This Side
EarthGang Lyrics

Doo-doo-doo-doo
Opening instrumental section

I pray for all my niggas, and niggettes
I wish for the wellbeing of all the people I love and care about, regardless of their gender or ethnicity.

And non-niggas, and non-niggettes
I wish for the wellbeing of all people, regardless of their race or gender.

Things change, people change
The circumstances and the individuals around me transform over time.

Love grows, come and go
Sometimes, affection gets stronger, and other times, it fades away.

Sometimes I get overwhelmed
Occasionally, I feel like there are too many things to handle.

I'm in, in over my head
I have taken on too much, and I am struggling to cope.

Put my life online for sale
I have exposed my personal life to the world, willing to sell it for profit.

Put that wish up on a star
I have set my desires in the universe, hoping for them to come true.

Put that money on myself
I have invested my financial resources in my own abilities.

Sometimes I'm just by myself
Occasionally, I am alone, and I have nobody but me.

Whole future, yes, I am
I can see my entire life ahead of me.

A livin' god, yes, I am
I am a real deity, capable of creating and shaping my own destiny.

What my grandma dreamed of, what these bitches cream for
I am living the life my grandmother wished for me, envied by many people.

What the city screamed for, what the city screamed for
I am fulfilling the expectations and the desires of my hometown.

We havin' fun on this side
We are enjoying ourselves in our lives.

Whole lot of love on this side
Our existence is full of affection, compassion, and kindness.

Know you wanna come on this side
You may want to join us and experience what we have.

Know you wanna hop on this ride
You may want to participate in our journey.

Know you wanna hop on this
You may want to be part of our adventure.

Let's go to the lake
Let us visit a nearby body of water.

Let's jump in it naked
Let us immerse ourselves in the lake without clothes on.

We can escape
We can find relief from our problems.

We can leave this place
We can move away from this location and start anew.

They took Nip, took X
The recent brutal killings of Nipsey Hussle and XXXTentacion are distressing.

Just a hatin' ass nigga, hope that I ain't next
I hope that I do not encounter a hateful person who may harm me.

But if it pleases God, I hope the shooter aim best (right here)
If there is a divine being, I pray that any potential attacker misses me and hits someone or something else.

Then I fly to better lands and Neverland like Sandra Bland
If I die, my soul may depart to a utopian paradise, resonating with the story of Sandra Bland.

(Earth to Olu)
A brief interlude, calling the rapper's name.

No, I ain't comin' back
This may be a metaphor for not returning to a higher level of consciousness once achieved or for not changing one's mind after having made a decision.

I think I hit the joint too hard
Perhaps, this refers to Olu feeling too intoxicated or euphoric from smoking marijuana.

Plus I'm tired of all this trash
The trivial, negative, or superfluous aspects of life are exhausting.

And shawty just text back
A young woman has just answered Olu's message.

Told me, "Baby, just relax, I'm gon' be there in a minute
The woman assures Olu that she is coming to him soon and that he should not worry or stress out.

We'll make love and make it last"
They will have sex and make their relationship endure.

Plus the bottle's on ice and the baby's mighty fine
Olu has chilled beverages at his disposal, and the female companion is attractive.

And the weed in the sky, shit
Marijuana is present, and the experience is surreal or unbelievable.

And tonight gon' be alright, 'cause
The night will be pleasant, enjoyable, and without problems.

Three a.m. the only time that I can hear myself think
Olu can only be introspective, reflective, or meditative at 3 AM because it is a peaceful and quiet hour.

Why is every waking moment feeling more like a dream?
The lines between reality and imagination are blurring, making it difficult to see things clearly.

Busted Reeboks, ashy nigga off on Camden Road
Olu portrays imagery of a person who is poor, unkempt, and walking in a bad neighborhood.

Walkin' proof of what can happen when you say what you mean
Olu implies that being honest and straightforward may lead to negative consequences or judgment.

Just 'cause niggas cop your jersey don't mean they on your team
Buying a performer's merchandise does not make one a true supporter or ally.

As you grow, decide who worthy of the presence you keep
As one matures, one should choose carefully who deserves to be part of one's life.

I learned it early
Olu gained this knowledge at a young age.

Rick James, Charlie Murphy, I'm a product of the chitlin circuit
Olu references legendary musicians and acknowledges his roots and heritage.

I'm a product of the nigga purchase
Olu is a product of the slave trade and its legacy.

Drop bars like I'm losing service
Olu is rapping intensely and furiously.

Roll my R's when I feel exotic
Olu emphasizes certain syllables when rapping to sound more interesting or foreign.

Hit the blunt like a damn piñata, ay caramba
Olu enjoys smoking marijuana and compares it to hitting a piñata, using Spanish slang.

I was a beast, now I'm the jungle
Olu was once strong and fierce, and now he embodies the entire natural world.

Now I'm the wind, now I'm the rain, the climate change
Olu possesses the powers of the environment, and he can influence its transformations.

I crack a joke to hide the pain, it doesn't work
Olu tries to use humor as a defense mechanism or a coping strategy, but it does not help him much.

We scratch the surface, we tip the bird
We barely explore or understand the complexity and the secrets of the world.

Don't give a fuck, we not concerned, it could be worse
We do not care much about the consequences of our actions or our ignorance since we believe there are worse things happening.

Once upon a time in the motherfuckin' West
A nod to the Sergio Leone movie, evoking a sense of a wild, rugged, and dangerous place.

I woke up to the stress and the titties on my chest
Olu wakes up to a stressful reality, with the presence of feminine curves near him.

Twenty racks and the hundred dollar bills in the bag
Olu has a lot of cash.

God, if they come a-knockin', they gon' have to take me dead
Olu is willing to defend himself and his possessions violently, even if it results in his death.

Fuckin' right, come on over to this side if you ain't scared
Olu invites others to join him but only if they are brave and bold enough.

If you ain't 'bout it, get the fuck back over there
If you are not interested in the lifestyle or vibe that Olu represents, you should leave.

What if I told you what I could show you, pick a pill, blue or red
Olu asks a rhetorical question related to The Matrix movie and presents someone with a hypothetical choice - some form of enlightenment or ignorance.

It don't matter your selection, they both comin' out your check
Regardless of one's choice, each option would result in some kind of cost or consequence.

Motherfucker, yeah, you next
Olu warns someone that they are next in line for a future event or responsibility.

I ride, won't never fall
Olu is persistent, determined, and resolute in his objectives.

I rise, the mornin' star
Olu is like the planet Venus, shining brightly in the sky and heralding the dawn.

I'm fly, I'm gon' get far
Olu is confident and has high aspirations, and he is going to achieve great things.

On stage I give you chills
Olu possesses charisma, talent, and an electrifying presence when performing in front of an audience.

For the flesh I give you light
Olu suggests that his body, voice, or art gives people enlightenment or ecstasy.

These words gon' give you light
Olu believes that his lyrics or poetry can enlighten, inspire, or empower the listener.

I'm death around the corner
Olu acknowledges that he is aware of his own mortality and that death is always close.

Barrels at your door
Olu warns that danger or violence is coming very close.

Doctors, paint the sky
Olu compares doctors with artists, as both can create beauty and healing.

No, I won't be denied
Olu will not allow anyone or anything to hinder his progress, growth, or success.

We was comin' out of pocket, open mic and crucial rockers
Olu remembers his early days of performing in small venues with other musicians, where money was scarce.

Scoop them balls up on the nuts, I dump that dick off in her chakra
Olu engages in explicit sexual imagery and bragging.

'Nother lap around the planet, y'all been followin' the saga
Olu observes that life is a never-ending cycle, and people follow his life story with interest.

Turn the karma into commas, pray to God he ain't forgot us
Olu hopes that the effects of his past actions or that of the universe will translate into financial gain, and asks for mercy from a deity.