State of Clarity by Guru (Ft. Bob James & Common)
State of Clarity by Guru (Ft. Bob James & Common)

State of Clarity

Guru & Common & Bob James * Track #2 On Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 - The Hip-Hop Jazz Messenger: Back to the Future

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State of Clarity by Guru (Ft. Bob James & Common)

Release Date
Tue Jul 31 2007
Performed by
GuruCommon & Bob James
Produced by
Solar (John Mosher)
Writed by
Guru & Common & Bob James & Solar (John Mosher)
About

This funky track off the Jazzmatazz Vol.4 album features rapper Common in the first verse and chorus and the jazz musician Bob James. The track is produced by Solar, a former partner of Guru’s who has received criticism for his actions surrounding Guru’s passing.

State of Clarity Lyrics

[Verse 1: Common]
My mind blows decisions, at times indecisive
I think about the paradox that life is
Keep my head to the sky and understand what Christ is
Turn off the news 'cause every day is a crisis
Lifeless niggas on the couch weeded out
It's certain types of niggas in my life I weeded out
I believe in the route of soul before paper
No gold before labor, truth told with no glaziers
Days are getting darker quick
I was told it was written, I'ma author it
Wanna go the same place that the martyrs went
The black figures on the wall in my apartment
Like LaDainian, y'all, I be charging it
Touching down with the people from my town
It's the Chi that be giving me my ground
Dug in the crates of my soul and I found… clarity

[Chorus: Guru and (Common)]
Be yourself (ah, and be so clear, come on)
Ayo, just be yourself (and be so clear)
So just be yourself (y'all be so clear)
C'mon, just be yourself (and be so clear)
Be yourself (yeah and be so clear)
Ayo, just be yourself (and be so clear)
So just be yourself (y'all be so clear)
C'mon, just be yourself (and be so clear)

[Verse 2: Guru]
Toiled in the trenches, faced judges on benches
Betrayed by some that I fed, not to mention
Standing here now in the best condition
Up outta the dirt so I suggest you listen
See, money can't make you or me
Protect my mind with nines 'cause it shines more than jewelry
Used to do things that weren't too productive
Now I breathe life into mics for your comfort
I see past the groupies and golddiggers to fine women
How I'm living? Doing me and not savagely driven
Taught the game of fortune and fame
So I'm not playing no more, I hold the torch with flames
I've lost and gained at the same time
MC's biting and swagger jacking still commit the same crimes
Once you see past the surface
That trash is worthless, with me you get a lasting purpose

[Chorus: Guru and (Common)]
Be yourself (and be so clear, come on)
Ayo, just be yourself (and be so clear)
So just be yourself (y'all be so clear)
C'mon, just be yourself (and be so clear)
Just be yourself (ah, and be so clear)
Ayo, just be yourself (and be so clear)
So just be yourself (y'all be so clear)
C'mon, just be yourself (and be so clear)

State of Clarity Q&A

Who wrote State of Clarity's ?

State of Clarity was written by Guru & Common & Bob James & Solar (John Mosher).

Who produced State of Clarity's ?

State of Clarity was produced by Solar (John Mosher).

When did Guru release State of Clarity?

Guru released State of Clarity on Tue Jul 31 2007.

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