing smash hits I yell run nigga run While I cook up classics The weak hearted, become Babylon puppets Making it hard for real hustlers Touch the sky now and then, with a lady friend Give thanks to the most that's how the day begins in the game. It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game I get busy It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game Hot music I just wanna be like Akeelah, an achiever From the streets of the Chi where some get high for leisure Selling weed out of cleaners From rocks to barber shops and beamers Chicks with blond weaves and strong legs like Serena The demeanor of the Ghetto, to never stay settled Aldermen and corrupt men play Pharaoh Good bring business to the hood like heralds Five year olds walking by themselves in the street The young die of cancer I stop eating meat Greet the gods on 87th street like peace Even though it's war to G, got em facing the east The game ain't tasting as sweet Cats flow is still, and his compliance with beats My radio station is deep, so F em Progression, counting paper and blessings in the game It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game I get busy It's only right that I address this Gotta be in it to win it I never come lame type killing in the game Hot music
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Written by: SOUL EKOS, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, KANYE WEST
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"The Game" by Common is off of his seventh studio album, "Finding Forever”, which was released in 2007.
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ProductionThis song was produced by the legendary Kanye West. Kanye was also the executive producer for the entire album.
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Grammy NominatedCommon's song "The Game" earned him a Grammy nomination in 2008. The entire album was also nominated for Best Rap Album at the same Grammy Awards.
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Vocal FeaturesAlthough uncredited, the song features additional background vocals by British artist Adele Givens.
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Hip-Hop and Jazz FusionThe song incorporates components of both jazz and rap. This fusion is a fantastic illustration of Common's ability to mix various music styles.
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LyricismThe song was praised for its lyricism, with Common articulating his views on the state of hip hop and his place in the industry.
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Beat BoxingThe beat of the song opens with the sound of Kanye West beatboxing.
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Music VideoThe official music video of "The Game" was directed by Neon. It is simple, yet impactful, featuring monochrome shots of Common rapping against various backdrops.
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Album Success"The Game" contributed to the commercial success of Common's "Finding Forever”. The album debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Conceptual ThemeLike most of the songs from the album "Finding Forever”, "The Game" carries a conceptual theme, reinforcing the idea of making music that is timeless and eternal.
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