One Man Can Change the World
Big Sean, Kanye West, John Legend
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They used to tell me I hope you learn to make it on your own And if you love yourself just know you'll never be alone I hope that you get everything you want and that you chose I hope that it's the realest thing that you ever know Hope you get the pretty girls, that's pretty and everything Million dollar cribs havin' million dollar dreams And when you get it all just remember one thing Remember one thing That one man could change the world All I, all I wanted was a hundred million dollars and a bad chick Imagine this so much some nights it felt like that I had it Back on the mattress Starin' at the ceilin' tryna to connect the dots But its hard makin' those attachments I'm talkin' dreamin' so hard, some nights it felt like draft day You know? My - my step brother used to flip them bags outside the crib like it was trash day No Kim K, but he bagged yay (Ye) But when you're getting fast money, slow down, don't crash With all the drive in the world, swear you still need gas Look, think about it, close your eyes, dream about it Tell your team about it, go make million dollar schemes about it Success is on the way, I feel it in the distance Used to look up at the stars and be like ain't too much that's different I be shinin', they be shinin', get your one shot don't you miss it What you know bout' wakin' up everyday like you on a mission? I hope you learn to make it on your own And if you love yourself just know you'll never be alone I hope that you get everything you want and that you chose I hope that it's the realest thing that you ever know Hope you get the pretty girls, that's pretty and everything Million dollar cribs havin' million dollar dreams And when you get it all just remember one thing Remember one thing That one man could change the world My grandma told me if you write your name in stone you'll never get the white out I grinded out that black hole then performed up at the white house Standin' next to Jim Carrey, we traded stories then laughed I said you not the only one I know got rich wearin' masks Where I'm from I swear they broke, they need way more than the cast We need more than what you have And then we need more than that But how am I supposed to say I'm tired If that girl from West Virginia came up in conditions that I couldn't survive Went to war, came back alive On top of that became a female black captain When being black you had to extra extra try Way before James Brown made us proud She bought a crib on the same street as Marvin Gaye Right there on Outer Drive, and she taught me how to drive And she raised the kids, then the kids' kids, and she did it right Taught me how to love, taught me not to cry When I die, I hope you teach me how to fly All my life you've been that angel in disguise saying I hope you learn to make it on your own And if you love yourself just know you'll never be alone I hope that you get everything you want and that you chose I hope that it's the realest thing that you ever know Hope you get the pretty girls, that's pretty and everything Million dollar cribs havin' million dollar dreams And when you get it all just remember one thing Remember one thing That one man could change the world
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Written by: Sean Michael Anderson, Betty Wright, John Roger Stephens, Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, Ken Lewis, Mike Dean, Kanye Omari West, William Leonard Roberts II, Amaire Carter Johnson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Celebrity Collaboration"One Man Can Change The World" is a song by American rapper Big Sean from his third studio album "Dark Sky Paradise" (2015). The song features American artists Kanye West and John Legend.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it remained on the chart for 20 weeks.
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AwardsThe song won the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 58th Grammy Awards, which is a testament to its popularity and quality in the music industry.
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Song ThemeThe song delivers powerful messages of hope and the potential for individual impact. Its lyrics imply that a single person can effect serious change, no matter their circumstances.
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DedicationBig Sean dedicates this song to his grandmother, Mildred V. Leonard, who was one of the first black female captains in World War II.
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Personal TouchBig Sean included a voicemail from his grandmother at the end of the song, making it more personal and emotional.
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Music VideoThe music video, released in June 2015, depicts a young African American boy navigating through life in a crime-ridden neighborhood. The video perfectly encapsulates the song's message about the impact a single individual can have.
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Songwriting CreditsAll three artists, Big Sean, Kanye West, and John Legend, share the songwriting credits for this song, in addition to several other contributors.
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Popular ReceptionCritics widely praised the song for its powerful lyrics, outstanding performances from all participants, and emotional component.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was featured in the soundtrack for the 2016 film "The Birth of a Nation", further increasing its exposure and appeal.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Hip Hop, with Big Sean rapping the verses, and John Legend providing the soulful singing in the chorus.
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Notable LyricsThe most noted lyrics which represents the song's theme are "I
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