DJ Sammy
DJ Sammy Lyrics


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Why, why, why

They won't let us do no shows in New York
They won't even let us fuckin talk
They say Lost Boyz be a gang
Nah man we just do our thing
Why we always in the cut sometime
Why we always sleep on bud sometime
Word I be askin myself that
While I turn my cat to the back
While I freestyle and rap
And watch them sharks that bite
Why god take me to Queens ville
Why them fuckin did what they did
I see B-Wild gettin down
Cocoa B, and J-Drama's in town
I rep-re-sent my crew
Spigg Nice, Freaky Tah and Pretty Lou
I represent South Jamaica what?
Me and my team we'll gettin ya gut
Stay trees with the fam all day
Write my name on the complex hallway
At my mans spot, where he be chillin at
Throw ya L's in the sky if you feelin that
My man got me in the bread right now
My mans got me in it write now

Why, why, why
Why, why, why
Why, why, why
Why, why, why

Aiyo, I'm choppin at Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou
Why you forgot the Fudge crew?
Why you forgot Lincoln BLVD?
Why you forgot my niggas that's hard?
Why you forgot the playas the pimp?
Why you forgot my nine up dicks?
Why you forgot the whole world?
My little man, my girl
Why you think I jay walk?
Because Shakwan, Shane and more
Why you forgot Droi too?
The guy, killer bee, wild shroom
My man Mutt, and my nigga named Dew
And ACaf from the 134 crew
My niggas Jug and Drama
Aiyo why I love my mama
Why I love buddha?
Aiyo why that broad I shoot her?
Because she had my money
Laughin thinkin it's funny
Took my daughter and all of my money from
My safe and yo I have none 'in'
Im broke and I'm fucked up, see?
Aiyo that boy, he tried to stink me?
I'm sneaky Freaky Tah
And niggas ask me why
I be yellin so much
Cuz I get a strike just the right touch
On this track I get spelming
Shorties don't wanna mess around me
Aiyo get and shake that doodoo brown man
Aiyo Tah, I like the way you sound man
You just represent your area
Aiyo I hope I aint scarin ya
Aiyo how we do? I dare eya
To get up in our fuckin area
This is how I do in New York
For 97 there's no time to talk
Niggas lickin school faces and all that
This is how we do, we gon play and ball black
On the courts we get down and
Niggas don't wanna mess around me
Haha, way to sound man
LB we creepin to your town

Why, why, why




Why, why, why
Why, why, why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Sammy's song "DJ Sammy" express frustration with the limitations that the mainstream entertainment industry imposes on the music of groups like Lost Boyz. The song opens with lines that highlight the struggles the group faces trying to perform in and be heard in New York City, arguably the birthplace of hip hop culture. The lyrics make it clear that Lost Boyz are not a gang, but creative artists that want to share their unique perspective with the world. The repeated questions of "why" throughout the song convey a sense of confusion and frustration at the obstacles in their way. The second verse expands on this sense of frustration, with the use of a range of rhetorical questions that challenge the listener to think about the role of creativity and the extent of cultural representation.


One interesting interpretation of the song is that it presents a challenge to the status quo of hip hop at the time it was created in 1997. The song's lyrics question the values and assumptions that dominate the mainstream music industry, which often prioritizes commercial interests at the expense of artistic freedom and authenticity. Another interesting factor is the song's use of different forms of expression, combining elements of rap and R&B to create a distinctive sound that highlights the group's creative range.


Line by Line Meaning

They won't let us do no shows in New York
We are facing difficulties in being allowed to perform music in New York.


They won't even let us fuckin talk
We are not allowed to express ourselves freely and speak our minds.


They say Lost Boyz be a gang
They wrongly label us as a criminal gang.


Nah man we just do our thing
We are simply pursuing our passion and making music.


Why we always in the cut sometime
Sometimes we feel like we are being sidelined or ignored.


Why we always sleep on bud sometime
Sometimes we miss out on opportunities because we are not alert or proactive enough.


Word I be askin myself that
I often wonder why things turn out the way they do.


While I turn my cat to the back
I adjust my cap to face backwards, a common hip-hop fashion statement.


While I freestyle and rap
I am practicing and honing my skills as a rapper.


And watch them sharks that bite
I am careful and cautious of people who may try to harm me or take advantage of me.


Why god take me to Queens ville
I question why I am living in Queens, New York.


Why them fuckin did what they did
I question the actions of people who have hurt or wronged me.


I see B-Wild gettin down
I notice my friend B-Wild enjoying himself and dancing.


Cocoa B, and J-Drama's in town
My other friends Cocoa B and J-Drama are visiting the area.


I rep-re-sent my crew
I am showing support and loyalty for my group of friends and fellow musicians.


Spigg Nice, Freaky Tah and Pretty Lou
I mention the names of my friends and fellow Lost Boyz members as part of representing the crew.


I represent South Jamaica what?
I am proud to represent the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens where I come from.


Me and my team we'll gettin ya gut
We are determined to succeed and make a big impact in the music industry.


Stay trees with the fam all day
I spend time with my family and close friends.


Write my name on the complex hallway
I leave my mark and signature as a graffiti artist on the walls of a building complex.


At my mans spot, where he be chillin at
I am hanging out at my friend's place where he spends most of his time.


Throw ya L's in the sky if you feelin that
I ask the audience to throw up the 'L' hand gesture, which is a symbol of love and loyalty for the Lost Boyz crew.


My man got me in the bread right now
My friend is helping me financially at the moment.


My mans got me in it write now
My friend is supporting and helping me in what I do.


Aiyo, I'm choppin at Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou
I am talking and addressing my friends Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou directly.


Why you forgot the Fudge crew?
I am asking why they did not mention the Fudge crew, a group of our friends and associates.


Why you forgot Lincoln BLVD?
I am asking why they forgot about a specific location or area.


Why you forgot my niggas that's hard?
I am asking why they left out some people who are tough and badass.


Why you forgot the playas the pimp?
I am asking why they did not mention people who are good at getting girls and being suave.


Why you forgot my nine up dicks?
I am asking why they did not mention my friends who are armed and dangerous.


Why you forgot the whole world?
I am rhetorically asking why they did not mention everyone in the world.


My little man, my girl
I briefly mention and express affection for my children.


Why you think I jay walk?
I am asking why they think I cross the street illegally.


Because Shakwan, Shane and more
I list some names of friends or people I am hanging out with who may have influenced me to jaywalk.


Why you forgot Droi too?
I mention another person they forgot to include in their previous statements.


The guy, killer bee, wild shroom
I list three people who are known by unique nicknames or who have interesting personalities.


My man Mutt, and my nigga named Dew
I mention the names of two other friends who are part of my social circle.


And ACaf from the 134 crew
I mention someone named ACaf who is part of a larger group or gang from the area code 134.


My niggas Jug and Drama
I mention the names of two more friends or associates.


Aiyo why I love my mama
I express my love for my mother and the importance of family.


Why I love buddha?
I question why I am drawn to the teachings and philosophy of Buddhism.


Aiyo why that broad I shoot her?
I justify or explain why I shot someone who wronged me.


Because she had my money
I point out the reason why the woman deserved to be shot or punished.


Laughin thinkin it's funny
I express my disgust or anger at someone who is disrespectful or insensitive, and who finds humor in my situation.


Took my daughter and all of my money from
I reveal that the woman who was shot had also taken my child and stolen all of my money.


My safe and yo I have none 'in'
I lament about having no money or valuables left in my safe or possession.


Im broke and I'm fucked up, see?
I confess or admit that I am going through financial hardship and personal struggles.


Aiyo that boy, he tried to stink me?
I accuse or recount a story about someone who tried to harm or betray me in some way.


I'm sneaky Freaky Tah
I assert my nickname and personality as someone who is cunning and sneaky.


And niggas ask me why
I wonder why people ask me why I do certain things or behave a certain way.


I be yellin so much
I explain why I am often speaking loudly or shouting.


Cuz I get a strike just the right touch
I mention the thrill and satisfaction of being successful or hitting a strike, such as in bowling.


On this track I get spelming
I claim to be performing exceptionally well on this particular song or beat.


Shorties don't wanna mess around me
I refer to my skills as a rapper and warn others not to underestimate me.


Aiyo get and shake that doodoo brown man
I encourage others to dance and have a good time by shaking their bodies.


You just represent your area
I compliment another artist for representing and staying true to their neighborhood or hometown.


Aiyo I hope I aint scarin ya
I jokingly express concern about whether I am intimidating or scaring others.


Aiyo how we do? I dare eya
I ask and challenge others about how they are doing and feeling.


To get up in our fuckin area
I warn others not to come into our neighborhood or turf uninvited.


This is how I do in New York
I am proud and confident in how I represent myself and my music in New York.


For 97 there's no time to talk
I refer to the year 1997 and the fast-paced, busy lifestyle of being a musician at that time.


Niggas lickin school faces and all that
I describe people who are behaving badly or acting dumb.


This is how we do, we gon play and ball black
I assert that our group will continue to have fun and succeed in our musical pursuits.


On the courts we get down and
I mention playing basketball or other sports with my friends and crew.


Haha, way to sound man
I compliment my own rapping and skill on this track.


LB we creepin to your town
I warn others that our group, Lost Boyz, will be coming to their town and making an impact.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK STEWART, BYRON PALAVIKAS

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When you're lying here in our arms
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All comments from YouTube:

@zoenbuddy2007

There are a lot of versions of this song out there but this stripped down one is absolutely gorgeous. Her voice, the piano & strings, the lyrics, just beautiful... I've loved this for years.

@thebops4180

ABSOLUTELY agree. What a voice!!!!!!!

@cahcarravieri775

É a versão mais linda dessa música na minha opinião, me emociono toda vez que ouço... ❤️🇧🇷

@grahamemckay4651

Zoe Buddy, you hit the nail on the head with your reply to this song.

@casaiki

AGREED

@francheskavega7251

I agree❤

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@thepastavatars7939

If you grew up on this kind of music,THEN YOUR CHILDHOOD WAS AWESOME!

@exclusiveaccess85

Would not say awesome but it was strict

@paulnicolaparua300

That's why I have a very high standard when it comes to music. I've never been a fan of some of the new songs that doesn't have a nice melody, and doesn't even have a nice title.

@carlosaudi1

Esto es de lo mejor

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