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Kredity
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Talib Kweli
Vocals
Justin Timberlake
Vocals
Adam Deitch
Drums
Eric Krasno
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Justin Timberlake
Songwriter
T. K. Greene
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Talib Kweli
Executive Producer
Justin Timberlake
Producer
Adam Deitch
Co-Producer
Eric Krasno
Recording Engineer
Corey Smyth
Executive Producer
Tom Whalley
Executive Producer
Brian Gardner
Mastering Engineer
Chris Gehringer
Mastering Engineer
Tony Maserati
Mixing Engineer
Superstar Dave Dar
Producer
Ethan Willoughby
Recording Engineer
Joel Hamilton
Recording Engineer
Texty
[Verse 1]
Expect the unexpected
Yo
[Verse 2]
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back on you
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back on you
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back on you
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back
[Verse 3]
Yeah, I know a city that's surrounded by a beautiful beach
The economy boosted by the drugs they move in the street
More clearer than the crystal sky, blue as the beast
But the people ain't got shoes for they feet
Or food to eat, so they hurtin', but what's for certain
You can get you some heat and over beef you laid to rest
Like you was gettin' some sleep
Where the little kids get ammunition? (Word)
But can't get no nutrition or any type of suitable livin' condition?
Listen, they shoot you over that paper
It's just survivalist human nature, to put you out your misery
Like euthanasia (Yeah)
Don't let 'em fool you, we ain't different than the youth in Asia
Africa or Europe, it's a small world, we truly neighbors
If they the Third World then who the first to get to Heaven?
I know it's hard but who does God choose to go through it worst
Usually it's the prophets, ask a cat what really matters
Nowadays, usually it's his pockets
[Verse 4]
We gotta get back to what really matters
(Word)
We gotta search our soul to find out what we're after
The more I find my voice the more they try to make it harder
Mom and Dad, don't forget to warn your sons and daughters
(It's all real)
About the nature of the world today
The nature of the world today
(That's what I'm talkin' about)
The nature of the world today
The nature of the world today
[Verse 5]
Word, don't nobody talk no more, they all text message
Drivin' and typin', not payin' attention
Missin' they next exit, dependin' on navigation
They never know where they goin', they stayin' stuck in one spot
They not growin', I'm so over cryin', waitin' and hopin'
Playin' the blame game, the game change
We in a different world like Dwayne Wayne
(Come on) I'm gettin' high just to maintain
(Yeah) Take my music like a drug and drop the needle
In the same vein, I get a rush like I'm tweakin' off blow
Except it ain't via the nose, it's from deep in my soul
The street slang, I be speakin' in code
Kickin' in doors, freakin' the flow till the speakers explode
We in control, the people know I speak the truth to power
My roots is thicker than soursop
And it's so strong they bustin' out the flowerpot
Family tradition is to tell 'em you love 'em
While your family livin' from Granny in the kitchen
To Little Man in prison
[Verse 6]
We gotta get back to what really matters (Yeah)
(That's right, come on)
We gotta search our soul to find out what we're after
(Let's go, let's go, let's)
The more I find my voice the more they try to make it harder
Mom and Dad, don't forget to warn your sons and daughters
(It's all real)
About the nature of the world today (Yeah, woo)
The nature of the world today (Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about)
The nature of the world today (Woo)
The nature of the world today (Yeah)
(Let's go)
[Verse 7]
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back on you
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back on you
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back on you
It's kinda hard to keep faith in the things that you do
When everybody turns their back
[Verse 8]
I'm just tryna get back to what really matters
I'm tryna search my soul to find out what I'm really after
But the more I find my voice the more they try to make it harder
(Indeed)
So, Mom and Dad, don't forget to warn your sons and daughters
(It's all real)
About the nature of the world today
The nature of the world today
The nature of the world today
The nature of the world today
Hey, yeah
[Verse 9]
Yeah, it's all natural, baby
It's how we put it down
Yeah, Brooklyn to Tennessee
You gon' remember me
Yeah, yeah, break it down
Written by: Justin Timberlake, T. K. Greene
