Oh My
Boogie Lyrics

Oh my goodness, oh my
Expressing shock and disbelief at the difficult and painful experiences that the singer has gone through

Before I started rappin', if you niggas heard my story Bet you'd be like, "Oh my goodness, oh my"
The singer's life before becoming a rapper was filled with traumatic events and hardships that would shock and amaze his listeners

Was chillin' at the park and I got shot up with a .40 I was there like oh my goodness, oh my
Recalling a traumatic event where the singer was shot while relaxing at a park, prompting a reaction of shock and disbelief

I seen a nigga slippin', he got caught up with his shorty I was there like oh my goodness, oh my
Witnessing someone else's misfortune and experiencing empathetic shock and disbelief

And all I knew was pain, man I ain't ever knew no glory I was there like oh my goodness, oh my
The artist's life has been characterized by pain and suffering, without any real moments of triumph or success

My mama in the kitchen, ain't no food up on the table Used to ask her, "What you cookin'? Like what you cookin'?"
Growing up in poverty, with a mother struggling to provide basic necessities like food, causing the singer to ask for updates on the meal preparation

If you ain't 'bout that issue and ain't finna press your line Then why the fuck you even lookin'? Like why you lookin'?
Questioning why people are interested or involved in issues they are not willing to confront or take action on, highlighting the singer's own dedication to the cause

Man I seen niggas get rocked, they prolly think that this shit Brooklyn
Reflecting on the violence and danger that exists in the artist's community, noting that others may erroneously assume that such conditions only exist in certain specific locations

Bumpin' some Jigga, chuckin' my "B" up With a chick that say my name, ain't no other nigga to bring up Like you gon' see us
Describing a moment of pride and confidence while listening to Jay-Z (Jigga), surrounded by a woman who cares for the artist and recognizing that no other man can compare

I know these streets done got hot but so am I I'd be damned if a nigga freeze up
Acknowledging the dangers and difficulties of living in a violent neighborhood, while also expressing a determination to remain strong and not falter

Your tweets up, I be seein' them dudes rant I've been grindin' for a minute like send us a new ramp
Noting the constant noise and chatter on social media, while also emphasizing the long-term effort and hard work required for success

It ain't no Jordans when seein' them dudes camp Know niggas who got work from sellin' their food stamps
Acknowledging the harsh realities of life in the artist's community, including the prevalence of drug dealing and the need to resort to illegal measures just to survive

When mama woke me up for school she know that I was so tired I used to look up out the window, see them niggas go by
Recounting the difficulties of growing up in poverty and the lack of resources and energy for even basic daily tasks, such as going to school

I keep it cool 'cause when you hot they get to crawlin' out Thoughts of cuffin' a thot be the reason that I ain't thawin' out
Explaining the need to remain calm and composed when under pressure or scrutiny, while also highlighting the dangers and temptations of engaging in casual sexual encounters

It's more than bars with them niggas that you be talkin' 'bout You gotta roam the streets with the niggas that you be callin' out
Reminding listeners that there is more to the singer's life and experiences than just his music, and that they must understand the context and struggles of his community to truly appreciate his art

I'm hoppin' off of buses, right back to my thuggin' We was askin' like, "Who want it?" I'm with all my niggas, all my niggas
Describing the daily routine of hopping on and off buses to move through the neighborhood and engage in illegal activities, while also emphasizing the strong bonds of friendship and loyalty among the artist's crew

I ain't ever frontin', been workin' on my judgement You know I ain't ever budgin', shit, 'cause y'all my niggas, y'all my niggas
Communicating the artist's commitment to his friends and community, while also acknowledging the need to improve his decision-making skills and judgment

And that's forever, not needin' a new camp I've been grindin' for a minute like send us a new ramp
Stressing the importance of loyalty to one's crew, while also acknowledging the need to constantly evolve and improve in order to reach new heights of success

Oh my goodness Before I started rappin', if you niggas heard my story Bet you'd be like, "Oh my goodness, oh my"
Repeating the initial reaction of shock and disbelief to the singer's life story

You heard about my pain before you heard about my glory I was there like oh my goodness
Highlighting the artist's focus on discussing the difficult moments and struggles of his life, rather than dwelling on any moment of success or glory