Ancient People
Nas · Other Songs - Nas
feat. Junior Reid)
These ancient thoughts
This ancient look
These ancient hearts
This ancient soul
These ancient songs
These ancient people
These ancient thoughts
This ancient look
These ancient hearts
This ancient soul
These ancient hopes
These ancient people
Like a bird, in the sky
And the sea, and the birds
And the trees, and the sun
Melody
Like a mountain, like a valley
Like the river, like the lake
Like the earth, when it quake
Space and sea
This is rock and roll meets aristotle
I fly those g5's through the skies to cabbo
Martial arts more ancient than tabbo
Schwartzman, more ancient than zorro
Ancient like the pharohs or priests of yoruba
Maher rabah-nasr is the best
Them paths like climbing mount kiliminjaro
Ancient men traded cattle
Before columbus was lost in travel, ancient canoes got paddeled
Before the horse saddle there was camel
Spears before arrow, arrow before ammo
Tribal paint before camel
Large
Chief before sarge, I'm lieutenant
Village elders before descendant
Used to sail the seas before the compass was invented
Ancient people spoke free, they didn't need a 1st amendment
In the beginning, the drum was the tech ...
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These ancient thoughts
This ancient look
These ancient hearts
This ancient soul
These ancient songs
These ancient people
These ancient thoughts
This ancient look
These ancient hearts
This ancient soul
These ancient hopes
These ancient people
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These ancient thoughts
This ancient look
These ancient hearts
This ancient soul
These ancient songs
These ancient people
These ancient thoughts
This ancient look
These ancient hearts
This ancient soul
These ancient hopes
These ancient people
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Ancient thoughts
Ancient look
Ancient hearts
Ancient soul
Ancient songs
Ancient people
Ancient thoughts
Ancient look
Ancient hearts
Ancient soul
Ancient songs
Ancient people
About Ancient People
"Ancient People" stands as a pivotal track in Nas's discography, showcasing his evolution from the gritty East Coast sound of the late 1990s to a more introspective and socially conscious style. Released alongside other significant works, the song reflects the artist's deep engagement with themes of community, history, and the struggles of marginalized groups. The recording captures Nas's signature flow, blending raw lyricism with a melodic sensibility that would define his later career. It serves as a testament to his ability to weave complex narratives into his music, addressing the weight of the past while looking toward the future. The track remains a staple in discussions about the depth and breadth of his catalog, highlighting his commitment to storytelling and social commentary throughout his career.