Common - "Changes" (A Tribute to Obama)

[Sagay56]

Funny how people come to comment on a video that a citizen made about his own political views and offer nothing but hate. If you don't like it...don't click the play button. America the beautiful indeed!

[806TO713]

Guys Common just made the assumption as we all did. Obama lied about his promises, with all the false promises he provided anyone had the right to make a song about him given the promises would have been true.

[TheStillman37]

@806TO713 Do you really believe that any president is gonna change something? In any country, who rules exactly is not the goverment. The goverment only follow the rules of those who have money. If war is lucrative why stop with it? If drug dealing is lucrative why combat it? Even because the last president of the US who hurt the interests (in this case, of the drug dealing) was killed with help of the C.I.A. If a president "does" something, it's because it was approved by these people...

[torreybrownful]

I LOVE this Common. You "get" it! Thank you! AMAZING!

[respectdismoly]

common went off course with his last album, looking forward to his new shit, completely produced by no i.d.!!

[zender823]

Obama puppet ...

[Chololifestyle]

another color but the same shit

[Kjeezy111]

dis beat is so god damn horrible

[illusiOnabsenCe]

you can't judge the whole party on it's decisions. The reason they join parties is to gain power in votes.

[TopperRocker]

fuck barack obama, you fuckin clowns

[3RWE3]

THIS IS THE GAYEST SONG AND VIDEO EVER ! HOW DO LIKE THE ECONOMY NOW THAT CHANGES GUY HAS HAD IT FOR TWO YEARS ! IDIOTS !!!

[skosa928]

@3RWE3 bush had 8 years to fuck up the economy and you expect obama to fix it in 2!!! Unreal!!!

[3RWE3]

@skosa928 I think what you meant to say was, Bush came in , 9/11, Re-elected(popular vote),libs(you and yo friendz) take over (takeover) House and Senate 4 YEARS AGO DUMBFUCK , and yes I believe your little pussy of a god , obama, should have squared away your country by NOW !

[skosa928]

@3RWE3 ..i dont know how you can defend this motherfucker...stole the election from gore...with his brother in florida..and lied about the weapons of mass destruction....many people have died from this fucked up war....and you can let that shit ride....interesting.....and you call us idiots?!?!

[3RWE3]

@skosa928 Before we argue further I can read that you bring up the old "WMD" . Have you ever READ , let alone heard the State of the Union Address Jan. 2003 ? If you take the time to read it you could clearly see how you have been lied to all these years by your gay friends and politicians! So please dont try crying this way, it wont get you anywhere! Fucked up war?, ask your gayest of gays obama about that DB ,because he has owned it for 2 years now ! Oh right let me guess , obamas doing right!

[skosa928]

@3RWE3 ....so is that what you tell the families that are affected by this "old WMD" since its old is not valid those lives and families are not valid....Im done !

[3RWE3]

@skosa928 Done is right you never started !

[nilbud]

@3RWE3 Hey fuckwit GWB admitted that he made up the whole WMD and it was a lie. You're one of the set of utter fucking dunces who believe something even the liar confessed was a lie. Everyone on the planet knew there were no WMD when the illegal invasion of Iraq went ahead. All those who were involved in that warcrime will be put on trial. You're just a racist coward, with the IQ of a bag of sand.

[3RWE3]

@nilbud Boy you really wasted your mommies money. Not even an intelligent arguement! Post where you read this like I did . Besides I think you are the coward because you cant even have any balls to meet me in Boston , bitch !

[lesliejohnson006]

<---------------------Next big thing to hit from Detroit. Here I come Eminem. The album will hit next summer this is a teaser! Comment if you hear the words of the song and you agree. Real talk music. Holla if ya hear me!

[Booze129]

FUCK - REPUBLICANS!!

Fuck Bush,Cheney,Palin,McCain .....Epic Fail no matter what!

Yahh It sure was Obama's job to clean up all the Republicans bullshit.

Hey "bboytornado" you suck Horse Cock! You fuckin Douchebag

For the record more Jobs were increased ,healthcare,and troops being send home... Ohhh yahh and as for the rest Yahh it will also come along.

[BuzanTheFear1ess]

He has actually escalated the war.

[3RWE3]

@Booze129 LOSER !

[peanutsrocketship]

all yall just chill and appreciate this great music.

[bboytornado]

i forgot to add... Obama sucks cock at Bohemian Grove... check it out

[bboytornado]

obama sucks cock

[jafosballs]

I hope you are still happy with video??? He surely isn't making change, just creating hatred against the government.

[pushdarock30]

And I know you guys are going to want to argue with me about this soooo 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...ACTION!!!

[VileCAESARB]

@pushdarock30 You make alot of valid points, and I agree that change has been imposed by Obama. The problem comes however is when people like yoursef

lf and many others, think Obama is an independent agent. He is wholly owned by the same people who owned Bush, and your partisan sympathies, "republican" etc is what is really hurting America.Im English and we have been seeing this Divide and Conquer for thousands of years.You all have to wake up, its not Black, White etc,its control.and we all r

[pushdarock30]

Yeah you're right, I shouldn't have singled the Republicans out. Obama is no independent agent, you're right. But i still think he's a symbol of a change , you know?@VileCAESARB

[VileCAESARB]

@pushdarock30 Yeah, you are right. He is a symbol of change. Symbol that the white, dumb, useless, bigoted members of my race have finally been exposed. They couldnt hold it back forever, just delay it as long as possible. However, I couldnt give a fuck about Republican's or Democrat's. In my humble opinion, if you belong to a group, you are a sheep..and deserve all you get for wanting security in a world devoid of it :)

[pushdarock30]

@VileCAESARB but once again you're absolutely right, I was a little harsh on one particular group, my bad

[VileCAESARB]

@pushdarock30 also however, it does seem that from an objective view, that intolerance is rife everywhere and is not slowing, despite the millenium we live. I mean, I accept their are some dumb white people, holding outdated views and holding others back....but its not all of us...:)

[VileCAESARB]

@pushdarock30 But here is a sensitive issue...Obama is a symbol for change, because he shows how determination and time can change outdated, barbaric views...much like Lincoln...but how many black people would you say are misguided about slavery.Black African tribes had a history of capturing slaves as trophies after wars, and they were sold by them. Now, slavery is disgusting, to think that they saw themselves as enlightened is too. Huge conradiction, but how many people know that fact?!!

[pushdarock30]

Lol (sigh, cracks knuckles) ok buddy, let me break this down for you. Number 1, a lot of people know that, so not only is that point random and irrelevant to the situation, it's also not even a discovery worth bringing up in any conversation. Maybe you just found that out or something and that's why you think it's a big deal, either way, I hope that's not your home-run thesis statement. @VileCAESARB

[pushdarock30]

Number 2, what is important is to remember the difference between American slavery and what was African slavery. African slaves were still viewed as human by their African masters...they just had to obey their masters...can you say the same for the slaves that were brought to America? No, they were dehumanized and taught to believe that they were sub-human. I'm sorry if you can't see the major difference. You see, there's a big difference between slavery and servitude. @VileCAESARB

[VileCAESARB]

@pushdarock30 No, I discovered that a long time ago, in a museum in Madrid :) And, it isn't just America I refer to, but the whole supposed "Western" world. Now I am no authority on the, but you trying to discern between methods of slavery is to me semantics. The underlying concept remains. I totally agree about mental slavery, but if people are weak and stupid enough to be caught up in it, then they deserve all they get. For wanting to believe so badly.

[VileCAESARB]

@pushdarock30 The reason I mentioned slavery is because I think we can all agree it is the defining moment in the turning of human affairs (Obama)...along with the Civil Rights Movement and the end of Apartheid, it has ushered in a new age. One we all find ourselves in now, thankfully. But you surely must see that alot of hate remains (under the surface)...you only have to look at why Britain released an apology for slavery 200-300 after the event! Now I despise Britain and all Imperialism

[VileCAESARB]

@pushdarock30 but the real "Britain" or "US" is not, and never has been the people has it. It disgusts me how British culture has viewed others as heathens, who were more spiritually or medically advanced, yet then uses that to justify violence and oppression (the real acts of barbarism) and I know of some of what went on in Jamaica, which was fuckin' horrible man. Slavery is linked to this, because it shows that finally that mode of thinking has been overthrown, thats why I mentioned:)

[pushdarock30]

@VileCAESARB and my friend, America is guilty of slavery...not only slavery of the body...but slavery of the mind...literal brainwashing. castration physically and mentally. And these African kingdom's monarchs would reach a compromise of a certain amount of servants and cattle to either avoid war or as a peace treaty...can you say the same about America? They KIDNAPPED these people, then murdered some even before they arrived to America! Can you see the difference I'm trying to show you?

[pushdarock30]

@VileCAESARB but my friend all I'm trying to say is that Obama is a symbol for change, I have no idea how we got on the subject of slavery.

[pushdarock30]

of American dollars. Don't even try to act like a black man can't bask in the glory of a change such as being the first African American president of the United States (believe me, it makes you sound really jealous, and that's not cool.) To you still bitter Republicans: You're taking a song of hope and trying to turn it into a song of political bias. That's what makes you sound ridiculous. He's your president, live with it. You have to pay taxes, live with it. He's black, live with it. The end.

[pushdarock30]

And either way, it's important to remember the point of this song. It's supposed to be an inspirational song to the children, Obama being a representation and a symbol...a symbol of change (hence the title, get it?) Now don't get me wrong, I love white people, but don't come on this page and try to say "Obama hasn't done anything blah blah" b/c in this country, presidents have lied, owned slaves, had affairs with slaves, had Watergate scandals, had affairs with secretaries, and drained billions

[pushdarock30]

Lol uh oh, nothing like that good old Republican haterade lol. Just to let you guys know, it's going to take Obama a little longer than a year and a half to remedy the 8 YEARS of economic rape dealt by Bush. Whether you want to admit it or not, America has taken a step up under the Obama administration, in averse to America's deep plummet under the questionable discretion of the Bush administration. Obama is your president, get over it. He's not doing any worse than Bush. He's doing much better.

[snokrazy]

yea dick riding for obama! lol. good for u common. buck ofama

[mojoswoptopz]

Common is a breath of fresh air in a sewer full of guns, pimps, bitches, gangsters, drugs and race We are all one race - human. Common is the future of hip hop. Peace and love people!

[XxSuDdYxX]

i'm from england i love obama =]

[CROldon]

@XxSuDdYxX why?

what has he done for you, for america and for the world. please tell me, as i would love to know, (other then the FACT he has odne nothing other then appear as a black man in the white house).

Hes a puppet, being told what to say by 100 white men

wake up or die young

[hellsfallen]

Common is cool but it doesn't matter what color a president is, they are all the same and have been the same after Andrew Jackson.

[erikitzgarcia]

fuck obama!!

[CoryTemmerman]

@erikitzgarcia fuck YOU

[jebarth3]

I'm a HUGE Common fan, but this song makes me want to vomit

[austintamara]

LoL. . . .It's a great song in a respect that I've been able to let my kids listen to him.  One thing about his ablums, there is almost always something in there for the kids.

[jchurms96]

nice dedication to obama, he is a much better president than bush

[gutman9]

If you're gonna post something rude/racist about Obama why even waste your time republicans?

[swdxm]

To know the truth behind Obama's election watch 'The Obama Deception'

[dionmichelle]

@swdxm .. Republican produced no doubt....

[swdxm]

@dionmichelle Well it actually it isn't far from it.It is an independent, freedom loving, libertarian and very professional documentary.I hope you can watch you will learn a lot as I did.

[DiViNeM3]

Love Obama no matter what other people may say about our president!:)

[bornfreedom7]

Obama's will mean nothing to the people, he did it for his legency. He's going to be considered on the same level as Martin Luther King. Hope for what? More of the same.

[flowfessional]

Great Commons brainwashed.

[48mugen]

illuminati is a load of crap, common is just too good for the feeble minded to understand

[citagrandson]

dude common , talib kweli, mos def put kanye on , so how does he them blows him up, you must be a retard

[lm12dt]

KRS-1 look him up the speachers he does on obama then mke ure own mind up

[Globalfaction]

Common done lost his common sense! This is a loada Bollocks! Universal mind control? sounds like he's backing the zombification of the masses! Some Black people go on like they're personally elevated just cos a house n****r pretending to be in charge. damn!

[SilverBullet741]

"uh ive been to uh 57 states, just one more to go"

-obama (the idiot)

[MrCoolio20]

Oh for sure, anyone who graduates from Harvard Law School is an idiot. Nobody ever makes mistakes speaking. Especially not when your on a Presidential campaign trail giving hundreds of speeches.

(In other words, stop being a dick.)

[hellabudsmoker]

smoke a joint..

[AvonBarksdale101]

Commons a sell out, this guys album is called " universal mind control" and he made a tribute to the puppet NWO leader, Americans wake up, what is wrong with you people? Fuck common and obama.

[pclose11]

@AvonBarksdale101 Thats a ridiculous comment, basically you are implying that Common is part of the illuminati because of the title of his album and his praise for obama. He has always been more artistic than commercial, plus his albums don't even sell much! Hardly a vital cog in the NWO.

[AvonBarksdale101]

How is that a ridiculous comment? That is exactly what I am implying, the guy makes songs with kanye west and has had blown up success since he got with kanye, and hes promoting obama strictly cause hes black not knowing jack shit about the guy which we all know now that he lied about everything, lol give me break he is not part of them, but his music is controlled by them we both know that.

[rafachafa92113]

haha ...ur too funny man...do some research..common has always been on obamas side plus he even informed me about him on the people when obama wasnt even heard of except in chicago..and maybe just maybe common blew up for u when kanye came but hes been big since no id and dilla produced for him

[AvonBarksdale101]

uhhh no, I have been listening to common since way before Kanye was even known buddy, and you're the one who needs to do research, I don't even think you understood what I said. Promoting a person like Obama means nothing anymore, so I won't even argue with you over any of it. Bottom line they are all pain by the same industries and institutions that run and rob the world daily. Both common and Obama, so defend them all you want but it matters nothing.

[bornfreedom7]

No Doubt, cats r so blinded, like sheep being lead to slaughter

[austintamara]

No doubt. . . .Take it EZ

[jukeboxhero844]

obama is fuckin our country up

[StevenMarsh93]

your country was already fucked up

[trezeguet500]

dope. one of the best tracks on UMC

[TheArsonist24]

life is a trip while a long and proceed to,

[nick2uch]

except common is realer

[AnTriCe9087]

Ohhhh my goddd common soulja boy same thing dang let dem do dem dey both got money dats all that matters

[MrPink864]

Would it kill you to speak proper English? Are you trying to look like an ignorant douchebag?

[AnTriCe9087]

Alrite thxz

[0ForcePower0]

Speaking how you want is a right people have earned, but mabye you didnt know that

[MrPink864]

Actually no, I didn't. In fact, I have never taken any sort of Government or Political Science class before in my life and thus the idea of freedom of speech is a mystery to me. Thanks for filling me in, buddy.

[keny55]

A white man asked me why are black people so happy with the elction of Barack Obama???

OMFG

Let´s fight my people ;)

peace

[eumelchen3103]

I'm a white woman and i completely understand why you're so happy. I'm from germany, but I've got many american friends and I think I know a bit of you're political problems you had. I'm happy that you got a ear that listens now.

[superhseep]

VT is with ya man

[DocGreen15]

He's just another puppet, what your so excited about?

[superhseep]

VT is behind ya man

[trogdorfiend]

it's sad that Common and Soulja Boy are even in the same sentence. Doing this would discredit the more talented artist (Common) and bring shame to the perpetrator responsible in forming the sentence, except me, because i am addressing the issue (and it is a big one)

but honestly, this song is definitely not one of common's best

[DOTAgirl134]

Oh my gosh.

[reaver0991]

good song....

[jeffreyt78]

Havent u watched any of  the videos on the obama deception??? look it up u wont regret it...

[TripLeSh0t]

I saw the doc. eh. Most of it was a matter of opinion and not fact.

[immasuperninja]

yeah.... fuck nwo and obama

[onlythebrave2009]

guys! see the new channel of common in spain!

thanks!

[superbongwong]

im not likin common's flow, resurrection is way better, get back to the old stuff

[SADLIFEproductions]

good fucking song

Someone tell Soulja Boy to get a fucking clue

[MusicIsMyLife127]

i agree. Soulja Boy is horrible.

[cet91187]

Actually the song isnt about Obama. He just uses him as a launchpad b/c there are so few Black role models. The song is about children doing better in life (like Obama). Its purely an inspirational track. And dont get me wrong, I love Com, but the song is soooo out of place on the album. Every other track is about sex. The song is okay, but nothing special. Sounds like the music video would be him spinning in circles in the middle of a field of flowers LMAO

[thanksdudeitsreptar]

hahah pretty much

[JBinnerNERDS]

so true about the music video part

[canuseonelastmansens]

good plan- God plan.

[VinceTheTexan]

this song is dope

[TedisaCatone]

I have never met such an inspiring rapper before I met Lonnie R. Johnson. He recently rocked the Sunshine Theatre in the 505.

[subject32]

I Love Rashid...He is the only one of his kind....We need more good music like this... huh!

[TYISCLOSER]

the singer on the track is muhsinah!!! i believe!!!

[sexysecretlysexy]

Galicia1981 you are completely wrong about his cabinet choices please pay attention.GOD BLESS

[Galicia1981]

No i never said i wanted mccain, and capitalism has not gotten us in this place, in order for that statment to be true, there would have to be freedom in the marketplace, and today there is none. And Obama message of change is the same message that all opposing parties have talked about, and then once in office the status quoe stayes the same. And you can already start to see it with the people he has elected for his cabinet. Words are easy to say

[dieumer1991]

God willing the status quoe will not remain the same this time around, and obama's cabinet choices are exactly whats this country needs, people who know what they are doing. Former Clinton economist etc.

[lifestraight]

"Im the river that flows through the hood...."

[vivalabag]

This is some pop tart buhshit. Sounds like its off Sesame St. or something. Common used to be dope but his new album blows and he is now a propagandist for a ******** politician.

Good for Common if he wants to support him but remember he is a politician, who are often the lowest of the low.

[JayRocFly]

true man

[umiami85]

Buy the CD, it is crazy good!!!!!!

[zekezeke111]

it iz good i love it

[lifestraight]

I dunno, every track sounds like its on some mechanical robotic shit. Its good hes being different but I think this maybe the best song on the cd from what I heard

[rakstar09]

yea mos def.

also Gladiator and that aobut it.

dont buy the new cd buy the old ones!!!

lol

[ItalianaDancer]

People treat him as amazing because we do really need change and the american people want to believe he can pull us out of what we let the bush admin put us in..

It is a big deal and it is history- because it shows how far we have come as a country from where we are..

I'm proud of Obama as our president because I think what he speaks for is right- the fact that a qualified black man is president makes me proud of our country for making the right choice.. and for pushing past prejudices.

[Gocavs1990]

common is one of my favorite mc's. He's gonna make an album together with q-tip. That will be awesome. Common is a real rapper, he knows what he says and thinks about what he says and reflects on things that surround him.

[coblooded]

Its WAy different from 2pac's CHANGES but I Like it.

[killuminati003]

I don't wanna debate politics, but to be honest this is the most hypocritical thing Common has ever done. And I'm not saying because Im against Obama or Common. He is one of my favorite rappers and I was an Obama supporter. But if you listen to Common's past songs he has spoken out against black and white couples I remember cause it kind of made me pissed at him. And now he is praising the offspring of such a relationship because it's cool to do so now. The beat sucks and he ignores his policies

[PrinceL0u]

lol maybe hes had some "changes" of his own

[eritreangurrl]

umm wat? black and white couples have nothing to do with anything..

[esham2001]

The only good track so far from this album..

[XspressivelyChic08]

I love it! This is a very good Look!

[esham2001]

Best track on the album I've heard yet

[Chaostamer]

The more leaks I hear the more worried I am about this album. Common is just WEAK on tracks like "Announcement" and "UMC," whereas others like "Gladiator" are ruined by weak beats. I don't care for this song a bit. It's far too saccharine with none of Common's soulful substance.

[lokeyproduce]

dont be such a hater

[DonMack279]

just admit you want an album of generic battle rapper lyrics

[Chaostamer]

No, I wanted an album with soul and thought put into it. If I wanted generic "battle-rapper lyrics," I'd be praising "Gladiator". Fact is, with gems like "Be" and "Electric Circus," Common raised his own bar. I think it'd be an insult to the great artist I know as "Common" to accept anything half-assed.

[bronzon69]

look at u talkin smack on the internet

[FRC27]

This track is awesome 0_0!! the beat and the lyrics r on point!!

[Galicia1981]

I understand this need for change, but how is a man who has received millions of dollars from domestic and foreign banks going to change things? He voted for the BAILOUT, voted for the FISA bill, before the demo primary said he would take the troops out of Iraq, after getting it said he wouldnt, has not talked about cutting spending, he wants to spend more, is bringing into the white house all CFR members, how is this change? You cant be your own man if someone else is paying, thats life.

[ondank]

very true but thats politics

no one is a breath of fresh air

especially in america where being the president has very limited power

but you gota look at the change outside of the politics

in the people of america

50 years ago there were segragated schools in america and people where fighting to keep them that way, nows there is a black president elect

that is change

and he may only be slightly different

but tupac said it best

"i may not change the world but i will spark the mind who does"

[Galicia1981]

We as a people cant accept that its just politics. Lying is lying, no matter who it comes from. We are in a bad spot man, and Obama is not talking about taking a different path. He is already talking about another bailout, and fighting in Pakistan.Humanity is a point where color, class, nationality all the things that have keep us apart are no longer part of our consciousness, but now we need honest leaders. We have to get away from the democrats and republicans, they got us here in this mess.

[dubbleshit]

Go debate politics somewhere else. Comment on the music, not Obama.

[Galicia1981]

go to another video and comment on the music. What i say has more importance than something sounding good. and i dont know if you noticed but the song is about obama.

[dubbleshit]

Yea this is about Obama but its not a fuckin political debate

[Galicia1981]

not a political debate? Have you listen to the lyrics? Are you mad that what i said has some truth in it? You want to have a conversation about the music more power to you. But dont come here and tell me what to say. There are plenty of comments of the song, talk to them. Ill talk to the people who are interested in this country and what it will be like for their children.

[dubbleshit]

hell yea i listened to the lyrics. this is a TRIBUTE. not a DEBATE. Common is not saying that everyone should love Barack Obama cuz he's the shit. He's giving reasons why he personally likes him. In no way is he offering a opinions on policy or decision making. There is a place for political discussion but this is not it.

[Galicia1981]

This is not a place for political discussion? This is Youtube, you dont get much better than this. This is a tribute about Obama, but were not supposed to comment on Obama? Come on man, if you dont like what i said because it implies that Obama is a fraud, then just skip over my comments. Talk to people who are only interested in the music, there is something here for everyone

[lifestraight]

For real the song is not even about Obama. He only makes one reference "see a black man run". Other than that the song is an inspirational track for the youth and adults to follow dreams. Obama's name isnt even in the song. Somewhat just put this video to this song

[dasdafoij]

it is clearly that you cannot understand fundamental methaphorical understanding

[subject32]

I feel you...It truely is!

[Nunopantues]

to set a target he doesn´t need to say any name...thats the fundamental methaphorical understanding for thoses who understand this kind of music

[babydebolil]

This is #7 on the album this hot

[dalightofthey]

Take it easy people... anytime someone has the guts to go against the grain in order to reach their dreams we pat them on the back, he is NOT GOD, he is a man who allowed his dreams to be greater than tradition, just like JFK, MLK, Gandhi and every spirit worth celebrating... its okay to be glad he accomplished something new, let tomorrow define itself......

[damoorical1]

just be happy that the hiphop community is talking about something other than rims rings and shit like that ya feel me

[mikiy84]

some people have no hope, believe nothing will change, when we seen that change is what has got us to where we are today. Just give the man a chance, thats all he is asking for!!!

[rehabplzz]

lol OMG A REVOLUTION. give me a break. only people making a big deal over the first black president are the true racists. This president is such a big deal BECAUSE he is different, so different in a good way? So are white people less now? Race is a crutch for the black people to fall back on like God is a crutch for the religious. This is an example of it.

[LifeOfAnOutlaw]

I agree completely, Maybe he's just a jerk like all the other 46 Presidents before him.

[a3dez03]

haha, you both are ignorant and lack basic understanding. Also there were 43 presidents before Obama.

[LifeOfAnOutlaw]

sorry I did more research after that, but still you can't believe the hype. Everybody treat him as a god or a jesus(prophet),what if he's bad as his predecessor.

I've to admit, I'm a bit sceptic.

Great song though!

[sondinium]

Going for that cult feel...

[Madjoj0]

Great Track.

[catalistic]

what?