Cozart attended Dulles Elementary School and later Banner High School on Chicago's South Side, which is where he got his career start. In December 2011, he was arrested on a weapons charge (aggravated unlawful use of a weapon) and put under house arrest at his grandmother's home. While under house arrest, Cozart posted several videos to his YouTube account. The attention he received grew in the short time between the release of several mixtapes and several music videos, including "Bang," "3Hunna," and "I Don't Like." After two locally successful mixtapes, "I Don't Like" became a local hit in Chicago. It also caught fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West's attention, and West organized a remix of the song along with rappers Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean. On July 7, 2012, it was announced that Chief Keef would be performing at the 2012 Lollapalooza music festival.
In the following years, Keef has served up a continuous stream of releases, such as Back From the Dead 2 (2014), Bang 3 (2015), and Thot Breaker (2017). Critics have cited Chief Keef as a major influence on contemporary hip hop through his impact on artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Tupac and various collaborations.
Oh Lawd
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd
Looking back then, you'll be like oh lawd
Look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd
That bitch seen my chain and she like oh lawd, oh lawd
I gave her that thang and she like oh lawd
Niggas seen my earrings and they like oh boy, oh boy
But he know never try to rob Almighty So, boy
Come thru killing shit, dropping shit
Or I do a hit list bitch on my Dodgers shit
Niggas steady talking about popping out
We gon' start popping shit
Niggas gon' be on that roster again
Like fuck da Feds
They mad cause a young nigga made it and got ahead
They wanna lock me up and throw away the key
That's not fair, I made it up outta there
Now I'm ridin' round toting choppas
Ridin' round shootin' blocks up
Everybody mad cause I'm gettin' that guap up
Nothin's gonna make me stop it
Nuh-uh, no
Gimme money, choppa waterfall
I bought new cars but I don't want it all
We some Energizer bunny lawd
Even though you ain't got them
I just run up with my Glock up
I just spent 40 thousand on Balenciaga's
Baby I don't like no Prada
Looking back then, you'll be like oh lawd
Look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd
Looking back then, you'll be like oh lawd
Look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd
That bitch seen my chain and she like oh lawd, oh lawd
I gave her that thang and she like oh lawd
Niggas seen my earrings and they like oh boy, oh boy
But he know never try to rob Almighty So, boy
I took her to the crib, she like "oh lawd"
She never seen a mansion with glass floors
I'm stuck up in my Rari up north
I got some top and kicked her out the door
I put it in the whip, she like "oh lawd"
She said she do it, fuckin' with lil boy
They ain't got no guap, ain't makin' no noise
She hit my dope, it knock her out like Floyd, oh lawd
For these shoes I paid bout four, oh lawd
I bought a pint and po'd a fourth
Pockets fat like ass on contour
200 on the dash in my car, oh lawd
My pockets fat like the ass of Kim K, oh lawd
High off Earth on this K, oh lawd
Karma tried today, oh lawd
Remember when I ain't have nothin'
Now I can have it all
Problem is that I won't stop til I fall
Don't care bout none of y'all
Looking back then, you'll be like oh lawd
Look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd
Looking back then, you'll be like oh lawd
Look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd
That bitch seen my chain and she like oh lawd, oh lawd
I gave her that thang and she like oh lawd
Niggas seen my earrings and they like oh boy, oh boy
But he know never try to rob Almighty So, boy
Oh lawd, oh lawd
The song "Oh Lawd" by Chief Keef is a tribute to his success and rise to fame. The lyrics speak to Keef looking back on his past and realizing how far he has come, with the line "Looking back then, you'll be like oh lawd, look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd." The song is an anthem for Keef's success, with references to his cars, jewelry, and money throughout each verse. He also boasts about his power and strength, with the line "But he know never try to rob Almighty So, boy" referring to himself as the Almighty.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "oh lawd" multiple times, adding to the celebratory feel of the lyrics. Keef also talks about his promiscuous behavior with women in his life, referencing having sex with a girl after taking her back to his mansion with glass floors. He then kicks her out the door after receiving oral sex. He also mentions spending large sums of money on designer clothing and accessories, such as Balenciaga shoes. He ends the song with the line "Don't care bout none of y'all," indicating his indifference towards others' opinions or criticisms regarding his success.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back then, you'll be like oh lawd
Reflecting on my past success will make you amazed, like 'oh my god'
Look at me now, you'll be like oh lawd
Witnessing my present state of success will shock you, like 'oh my god'
That bitch seen my chain and she like oh lawd, oh lawd
The woman saw my expensive necklace and was impressed, like 'oh my god, oh my god'
I gave her that thang and she like oh lawd
I had sex with her and she was pleased, like 'oh my god'
Niggas seen my earrings and they like oh boy, oh boy
People noticed my earrings and were amazed, like 'oh wow, oh wow'
But he know never try to rob Almighty So, boy
They know not to attempt robbing me because I am the Almighty So
Come thru killing shit, dropping shit
My actions are lethal and destructive
Or I do a hit list bitch on my Dodgers shit
I will create a list of targets and eliminate them with aggression, similar to how the Dodgers win on the field
Niggas steady talking about popping out
People keep discussing their attempts to take me out
We gon' start popping shit
We will respond with equal aggression
Niggas gon' be on that roster again
Those individuals will end up on the list once again
Like fuck da Feds
We don't care about the government or law enforcement
They mad cause a young nigga made it and got ahead
They are envious of my success as a young person
They wanna lock me up and throw away the key
They attempt to imprison me for my actions
That's not fair, I made it up outta there
It's unfair because I came from a difficult background and overcame it
Now I'm ridin' round toting choppas
I carry large guns while driving around
Ridin' round shootin' blocks up
I fire shots at certain neighborhoods
Everybody mad cause I'm gettin' that guap up
People are angry because of the amount of money I am making
Nothin's gonna make me stop it
Nothing will prevent me from continuing to make money
Gimme money, choppa waterfall
Money flows like water to me, and I obtain it with force if necessary
I bought new cars but I don't want it all
I buy luxury cars, but I don't need everything
We some Energizer bunny lawd
We have a never-ending supply of energy and aggression
Even though you ain't got them
Even if you don't possess the same qualities as me
I just run up with my Glock up
I wield my gun and approach my targets
I just spent 40 thousand on Balenciaga's
I recently spent a large sum of money on Balenciaga shoes
Baby I don't like no Prada
I don't prefer Prada brand clothing or accessories
I took her to the crib, she like 'oh lawd'
I brought her to my home and she was impressed
She never seen a mansion with glass floors
She has never witnessed such a luxurious home with unique features
I'm stuck up in my Rari up north
I am driving my Ferrari up north
I got some top and kicked her out the door
I received oral sex and then sent her away
I put it in the whip, she like 'oh lawd'
I turned up the music in my car and she was impressed
She said she do it, fuckin' with lil boy
She claimed she could handle me despite my reputation
They ain't got no guap, ain't makin' no noise
They don't have any money and their actions are insignificant
She hit my dope, it knock her out like Floyd, oh lawd
She took drugs and passed out unconscious, like Floyd Mayweather
For these shoes I paid bout four, oh lawd
I spent around $4,000 on my shoes
I bought a pint and po'd a fourth
I purchased a pint of lean and poured a fourth of it into a cup
Pockets fat like ass on contour
My pockets are filled with money, like the exaggerated butt on a person after contouring
200 on the dash in my car, oh lawd
I am driving my car at 200 mph
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darron Rose, Keith Cozart, Michael O'Brian
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