D.O.A. has always maintained an uncompromising leftist political stance. The band is known for its outspoken political opinions and has a history of performing for many causes and benefits. Its slogan is "Talk minus Action equals Zero." The band has been active on many issues, including anti-racism, anti-globalization, freedom of speech, and the environment.
Full Metal Jackoff
D.O.A. Lyrics
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Man y'all trippin
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
And we flipped it
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game Fucked up
Man y'all trippin
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
And we flipped it
Yeah, uh
Sitting here thinking how these niggas got it twisted
People going broke while they celebrating Christmas
Tryna stay afloat asking God to grant wishes
Little do they know what you want you go get it
Hustle from the dawn to the dusk it's in my pigment
All the years tried to seek green called us ignorant
But never that
Neva Ignorant is the brand in fact
I am back
To lace this rap shit
I put in too many hours for this to not hit
We been flying higher then the cockpits
Writing all these visions through my views and my optics
And you really my son but you adopted
2020 Showed the skills not the mosh pits
So stop it
And um, be a good customer and come and cop it
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
Man y'all trippin
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
And we flipped it
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game Fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
Man y'all trippin
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
And we flipped it
(1, 2, 3, go)
Y'all on that rah rah shit
I'm on the yah yah shit
Puffing la la bitch
Tryna make me a grip
With all the wordz we flip
The game blessing me with
(Ok, one more time)
Y'all on that rah rah shit
I'm on the yah yah shit
Puffing la la bitch
Tryna make me a grip
With all the wordz we flip
The game blessing me with
These wordz ima flip em like they birds make it curve like
When that blade was on the curb then I swerve right
This is how it feels when you put in work right
All the dark nights turn to smiles in the sun bright
Future
Think I'm speaking on you, well if the shoe fit
Full metal jacket R.I.P to Stanley Kubrick
Why don't you just put a load in yo brain of this new shit
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
Man y'all trippin
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
And we flipped it
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game Fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
Man y'all trippin
Niggas got the game fucked up
Game fucked up
Niggas got the game fucked up
And we flipped it
(1, 2, 3, go)
Y'all on that rah rah shit
I'm on the yah yah shit
Puffing la la bitch
Tryna make me a grip
With all the wordz we flip
The game blessing me with
(Ok, one more time)
Y'all on that rah rah shit
I'm on the yah yah shit
Puffing la la bitch
Tryna make me a grip
With all the wordz we flip
The game blessing me with
This goes out to
All my niggaz that play the game
How it's supposed to be played
Know what I'm talm' bout?
No hating
Don't hate the player
Just hate the game
Know what I'm sayin?
The song "Full Metal Jackoff" by D.O.A. is about how the music industry has become corrupt and how people's priorities have become twisted. The chorus repeats the phrase "Niggas got the game fucked up" to emphasize how the industry has moved away from its original intentions. The following verse discusses how people are struggling to make ends meet, but instead of taking action to change their situation, they pray for wishes to be granted to them. The artist is saying that instead of waiting for something to happen, people should take action themselves to make their desires a reality.
The song then talks about the artist's own journey in the music industry, how they have put years of effort into their craft and how they have succeeded not only by flying high but also by staying grounded. D.O.A. also takes the opportunity to tell other artists to leave behind their "rah rah" attitude and focus on creating something new and experimental. They also mention Stanley Kubrick, who directed the movie "Full Metal Jacket" which perhaps suggests that the entertainment industry has become as brutal and violent as the movie.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas got the game fucked up
People misunderstand the game
Man y'all trippin
You guys are mistaken
Game fucked up
The game is misunderstood
And we flipped it
We have turned it around
Sitting here thinking how these niggas got it twisted
Reflecting on how people have misunderstood things
People going broke while they celebrating Christmas
People are going bankrupt while celebrating Christmas
Tryna stay afloat asking God to grant wishes
Struggling to survive, asking God for help
Little do they know what you want you go get it
They don't know that they need to go after what they want
Hustle from the dawn to the dusk it's in my pigment
I work hard all day because it's part of who I am
All the years tried to seek green called us ignorant
We were called ignorant for trying to make money
Neva Ignorant is the brand in fact
The fact is that we are never ignorant
I am back
I have returned
To lace this rap shit
To rap
I put in too many hours for this to not hit
I have worked too hard for this to fail
We been flying higher then the cockpits
We have been extremely successful
Writing all these visions through my views and my optics
Making my dreams a reality
And you really my son but you adopted
You are close to me, but not biologically related
2020 Showed the skills not the mosh pits
In 2020, we showed our skills rather than our ability to start a mosh pit
So stop it
Quit the nonsense
And um, be a good customer and come and cop it
Buy our product
Y'all on that rah rah shit
You're acting foolish
I'm on the yah yah shit
I'm focused on my own thing
Puffing la la bitch
Smoking marijuana
Tryna make me a grip
Trying to make money
With all the wordz we flip
Using our words to achieve success
The game blessing me with
The game providing us with opportunities to succeed
These wordz ima flip em like they birds make it curve like
I will use my words to succeed
When that blade was on the curb then I swerve right
When things are dangerous, I avoid them
This is how it feels when you put in work right
Working hard pays off
All the dark nights turn to smiles in the sun bright
After pain comes happiness
Future
The time to come
Think I'm speaking on you, well if the shoe fit
If you can relate, then it's about you
Full metal jacket R.I.P to Stanley Kubrick
Paying respect to Stanley Kubrick, who made the movie Full Metal Jacket
Why don't you just put a load in yo brain of this new shit
Why not try something new?
This goes out to
This is for
All my niggaz that play the game
For those who understand how to succeed
How it's supposed to be played
The right way to do it
Know what I'm talm' bout?
Do you understand?
No hating
No negative feelings
Don't hate the player
Don't begrudge those who are successful
Just hate the game
Dislike the rules and conditions of the game
Know what I'm sayin?
Do you understand?
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Deven Milton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
richard forster
You wonder why they'd choose this song to do over there?
Out of so many?
It kind of falls flat without Jellos theatrics?
But the ending is so DOAaaaaaaaaaa!
D A Thorndike
Love that these guys are still bashing it out in 2017!
Donatien Bazinet
Joey is punk royalty.