Nappy Roots - The People Lyrics






The money means nothing
My people mean everything
Promise when I got little more money that I would never change
Clutch is still the same
I kept my feet on earth
And I kept my promise
I kept my people first
My friends and my family
Ya'll helped make a man of me
When I was down and out
Ya'll lent a helping hand to me
So I'm returning the favor
And I'm passing it forward
Adversity, don't run away from it run towards it
Face it embrace it
I promise you could make it
The time spent with your family you should keep that sacred
It's worth more than any amount of money
So I would never let the money snatch that from me

When people get money and they start acting funny
It's that money make they world you see
But see if I get some, we all getting something
Cause money ain't the world to me
I do it for the people
the people
the people
Cause money ain't the world to me
The people
the people
the people
Cause money ain't the world to me

Daddy was a garbage man
Momma worked real hard
Me I'm a common man
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?Smartest I'll admit it?
Didn't have a million dollars
Only thing he said to me
What don't kill you make you stronger
Humble begging
Make some sweeter endings
Look at Oprah Winfrey, Tupac, and John Lennon
They all set goals
What's your next move
Now we have a good president what you gonna do
Be a better man
Lend a friend a hand
Grow spiritually
Help out your community
It's the love in mama's cooking
That make it taste good
It's the people not the money
That makes the neighborhood

When people get money and they start acting funny
It's that money make they world you see
But see if I get some, we all getting something
Cause money ain't the world to me
I do it for the people
the people
the people
Cause money ain't the world to me
The people
the people
the people
Cause money ain't the world to me

You see I do it for the love
Sometimes I do it just because
For some reasons I can't explain
I didn't do for the bucks
See Nappy Roots is a movement in that
It hovers a class above
The average and the obvious
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We struggle from time to time
And did the opposite of an optimist
But hard work pays off
I'm living proof and promising this
Educate yourself so when you finally see some dollars and cents
It won't go poof as soon as you make it
It'll make it to your grandchildren's kids
Cause they are the future
We are the one that damaging it
Abusing these opportunities with pollutions and contaminates
And it don't make any damn sense
Cause this movie doesn't have a sequel
If you don't do for you and your kids then
Do it for the rest of the people

When people get money and they start acting funny
It's that money make they world you see
But see if I get some, we all getting something
Cause money ain't the world to me
I do it for the people
the people
the people
Cause money ain't the world to me
The people
the people
the people
Cause money ain't the world to me





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  1. w.... s....

    Keep it lively Shively

  2. g.... c....

    They always do good music no shooting no guns ..shit i b tried all that shit peacful shit in my deck

  3. J.... W....

    Still watching

  4. T.... P....

    L's down Nappy Roots up

  5. c.... ....

    2019 anyone?

  6. J.... W....

    Bowling Green's Finest!!!!

  7. A.... J....

    Luv this song lyrically 😁

  8. d.... ....

    i keeps it nappy

  9. C.... J....

    i love this song this song just becomes a part of me and i know in my heart that one day i can help my people because i want to help those who cant help themselves

  10. c.... ....

    I was thinking about going to the park in my hood and cook out once a momth 100 hamburgers and 100 hotdogs then i found this somg and i dont even got alot of money.

  11. I.... w....

    I am SO GRATEFUL, this holy time of year, they'll never know but I've grown up on this and I see what so many around me don't. I would be just like them if it weren't for outside sources that taught me to turn around, close your eyes and then you dive down. Saved my damn life, helped me sow those seeds all these years. I hope they know how loved, and adored they are. 💞😁🙏💚💙

  12. m.... ....

    How did that good president work out for y'all?

  13. C.... l....

    My favorite an most underrated group of artist.

  14. D.... O....

    Thanks for representing the best city around. Love my city and i love my old Kentucky home.

  15. M.... A....

    When i make my music it will be positive and awesome like this song. Good sound and love motivated.

  16. F.... C....

    U guys are dope.. I've been listening since awe naw lol .. like 8 years ago .. u guys got good vibe and city and lyrics.. this new shit sucks .. still to this day I listen to your shit boiiiii ..

  17. d.... ....

    Been a fan of Nappy Roots and they telling the truth. Have you ever seen a U-HAUL following a hearse? My grandpa asked me that. God rest his soul.

  18. N.... H....

    If this song doesn't get you thinking about some of the choices in life....you dead. Nothing but realness in this song. Stop the hate and help your neighbor. Nothing but love NAPPY!!

  19. C.... G....

    502 😍❤💯

  20. W.... T....

    The people who don't like this are the types you stay away from. They are all about bringing you down!!!

    W.... T....

    Absolutely...this song is powerful and tha beat...hott damn! hit hard

    W.... T....

    Fr tho tupac was sayimg the samething give back to the community if u hustling in the streets u aint paying taxes so the way u pay taxes is build things and run it community centers food for kids that need it so on so many ways u can give back. I want to throw a block party and have everyone eat and drink for the free we all the same people just trying to live life make momey and be peaceful. I feel like dope boys in Cleveland ohio get robb and killed bc ppl see you eating really good and they don't have shit spread the love. Money come and go all the time but good people dont

  21. W.... T....

    Everyone of their songs speak facts that uplift people! I do it for the people! Cause ain't the world to me!

  22. K.... W....

    nappy roots need to drop a new album its pass due 💯💯💯

  23. J.... B....

    I'm big fan of the Nappy Roots 4ever!

  24. L.... Q....

    These guys are the true meaning to it don't gotta rhyme to be a rap and have a message

  25. T.... P....

    These guys rep Ky in almost every single video. A lot of people that got famous forgot where they came from. Much respect.

  26. A.... H....

    Be nice if this was real worldwide. Not just my black people but the people. Love this Song. Sad that u see people singing about it or in happening in movies but look deep into the world where they are hurting and u dont see it. The rich bless the rich and the the poor well hell is poor all around spiritually and mentally.

  27. T.... C....

    Awesome words and music guys. Keep up those great songs. God bless you.....

  28. A.... P....

    ohh i needed this

  29. y.... f....

    I live in the prp area of Louisville and I love it good folks

  30. y.... f....

    go CARDS

  31. N.... C....

    this is what the ghetto really is... keep ya stereo types... such inspirational song... loved it since I first heard it... love from Boston hpod 2 hood

  32. f.... t....

    Always will luv yah! grow spiritually, help out your community!

  33. l.... ....

    I love how yall still so down to earth. Much love from Milledgeville!

  34. J.... M....

    shad d laul amen straight out ta Scott county ky

  35. J.... M....

    shad d laul amen straight out ta Scott county ky

  36. D.... A....

    I looked after this song after I saw the movie The Ladykillers:)

  37. F.... G....

    kidding nice hood brother

  38. F.... G....

    just black people

  39. C.... M....

    I'm from the murda mitten I have to show some love this is better then the wack bs I hear up here

  40. P.... C....

    I live in a wooded area near elizabethtown, and the fact that these guys come outta Kentucky makes me proud to be from this great state.

  41. A.... H....

    best city in the world. go cards

  42. m.... ....

    .mptison been lovN Nappy Roots since 03 ...Tac Town

  43. J.... G....

    covered from macklemore irish Men

  44. J.... H....

    My beautiful city right there. LOUISVILLE!!! sense of pride while watching this video

  45. W.... C....

    one of my best friends told me after i was like man you gotta listen to these quys! yeah i met them in a parking lot of a gas station in TN. and they gave me a cd, i just said i hate you. LLNR

  46. �.... ....

    Is that Blueprint?

  47. b.... s....

    how the fuck do you go from this to songs like "no idea"..

    b.... s....

    +asaaqas dude great question

  48. b.... s....

    did nappy roots split up?

    b.... s....

    @asaaqas nope still doing shows

  49. Y.... O....

    Its awesome to see a talented group like this based in the Kentuckiana area. Never realized they were so close to home.

  50. D.... W....

    1.37 - 1.38 the hotty bangn his hat baccwards, those eyez doe... mmm dayumm!!!

  51. b.... f....

    i love all of u.. 

  52. t.... b....

    it is a shame we do not have positive hip hop anymore, at least we still have this and a few others..100 thumbs up.

  53. V.... ....

    My Favorite Rap group in the Entire World!!

  54. D.... R....

    What the hell happened to these guys ? Last time i heard about them they were a talented Rap group from Kentucky. And now i see this faked trap bullshit, seriously disgusting.

  55. A.... W....

    To make the world a better place how bout just wipe out all the bad people from humanity and keep the good people

    A.... W....

    @lawl blue Can you fuck off?

    A.... W....

    @Alex Watson That's exactly what God is going to do on Judgement Day.

  56. c.... w....

    GOOD STUFF

  57. W.... L....

    man you guys rock. i love what you are trying to depict in your music. Its all about going back to your roots. much love brothers keep up ta good work. NAPPY ROOTS YOU ROCK!!! damn yeah dats the type of shit i keep telling myself,  what the hell is happening to this world??. Life in our world is going crazy but luv is what we need

  58. H.... P....

    If this track dont move you.....keep repeating till it sinks in!!!!     Much love to Nappy Roots thanks for coming to my small town over and over and performing REAL MUSIC!

  59. J.... ....

    Thirty seconds in i already love this song. I'm from BG Nappy's hometown and i can say they really do walk the talk.

  60. D.... ....

    Stand up 502. Shout out to tha ville my partner tay and howard. Real recognise real. If you aint got no grind den you dont eat cuzzn ... one love from tha 502

  61. m.... ....

    THIS IS ABOUT HUMANITY AGAINST GREED AND WE NEED TO REALIZE WE ALL BLEED RED ONE RACE THE HUMANRACE COME TOGETHER TO STOP GMO'S AND MANMADE WARS PESTICIDES BPA'S AND PHALATES AND CANCER CAUSING TOXIC LACED FOOD

  62. B.... S....

    see this is why i love you!!   when are y'all coming back to the caspar inn in Mendocino California again??

  63. D.... O....

    They may do it for the people but the money doesn't hurt either.

  64. H.... M....

    If you don't do for you and your kids then
    Do it for the rest of the people

    Powerful lyrics. 

  65. K.... ....

    I'm KEL, manager of producer Q Smith who produced this record.Thanks to all that continue to watch this video.Shouts to my dudes Nappy and the kid Dre Jackson. Thanks for the Luv

  66. k.... w....

    Real shit me and my brothers use to smoke so much dro with nappy roots !!!!!!!

  67. J.... T....

    I dont know yall but know yall split up and thanks for staying with us. Black or white. We all got the problems.

  68. S.... T....

    Good group with real peeps. This is my theme song. Very deep group that people need to listen too.

  69. S.... ....

    Rap, Rock, Country, etc... Do it like Nappy...for the people not your own pockets.

  70. r.... ....

    Kanye West's fake ass can a learn a thing or two from these guys.

    r.... ....

    "I feel the pain of my city where ever I go, 314 soldiers dies in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago" - Kanye West

    r.... ....

    Kanye has done a lot for the city of Chicago and I am willing to bet all the money in my bank account he's done a lot more charity work than you and the average person. The media would never want to portray him like that though

    r.... ....

    It appears Kanye West hasn't forgotten where he's from after all.
    The multi-platinum rapper's nonprofit organization Donda's House will launch an extensive music writing and production course titled 'Got Bars' for at-risk youth on Chicago's South Side this fall. The 10-week program looks to offer kids ages 15-24, an additional non-violent outlet within their crime-laden community. Donda's House -- named after Kanye's deceased mother Dr. Donda West -- will partner with the ARK of St. Sabina to present the pilot program for free to participants beginning in August.

  71. T.... G....

    fuck why cant more rappers rap about this type of shit

  72. Q.... _....

    Good Life Homie ! 

  73. L.... F....

    Hey dope lyrics and sick beat but an even better meaning. I'm feeling it. Keep doing what you're doing.

  74. J.... T....

    for my 303 people!! n all the restum 2!

  75. T.... M....

    i love these guys meet em all when i was a kid when they was blowin up. repp louisville all day

  76. t.... ....

    Ofcourse.
    Music like this challenges the mass media as well as corporate hip hops celebration of the racist American prison state.

  77. C.... M....

    Who cares if they like Obama people.. Just listen to the song and think the world has hope if rappers are writing this.:)

  78. J.... N....

    I bet they won't say we got a good president now.

  79. m.... ....

    Corn hole!

  80. m.... ....

    A good Hypocrisy example...

  81. k.... ....

    the pirate bay store

  82. D.... ....

    LOL Are you autistic?

  83. n.... ....

    True music right here. Respect from lexington ky!

  84. V.... C....

    lmfao, rly dude punctuation's? lol WHO GIVES A FUCK about that shit, but maybe ur pathetic ass lol, obama is shit end of story, im done with u, lol

  85. M.... D....

    Oh shit, older than me, that means you must be smarter. Too bad you don't know how to properly punctuate your sentences. Stop trying to be smart, you don't know shit.

  86. G.... ....

    google play, emusic and itunes, it says right up there^^ haha

  87. V.... C....

    lmfao ur fucking pathetic buddy, and im probably older than ur pathetic ass u piece of shit. if ur sso.... true than lmfao that means obama sky rocketed up in debt by like 10tri when u got into the chair lol there for making him a pathetic piece of shit once again lol just drop the shit u fucking bitch and not worrie about the government so much damn, lol the shits gonna fall soon anyways lol

  88. M.... D....

    You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Currently, we are 16 trillion dollars in debt. That is way more than 500 billion. I can tell just by what you said that you don't know what you're talking about. Also, only 50 bil? No, Bush set the record for racking up 1.1$ trillion in debt in only 100 days. Get your facts straight next time, you're just a 14 year old kid trying to act like you know shit.

  89. V.... C....

    lmfao he has made it even worse bein in office, we were only in debt about 50bil, now we are like over 500bil when he got in chair, and not to mention the job lose that we have experienced with him in chair

  90. M.... D....

    Shut the fuck up. What's your reasoning behind this statement because I guarantee that you know nothing about politics.

  91. V.... C....

    god i love these guys but they went to far sayin we have a great president lol obama is the most pathetic president we have ever had he beats bush for first place of douches lol

  92. d.... p....

    I love nappy roots

  93. P.... ....

    gotta love nappy roots they make good soulful music

  94. b.... ....

    I have not acquired music without pirating or free since at least 2004. After a couple of weeks of cracking out on Nappy Roots, I went out and bought all their albums today. Even though the compensation they will actually receive is marginal, I felt like its the least I could do in return for such fucking positive and amazing music.

  95. d.... ....

    They were outside of the Lyles Mall - it was built by Lenny Lyles (football player, played for the Baltimore Colts) Went back to Louisville and did real estate development and put up a place in the hood. Most guys who "make it" would barely send a Christmas Card back to the hood, let alone try to do some good for the people who are still there. Props to Nappy Roots for remembering "The People"