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Baby, you understand me now
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
No one can always be an angel
When everythin' goes wrong you see some bad
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood(Yeah)
Misunderstood, don't
(We do this for the people that walk that path)
Don't let me be misunderstood, don't
(Tryna get to their dream, yeah)He stood on the corner with the rest of them
Though he knew that this corner wasn't the best of him
Hard streets and a life that crested him
Dirt police domestic beefs that's festerin'He knew the president wasn't addressin' him
Though dead presidents was undressin' him
Two kids from hot sex, no protection and
People don't see how AIDS is affectin' 'emIt get hard you get, get the God questionin'
Can't find a job so you robbin' and hustlin'
He killed marks and sold dope for cousin 'em

Can't believe they would be the ones buckin' himHe on the ground, he could feel God touchin' him
He heard the sound of his moms sayin' "Trust in Him"
At heaven's gate, sayin', "Lord, please let me in
Or send me back to tell my people to be better men"Misunderstood, don't
('Cause we are)
Don't let me be misunderstood, don'tMisunderstood, don't
Don't let me be misunderstood, don't
I'm just humanShe dancin', she dance, she dance for them
Her body move but her mind was manic'n
Thinkin' I don't know where they hands then been
Relationships with men have been so damagin'She thought back to when she was at Howard and
Dreams of doin' scenes with Terrence Howard and
Broadway plays and dancin' with Alv and them
The ones that make it always ain't the talentedSome dreams get lost, never to be found again
At first strippin' seemed so empowerin'
Most every girl wanna do it now and then
But bein' meat everyday is devourin'Cats puttin' paper where she put powder and
Life would break her, now she powderin'
She was high when she fell down and then
Crowd surroundin' and heart was poundin' andShe fell into a deep sleep, the siren sounded and
Seen bright lights in the midst of clouds and then
Talked to God, feelin' like His child again
Said, "Lord, let me live so I can make You proud again"Misunderstood, don't
('Cause we are)
Don't let me be misunderstood, don'tMisunderstood, don't
Don't let me be misunderstood, don't
I'm just humanThe life we lead will always lead us
And we pray that He will never leave us
It's the price we pay, I guess that's the reason
Why my grandma sang, we all need JesusThe life we lead will always lead us
And we pray that He will never leave us
It's the price we pay, I guess that's the reason
Why my grandma sang, we all need JesusMisunderstood, don't
Don't let me be misunderstood, don'tMisunderstood, don't
Don't let me be misunderstood, don't
I'm just human

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Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, many people describe him as being a conscious hip hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the soulquarians.

As well as music, Common has worked as an actor, on the films 'Smokin' Aces' (as Sir Ivy) 'American Gangster' (as Turner Lucas) and 'Wanted'. He may also be seen in cameo roles in films such as 'Brown Sugar'.

His debut was the 1992 album Can I Borrow A Dollar, but he achieved little critical or commercial success until 1994's Resurrection, an instant classic. He produced several more albums, notably Like Water For Chocolate and the highly experimental Electric Circus, before releasing the Kanye West and J Dilla-produced Be in 2005, which was his first album to receive widespread mainstream appeal and radio playtime.

Common is considered a "cred" artist, which has lead him to collaborations with the likes of De La Soul, Jadakiss, T.i, Talib Kweli, The Roots, Kanye West, Lily Allen, Erykah Badu, and Fort Minor.

2007's Finding Forever was produced mainly by long-time collaborator, Kanye West.

Universal Mind Control is the 8th album from Chicago hip-hop artist Common.

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