The Light (Radio Edit) by Common
The Light (Radio Edit) by Common

The Light (Radio Edit)

Common * Track #14 On Electric Circus

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The Light (Radio Edit) by Common

Release Date
Tue Jul 18 2000
Performed by
Common
Produced by
J Dilla
Writed by
Common & J Dilla & Bobby Caldwell & Norman Harris & Bruce Malament
About

There are a few differences between the original version of “The Light”, and this radio edit that appeared as a bonus track on Common’s 5th album, Electric Circus. As well as the censoring of the words “bitch” and “niggas”, the chorus is stated at the beginning of the song, rather than Common’s sing...

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The Light (Radio Edit) Lyrics

[Annotations for "The Light (Radio Edit)"]

[Intro: Common]
Yeah

[Hook: Sample & Common]
There are times
When you'll need someone (Yeah)
I will be by your side (What's up, what's up)
There is a light that shines
Special for you and me
(Yo, yo)

[Verse 1: Common]
I never knew a luh-luh-luh, a love like this
Gotta be somethin' for me to write this
Queen, I ain't seen you in a minute
Wrote this letter, and finally decide to send it
Signed, sealed, delivered, for us to grow together
Love has no limit, let's spеnd it slow forever
I know your heart is wеathered by what studs did to you
I ain't gon' assault them, ‘cause I probably did it too
Because of you, feelings I handle with care
Some ****** recognize the light, but they can't handle the glare
You know I ain't the type to walk around with matchin' shirts
If relationship is effort, I will match your work
I want to be the one to make you happiest and hurt you the most
They say the end is near, it's important that we close...
To the Most, High
Regardless of what happen, on Him let's rely

[Hook: Sample & Common]
There are times
When you'll need someone (Yeah)
I will be by your side (What's up, what's up)
There is a light that shines
Special for you and me
(Yo, yo, check it)

[Verse 2: Common]
It's important we communicate
And tune the fate of this union to the right pitch
I never call you my *****, or even my boo
There's so much in a name, and so much more in you
Few understand the union of woman and man
And sex and a tingle is where they assume that it land
But that's fly by night, for you in the sky I write
For in these cold Chi night's moon, you my light
If Heaven had a height, you would be that tall
Ghetto to coffee shop, through you I see that all
Let's stick to understandin' and we won't fall
For better or worse times, I hope to me you call
So I pray every day more than anythin'
Friends we'll stay as we begin to lay
This foundation for a family, love ain't simple
Why can't it be anything worth having you work at annually?
Granted we known each other for some time
It don't take a whole day to recognise sunshine

[Hook: Sample & Common]
There are times
When you'll need someone
I will be by your side, oh, darling
There is a light that shines (Yeah)
Special for you and me
(Yo, yo, check it)

[Verse 3: Common]
It's kind of fresh you listen to more than hip-hop
And I can catch you in the mix from beauty to thrift shop
Plus you shit pop when it's time to
Thinkin' you fresh, suggestin' beats I should rhyme to
At times when I'm lost I try to find you
You know, to give me space when it's time to
My heart's dictionary defines you, it's love and happiness
Truthfully it's hard tryin' to practice abstinence
The time we committed love, it was real good
Had to be for me to arrive and it still feel good
I know the sex ain't gon' keep you
But as my equal, it's how I must treat you
As my reflection in light I'ma lead you
And whatever's right I'ma feed you
Digga-da, digga-da, digga-da, digga-digga-da-da
Yo, I tell you the rest when I see you; peace!

[Hook: Sample]
There are times
When you'll need someone
I will be by your side, oh
There is a light that shines
Special for you and me
There are times
When you'll need someone
I will be by your side, oh
Th-there is a light that shines
Special for you and me [*Fades Out*]

The Light (Radio Edit) Q&A

Who wrote The Light (Radio Edit)'s ?

The Light (Radio Edit) was written by Common & J Dilla & Bobby Caldwell & Norman Harris & Bruce Malament.

Who produced The Light (Radio Edit)'s ?

The Light (Radio Edit) was produced by J Dilla.

When did Common release The Light (Radio Edit)?

Common released The Light (Radio Edit) on Tue Jul 18 2000.

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