People Everyday
Arrested Development
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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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Written by: Todd Thomas
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT MUSIC
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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.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major hit, reaching number 8 in the Billboard Hot 100, and captivating audiences with its distinctive and fresh sound.
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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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.'
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Genre BlendThe song articulately blended several music styles including rap, soul, and R&B, providing a platform for Arrested Development's unique sound.
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Social CommentaryLyrically, "People Everyday" is an observation and critique of the change of behavior in African-American society towards one another, thus it carries social commentary.
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Grammy WinningThe 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.
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Remix VersionArrested Development also released a 'Metamorphosis Mix' of "People Everyday," which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "People Everyday" portrays the members of the group enjoying a sunny day at a park.
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SustainabilityDecades after its release, "People Everyday" continues to be a signature song of the band, maintaining its popularity and relevance.
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