Just a Moment

Nas, Quan

About Just a Moment

"Just a Moment" is the third and last single from Nas' Street's Disciple. It features his protégé Quan and is produced by L. E. S.. Its lyrics ask for moments of silence for many people worldwide who are going through different life struggles, from victims of violence in the ghetto to soldiers in Iraq. It contains a sample from “Will You Cry (When You Hear this Song)?” by Chic that was used similarly in "Hear the Song" by Freeway.


Year:
2004
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Can we please have a moment of silence?
That's for my niggas doin' years in confinement
And for my soldiers who passed over, no longer living
That couldn't run whenever the reaper came to get 'em
Can we please pour out some liquor?
Symobolizin', let's take in time to consider that
Though our thugs ain't here, the love is here
And we gon' rep 'til slugs kill us here
This for my dawgs stuck in the struggle tryin' to gain
Smokin' trauma, sniffin' Ra while sellin' cocaine
Trapped in the game, not knowin' how to stop and get by
To live it alive, so instead they live it to die
Can we please have a moment of peace?
For every G that fell for his flag in the streets
Bloodin' and thuggin', folkin' and lokin'
Crypin' and creepin', Latin and kingin'
Or just for poor righteous teachin'

As days comes and nights falls
For the rest of our life we'll miss y'all
And even though life must go on, we'll still mourn
While wishin' y'all were home

As days comes and nights falls
For the rest of our life we'll miss y'all
And even though life must go on, we'll still mourn
While wishin' y'all were home

Yeah, and can we have another moment of silence?
For brothers who died from black-on-black violence
From here to the Dark Continent were rebels sell diamonds
To clients allover the world, got little Black girls dyin'
And can we please pour some more liquors?
For Will, Bokeem, Bar, Pappy, my niggas
Here's another Warrior Song from Nasty and Quan
It's to him I pass the baton to carry this on
Street's Disciple, salute to those who's gone with bullets
And I promise through rhymin' Quan gon' rep his life to the fullest
And can we please have a moment of truth?
For soldiers and troops away with helmets and boots
And families back home who pray they make it home safe
Hopin' that they don't get hit with a stray or missiles
This is just a moment to let you all know that we miss you
Mommy I'm still here, wishin' I was there with you
Let's take 'em home

As days comes and nights falls
For the rest of our lifes we'll miss y'all
And even though life must go on, we'll still mourn
While wishin' y'all were home

As days comes and nights falls
For the rest of our lifes we'll miss y'all
And even though life must go on, we'll still mourn
While wishin' y'all were home

And can we please have a moment to mourn?
For Pac, Biggie and Pun 'cause through us they live on
Jam Master Jay, Freaky Ty and Aliyah
Big L and Left Eye, when we die we wish to see ya
Can we please have a moment for children?
Who got raped or murdered, or trapped in the system
Who never knew their father, never learned to dream
But was guided by drug dealers, killers and crack fiends
For single mothers that's forced to play mom and dad
Bustin' her ass to give her kids shit she never had
For my niggas in the pen hopin' rhymes'll get 'em signed
So when released, they can say bye to a life of crime
For every mother that held a son in the street bleedin'
Cryin' a song of sorrow to dark and deep for speakin'
Just a moment outside the day to day struggle
To let the ones we really care about know that we love 'em

As days comes and nights falls
For the rest of our life we'll miss y'all
And even though life must go on, we'll still mourn
While wishin' y'all were home

As days comes and nights falls
For the rest of our life we'll miss y'all
And even though life must go on, we'll still mourn
While wishin' y'all were home

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Nas

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones ( /nɑːˈsɪər/; born September 14, 1973), better known mononymously as Nas ( /ˈnɑːz/), is an American rapper and actor. He is also the son of jazz musician Olu Dara. Nas has released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum albums since 1994, four of which topped the Billboard charts upon release and has sold over thirteen-million records in the United States alone. Nas was also part of the hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album under Dr. Dre's record label Aftermath. Aside from rapping, Nas is also an occasional actor and has appeared in feature films such as Hype Williams' directorial debut Belly, Ticker and In Too Deep and the television show Hawaii Five-0. more »

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Written by: NILE RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS, NASIR JONES, LESHAN LEWIS, CLIFFORD PEACOCK, NILE GREGORY RODGERS

Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Overview
"Just a Moment" is a song by American hip-hop artist Nas, featured on his seventh studio album "Street's Disciple."
Collaboration
It features Atlanta-based rapper Quan who provides the chorus and a verse to the song.
Release Date
The track was originally released on December 14, 2004, along with the album.
Theme and Lyrics
The song's lyrics revolve around societal issues, such as street violence, police brutality and loss.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Just a Moment" was directed by Diane Martel, a famous music video and commercial director.
Social Commentary
This song serves as a tribute to Nas' deceased friends and to those killed in the community. It aims to inspire listeners to take a moment to reflect on their lives and the society they live in.
Production
The track was produced by L.E.S., an American hip-hop producer and DJ.
Recording
"Just a Moment" was recorded in Quad Studios, NYC, a place quite famous among hip-hop artists.
Sample
It includes a sample from the song "The Mixed Up Cup" by American musician Clyde McPhatter.
Critical Reception
Upon release, "Just a Moment" received positive reviews from music critics. Many hailed it for its poetic lyrics and strong sense of social responsibility.

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