Harder Than You Think
Public Enemy
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What, goes, on! Rolling Stones of the rap game, not bragging Lips bigger than Jagger, not saggin' Spell it backwards, I'mma leave it at that That ain't got nothing to do with rap Check the facts, expose those cats Who pose as heroes and take advantage of blacks Your government's gangster, so cut the crap A war going on so where y'all at? "Fight the Power" comes great responsibility 'F the Police' but who's stopping you from killing me? Disaster, fiascos over a loop by P.E If it's an I instead of we believing TV Spitting riches, bitches, and this new thing about snitches Watch them asses move as the masses switches System dissed them but barely missed her My sole intention to save my brothers and sisters (Hard) Get up Just like that (Hard) Get up Just like that (Hard) Get up Just like that (Hard) Get up Just like that Screamin' gangsta 20 years later Of course endorsed while consciousness faded New generations believing them fables Gangster Boogie on two turntables Show no love so its easy to hate it Desecrated while the coroner waited Any given Sunday so where y'all rate it? Wit slavery, lynching, and them drugs infiltrated I'm like that doll Chucky, baby Keep comin' back to live love life like I'm crazy Keep it movin' risin' to the top Doug Fresh clean livin' you don't stop Revolution means change, don't look at me strange So I can't repeat what other rappers be sayin' You don't stand for something, you fall for anything Harder than you think, its a beautiful thing (Hard) Get up Just like that (Hard) Get up Just like that (Hard) Get up Just like that (Hard) Get up Just like that So it's time to leave you a preview So you too can review what we do 20 years in this business, "How You Sell Soul?" G-Wiz, people bear witness Thank you for lettin' us be ourselves So don't mind me if I repeat myself These simple lines be good for your health To keep them crime rhymes on the shelf Live love life like you just don't care Five thousand leaders never scared "Bring the Noise," it's 'the moment they feared' Get up! Still a beautiful idea Throw yo hands in the air Get up and show no fear Get up if y'all really care PE 20 years Now get up
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Written by: GARY RINALDO, CARLTON RIDENHOUR
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Harder Than You Think" is a song from "How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul???", the 2007 studio album of the American hip hop group Public Enemy.
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Chart RankingEven though it was initially not as successful as their previous releases when it first came out, the song rose to fame and eventually reached number four on the UK Singles Chart in 2012, making it Public Enemy's highest-charting single in the UK.
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Song UseThe song became popular after being used in the advert for the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London and was also used in the trailer for the 2014 film "Endless Love."
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Sampling"Harder Than You Think" extensively samples "Shut 'Em Down", one of the band's own previous songs, and highlights the group's approach to creating new sounds from old ones.
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GenreThe song belongs to the genre of hip hop, combining elements of funk and rap with powerful lyrics that reflect on the struggles and difficulties of life.
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Group RecognitionThis song was Public Enemy's first top-ten hit in the UK and helped the group gain recognition among a new generation of listeners.
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Inspirational FactorThe song's powerful beat and inspirational lyrics has made it a popular choice for use in sports advertising and motivation playlists.
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LongevityEven though it was released in 2007, "Harder Than You Think" remains one of Public Enemy's most enduring and popular songs, demonstrating the group's lasting impact on the music industry.
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Release as SingleDespite being released as a single almost five years after the album's release, its delayed success story managed to surprise even the most ardent fans of the group.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features a montage of clips from throughout Public Enemy's career interspersed with footage from their live performances.
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Band MembersThe song features vocals by Charles "Chuck D" Ridenhour and Carlton "Carly X" Ridenhour, Public Enemy's two main members, with production by Gary G-Wiz.
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