Heard 'Em Say

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Heard 'Em Say by Kanye feat. Adam Levine

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I love how this track starts out with that loud WAKE UP MR. WEST!! and a fairly intense beat, and then the piano comes in with the sweetest, most lyrical accompaniment ever.

Does that piano part sound like Sunday Candy, or is that just me?

Either way, it's beautiful and relaxing and sweet, and it provides a perfect backdrop both for Kanye's rap verses and Adam's light falsetto in the refrain. PopMatters called it a "hip hop lullaby," and I can't disagree. (x)

The lyrics aren't quite as gentle, but then again, lullabies can get intense. An infant literally falls out of a tree in Rockabye Baby.

Heard 'Em Say isn't nearly as dark as that. On the contrary, it's actually pretty optimistic. It's about always being honest no matter what: It hurts but it may be the only way. It's about being the best you can be in the face of a society that may not always be super kind...Kanye says it better. 

Anyhow, the song touches on racial, religious, and socioeconomic issues in the country. Real talk.

Nothing's ever promised tomorrow today,
but we'll find a way.

Overview:

Genre:
Hip Hop / R&B

Favorite Lyrics:
They say people in your life for seasons,
And anything that happen is for a reason.
Verdict:
Cool collab.