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Crime Don't Pay
C.O.D. Lyrics
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My mother me use to disobey
When she think me inside me room a study
Me thief out and bleach out before day
And screechie and just bust it over where me foe deh
Me fire shot like say me a Kobe
Chill out pon me ends with a catty whole day
Never make a Bullet with all da piece a gold deh
Me rifle tall like how the light post stay
Top it up with ammunition cause it no post pay
Buss it everyday so me Gun no rusty
And me no sign in for bullet like how inna di force stay
If Me page you fi extort you better hope say
You have what me come for you better don’t say
No me don’t play, think my beretta wit spray
Shell you yard make you dog and you little fowl pay
Step inna di dozen egg you likkle fowl lay
Left you holy like the net Wah deh backa di goalie
Me no righteous and memba me no holy
And me no care what the verse inna matthew 4 say
Pastor could rub you up with oil of Olay
Inside the cemetery where you body gonna lay
When me say you fi cut bwoy if you think a joke stay
You better run like USain bolt pon a sports day
If a war, me nuh run like how no joke stay
Me cross like how bicycle spokes stay
Rifle with the telescope pon di top
A tun dem inna handicap like how Pinckney at school of hope stay
The kind of badness that I and I á portray
Me leave people bloody like say dem a poultry
Pop off me Mack 10 and me say boy hold three
Then you take the other seven like you draw four tray
Shuffle up like how domino play
Everybody fear me just because me don’t play
When me a touch di road memba me carry me own k
And me come at your funeral and all kick off you bouquet
Then me hug you mom and say “it’s gone be ok”
But still inna badness cause dat a me forte
If you are a fish or a Bi or you go both way
Me Gun a the iceberg inna you ship and boat way
When me deh a road you better don’t go out there
If me deh inna kingston you better say a porty The other day me have a shoot out and 50 slay me
And look pon me body and say “badness don’t pay”
Chorus
All of this never necessary
Now me live inside the cemetery
When me daughter want to look for her father
She has to come over where I’m buried
All of this never necessary
Now me live inside the cemetery
When me mother want to look for her son
She has to come over where I’m buried
"C.O.D.'s song Crime Don't Pay" explores the theme of the consequences of engaging in a life of crime. The lyrics illustrate the experiences and mindset of someone who has grown up in a world of disobedience and criminal activities.
The first paragraph delves into the singer's rebellious nature and how they navigate their criminal pursuits. The use of bleach, stealing, and violence are depicted in a nonchalant manner, emphasizing the character's lack of regard for the law. The references to Kobe Bryant and a "catty" (slang for gun) highlight their association with violence and firepower.
The second paragraph highlights the singer's continued involvement in criminal activities. They boast about their well-maintained gun and their readiness to use it. The mention of extortion implies their involvement in illegal activities and their willingness to harm others for personal gain. The reference to "beretta" underscores their potential involvement in violent crimes.
The third paragraph explores the character's lack of remorse or respect for human life. Here, they imagine themselves causing harm and destruction without any hesitation. References to soccer (USain Bolt, goalie) and violence (cutting, shooting) further emphasize their association with aggression and harm. The dismissal of religious teachings, specifically a verse from the Book of Matthew, signifies their defiance and rejection of moral boundaries.
The fourth paragraph delves into the consequences of their criminal lifestyle. The character takes pride in their actions, comparing themselves to a predator and boasting about leaving others "bloody like poultry." The imagery of firing a gun and forcing someone to "hold three," while threatening and dominating, displays their control over others. The reference to a funeral and comforting the deceased's mother with an assurance that it will be okay demonstrates their detachment from emotions and their continued involvement in criminal activities. The closing line of the chorus implies a sense of isolation and how their choices have fractured their relationships.
Overall, "Crime Don't Pay" provides a glimpse into the mindset of someone deeply involved in a life of crime. It explores the lack of remorse, the glorification of violence, and the personal costs associated with such a lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
My mother me use to disobey
I used to defy my mother's orders
When she think me inside me room a study
When she believed I was in my room studying
Me thief out and bleach out before day
I would sneak out and evade detection before dawn
And screechie and just bust it over where me foe deh
And swiftly attack and eliminate my enemies
Me fire shot like say me a Kobe
I shoot my gun with precision and accuracy
Chill out pon me ends with a catty whole day
I spend the entire day relaxing in my neighborhood
Dem say dem bad dat a what them mouth say
People claim to be tough, but it's just empty talk
Never make a Bullet with all da piece a gold deh
Never waste precious resources on unnecessary violence
Me rifle tall like how the light post stay
My rifle is tall, reminiscent of a streetlight
Top it up with ammunition cause it no post pay
Ensure my rifle is loaded with ammunition because there's no time to waste
Buss it everyday so me Gun no rusty
Shoot my gun every day to keep it in working condition
And me no sign in for bullet like how inna di force stay
I don't sign up for trouble like someone in the police force
If Me page you fi extort you better hope say
If I summon you for extortion, you better pray
You have what me come for you better don’t say
If you possess what I came for, it's better not to refuse
No me don’t play, think my beretta wit spray
No, I don't play games, my weapon will unleash a spray of bullets
Shell you yard make you dog and you little fowl pay
I will cause destruction in your home, making your pets and poultry suffer
Step inna di dozen egg you likkle fowl lay
Step into a difficult situation where you're vulnerable
Left you holy like the net Wah deh backa di goalie
Leave you filled with holes, similar to a soccer net behind the goalie
Me no righteous and memba me no holy
I am not righteous and remember, I am not holy
And me no care what the verse inna matthew 4 say
And I don't care about what verse in Matthew 4 may imply
Pastor could rub you up with oil of Olay
Even if a pastor anoints you with beauty oil
Inside the cemetery where you body gonna lay
Inside the cemetery where your dead body will be buried
When me say you fi cut bwoy if you think a joke stay
When I command you to flee, don't think it's a joke
You better run like USain bolt pon a sports day
You better run as fast as Usain Bolt on a sports day
If a war, me nuh run like how no joke stay
During a war, I won't run away like it's a joke
Me cross like how bicycle spokes stay
I'm as bold and determined as bicycle spokes
Rifle with the telescope pon di top
A rifle equipped with a telescope on the top
A tun dem inna handicap like how Pinckney at school of hope stay
Render them disabled like children at a school for the disabled
The kind of badness that I and I á portray
The form of bad behavior that I portray
Me leave people bloody like say dem a poultry
I leave people covered in blood as if they were poultry
Pop off me Mack 10 and me say boy hold three
Shoot my Mack 10 and order the target to surrender
Then you take the other seven like you draw four tray
Then you take the remaining seven like drawing a card with a value of four and three
Shuffle up like how domino play
Move around quickly like playing a game of dominoes
Everybody fear me just because me don’t play
Everyone fears me simply because I don't engage in games or play around
When me a touch di road memba me carry me own k
When I'm out in the streets, remember I'm armed with my own firearm
And me come at your funeral and all kick off you bouquet
I attend your funeral and disrupt the peaceful atmosphere
Then me hug you mom and say 'it’s gone be ok'
Then I hug your mother and falsely reassure her that everything will be fine
But still inna badness cause dat a me forte
But I'm still involved in criminal activities because that's my strong suit
If you are a fish or a Bi or you go both way
If you are a coward or a bisexual or if you're undecided
Me Gun a the iceberg inna you ship and boat way
My gun is the unseen danger that can sink your plans
When me deh a road you better don’t go out there
When I'm out on the streets, you better stay away
If me deh inna kingston you better say a porty
If I'm in Kingston, you better make an excuse or pretend to be busy
The other day me have a shoot out and 50 slay me
The other day I was involved in a shootout and almost got killed
And look pon me body and say 'badness don’t pay'
And as I examine my body, I realize that a life of crime doesn't lead to any benefits
All of this never necessary
All of this violence and criminal behavior was never necessary
Now me live inside the cemetery
Now I reside within the cemetery, where the dead are laid to rest
When me daughter want to look for her father
When my daughter wants to find her father
She has to come over where I’m buried
She has to come to the place where I'm buried
When me mother want to look for her son
When my mother wants to find her son
She has to come over where I’m buried
She has to come to the place where I'm buried
Lyrics © ONErpm
Written by: DALE VIRGO, DWAYNE JACKSON
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