Dreamin'
Young Jeezy, Keyshia Cole
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This one for the hood right here Song dedicated to anybody out there that got some dreams Don't give up on your dream's real talk Ready, Keysh, let's go Dreamin' (I must be) Man, I must be Dreamin', dreamin' Dreamin' (I must be) Man, I must be dreamin', dreamin' (yeah) Born September twenty-eighth My life far from great No food on the table So, we far from steak But I'm so close to jail It feels like I'm so close to hell Mom's smoking rocks Same shit I'm selling So who's wrong Her or me? She addicted to the high I'm addicted to the cash I almost put my hands on her When I caught her in my stash How could I do her like that? Lord knows I'm wrong Why would I do her like that? Lord knows she strong I know it's been hard But we made it, baby Ten years clean So she's still my lady I must be dreamin' Dreamin' (I must be) Man, I must be Dreamin', dreamin' Dreamin' (I must be) Man, I must be dreamin', dreamin' (yeah) One thing about it I got love for you, homey Two things about it I'll take a slug for you, homey Look at you now You're a business man I'm proud of you, dog Handle your business, man You like the brother I never, ever had You try your best And I'd still get mad We risked it all together Been through it all together Caught cases and we still together Headed out I sleep while you drive Me and my dog Yeah, we chippin' on five Remember back when we Shared our clothes Look at us now, nigga We sell out shows Dreamin' (I must be) Man, I must be Dreamin', dreamin' Dreamin' (I must be) Man, I must be dreamin', dreamin' (yeah) I was young and dumb Wit' a pocket full of cash Posted on the block Wit' a pocket full of glass Full speed Still runnin' from my past But it's starting to catch up Yeah, it's gainin' on my ass There's two types of niggas Predator and prey I'm a predator I pray three times a day Mat Luke once said "One day you'll have kids And how you gon' explain All that shit you did?" I'm a soul survivor Far from a crook She always said I was a lot smarter than I look So I took my dreams And made it some thousands And took my life and made it an album
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Written by: ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, LARRY D. BATISTE, JAY JENKINS, CLAYTON DWIGHT RICHARDSON, BILL SUMMERS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Dreamin'" is a song by American rapper Young Jeezy from his second studio album, 'The Inspiration,' released in 2006.
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Collaborative EffortsThe song features Keyshia Cole, a well-known R&B singer, who lends her vocals on the chorus.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the track managed to reach number 14 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 73 on the Hot 100, showcasing Jeezy's widespread popularity.
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Songwriting Credits"Dreamin'" was co-written by Young Jeezy, Keyshia Cole, and The Runners, who also produced the song.
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Unique SoundUnlike many of Jeezy's other songs, which typically boast a harder, more street-oriented sound, "Dreamin'" features a more soulful and melodic backdrop, thanks in large part to Cole's vocals and The Runners' production.
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Lyrical ContentThe track sees the rapper reflecting on his struggles and journey from the bottom to the top, offering listeners a more introspective side of him often unseen in his typical money-laden tracks.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Dreamin'" for its honest depiction of Jeezy's struggle and ambition, with Cole's soulful hook adding a powerful emotional punch to the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dreamin'" further depicts the song's theme of struggle and aspiration, showing a young man dealing with the additional challenges of caring for a sibling alone.
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Popular SamplingThe song samples Bill Summers' song, "Dreaming," a track full of soul and jazz influences.
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Multi-Platinum AchievementThe album 'The Inspiration,' which features the song "Dreamin'," reached multi-platinum status, selling over 1.6 million units in the United States.
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