1) Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois. The group experienced mainstream success with the single "Po Pimp", a collaboration with fellow Chicago rapper, Twista, off the album Picture This, that peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Group members are Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. (Niggas Ain't Ready to Die) and AK-47. Belo Zero was a late addition to the group w/ Psycho Drama member Young Buk being an original member. Young Buk never recorded any material w/ the group and Belo Zero was later added to the roster. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. Alongside Crucial Conflict, another Chicago group with a similar vocal and lyrical style, they helped launch the city's first national hip hop movement.
2) Do Or Die is a Belgian Metal band. They have always been a live band. Formed in 1999 and led by their founder/singer Chris, DO OR DIE always felt comfortable on stage, no matter if it was at the big European festivals, opening for bands such as Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, ProPain and Biohazard or in front of 100 kids in a club, they always put out the same energy as if it was their first show. After the first 7 inch EP "Tears of Rage" (500 copies sold in less than a month) got released, they immediately started playing shows non-stop all over Benelux and France. Their first full length "Heart Full of Pain" came out in 2001 on I Scream Records. More shows/tours followed and they also recorded their second record, "The Meaning of Honor", in the same year, which was released in early 2002.
DO OR DIE then faced a tough period in their career. Half of the band decided to quit in 2003 because of a conflict between their personal lives and the exhausting touring attached to being in DO OR DIE. 2004 saw them return with a new line-up and the loudest comeback imaginable, when they played Pressure Fest, Graspop and Fury Fest on the same weekend. "Tradition" got recorded around that time too and was released in 2005, marking their first effort for Alveran Records and the start of their cooperation with M.A.D. Tourbooking, both of which opened the doors to Germany for the band. One of the guitarists left the band in the same year, but the rest of DO OR DIE, already familiar with throwbacks, were not willing to put it down and continued promoting "Tradition" across Germany, Holland, Poland, Sweden, and well known festivals like the Dour Fest, Pressure Fest, With Full Force and even the Superbowl of Hardcore in New York while at the same time writing songs for a new record.
Come 2008, the new album is all wrapped up, carries the title "Pray for Them" and is scheduled for a release on May 23rd. This record marks a new start for the band with a new face and new strength but still holding on to the roots of the previous releases. Do Or Die are back and determined to take back the crown of European Hardcore - 2008 will see the band touring non-stop with "Pray For Them" in their luggage set to destroy every stage they will enter.
3) Do Or Die is a bay area g-rap group from San Francisco, CA.
4) Do Or Die were a christian pop-punk band from North Shore, Auckland NZ. They played numerous shows and won a competition to record and release a single, however it was never fully completed and instead only a test pressing was released. They had a very short-lived career, lasting only a year or two. Members moved on to play in Scenic Drive, Bright Lights, xSunday Schoolx and Alaska.
Alpha And Omega
Do Or Die Lyrics
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the alpha is the beginning
the omega is the end
the alpha is when you do
the omega is when you die
so the alpha omega is when you do or die
it's unexplainable when I drop that ass like a 64
I'll appeal make a mothafucka do a cartwheel and I steal
bust lust in broad day fuck what those marks say
I'm breaking em off like dog legs
when they try to parlay that's when you all dead
I have the zone call all red (all red)
We on a area shit as small as atoms can bust yo shit
that's we packs and make stacks now who you fucking with
(don't have no backup)
who you ducking with south explainitory in your crew role
no love no glory as I come crucial
like gunflick handle your function dicks in dirt by bunches
and throw shit when I come like bitchable hood shit
I'm smoking bitches like a cigar
we are them nigga be putting bitches in back of the kizar
but so far I, pop that trunk see the lake front
(dump those bodies, dump those bodies)
what men won't do to his enemies as I proceed
to split this bitch like a philly
feel me believe me and see me in 3D
have you heard I will use my 3rd eye
murders occur when I demonstrate eliminate the witness
survival fitness don't need no mix to handle my business
yes you guessed it I'm double breasted
when I flex shit 34 shots requested no exit
in the land of closed casket and this ain't the last shit
(chorus) 2x
alpha (alpha) and omega (omega)
the beginning (beginning) and the end (and the end)
I'm on some midwest throw slug to the chest shit
putting slugs where your vest fit (vest fit)
camoflauge I come with shit that's hard to dodge
Raise up like a garage I'll seem like a mirage
in the land again just to blame the men with my
idiotic hypnotic disco tendencies
give it to ya like a centerfold when pop the individual
(pop the individual, pop the individual)
Bend yo' fuckin ass like a pretzel
lord living them gangsta shit that sounds too incredible
flex like solo toss like a photo erupt like volcanoes
omego my flow sounds too evil
into the land we go the warland of no men
material black nigga know not to fuck with
we buck quick they duck quick
coming far from this steel piece
individuals start to decrease and release those spirits
you hear it, you hear it, you hear it
(chorus)
alpha (alpha) and omega (omega)
the beginning (beginning) and the end (and the end)
alpha (alpha) and omega (omega)
the beginning (beginning) and the end (and the end)
alpha (alpha) and omega (and omega)
the do or die
alpha (alpha) and omega (omega)
is to do or die
The lyrics to Do or Die's song Alpha and Omega are a reflection on the beginning and end of life, represented by the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, respectively. The song uses strong, aggressive and confrontational rhymes to depict their power, particularly the way they operate on the streets. The Alpha is introduced as the start of a potentially successful venture, whilst the Omega signifies the end, in this case death. The song's chorus emphasizes that conflict is inevitable and that one must either "do" or "die" in order to survive, particularly in a competitive space like the street.
The song features a lot of bravado and imagery steeped in criminal undertones, with boasts about violence and derogatory references to women. There are references to murder and the disposal of bodies, as well as explicit sexual content. The verses feature rapid-fire rhymes and aggressive delivery, emphasizing the danger and violence that the rappers face in their daily lives. This is particularly true for those who live in the inner city, where violence and crime are an everyday occurrence. The overall message of the song is one of survival, even at the cost of others.
Interesting facts about Alpha and Omega by Do or Die include that it was released in 1996 as part of the group's debut album. The song was produced by longtime collaborator, the Twilite Tone, and features a sample from "Talkin' All That Jazz" by Stetsasonic. The song is considered one of the group's most popular and recognizable tracks, and has been included on numerous compilations and greatest hits albums. An accompanying music video was released, featuring the group performing in a variety of urban settings. The song has been used in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, as well as being sampled by several other artists. The track has been remixed and remade by other artists over the years, including Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz, who used the song's chorus in their song "What U Gon' Do." It has also been used in the video game "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland."
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords to the song are not known, as it is a rap song that does not make use of traditional instruments.
Line by Line Meaning
the alpha is the beginning
Starting something, beginning a journey or an action.
the omega is the end
Ending something, completion of a journey or an action.
the alpha is when you do
Alpha is when you take action to begin.
the omega is when you die
Omega is the end result, a final outcome of an action.
so the alpha omega is when you do or die
Alpha and omega in this song mean taking action or doing something which will result in death or the end of the journey.
it's unexplainable when I drop that ass like a 64
Unknown skills showcased when they drop someone as if they were a lowrider car.
bitches from niggas to niggas to bitches and cops know
Everybody knows these ladies.
I'll appeal make a mothafucka do a cartwheel and I steal
They will so impress someone that the person will involuntarily perform a cartwheel, and then Do or Die will steal their heart.
bust lust in broad day fuck what those marks say
They will have sex in broad daylight regardless of the opinion of those who would disapprove.
I'm breaking em off like dog legs
Breaking things like legs of dogs, showing aggressive behavior.
when they try to parlay that's when you all dead
When other people try to discuss, the singer indicates this is the point they will kill them.
I have the zone call all red (all red)
The artist owns all territory that is marked in red.
We on a area shit as small as atoms can bust yo shit
Even if the area is as small as atoms, they can still take control of it and cause problems.
that's we packs and make stacks now who you fucking with (don't have no backup)
Multiple members of Do or Die work together and make money. Who are they dealing with that doesn't have any backups?
who you ducking with south explainitory in your crew role
Who are they hiding from in the southern area, and can that person explain their role in their own crew?
no love no glory as I come crucial
They come crucial, without love, glory, or other unnecessary niceties.
like gunflick handle your function dicks in dirt by bunches
Handling things like a quick shooting of a gun, and kicking dirt around while working hard and getting things done.
and throw shit when I come like bitchable hood shit
Doing whatever they want, like throwing things like a hoodlum.
I'm smoking bitches like a cigar
They are eliminating women by making them 'smoke like a cigar', or killing them.
we are them nigga be putting bitches in back of the kizar
They put women in the back of a vehicle called a kizar.
but so far I, pop that trunk see the lake front (dump those bodies, dump those bodies)
Thus far, they have popped the trunk and seen the waterfront as they dispose of dead bodies.
what men won't do to his enemies as I proceed to split this bitch like a philly
Do or Die will do whatever it takes to eliminate enemies, even splitting them into pieces like cigars.
feel me believe me and see me in 3D
Believe the singer and see them in 3D.
have you heard I will use my 3rd eye
The artist will use their intuition, knowledge and insight to survive.
murders occur when I demonstrate eliminate the witness
Murders often happen when the singer gives a demonstration, the witness to the demonstration will be eliminated.
survival fitness don't need no mix to handle my business
The singer doesn't need assistance to handle their business and survive.
yes you guessed it I'm double breasted
The singer is wearing a suit with a double-breasted jacket.
when I flex shit 34 shots requested no exit
When they show off their muscle, they are requesting 34 shots and no way to escape for the person they are saying it to.
in the land of closed casket and this ain't the last shit
They are in the place where closed caskets are common, and they are not done yet.
(chorus) 2x
The refrain 'Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end' is repeated twice
I'm on some midwest throw slug to the chest shit
The singer is on some midwestern behavior, delivering a shotgun blast to the chest.
putting slugs where your vest fit (vest fit)
Putting bullets in someone's bulletproof vest.
camoflauge I come with shit that's hard to dodge
Wearing camouflage and causing chaos that is hard to avoid.
Raise up like a garage I'll seem like a mirage
Raising up like a garage and appearing like a mirage (hard to see).
in the land again just to blame the men with my idiotic hypnotic disco tendencies
The singer has returned to the land, prepared to blame the men for their foolish, hypnotizing disco-like behavior.
give it to ya like a centerfold when pop the individual (pop the individual, pop the individual)
Giving what they have to offer like a centerfold when the individual is impressed. Pop the individual by providing that 'wow' factor.
Bend yo' fuckin ass like a pretzel
To bend someone so hard that they would be like a folded pretzel.
lord living them gangsta shit that sounds too incredible
The singer is living through the incredibly harsh lifestyle of a gangster.
flex like solo toss like a photo erupt like volcanoes
Showing muscles and throwing things like photos from their hands, erupting like volcanoes.
omego my flow sounds too evil
Their flow sounds evil and powerful.
into the land we go the warland of no men
In this land, it is a warzone and no man can survive.
material black nigga know not to fuck with
A materialistic black man who knows not to mess with them.
we buck quick they duck quick
When Do or Die comes in, people without power back away.
coming far from this steel piece
They come from the gun
individuals start to decrease and release those spirits, you hear it, you hear it, you hear it
People pass away and release their spirits as Do or Die moves on. It is significant and noticeable.
(chorus) alpha (alpha) and omega (omega) the beginning (beginning) and the end (and the end)
The beginning and the end are repeated.
alpha (alpha) and omega (omega) the beginning (beginning) and the end (and the end)
The beginning and the end are repeated.
alpha (alpha) and omega (and omega) the do or die alpha (alpha) and omega (omega) is to do or die
Alpha and omega are part of the cycle of life and death, do or die is a necessary part to achieve either.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMAR MCNAUGHTON, FREDDIE MCGREGOR, N PALMER, R. ROBINSON, E. SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Back Stabba
Top 5 best album ever. No skips.
Te Doy Salchichon
Don't Back Stabba!?,. Better to Back Fukka!
quickchug
This shit is so dope it transcends time
Dillon D
This album hits so damn hard
Brody Wolverine
How can this not have many views what's wrong with these youngsters this is real shit make me go back to the days of going toe to toe
paulerwin
Don't matter bout views...
No need to expose... the real heads know
8-Bit Co-Op
The beat just hits too goddamned hard!
Back Stabba
Probably the greatest album ever besides e.1999. Not one skip.
Roger Smith
I’m Still Amazed Almost 30yrs Later…..One Of The Greatest Rap Groups Ever🏆
FrmFoRdHtS
Definitely unnoticed