Special Education
Goodie Mob
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They call him Gipp Zagga. It's the mutant, mister get down Live wire, words poke you like barbwire Maroon Range, sugar cane, oil stains My right leg longer than my left foot Put stripes next to squares, still peel the circle See spirits off of people, I don't see color I'm a special mind, yeah, a special kind Conceived in the South at a special time Covered in leaves of gold Scripture written in scrolls Spoken so clearly in tongues So my children would come Look around Can't you see The industry: they look like me I don't wear the clothes you wear I'm just different and I don't care It's kind of sad and it's a shame Everyone wants to be the same If you are listening here and now I'm sure I can show you how It's okay to be afraid Don't you want to be special I'm so special, boy Try to went ? stupid, dawg I eat nuclear waste and spit atomic bombs Plutonium explodes, that's my trademark Mushroom clouds psychotic brain farts Gamma rays torch my system, now I'm going green G-force in my veins, pump hydrozine KT, 13, a microphone beam Cosmic juggernaut, extraterrestrial being Reign supreme, once conceived, boy, they broke the mold All this glory-seeking is getting totally outta control No one's original, Attack of the Clones Invasion of the swagger-snatchers Aim for the dome I don't wear the clothes you wear I'm just different and I don't care It's kind of sad and it's a shame Everyone wants to be the same If you are listening here and now I'm sure I can show you how It's okay to be afraid Don't you want to be special Scientists stood around in silence as I was being born Was I quote, unquote special or was there something wrong My skin was black, my heart was gold, and my tongue was silver And the fact that I could talk already, that was a thriller And I fear what I don't understand, so let me warn you Especially when nigga make too much noise about being normal Unusual but beautiful, the bondin' blessing Summa Cum Laude, School of Exceptional Youth X-Men Let me put something poetic into plain English I'd rather die than to not be distinguished The outsiders have no desires to be equal When V.I.P. stands for "Very Insecure People" I don't wear the clothes you wear I'm just different and I don't care It's kind of sad and it's a shame Everyone wants to be the same If you are listening here and now I'm sure I can show you how It's okay to be afraid Don't you want to be special S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Heavyweight in the game, T tip the scale I travel over the world back to ATL I'm friends with the mayor, I'm a truthsayer A crusader, a natural-born raider I need a deejayer to be the illustrator Let's get the dollar signs I said my Gucci rhymes I think it's T time Don't need a co-sign T-Mo is on the grind, he about to let it shine Off in the skyline, don't worry 'bout mine I can handle lies and watching third eyes I make 'em go blind, I don't just rap the rhyme I don't wear the clothes you wear I'm just different and I don't care It's kind of sad and it's a shame Everyone wants to be the same If you are listening here and now I'm sure I can show you how It's okay to be afraid Don't you want to be special
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Written by: THOMAS CALLAWAY, WILLIE EDWARD KNIGHTON, CAMERON F. GIPP, ROBERT TERRANCE BARNETT, TREMAINE WINFREY
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10 facts about this song
Song Collaboration"Special Education" is a collaborative track by the southern hip-hop group, Goodie Mob, featuring the soulful vocals of R&B singer Janelle Monáe.
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Album ReleaseThis song is from Goodie Mob’s fifth studio album, "Age Against The Machine," released in August 2013.
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Reunion Album“Age Against The Machine” is viewed as Goodie Mob's reunion album, after CeeLo Green, one of its members, had left for a successful solo career.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Ali Poythress, Trevor Kane, Brian Sherrett, and CeeLo Green himself.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Special Education" tells the story of unique kids struggling in school and was directed by John Colombo.
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Song Theme"Special Education" is essentially about individuals trying to maintain their individuality and refusing to conform to the societal norms.
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Janelle Monáe's RoleIn the song, Janelle Monáe lends her powerful vocals to the chorus, enforcing the song’s theme of non-conformity and uniqueness.
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Critical AcclaimThe track received positive reviews from music critics for its powerful message and energetic performance.
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Artistic ApproachThe song has been praised for Goodie Mob's unique and refreshing approach to hip-hop, which includes thought-provoking song lyrics and a distinct southern sound.
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Goodie Mob’s Change in Direction"Special Education" reflects the shift in Goodie Mob’s musical style, with the group dabbling in a more experimental and philosophical sound.
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