Omaha Style
311 Lyrics

In a minute everything you have can all be straight gone
In an instant, you can lose everything you believe to be secure.

In a minute things you thought were tied can come straight undone
Things you believed were stable and secure can crumble to pieces in no time.

How about some knocks on wood some so far it's so good any day
While things are good, it's important not to become complacent, and knock on wood to avoid jinxing your luck.

What you think is solid earth can jump up and spread out
The ground that we stand on is not as stable as we might think, and can shift at any time.

To the north and south that's what plates are about
The movement of tectonic plates under the earth's surface cause volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

Nature has no conscience no kindness or ill will
Nature is indifferent to human life; it is neither good nor evil.

The dreams they had make me sad because of the vibes of them
The melancholy nature of some of the band member's past dreams make them feel sad.

When one girl dreamt a fire in hers and then it happened
One of the band member's recall a dream that foretold the future of a raging fire.

To me and my family my bro's and I were driving
While on a road trip, the band member and their family encountered a fire.

The RV bleeding flames us leaping through fire surviving
The family car, an RV, was damaged by the fire, but they were able to escape it safely.

Zoned with no home, there was fire all on it
There was no shelter, and the fire surrounded the family, making them feel trapped.

Umm let me have my life I want it
The band member wants to control the outcome of their life and asks for space to exercise their autonomy.

We're coming in kill we're coming chill
The band is at once aggressive and relaxed in their music-making.

We've comin in how we will
They will play their music in their unique way, unimpeded by any external factors.

Gone to tell the whole world what's the deal
Their intention is to share the music they create with audiences all around the world.

And I say know no critical border cuz
They reject criticism and do not want to be confined by labels and borders others may try to put on them.

We do what we want
They are true to themselves and their unique style, regardless of others' opinions.

Got more funky styles that my laser jet got font
Their music style is funky and unique, much like their lyrics.

Not one to get over sounding like the norm
They refuse to conform to typical music industry standards just to become popular.

Friendly to the radio all that shit is corn
They view commercial music as being inferior and lacking true artistic creativity.

All we coming with is a little bit of swing
The band members approach their music-making with a sense of playfulness and do not take themselves too seriously.

And we go on like it ain't no thing
They continue performing and making music with ease, undaunted by any obstacles they may face.

Omaha stylee did not think there was one
The unique sound of their music comes from their upbringing and background in Omaha, Nebraska, which was not always recognized before.

Where you know the radios weak and the shows are more fun
The music scene in Nebraska was less developed than other places at that time, but the band members found a sense of community and enjoyment performing there.

But you know we fuck up the dance since 1988
The band has been making music and performing since 1988, and they have been disrupting dance floors with their music ever since then.

Many did not think when they hear that we come from this state
Some listeners did not have high expectations of their music, thinking it unlikely that anything good could come from Nebraska's music scene.

Still we're down like that x3
The band members remain grounded and true to themselves, regardless of their growing popularity.

Makin the funk that smells of skunk
Their music is both funky and imperfect, much like the smell of a skunk is unpleasant but interesting.

Such occasions occur back in the day
The band is nostalgic about their past experiences together, specifically playing music.

It begins you're a raw kid all the way
The band members started off as amateurs, learning and growing together as young musicians.

Son of a gun but they you drifted
The band recognizes that they have strayed off-course at times, but have always found their way back to music-making.

All are endowed but few are gifted
They know that anyone can make music, but not everyone is equally talented or gifted in that area.

At the break of dawn behaving like a spy
They have put in long hours of practice, and at times it feels like they are on a secret mission like a spy.

Lampin in the light the cold world awakens
As they spent long hours practicing on into the morning, the world around them feels dark and cold as it starts waking up for the day.

Deeper is the light to open up the sky
As they make their music and practice, they are able to find a deeper sense of meaning and joy that brings light to the world around them.

Look into my eyes see the dialatin'
When people pay attention to their music, they can see all the energy and emotions the band pours into it.

Omaha Stylee is the shit we come with man
Their music stylings from Omaha, Nebraska are unbeatable and truly their own unique sound.

Embedded in out souls it breathes out from this band
The band members' passion for making music is deeply ingrained in their souls and exudes with every performance.

We always knew that we could
The band members are confident in their abilities and know they can create great music.

Thank you if you too felt we would
They are grateful to their fans and supporters who always believed in them and their music.

We will arise explore these worlds and find the grass roots
They want to venture out into the world beyond Omaha and find creative inspiration in other cultures.

How to crew to do the grinding of the grounds to brew
They want to connect with other artists and music-makers to create new, groundbreaking sounds.

My dude on the one come off like Teflon
Their music is smooth and slick like Teflon, and they are confident in their abilities here too.

Rock your shit and you will rise on
They encourage listeners to make their art and music with confidence, and they too can overcome any challenge to excel.

If you're a farmer outstanding in your field say
The band encourages people to be creative and confident in all areas of life, even if they are farmers who are outstanding in their field.

Do as you will do as you wish follow your bliss say
People should pursue their desires and find happiness in their own way, instead of conforming to others' expectations or demands.

We travel round the world giving it our best
The band members take their music on tour internationally, and always strive to give their best performances.

Like to see the people dancing and bouncing and the rest
It brings them joy to see audiences engaging with and enjoying their music.

The hammer and the chisel and the rule it compass
Just like tools used for building, their music is a product of hard work, craftsmanship, and creativity.

We forged the sword, chariots of war, our battle ax
Their music can be both beautiful and powerful, like weapons used for fighting battles, but they hope to bring people together in joy, not in conflict.

There's much power in anger but loves a bigger banger
While anger may be a powerful emotion, they believe that love is even stronger and has the power to make the world a better place.

Complete props to my crew this is what we do
They give credit and recognition to themselves and their band members for the great music they continue to create.