Common - The Light (Official Music Video)

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Music video by Common performing The Light. (C) 2000 Geffen Records
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[@CourtneyDuvall-oct20]

My late husband left this to me in a playlist when he was dying of cancer 🥰 I still miss him every day it’s been 10 years. There is a light that shines special for you and me.

[@twylaroberson7440]

❤❤❤ I love your story ❣️❣️❣️😢 sorry for your loss 😢, Courtney. My mom is dying of cancer and battling dementia. Sometimes she doesn't remember me or my daughter and 😢😢that is breaking my heart and soul 💔😭.

[@tlhokomelomokoena]

May your Husband continue resting in Peace, Courtney. Sending Love.

[@nbdy4fr]

He’s Still With You.. Love never dies💯

[@andreadeleon1803]

That's so incredibly romantic and sad.....almost makes me wana cry😢😢

[@IliyaAderonke]

Sorry for the lost,...we are with you

[@sir3986]

The older i get, the more i appreciate this song.

[@6ixfoa320]

I just said this. I hated it growing up 😊

[@BLACKMASKSOUL491]

Word!

[@Diddurch]

I'm feelin you....

[@sir3986]

@@6ixfoa320 I won’t say I hated it lol… but I didn’t understand or appreciate it … the beat *was coo tho 😂

[@valnixon4929]

Your a lady now​@@6ixfoa320

[@niqueaglasco2303]

From now on when my girl wanna argue ima say “dicka dahh dicka dahh dicka dicka dih dahhh yo I’ll tell you the rest when I see you peace “ 😂😂😂😂

[@thomasparra18]

Best!

[@nailahrichardson834]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kellyjimenez8984]

@@niqueaglasco2303 I would take it....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@niqueaglasco2303]

@@kellyjimenez8984 😂😂😘

[@jahmaricampbell2791]

Fire, if she don’t understand I’ll b hurt

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

This is true HIP HOP not the GARBAGE they make today.

[@sabramoore7678]

Right That PART 🎤

[@Djangit]

calm down unc.

[@robgalaxy7763]

Honestly this is what's missing in hiphop, vulnerability

[@dimplesbest7924]

Rob Galaxy facts love

[@PrimeraEspadaStark]

Common still making Hip Hop, check his latest album

[@TheCharlesNelsons]

Just. REALNESS

[@wildlightarts]

Mind medicine 💓

[@rueporter2253]

Rob Galaxy damn that’s it, well spoken homes

[@matthewhanson7218]

This song just makes me want to be a good person. Hold the door for others , smile and do right. We are all one. We're not against each other. One love 🙏

[@vfromthaburg]

If someone's stuck in the pathway I'd help, but I've been the 1 opening doors globally long enough, now, doors will OPEN for me and after ALLL tht I'd done, I'd like 2 see happiness as I am now catapulted towards all of my dreams and aspirations.... Thinking GOOOD Trusting ppl are needed so tht they can do as I and sooo many have done, to receive immeasurable blessings ...🕊⚖💎

[@livitupgood5587]

@@vfromthaburg 0000)))

[@mulliganstew72]

Amen!

[@octaneartllc]

Stay blessed🙏🙏🏾

[@TheTikela]

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[@keymo9480]

I’m just realizing this was Bobby Caldwell in the chorus!!! 😮😮😮😮

[@krazykaye8843]

Why did I always believe this was Stevie Wonder? I'm heading down the rabbit hole, no idea it was the coldest Dwight man in the game. R.I.P to Bobby. ❤️

[@CalvinTlhaselo]

I discovered the original song algorithmically after his What you won't do for love song sampled in Pac's, when I played it and "There are times" I couldn't believe it I'm hearing the o.g of Common's song.

[@markharmon78]

Stop asking, "Who's still here?" We never left...

[@Owexotic]

You heard!

[@chocolatebomb8855]

FACTS 😂😂😂

[@tomashorvath6323]

After listening to Auditorium Vol. 1 Common and Pete Rock - we are right back in here, going through Com´s masterpice tracks :)) J Dilla, RIP

[@NotYourTypicalMermaid94]

Amen

[@naeemr9575]

Ɓɓ​@@tomashorvath6323was da 😂 6

[@unanimous4429]

Crazy how your age makes you appreciate the music more.

[@britianyslifeasapisces6428]

🤯

[@OGMckoy]

Because you have something to contrast and compare it with now. It is easy to taste the salt when you're used to sugar.

[@unknownx7252]

@@OGMckoy Yesssss

[@abbysflipflops]

This song came out my freshman year of high school. I'm 33 now. Lots of life lived in between. Definitely appreciate this song and others way more now.

[@zachbarros8558]

Agreed💯💯💯

[@udinelumbu2351]

Common doesn't get enough respect as a legend...

[@unclegardener]

Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Common are all under appreciated. Top 3 of all time.

[@McStrokeAvision]

@@unclegardener lol no but common definitely top 10

[@dbob7899]

Talib and Common are in my top five for sure

[@leowane3528]

@@dbob7899 Mos Def?

[@danielmihajlica]

@@dbob7899 common is more like top 20, maybe top 15 but he’s a musical genius

[@clauzellblackshear380]

Common doesn’t get the credit he deserves he’s a legend period

[@cliveroberts8760]

Yup!

[@jerodtabb311]

Flatt 💯💯

[@jpconnolly831]

yeah Common is solid... but if we havin a conversation about underated you got to have j dilla at the top and fittingly u know he produced this joint.

[@trentyates418]

So damn true

[@corneliahampton1453]

I love there times when you need someone ❤️💙❤️❤️💛

[@MENSPHYSIQUERADIO1]

Who’s listening in 2024❤️???

[@alvinomitchell7644]

R Mitchell

[@stephennapier8365]

Oct 5, 2024 - new love ❤

[@barbaracarley3601]

Always 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Noctis_et_Lux]

Catch ya'll in 2034 😉

[@IamDjFunnel]

We never left

[@vybzkartelradio.]

It dont take a whole day to recognise sunshine...!!!!!!!!!!!🌟

[@floridaloveclifton5175]

So damn true 💪🏾

[@readylisetteg0]

exactly

[@mr.t242]

This line hit me too man!

[@dmhad80]

Jim jones read

[@johnsonjohnson5169]

That's me sonny👀🤘.

[@Mister_RAW_005]

This song honestly ages like fine wine. A true hip-hop classic

[@samoansuave_45]

@Richard or blue wine lol I’m jk man

[@rjmendoza]

@Richard and by Bobby Caldwell - open your eye . even more of a classic

[@lavernetrent5366]

@@samoansuave_45 qa

[@TheTikela]

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[@TheTikela]

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[@freejordn]

My favorite 2Pac song is Do For Love. My favorite Biggie song is Sky's The Limit. My favorite Common song is The Light. All of those singles sample Bobby Caldwell songs. Three of the most timeless songs in the history of Hip-Hop. Lyrically, and Musically. Thank you, Pac. Thank you, Soulshock, and Karlin. Thank you, Biggie. Thank you, Clark Kent. Thank you, Common. Thank you, J Dilla. Thank you, Bobby Caldwell. Thank you all for making amazingly beautiful music.

[@videomaster5437]

Freejordn same what the heck lol

[@gdfggggg]

Bobby Caldwell, blue eyed soul master

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Yes hip-hop history Good brother Cool common thank you j dilla common hip-hop and poet j dilla real soul neo matter love song

[@insjen]

I really hope you read this, because your comment actually changed my life. I looked up the 2Pac song that you mentioned. I loved it so much, I spent the entire day listening to his music and looking into his life/death. I wasn't a big fan of his before, but after that day he became my biggest idol. I'm writing this, looking at a painting of 2Pac on my wall and listing to 'Do For Love' Thank you.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

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[@latoracole4356]

Who’s starting 2025 off with this gem 🥰💃🏽🥳🥳🥳

[@adeyesufu7142]

Rest in Peace Bobby Caldwell - Your masterpiece was an incredible backdrop to this hit ❤

[@דבירבירנבוים]

Goat comment

[@sohailhanif7637]

I can't handle it man. Av been crying all day cause this loss. This one hit me deep

[@sebastianwatson1558]

Yes. Bobby soul brotha forever

[@chrissullivan6572]

Fit together like legos. He really blessed us

[@sebastianwatson1558]

Absolutely

[@StefveoX]

Bobby Caldwell passed away yesterday... this song further immortalized his legacy! RIP!

[@sebastianwatson1558]

Yea Bobby is our brother

[@charlita25]

🙏🏾

[@AnthonyRichie-m4l]

R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell

[@canakey3963]

Dang reading this comment hurts

[@chrissullivan6572]

Hard to believe it's been a year already.

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Rest In Peace Mr. Bobby Caldwell. And thanks for allowing Common to sample your killer music for this recording. For us ol' schoolers who have been jamming with you since the 70s, your passing is nothing short of pure heartbreak. We will miss you terribly. But thanks to both you and Common for this beautiful collaboration. And until we meet again, keep on creating those wonderful songs wherever you land next. ❤❤❤ Peace.

[@sebastianwatson1558]

Beautiful statement. His spirit soars

[@srgio17]

Don't forget the great J Dilla, he is the one behind the sampling and instrumental

[@alexgastile8146]

Facts!! The Late GR8 J Dilla..

[@hsojettedrub3821]

Who?

[@drkdrumz]

@@hsojettedrub3821🤦🏻‍♂️

[@shirettawilliams2692]

Them 90’s Baby 2025💪🏾💪🏾

[@marcuss9013]

Still jamming in 2023. A timeless classic!

[@AaliyahRae303]

Indeed

[@IAGNOWHERE42]

🙌💯💯💯💯

[@brendabarber7459]

R.I. P. Mr. Bobby Caldwell. Stay BLACK Common.

[@1god2savem34]

One of the greatest hip hop love joints

[@jelanibellamy]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@straightoutthe80sbaby84]

That line "Granted we known each other for some time It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine" was everything. 💯💯💯

[@JuNlethalpoet]

Hell yea. True poetry

[@zmidd3957]

86 baby too I felt that 1 and if heaven had a height you would be that tall. Song was dope sample was 🔥 never really listened to it back when I was a teenager and it came out but came back to it a few years ago.

[@MindSetReset]

🥰💯

[@charlita25]

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@JadenGregg-su9no]

5 REPLIES

[@shemmy7302]

They don't make em like this no more. Big up common

[@aubasanchez1566]

That's why it's so good coz it's once in a lifetime, wouldn't be so good if everyone was doing this

[@marcfarran6271]

listen to her LOVE! He's still doing it :D :D

[@aaronjacobs2716]

💯

[@JohnSmith-tj6vz]

Sure dont

[@aniqshardin]

big up uk for still having a great taste in music

[@bigperm079]

From the year 2044 👨‍🚀, just traveled back here to ask who's still listening

[@noego4798]

.......🖐🏾

[@appetite4chic878]

I could cry listening to this because there’s not too many rap songs that speak positively to black women, but every now and then I come back to this gem just to hear those positive affirmations. The difference between hip hop and rap music 👌🏾 “If Heaven had a height you would be that tall” 😍🔥

[@Exodusllfreedomministry]

I cry everytime listening to this - such a powerful song, so beautiful

[@mddi1420]

The only retribution he got from all this attention is to get dumped by phone call. You do not like guys that treat you well, you prefer wife beater

[@reallife0728]

SUCH A DOPE LINE!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💐💐💐🤎🤎🤎

[@oboogie6992]

so beautiful indeed!!

[@S0LlDF0X]

its a thankless job so not many jump up to do it

[@warganization]

Common x Dilla was one of the most satisfyingly smooth collabs of all time, god damn

[@pamelajones4373]

J Dilla genius

[@frankconyer3963]

That kanya album was fire too

[@unclegardener]

J Dilla was the one who produced History by Mos Def and Talib Kweli

[@PedroPetipa]

Dilla's production + Common's lyrics = perfection

[@jimmysteeve7702]

R.I.P j dilla

[@theblinkboxie6451]

Pedro Pavioti word

[@siuta1346]

Truth

[@headcontraption]

save a little love for bobby caldwell too

[@DownwardTheSpiral]

It all begins with Open Your Eyes-Bobby Caldwell

[@douglasmarshall9352]

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful Hip Hop songs ever. Has all the elements: MC (Common), Producer (Dilla), and sample (RIP to Bobby Caldwell).

[@someguy535]

“I’ll never call you my bitch, or even my boo There’s so much in the name, there’s so much more in you” Timeless line.

[@marvinapurcell1236]

❤️💯❤️

[@TheTikela]

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[@TheTikela]

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[@kan50805]

Censored version : I’ll never call you my bi-- or even my boo

[@thatesedog805]

I never knew love -love like this...

[@SleepFan771]

Common's storytelling is some of the best ever! J Dilla's production is so smooth and soulful. R.I.P. J Dilla

[@1990sBreakbeatjunkie]

didn't DJ Premiere produce the beats on this??

[@spaceinbetween6591]

I feel like Preemo's beats are more chopped up and aggressive.

[@SleepFan771]

1990sBreakbeatjunkie No this is a J Dilla beat. DJ Premier produced The 6th Sense from the same album, Like Water for Chocolate, though.

[@demaricannon1756]

real hip hop

[@fernandorivera7294]

AwakenOne 4

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

Arguably the greatest love/romantic song in the history of hip hop.

[@DeTAYL.]

Darrel Be I'm thinking either this or ATCQ - Electric Relaxation

[@dxbiz5201]

Logic made a song called Relaxation on the beat of electric relaxation and it has great flow too, but it's definetly not a classic like these 2!

[@L1am21]

nah its biggies me and my bitch

[@lulusshow3547]

Darrel Be ,vd

[@mauricewilliams1814]

L1am21 OK, DAT WAS FUNNY

[@KennethRobinson-hl7sg]

It's been 25 years

[@kevinlam1868]

Music like this could change a generation. Thats prob why its not on the radio..

[@maximuslj]

Today’s music is straight trash

[@tinalarmond1531]

@@maximuslj when this song come out in the 90s??

[@ILSAB]

@@tinalarmond1531 In 2000

[@oodles86]

It use to stay on the radio

[@noeaguilar5884]

TRUE!

[@c.w.5359]

"Some people recognize light but they can't handle the glare. It doesn't take all day to recognize 🌞." - Common

[@lyrics2challenged]

@Perla Lopez Gomez yawn

[@Talia0812]

This song reminds me of the early 2000s when life was simple and amazing. Before social media ruined everything.

[@Daidoro]

You ain't lying there!

[@MakaylaMcghee222]

Agreed

[@sacramentallyill]

It's still simple and amazing if you know where to direct your attention

[@theyellowflower469]

True that! I'd pick songs like these over shitty raps about killing, drugs and sexualizing body parts

[@Talia0812]

@@theyellowflower469 absolutely man.

[@ninawestlake14]

Anyone here in 2024?

[@KDizzle213]

Yep!

[@JeromeProductions]

Sup

[@asianartist1]

lol - we're getting old. but this shit is classic - my 13 son bumps this shit.

[@ladiinita6340]

ALWAYSSSSSS HERE ❤🎉

[@WesBeats87]

Good song

[@handieslemonade916]

Who's listening 2021??

[@danniblechnerbookjourneymentor]

Me! 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ They don't make tracks like this anymore!

[@ablove81]

Crying my eyes out over here

[@ecliptic13]

Me ✋🏾

[@jordanbruen7118]

absolutely my brother✊

[@tjclark5900]

🥃

[@sethwolfman7335]

I saw Common live in 2000 and I didn't know this song and then all of a sudden the whole crowd was singing this chorus all together as loud as they could and I was like whooooaaaa! It was an amazing moment. I've loved this song ever since.

[@imazombieee8949]

👍common is a great poet

[@kathyjones3781]

I can only imagine, this song is FIRE! I must learn the lyrics!!!!

[@WTFisupDennys]

The bobby caldwell part? Noice

[@Caramel1806]

That is a cool moment. That's what's up.

[@angelaiacobacci7427]

Must of been such an awesome experiance...just like when i was at the red n meth concert they bought out keith murray and i screamed the top of my lungs " the most beautifullest thing in this world" and the crowd yelled back just like that i get in ya..ill never 4get it

[@seansebastien]

Long Live Bobby 🕊️ Long Live Dilla 🕊️

[@tropicalwinterx0x0]

RIP J DILLA the sickest DJ to ever live … well besides dj am

[@jkashdamoneyman5870]

@@tropicalwinterx0x0Dilla is the best producer/beat maker that ever lived

[@pointreazonTV]

Been curious about the artist who sang the hook, such a beautiful chorus

[@OfficialSME92]

The best of the best!!!

[@getyamindright210]

As a man in my mid 40's. This song hits way different than it did when it first came out. One of the few hip hop songs that I recite every verse no pauses. True hip hop classic. #blackexcellence

[@YVO-MvRK]

This song hits deep when you going through some relationship problems to

[@03lowlah]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how gorgeous Erykah Badu is!!!

[@SlapSoCold]

Facts

[@grxengine6188]

Take all the time you need, Playa.

[@bobbydijital7776]

iam agree

[@stanleyjennson3144]

Simp

[@NA-xy7jd]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@joseph395]

Whenever I hear this song it brings me back to around 98/99 when this song was always on the radio.. the sunset setting riding my bikes in the hood with my friends and getting home and watching family matters at my grandmas and grandpas.. the good times.. their was no years like the late 90s... and also reminds me of the movie Orange County lmao

[@aleemzia5520]

Sik movie

[@ShadaeBalancesKnightAstro]

We were worry free back then and the music exemplified that❤️

[@devertonpasley4942]

It came out in the year 2000 to be exact...

[@Creole_Lady]

Still slapping in 2025❤

[@josephlovett2540]

I was 16 years old when I heard this cut-37 years old now, and still jamming to it.

[@purplered3833]

I was 15

[@raychelle4192]

Yesss!!! Same!!! I fell in love with it the moment I first heard it!!

[@cartergomez5390]

Me too, listening in 2022 💯

[@tylerloterbauer3711]

I was 19, first year of a 12 year sentence. I'm 41 now, I walk thru work singing this hook still today, most don't even know what I'm singing. Dicka da dicka da dicka dicka dick da, yo I'll tell you the rest when I see you. There's a light, all of key.

[@nanamenecollins7027]

Man I think that's me u be talking too am about that age now and still feel good to be part of the golden era of hihop

[@joshuagarcia2218]

R.I.P. J Dilla R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell

[@aaronpaige7263]

I used Common's line on my wife and she gave me the biggest smile. I know the sex ain't going to keep you but as my equal is how I must treat you. That line went a long way with my wife. She understood I'm not here to bully her but I understand her value in our relationship.

[@GeronFletcher]

🙌🏿

[@MrCRSPY100]

Well said👊😎

[@quartzzhuit]

😊👌🏾

[@quietstorm7684]

Respect...

[@vkaii7152]

What line did you use

[@oramsey713]

Im listening in 2024. Just to think this song was made in 2000. That was my 6th Grade year. I always knew it was a great song. But I understand it more as I get older.

[@sgtsayz8636]

"If heaven had a height, you would be that tall." Are y'all listening?

[@melinadixon9372]

Ghetto.. the coffee shop in you.. I see that all

[@Dee_Nice89]

@@melinadixon9372 Let's stick to Understanding and we won't fall, for better or worse times i hope to me you call

[@sierrajones131]

YESSS BABY I'M LISTENING.

[@charmainebezuidenhout4197]

Listening, alright

[@dmac5935]

More people ALL people especially young people-- it's up to us to change the cycle of hate. The social media generation-- the power is in your hands, so is knowledge to choose to do it.

[@faeriefunky]

It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine☀️

[@dynamic9016]

Rachel Angelica for real

[@gcrazy64]

THAT'S DEEP

[@rueporter2253]

Rachel Angelica that line is what sold me to common , it’s sooooo.....just straight the frak up an right the frak on lol 😝

[@jeromepenn3244]

#CLASSIC

[@coldsandwich2569]

It took me just those letters to recognize you 💘

[@StandforAll]

"To the most high, regardless of what happens, on him I rely" Omggg, I love it

[@dalealtman7260]

Uo Oooh ok I’ll pollo K

[@lionsden9504]

2025 we looking forward to 2050... still fly as a mf. It doesn't take all day to recognize sunshine!

[@JustYohannes]

Common (Chicago) + Jdilla (Detroit) = Midwest Legends!

[@sinamen516]

Found out today this was a Bobby Caldwell sample!! RIP sir, thank you for creating a beautiful sound, Common did it justice 🙏🏾💕

[@bandstandisdead]

Don’t forget J Dilla, Rest In Peace who produced the track

[@rishonaallen1506]

Same ❤

[@Dgafrocc]

I did too.

[@susquatch93]

This was stuck in my head when I woke up from my coma crazy

[@kaylabgood2144]

Hope all is well.

[@nicolebrown1053]

Prayers

[@erindumas-bradley5901]

That’s because there was a light that shines special for YOU to carry!

[@kaylabey]

praying 🙏🏽

[@SkyWalka4]

🙏🏿

[@lancejaxon4961]

This track has no expiration date! Still as fresh today as it was back in 2k.

[@gregq55]

One the best.

[@TheWonderboiy]

REST IN PEACE J DILLA 🙏🏽

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

j dilla RlP awesome Cool good lyricism makes music samples king bets Classic music good Listen wow rapper

[@johnathantopey]

RIP

[@KMO325]

One of the greatest Hip-Hop songs of all time: R.I.P to JD & BC

[@djunclephill422]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽

[@tamaurihopkins6111]

Facts

[@carlpass0411]

Straight facts

[@gregorygoyau9104]

this song showed me how to treat my queen.

[@MarcIsOldies12]

Gregory Goyau this and “luv u better”

[@beautifulqueen2667]

King Savage your mother is trash💁‍♀️

[@jarrettehawkins665]

Gregory Goyau vc

[@AbstractMethods]

King Savage you commented this on every top post, adorable how much you’re searching for that attention lol

[@uncleeazy9401]

I never call you my bitch or even my boo, there's so much in a name and so much more in you.....real talk right there. Real Black Kings alwayz respect our Black Queens..

[@tonyrodriguez7874]

& beat white and meskin women

[@MsTashia32]

Uncle Eazy true much love to you brother that's why real Queen love you guys back. out black kings

[@bigmike681227]

I'll never call you my bitch or even my boo, there's so much in a name and so much more in you.. he killed this song

[@Lone432345]

Common is so classy he blips out the word bitch.

[@shiroyaltibel]

Yesssss❤✊🏾

[@R13Rss13]

2025 and still here. This album gets better over time like wine

[@izgnarly4135]

They don't Make songs like THIS ANYMORE 😭😭😔😭😔😢😭😔😔😭😔

[@mrkeitt]

I feel you bruh. Major nostalgia injection with this 😔😫😭🤣🙏🏾

[@BuddaGheeski]

@@mrkeitt I heard this for the first time I was like 5, summer time Chicago

[@mrkeitt]

@@BuddaGheeski 🙏🏾💪🏽

[@negativejeff]

Nah RIP J Dilla.

[@poginurse]

True dat! Legends never die!

[@devertonpasley4942]

I wish we could reset time and live back the 90' and early 2000's. What a Golden Era in music.

[@sodapopinski8064]

Rewind that.

[@joelara8143]

common is underrated asf! makes me mad but i understand, positivity aint mainstream now in days. blassings for tha brother common!

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Common hip-hop history love song best ever Good brother music old vibe j dilla real hip-hop history month black music spoke word

[@kurtadams3021]

Totally agree brother Joe

[@Hddnnature]

Love you bobby and Dilla especially dilla man

[@005connect9]

We was spoiled as lil kids with these tunes and blessed as adults with it! Much love y’all!

[@patriciaarchie3658]

💯💯💯💯💯💯✔️

[@jerodtabb311]

Flatt 💯💪🤞🏼 I was in Sixth grade wen dis dropped 💯💪🤞🏼💯

[@twistedblackberry8779]

I had graduated middle school when this song cane out

[@HoneyBee1980]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@nunu4evaaa]

why the resistance i think ill never know. why it all got pulled away to make me better tho, now i know now i know

[@sheenawilkes6909]

Finding someone who loves you like this is PRICELESS😍😍😍

[@coolkat34blessed52]

😘😘😘😘😘

[@danielhudson5424]

I Always Made Sure The Most Beautifullist Goddess I Love Was Always Kept Warm, Snuggled and Hugged When She Went To Bed With Me Or On Her Own While I Was Up.

[@acealexander9070]

Yes, for sure!

[@basilscott-mitchell3295]

Man i tried 4 so loooong man fuck can't catch a break haha wyd

[@siphiweafrika977]

this is poetry

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Yes Cool Awesome poetry Cool vibe deep Dope poet

[@jonathancoleman7148]

Siphiwe Afrika facts

[@M0RN1N6_5T4R]

16m plays. Man criminally underrated song.

[@sanele_m]

bro! this should be sitting on 2Billion at least lol. A Classic

[@jaimesmith2266]

Absolutely.

[@hercfitness1187]

Yea but you gotta be 30+ to appreciate this song (experienced growing up in the late 90s/early 2000s), gen z grew up on social media and microwave music.

[@AdeleMarieBreeze]

Walking down the street listening to this out loud, hoping i run into someone who catch the vibes this track throwing out💯🌹😇💛

[@darrylbrooks4099]

Would love to run into a shorty like u walking by

[@gcrazy64]

I feel you

[@jamerebess5454]

This taught me how to treat woman when I was in middle school. But, I plays this song in my car out loud on repeat. Track 3. Try to catch a FEMALES attention. It's kind of hard because most females don't want a real dude they want thugs and dopeboys. It sucks but I still be trying.

[@divine3069]

❌⭕❌⭕❗

[@zachpayne5306]

💛

[@babyluve2323]

To everyone listening or have already listened to this, May you be loved for who you are and not what others want you to be.. LOVE IS LOVE. Shouts to common for this great cut!

[@AP_777W]

♥️✨

[@Nicole_Ella-Ella]

🎉🎉

[@ORGANICsoulJAZZ]

Some of the dopest hip hop is about Erykah Badu

[@mrwahh44]

You know dats right!!🙌🏽

[@goldenforbes1097]

Ok 🤣🤣🔥

[@_Stackio_]

When she bless you with the box she elevate you lol

[@danielsgay123]

Facts

[@kinggrant88]

Facts

[@VukaniMzobe]

Hip-hop saved my life.

[@romeosimelane3284]

Dilla did things on this beat! In fact the joints he worked on this LP are classic jams!

[@dijahtrump694]

LOVE U...JAH

[@queennikki71ify]

beat is fantastic as if it just came out

[@tangman6143]

It's very melodic... This comes on and just lifts you.

[@natenelsonof86]

wow! this really makes you miss the old days.

[@mrsdevine161]

Thank you Common. Lyrics speak to woman looking for someone REAL.

[@lynncooper7520]

Mrs DeVine poo

[@josephowens415]

I will always be there for comes

[@albertswanson5636]

If there was ever a song that spoke the whole truth. One in a million.

[@biggiefan4eva839]

"I know that sex ain't going to keep you but as my equal is how I must treat you as my reflection of light I'm a lead you and whatever is right I'ma feed you."

[@91Definite]

Biggiefan 4eva I wish Common can remake another song like this! He probably has...This will forever be one of his greatest hits! He be on this since ‘92 and got his props in this in ‘00! He got his respect 💯

[@wadebrooks5296]

I

[@reneedillard7511]

💖💖💖💖

[@TheRealMonroe78]

I was definitely reading this comment right on time

[@jpconnolly831]

@@TheRealMonroe78 even had the beat in my head... that snare!

[@desertflwrs]

Love when he gently pulls the blanket over her and sits back to watch her rest😍, you simply don't see that in videos anymore.

[@leahaugustine4285]

desertflwrs right

[@janiced9136]

sure

[@philliptaylor4345]

That's how we do it in the Chi

[@patestyra]

That's not about hip hop - that's Common. He's just a sweetheart with a good heart. It comes out in everything he does; movies, music, whatever

[@philliptaylor4345]

@@patestyra it's not just about hip hop she is everything to him my Jenny means the same to me

[@lytee3720]

the beat is sick

[@DHinez]

how the fuck can this only have 196k??

[@Anonymous-mk3vf]

D Hinez Media I think the person he sampled the hook from is named Minnie Riperton but does anyone know the song?

[@DHinez]

Ahmru Ghanim Bobby Caldwell - "Open Your Eyes"

[@Anonymous-mk3vf]

D Hinez Media thanks

[@jemimasparkle]

Everyday people

[@dancingmango143]

D Hinez Media It was uploaded in September 2016. Still low but it's affected the number of views

[@gusowens9703]

I slept on Common for so many years and didn't realize how deep and dope he is until I started writing in 2008. He's most definitely one of the greats! Right on, bruh, you inspired many of my pieces written over the last 8 years! One love!

[@jacb630]

Reflection G.O. man, now I don't feel so bad about being the only 1 who slept on Common. I did to for so many years bro, not realizing who dope he really was/is. he's 1 of the greatest to ever do it! peace O.G.

[@gusowens9703]

jacb630 Yo! I'm sure many slept on him unknowingly. I'm just glad I found out the truth! He's a huge inspiration for many generations, not just ours..................... Peace, my brother!

[@laquintinbelser8342]

Reflection G.O. alot of ppl sleep on common because he dont put out projects consistently so he basically get lost in the shuffle but wen he do put out a project just kno its automatic going to be 🔥

[@ryanalbertson7572]

Where is your work at?

[@shirleynixon4098]

Reflection G.O. so did I do did i

[@mranderson3013]

it don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine

[@haret0n]

Mr Anderson that's my favourite line in the song. so clever. simple and true.

[@leelindee3744]

That storm come quick.

[@Alyssaj1236]

I love that

[@punfromtheokie3755]

That's my shit

[@LarryGlenn-i4y]

This hook untouchable

[@pnw8836]

“There are times, when you need someone, I will be by your side. There is a light that shines, special for you, and me” That sample is so magical

[@angebukasa8338]

What do you think of this? She is inspired by Common kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bQe6ywe5KUhNk

[@jaycee598]

Dilla is goat

[@repperofchrist9761]

When this song came out I was in a stage of my life where I couldn't appreciate how great this song is...I'm 36 now and this song is amazing

[@lizkhalifa1583]

Same ❤

[@donikquac]

Me tooo ❤

[@nkosingphilesebastian3605]

It doesn’t take the whole day to recognize sunshine ☺️

[@darrind.o.2008]

If this song doesn't get your feet tapping....your not human 😊

[@jamilmukhtar4619]

I miss this classic, thank you Common for this beautiful song

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Common hip-hop music dope best Cool good deep and j dilla real hip-hop and soul neo Music history Good Cool vibe poet

[@KeithStealth]

if heaven had a height, you would be that tall.

[@johnjacob8686]

that part.

[@tysonchall]

frfr deeeeep

[@darionragland7751]

That line hit your heart

[@angelaawesomeness274]

Okay...

[@ImageBearManagement]

Lord Stealth so many gems dropped :-)

[@robjackson4890]

Still here April 2024. Anyone else?

[@jennayylarochaa9214]

Forever and always on dis one 🤌🏽

[@peteyyhussein409]

May 1st

[@SportsEmpyre]

May 2nd

[@James-c3k4n]

I was ❤😊

[@jessicahiggins1988]

May 2024

[@qaptqian]

in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, MTV switched to playing a limited number of videos curated in an attempt to be comforting and relaxing. This was one of the videos.

[@Jessandfam6]

My dad used to sing this to my mom ❤ nostalgia at its finest!

[@jetcrews97]

🔥

[@livelaughloathe]

What a beautiful memory!!!

[@WhiteOwlakaOGP]

Love this!! Peace and Blessings. ❤

[@kapotv4317]

Anyone here I'm 2025

[@ИльяГуринович-и4п]

Yo 🤗

[@philmkhize2682]

I'm here bro😊

[@MarcinMajchrzak-yk9nk]

Ja,jestem

[@thebeatnik85]

🤙🤙🏾

[@feddythompson]

Respect 😊

[@lawanabrown4442]

I was TODAY years old when I heard the line, "it dont take a whole day to see the sunshine!!!" Like dayummmmm, that was DEEP!!!!

[@Kristian-o2l]

2025 and this still hits deep

[@tovarisch3039]

makes you feel good about being black and African

[@erickbrijlall6031]

Makes me feel good about being brown!

[@j.rivera6402]

Tovarisch if you’re not proud of who you are and where you come from, is life worth living? Represent that life!

[@MighteousRex]

Ask an African if you’re African, son. Lol.

[@Jasons_Arcade_PLUS]

Makes me feel good to be a human

[@yoshib499]

You should be proud to be Black and African anyway regardless 🤷

[@jenowens9990]

“It don’t take a whole day to recognize sunshine...” powerful 👏🏾

[@triplem4659]

Reminds me of my elementary days. I always assumed this was a mid 90's song judging by the sound and little did I know it was released in 2000. Great song

[@jmoney35durant]

Triple M same here I though this came out in 93ish

[@koreyhamilton3143]

Triple M Try early 2000's.

[@MarcIsOldies12]

Same here brodie

[@cutty02]

came out when i was a senior in 2000 fit the times perfectly then. early 90s hip hop sounds much different. is it wrong for us to wont meaningful rap back nowadays. or are we just too old.

[@craigray6938]

It doesn’t sound like 90s tbh this was that new Millennium music