Soldier
Erykah Badu
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Mmmm See he's organized And he's on the ball Never miss a day of school And he's an underdog Wanna learn more and more Pa and mama taught him good He's about to change the face Of yo ghetto neighborhood Walking to school today Saw a brother on the streets Seem like everythang was cool Said the brother's packing heat Oop oop Then everything changed Cause he saw his own wings And his mother was sad They will last Time will past Cause I Wondering we're talking bout Everybody know what dis song's about They be trying to hide the history But they know who we are Do oh you want to see Everybody rise to this degree? Raise ya hands high if you agree Just say yes siree oh Yes siree If you agree say Yes siree oh Yes siree Ugh Come on Ugh Break it down say Mmmm, mmhh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, aye Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oh Hey Now to my folks think delivery sweet Well they gone f*ck around and push the leap To the girls on prescriptions pills I know how ya feel To my boys in Iraqi fields This ain't no time to kill To my girls in therapy See I'm a tell you this fo' free To my folks up on the hill With the cake and dollar bills You need to watch the dirty cop They the one you need to watch I'm talking bout the dirty cop They the one you need to watch! Stop! You get the wake up call When you saw the buildings fall Bow ties with the final call Get ya money dollar bill ya'll Bow ties with the final call Get ya money dollar bill ya'll To my folks on the picket line Don't stop 'til you change they mind I got love fo' my folks Baptized when the levees broke We gone keep marchin' on Until you hear that freedom song And if you think about turning back I got the shotgun on ya back And if you think about turning back I got the shot gun on ya back Bla (Black!) Wondering we're talking bout Everybody know what dis song's about They be trying to hide the history But they know who we are Do you want to see Everybody rise to the next degree? Raise ya hands high if you agree Just say yes siree oh Yes siree If you agree say Yes siree hey Yes siree aye Hey, hey, hey Break it down say Mmmm, oh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oh Hey hey Mmmm, oh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oh Hey hey (shop) Mmmm, oh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oh Hey aye
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Written by: Erykah Badu, Tom Barlage, Willem Ennes, Kariem Riggins, Hans Waterman, Guus Willems
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationErykah Badu, the artist of the song "Soldier," is considered the queen of neo-soul, a genre that blends soul, hip-hop, and contemporary R&B. She released "Soldier" in 2008.
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Album Information"Soldier" is included in Badu's album 'New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)', which is her fourth studio album.
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Theme/Focus"Soldier" is a socio-politically charged song that encourages listeners to stay strong and remain positive despite the challenges they might face. It brings attention to various social and political issues.
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Production InfoThe track was produced by music producer Madlib, who known for his innovative and unique music production style.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it didn't reach the top of the charts, "Soldier" helped set the tone for the whole album which peaked at #2 on the US Billboard 200.
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Song StyleThe song exhibits Badu's distinctive musical style that blends elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and hip hop.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and its album received positive reviews from critics. Pitchfork included 'New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)' in its list of top 50 albums of 2008.
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Lyrics AnalysisBadu uses military metaphors in "Soldier" to represent the daily battle of life and pushes for resistance, empowerment, and enlightenment.
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Live Performances"Soldier" was performed live by Erykah Badu at the Lollapalooza music festival in 2008. Her performance was praised for its powerful social message and Badu's vocal delivery.
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Music VideoWhile there's no official music video for "Soldier," the song's quality and message have led to numerous fan-created videos and art pieces, exemplifying its impact on listeners.
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