One Man Can Change the World

Big Sean, Kanye West, John Legend

About One Man Can Change the World

"One Man Can Change the World" is a song by American rapper Big Sean from his third studio album Dark Sky Paradise (2015). The song features fellow GOOD Music artists Kanye West and John Legend with production handled by Amaire Johnson and DJ Mustard. The song features uncredited background vocals from British singer Natasha Bedingfield. It was sent to United States rhythmic contemporary radio on June 19, 2015 as the album's fourth single.


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2015
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They used to tell me
I hope you learn to make it on your own
And if you love yourself just know you'll never be alone
I hope that you get everything you want and that you chose
I hope that it's the realest thing that you ever know
Hope you get the pretty girls, that's pretty and everything
Million dollar cribs havin' million dollar dreams
And when you get it all just remember one thing
Remember one thing
That one man could change the world

All I, all I wanted was a hundred million dollars and a bad chick
Imagine this so much some nights it felt like that I had it
Back on the mattress
Starin' at the ceilin' tryna to connect the dots
But its hard makin' those attachments
I'm talkin' dreamin' so hard, some nights it felt like draft day
You know? My - my step brother used to flip them bags outside the crib like it was trash day
No Kim K, but he bagged yay (Ye)
But when you're getting fast money, slow down, don't crash
With all the drive in the world, swear you still need gas
Look, think about it, close your eyes, dream about it
Tell your team about it, go make million dollar schemes about it
Success is on the way, I feel it in the distance
Used to look up at the stars and be like ain't too much that's different
I be shinin', they be shinin', get your one shot don't you miss it
What you know bout' wakin' up everyday like you on a mission?

I hope you learn to make it on your own
And if you love yourself just know you'll never be alone
I hope that you get everything you want and that you chose
I hope that it's the realest thing that you ever know
Hope you get the pretty girls, that's pretty and everything
Million dollar cribs havin' million dollar dreams
And when you get it all just remember one thing
Remember one thing
That one man could change the world

My grandma told me if you write your name in stone you'll never get the white out
I grinded out that black hole then performed up at the white house
Standin' next to Jim Carrey, we traded stories then laughed
I said you not the only one I know got rich wearin' masks
Where I'm from I swear they broke, they need way more than the cast
We need more than what you have
And then we need more than that
But how am I supposed to say I'm tired
If that girl from West Virginia came up in conditions that I couldn't survive
Went to war, came back alive
On top of that became a female black captain
When being black you had to extra extra try
Way before James Brown made us proud
She bought a crib on the same street as Marvin Gaye
Right there on Outer Drive, and she taught me how to drive
And she raised the kids, then the kids' kids, and she did it right
Taught me how to love, taught me not to cry
When I die, I hope you teach me how to fly
All my life you've been that angel in disguise saying

I hope you learn to make it on your own
And if you love yourself just know you'll never be alone
I hope that you get everything you want and that you chose
I hope that it's the realest thing that you ever know
Hope you get the pretty girls, that's pretty and everything
Million dollar cribs havin' million dollar dreams
And when you get it all just remember one thing
Remember one thing
That one man could change the world

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Kanye West

Kanye Omari West ( /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American musician, film director and fashion designer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synthpop, and classical music. more »

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Written by: Sean Michael Anderson, Betty Wright, John Roger Stephens, Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, Ken Lewis, Mike Dean, Kanye Omari West, William Leonard Roberts II, Amaire Carter Johnson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Celebrity Collaboration
"One Man Can Change The World" is a song by American rapper Big Sean from his third studio album "Dark Sky Paradise" (2015). The song features American artists Kanye West and John Legend.
Chart Performance
The song topped at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it remained on the chart for 20 weeks.
Awards
The song won the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 58th Grammy Awards, which is a testament to its popularity and quality in the music industry.
Song Theme
The song delivers powerful messages of hope and the potential for individual impact. Its lyrics imply that a single person can effect serious change, no matter their circumstances.
Dedication
Big Sean dedicates this song to his grandmother, Mildred V. Leonard, who was one of the first black female captains in World War II.
Personal Touch
Big Sean included a voicemail from his grandmother at the end of the song, making it more personal and emotional.
Music Video
The music video, released in June 2015, depicts a young African American boy navigating through life in a crime-ridden neighborhood. The video perfectly encapsulates the song's message about the impact a single individual can have.
Songwriting Credits
All three artists, Big Sean, Kanye West, and John Legend, share the songwriting credits for this song, in addition to several other contributors.
Popular Reception
Critics widely praised the song for its powerful lyrics, outstanding performances from all participants, and emotional component.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was featured in the soundtrack for the 2016 film "The Birth of a Nation", further increasing its exposure and appeal.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Hip Hop, with Big Sean rapping the verses, and John Legend providing the soulful singing in the chorus.
Notable Lyrics
The most noted lyrics which represents the song's theme are "I

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