Despite his successful dance floor single ‘Let’s Get It’ (where all three where credited as "Three the Hard Way") which introduced the Harlem Shake, he failed to make huge sales on the label and his album remains one of the most bootlegged albums to date. His contribution the family is shown on ‘The Saga Continues...’ rapping on some of the best tracks on the album including ‘Child of the Ghetto’ which shows his raw street ability and also his successful collaborations with the family. After a brief hiatus in which his future was uncertain G. Dep came back released a mixtape called 'The Deputy: The sheriff is back in town’. He didn't lose his touch and it led to Black Rob bringing him back to Bad Boy Entertainment and he is expected to take part in his group Alumuni.
G. Dep's life before Bad Boy, although not garnering as much notice outside of the NYC hip-hop community, is considered by many to be far superior from a quality of work perspective. His early mixtapes and bootlegs made him an underground hip-hop legend in the mid-to-late 90's. On Gang Starr's fourth album, Hard to Earn, an in-booklet shout-out is given to leading underground MC's, namely the Wu-Tang Clan and G. Dep. Again, Guru and DJ Premier showed their respect for Dep by featuring him on their next two major releases. In 1997 G. Dep appeared under the name G-Depp on DJ Premier's New York Reality Check 101, on track 5, Head Over Wheels. The next year, Dep found himself rapping alongside Guru and Shiggy-Sha on Gang Starr's unsurpased hip-hop masterpiece Moment of Truth; track 17, The Mall.
Out Of Control
G. Dep Lyrics
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I didn't want to see it I put it to bed
Always get back to where it lead
I wonder why I can't listen to what I said
Take another ride on the 3am lookin for what I need it's easy
Do it again do it again you know what I'm gonna do can't believe it
Hey ya this one's out of control
Why don't you tell me all the things you know
Why don't you come to me with something to show
I take my time I do my part just to get right through the day
All I want is for you to listen to what I say now
Take another ride on the 3am lookin for what I need It's easy
Do it again do it again you know what I'm gonna do can't believe it
Hey ya this one's out of control
Hey ya this one's out of control
Take another ride on the 3am lookin for what I need it's easy
Do it again do it again you know what i'm gonna do can't believe it
Hey ya this one's out of control
Hey ya this one's out of control
Hey ya this one's out of control
Hey ya this one's out of control
The lyrics of G. Dep's song "Out of Control" appear to reflect the inner thoughts and reflections of the artist as he deals with personal struggles, perhaps with addiction or other emotional challenges. The opening lines suggest that he has been trying to avoid confronting these issues and instead pushing them aside, but they keep resurfacing and leading him back to the same place. He wonders why he cannot follow his own advice, indicating a sense of frustration and disappointment at his inability to control his own behavior.
The chorus, "Hey ya this one's out of control," reinforces the idea that the situation is spiraling out of his grasp and he is struggling to maintain a sense of stability or direction. The verses that follow implore someone else to listen to him and acknowledge his perspective, indicating perhaps a sense of isolation or a need for validation from others. However, he also acknowledges that he takes his time to "do his part" and get through each day, suggesting a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Out of Control" paint a picture of a complex and conflicted persona trying to reconcile the different aspects of his life and identity. It is a powerful reflection of the human experience and the challenges that we all face at different points in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I was lookin round Round inside my head
I was introspective, searching my thoughts.
I didn't want to see it I put it to bed
I avoided confronting a certain issue.
Always get back to where it lead
The problem keeps recurring.
I wonder why I can't listen to what I said
I am unable to take my own advice.
Take another ride on the 3am lookin for what I need it's easy
I am repeating a pattern that is familiar to me.
Do it again do it again you know what I'm gonna do can't believe it
I am surprised that I am continuing to make the same mistakes.
Hey ya this one's out of control
This situation is getting out of hand.
Why don't you tell me all the things you know
I am seeking advice and knowledge from others.
Why don't you come to me with something to show
I am open to learning new things.
I take my time I do my part just to get right through the day
I am trying to stay focused on my responsibilities.
All I want is for you to listen to what I say now
I want others to hear and take heed of my words.
Hey ya this one's out of control
This situation is still getting worse.
Take another ride on the 3am lookin for what I need it's easy
I am still engaging in the same behavior.
Do it again do it again you know what i'm gonna do can't believe it
I am still surprised that I am making the same mistakes.
Hey ya this one's out of control
The situation continues to spiral out of control.
Hey ya this one's out of control
The situation is completely out of hand.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Gary Komsic
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Andrew Flood
DAMN THIS DUDE CAN RAP !!!!!!!!!!
Can'run Miles
Maaaaaan...... First off, I just have to say that after watching G-Dep's interview w/ Miss Drama, I'm glad to hear him have his flow back. My man G-Dep can rap his ass off! I don't know what he did to get his motor skills back, but keep up the good work and stay off the junk! But yeah. Lambo...doors...on...a...98'...Expedition???? ROFL! And a tinfoil fitted? Did G-Dep really smoke THAT much leak? At least he recycles...
JamalGG
im glad to see Dep is back - one of the most underrated niggas to ever pick up a mic.. could anyone hook me a up with a mp3 of this joint?
Sean White
I didn’t even know this was out you gotta send me everything you did with Dep I gotta promote that again
baldo0008
G-dep still got some hot verses
Surge Álvarez
That was tight. I can't front, I thought my dude was wearing a tinfoil hat in the thumbnail.
Ryan Cole
Nine months later, this is still hilarious to watch. I haven't taken the audio off mute to enjoy this. I give him props for manning up and confessing to his crime. Dude just wanted some peace. Unfortunately, he didn't know that he killed the guy, and now he might get life.
AnytimeTelevision
FREE G DEP TOP 5 DOA
brkjeff
@0:11 Dep hit himself in the eye with some jumper cables for that truck LMFAO.....This is the funniest shit online right now but all jokes aside he's very talented just on hard times right now. I still hear remnants of his old self in this so he didn't lose it. Just get off the leak Dep and hire a stylist LOL.
BLOWITUPTV
..theres no future in frontin we did this with what we working with so it is what it is...other then that my man still fire so respect to the talent we work with no budgets and yes diddy needs to come back for dep and put him where he belong . when ur man is down u dont turn ur back on him and move on u crutch him and help him with his problem on some real nigga shit .. dep a good nigga and he deserve t...he support from his friends family and fans and the label big up g-dep