People Everyday

Arrested Development

About People Everyday

"People Everyday" is a song by American rap/hip hop group Arrested Development. It was released in May 1992 as the second single from their debut album 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of.... "People Everyday" rose to number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became their biggest hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart in November 1992. The song also reached the top ten on the charts of Australia, France and New Zealand, peaking at number six in all three countries.  


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See I was resting at the park minding my own
Business as I kick up the treble tone
On my radio tape player box, right
Just loud enough so folks could hear it's hype, see?
Outta nowhere comes the woman I'm dating
Investigation maybe she was demonstrating
But nevertheless I was pleased
My day was going great and my soul was at ease
Until a group of brothers started bugging out
Drinking the 40 oz, going the nigga route
Disrespecting my black queen
Holding their crotches and being obscene
At first I ignored them cause see I know their type
They got drunk and got guns and they wanna fight
And they see a young couple having a time that's good
And their egos wanna test a brother's manhood
So they came to test Speech cause of my hair-do
And the loud bright colors that I wear
I was a target cause I'm a fashion misfit
And the outfit that I'm wearing brothers dissing it
Well I stay calm and pray the niggas leave me be
But they're squeezing parts of my date's anatomy
Why, Lord, do brothers have to drill me?
Cause if I start to hit this man he'll have to kill me

I am everyday people

I told the niggas please let us pass, friend
I said please cause I don't like killing Africans
But he wouldn't stop and I ain't Ice Cube
But I had to take the brother out for being rude
And like I said before I was mad by then
It took three or four cops to pull me off of him
But that's the story y'all of a black man
Acting like a nigga and get stomped by an African

I am everyday people

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Arrested Development

Arrested Development is an American alternative hip hop group, founded by Speech and his ex-best friend Headliner (DJ) as a positive, Afrocentric alternative to the gangsta rap popular in the early 1990s. more »

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Written by: Todd Thomas

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"People Everyday" is a song by American alternative hip-hop band Arrested Development, reflecting their innovative approach of mixing soulful acoustics with rap.
Chart Success
The song was a major hit, reaching number 8 in the Billboard Hot 100, and captivating audiences with its distinctive and fresh sound.
Album Performance
"People Everyday" is from the group's debut album, "3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of..." which peaked at number one on the Billboard 200.
Song Inspiration
The band's frontman, Speech, contributed the vocals and lyrics, which reflected everyday encounters and experiences, and was inspired by Bob Marley's track 'People Funny Boy.'
Genre Blend
The song articulately blended several music styles including rap, soul, and R&B, providing a platform for Arrested Development's unique sound.
Social Commentary
Lyrically, "People Everyday" is an observation and critique of the change of behavior in African-American society towards one another, thus it carries social commentary.
Grammy Winning
The successful performance of this song, among others, on the band's debut album helped to secure them two Grammy awards in 1993 - Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
Remix Version
Arrested Development also released a 'Metamorphosis Mix' of "People Everyday," which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "People Everyday" portrays the members of the group enjoying a sunny day at a park.
Sustainability
Decades after its release, "People Everyday" continues to be a signature song of the band, maintaining its popularity and relevance.

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