Everything Is Everything
Lauryn Hill
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Everything is everything What is meant to be, will be After winter, must come spring Change, it comes eventually Everything is everything What is meant to be, will be After winter, must come spring Change, it comes eventually I wrote these words for everyone who struggles in their youth Who won't accept deception, instead of what is truth It seems we lose the game Before we even start to play Who made these rules? (Who made these rules?) We're so confused (We're so confused) Easily led astray Let me tell ya that Everything is everything Everything is everything After winter, must come spring Everything is everything I philosophy Possibly speak tongues Beat drum, Abyssinian, street Baptist Rap this in fine linen, from the beginning My practice extending across the atlas I begat this Flipping in the ghetto on a dirty mattress You can't match this rapper slash actress More powerful than two Cleopatras Bomb graffiti on the tomb of Nefertiti MCs ain't ready to take it to the Serengeti My rhymes is heavy like the mind of sister Betty (Betty Shabazz!) L-Boogie spars with stars and constellations Then came down for a little conversation Adjacent to the king, fear no human being Roll with cherubims to Nassau Coliseum Now hear this mixture, where Hip Hop meets scripture Develop a negative into a positive picture Now everything is everything What is meant to be, will be After winter, must come spring Change, it comes eventually Sometimes it seems We'll touch that dream But things come slow or not at all And the ones on top, won't make it stop So convinced that they might fall Let's love ourselves and we can't fail To make a better situation Tomorrow, our seeds will grow All we need is dedication Let me tell ya that Everything is everything Everything is everything After winter, must come spring Everything is everything Everything is everything What is meant to be, will be After winter, must come spring Change, it comes eventually
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Written by: LAURYN HILL, LAURYN N. HILL
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10 facts about this song
Album"Everything Is Everything" is a song from Lauryn Hill's critically acclaimed debut studio album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," released in 1998.
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GenreThe song is a fusion of R&B, hip hop, and neo-soul genres, showcasing Lauryn Hill's versatility as an artist.
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Grammy AwardsThe album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," which includes "Everything Is Everything," won the 41st Annual Grammy Awards for Album of the Year in 1999, becoming the first hip hop record ever to win this award.
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Billboard Chart"Everything Is Everything" was a commercial success, peaking at number thirty-five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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InfluenceThe music video for "Everything is Everything" marked the first major appearance of actor and musician John Legend, who played the piano for the song.
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Sociopolitical themesThe song discusses sociopolitical issues and was praised for its motivating message, encouraging listeners to overcome struggles and adversities to reach their goals.
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Music ProductionLauryn Hill co-produced and co-wrote the song with Johari Newton and James Poyser.
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Critical Reception"Everything Is Everything" received wide acclaim from music critics for Hill's powerful vocals, the mature lyrical content, and the seamless fusion of various musical styles.
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VideoThe music video for "Everything Is Everything" was directed by Sanji Senaka and enhanced the track's popularity among listeners.
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Lyrical ContentIn the song, Lauryn Hill uses a range of metaphors and thought-provoking lyrics to discuss themes of love, heartache, spirituality, and personal growth.
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