Storytelling Music Blog

Understanding cultures around the world:  Check out these songs portraying the issues happening in different countries around the world. Childish Gambino - This Is America (Official Video) Childish Gambino's song “This Is America,” along with its striking music video, is a unique and powerful comment on gun violence, racism, and the usage of entertainment as a distraction from real problems. Popular music should definitely tell more stories about our society, and Childish Gambino surely managed to put the spotlight on certain issues with “This Is America.” Falz - This Is Nigeria Just as "This is America" showed a different side of its creator Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino, "This is Nigeria" Falz also delivers an important piece of social commentary, often with dark humor to highlight many of the worst socio-economic issues in today’s Nigeria, particularly for the country’s leaders.  Even in the seriousness of Nigeria’s mounting insecurity issues, Falz agai...

Juice WRLD & Benny Blanco - Graduation Graduation isn’t the end of a tough journey, it is the beginning of a beautiful one. Start each day believing in yourself, and watch the magic happen. Song Lyrics: Oh-oh-oh, woah, woah It's fire Huh, as we go on, we remember All the times we spent together (ooh, woah) As our lives change (ooh, woah), from whatever We will still be (we will still), friends forever First off, tell the girl in my math class I'm rich And you broke, bitch, I had the last laugh And to the dumb nigga in my science lab How'd it feel when we fought and you caught a jab? Man, f*ck prom, f*ck the teacher that was always talkin' on the intercom And f*ck the student that we thought was always gon' bring in a bomb And all of the girls wild, them bitches was too foul They all on my dick now Huh, as we go on (as we go on), we remember (we remember) All the times we (all the times), spent together (ooh, woah) As our lives change (ooh, woah), from whatever W...

 Lupe Fiasco feat. Nikki Jean -  Hip Hop Saved My Life Whether you are creating the music or listening to it to motivate you, hiphop and music in general can really play a big role in saving your life. Song Lyrics: [Intro: Lupe Fiasco] Dedicate, dedicate (One time, 1-2, 1-2, and 1-2 and) This one right here goes out (For your mind, and 2, and 1-2 and) To my homie with the dream, nah mean? (Uh) [Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco] He said: "I write what I see Write to make it right, don't like where I be I'd like to make it like the sights on TV Quite the great life, so nice and easy" See: now you can still die from that But it's better than not being alive from straps Agreed, a Mead notebook and a Bic That click when it's pushed and a wack-ass beat That's a track that's weak that he got last week Cause everybody in the stu' was like: "That's that heat!" A bass-heavy medley with a sample from the 70s With a screwed-up hook that went "stack that...

Miss Mulatto - On My Way "Been at it so long, Up all night, work all day...All I do is win,  Never catch me loosing...Stick it out 'til the end, not many can do it, i'm on my way." --Miss Mulatto Song Lyrics: [Intro: Miss Mulatto] Ooh I'm on my way Latto let 'em know [Chorus: Miss Mulatto] Tell 'em; I'm on my way (way) Mama; you ain't gotta wait (ain't gotta wait) Been at it so long (woo) Up all night, work all day (huh) All I do is win (win) Never catch me loosing (no) Stick it out 'til the end ('til the end) Not many can do it, huh (Not many can do it) Mama; I'm on my way (way, way) Tell 'em; I'm on my way (I'm on my way) Let them haters hate (let them haters hate, yeah) Tell 'em; I'm on my way (I'm on my way, I'm on my way) [Verse 1: Miss Mulatto] Mama; I'm on my way I'm on my way You can't stop the kid, huh They call me young Ali, the way I be making hits, huh I'm well connected I'...

Lecrae & Ty Dolla $ign - Blessings Appreciate the life that you have, don't take it for granted, just count up the blessings that you do have Song Lyrics: [Intro: Lecrae] Ear Drummers Ooh, yeah Ooh, yeah [Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign] If I ever took a loss, I learned a lesson I won't ever think I'm better than the next man I've been down before the come up, I ain't stressin' Baby, I'm too busy countin' all these blessings [Verse 1: Lecrae] Yah, yah, yah Count it up, count it up, count it up (Count it up) Line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up (Line 'em up) Swear the sun shinin' on me in my huddle No matter the trouble surroundin' us They don't see that it's a lot of us (Yeah) Everybody move anonymous (Woo) Won't take that credit, I know where we get it Them blessings be comin' from God above (Blessings) I was doin' all kinda bad Where the choir at? Tell 'em I need a verse (Verse) Hit the pew and tell God, ...

Lucas Coly - Numb "I'm on the road through riches I can't steer wrong, I wish I was still a kid but I'm still grown"  -- Lucas Coly Intro: Yeah, Lucas Coly I been Tryna keep it a hunnit Won't be too many ni**as that gon keep it a hunnit no more That's how I feel every time I meat, you know They ain't bout that fighting, they don't keep it a hunnit, so Chorus: Lately I been feeling like my heart gone She so crazy I been tryna keep my heart strong I'm on the road through riches I can't steer wrong I wish I was still a kid but I'm still grown Aye, music, money, business I need three phones I can't wait to see my whole fucking team on You was sitting at the top and now your seat gone It ain't hunnits, It ain't nun for me to speak on Verse 1: Aye, lately I been feeling like I'm losing it I can't let em, gotta get it cause I'm too legit I still got a couple people I be cruising with Praying that I never lose them caus...

Drake ft. Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud "I know things get hard, but girl, you got it, there you go, c an't you tell by how they looking at you everywhere you go?  Wonderin' what's on your mind, it must be hard to be that fine, w hen all these motherfu**rs wanna waste your time,  It's just amazing, girl, and all I can say is.... Im so proud of you" -- Drake Song Lyrics: [Verse 1: Drake] I like a woman with a future and a past A little attitude problem all good, it'll make the shit last Don't make it too easy, girl, don't take it too fast.. Yeah, that's it right there, that's it, do it just like that Only you can do it just like that.. And I love it when your hair still wet 'cause you just took a shower Running on a treadmill and only eating salad Sound so smart like you graduated college, Like you went to Yale, but you probably went to Howard, knowing you Weekend in Miami, tryna study by the pool Couple things due, but you always get it ...

Trey Songz- Can't Help but Wait: Sometimes men don't want to treat their ladies how they should be treated, so don't be surprised if someone else comes along gets what you could have had. Song Lyrics: I can't help but wait I can't help but wait, check it out I see you, you wit him, he ain't right but you don't trip You stand by, while he lies, then turn right round and forgive I can't take, to see your face wit those tears running down yo cheeks But what can I do, I gotta stay true, because deep down I'm still a G And I don't wanna come between you and your man, Even tho I know I'll treat you better than he can Girl I can't help but wait Till you get back wit him, it don't change (Can't help but wait) Till you see that wit me, it ain't the same (Can't help but wait) Till you, see you, for what you really are (Baby girl you are a star) And I can't help but wait It ain't fresh, to just let him call the shots Your ...

  Christina Aguilera- Beautiful This is an inspirational song that empowers people to see their own self worth and beauty, even when the world can put you down and be so cruel at times. "Everyday is so wonderful, then suddenly its hard to breathe. Now and then I get insecure from all the pain, i'm so ashamed"- - Christina Aguilera Song Lyrics: Don't look at me Everyday is so wonderful Then suddenly It's hard to breathe Now and then I get insecure From all the pain I'm so ashamed I am beautiful No matter what they say Words can't bring me down I am beautiful In every single way Yes words can't bring me down Oh no So don't you bring me down today To all your friends you're delirious So consumed In all your doom, ooh Trying hard to fill the emptiness The pieces gone Left the puzzle undone Ain't that the way it is You're beautiful No matter what they say Words can't bring you down Oh no You're beautiful In every single way Yes words...

DJ Khaled  J eremih, Christ Brown & August Alsina -   Hold You Down "I'll hold you down,  I'm on my way,  I'm the one gon' hold you down,  Put you in that Ghost so you enjoy the town,  Even when the roads is down, you mesmerized by the flying sky We gotta socialize and cherish times." - - Future Song Lyrics: [Chris Brown:] I'll hold you down I'm on my way (DJ Khaled!) [Jeremih (August Alsina):] All you've been thinking about Do anything you want and let emotion rule your mind (rule your mind) (we the best music) And now you say you dream about doing it anywhere Oh yeah, just tell me where it's on your mind (on your mind) (another one) Sit in my whip and see the stars (and see the stars) Show me just who you are (show me just who you are) You know who really hold you down (hold you down) And when you not around (and when you not around) [August Alsina (Jeremih):] I'll hold you down (I'm the one gon' hold you down, I'm the one...

Trey Songz -Gotta Make It ft. Twista Song Lyrics: Just gotta make it (alright) Just gotta make it, ooh ooh Just gotta make it (alright) Just gotta make it Just gotta make it (alright) Just gotta make it Shawty (shawty), all I got is a dollar and a dream Is ya gonna roll wit me? (roll wit me) You see I've tried a 9 to 5, and it just don't fit me (Fit me) (no) I can get us out the hood and have us livin' good Ya feel me? (oh do feel me) But I ain't leaving here if you ain't wit me (If you ain't wit me) 'Cause girl a suit wit a smile that don't fit me Taking a bus for some miles is gon kill me  (That's gon kill me) I'm tryin' to turn it around, Start this thing from the ground And as long as you're down I know, Looking at you day after day, I know I Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it  (Just gotta make it) Just to see that smile upon your face I know I Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it Everything I do I do for you...

J. Cole - Crooked Smile ft. TLC Society tries to tell you there's something about you that makes you inferior to the images they're trying to put out there. This song is really encourages you to embrace your imperfections.  Even a crooked smile deserves to smile! Song Lyrics: Hook: [TLC] I'm on my way, on my way, on my way down (x2) You're the one that was tryna keep me way down But like the sun know you know I found my way back round [Verse 1: J. Cole] Look They tell me I should fix my grill cause I got money now I ain't gon' sit around and front like I ain't thought about it A perfect smile is more appealing but it's funny how My shit is crooked look at how far I done got without it I keep my twisted grill, just to show them kids it's real We ain't picture perfect but we worth the picture still I got smart, I got rich, and I got bitches still And they all look like my eyebrows: thick as hell Love yourself, girl, or nobody will Oh, you a woman? ...

Lupe Fiasco Feat. Skyler Grey -   Words I Never Said: I think that all the silence is worse than all the violence, Fear is such a weak emotion that's why I despise it, We scared of almost everything, afraid to even tell the truth, So scared of what you think of me,  I'm scared of even telling you part of the problem, my problem is I'm peaceful,  And I believe in the people.       --Lupe Fiasco Song Lyrics: It's so loud Inside my head With words that I should've said! As I drown in my regrets I can't take back the words I never said I can't take back the words I never said [Lupe Fiasco:] I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bullshit Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets How much money does it take to really make a full clip 9/11 building 7 did they really pull it Uh, and a bunch of other cover-ups Your child's future was the first to go with budget cuts If you think that hurts then, wait here comes the uppercut The school ...

Kid Ink & MGK - Hell & Back "But I won't let them see me sweat, Yeah it took a little time... But can't really be upset, long way to the top, I can barely see the steps... Yeah, they sleeping on me still, But I barely need to rest" -- Kid Ink Song Lyrics: [Intro] Said you can tell' em that I been from uh uh When the heat is on You know I give back I said uh uh, yeahh, yeah [Chorus] You can tell them that I've been from hell and back When the heat is on I fire back In this cold world Where your lighters at Just burn it down F-f-fire back [Verse 1] Uh, let's take it to the ground Don't too many make it coming through our town Looking for a detour nowhere to be found When the pressure's on seems nobody's around Uh, but I won't let them see me sweat Yeah it took a little time But can't really be upset Long way to the top I can barely see the steps Yeah, they sleeping on me still But I barely need to rest See me standing here, head h...