The Ocean
Game Feat. Dr. Dre Lyrics
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(Tryna' find the ocean) Yeah, it's to the left
(Tryna' find the ocean)
Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine
(Fuckin' everywhere
Do you know where to find me, right under that palm tree island)
I'm goin', goin'
Aftermath, and faggot like you ain't knowin'
We stack Bentleys, drive fast cars
And fuck with multiple minages
Livin' the largest, nigga we heartless
How could you blame us?
Crooked cops, they frame us
They mad cause I'm more famous than Amos, right?
Taking cookies from these rookies could be dangerous, right?
Salute your motherfucking city of them Angels, right!
That entertain the life, that ain't the life that we livin'
Most of my niggas is better off in prison
Wishin', missing
They fuckin' kids, man, they fuckin' wife, man
The double meaning only caught up with that white man
Turn off the lights, man, put up the lights, man
Let 'em know we still got it for the right price, man
And you could disappear for the right price, man
This the left culture, best know everybody get lost just...
(Tryna' find the ocean) It's over here
(Tryna' find the ocean) Yeah, it's to the left
(Tryna' find the ocean)
Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine
(Fuckin' everywhere)
Where the beaches? Where the bitches?
You know, right here, so come on in
Well, I'm gone man
They out of Goose, get Patron then
Can't sell it, move it by the zone and
The money talk, only conversate with grown men
The paper real basic, like the birds that get flown in
California hotties, like furniture in my lobby
Where I'm from, don't you know? Nigga, drinkin' ain't a hobby
I'm bi-coastal, nigga don't make me go postal
You know I keep the Glock 9 comfy in my holster
I'm supposed to ride roasters
Sip bottles on Louis coasters
Feed bitch niggas to the vultures
What, you mad cause I'm back with the doc?
Money, alongside the yacht
Diamonds inside of my watch, ballin'
We all live playin' poker with this rap shit
Game time chips on the table, you know how I get
Hundred thousand Benz
Million dollar checks
Lookin' on my city, kinda hard when you standin' through the clouds and...
(Tryna' find the ocean) It's over here
(Tryna' find the ocean) Yeah, it's to the left
(Tryna' find the ocean)
Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine
(Fuckin' everywhere
Do you know where to find me, right under that palm tree island)
Whenever you touchdown in Cali, be prepared
Cause niggas there, might put your life on the line
Put your life on the line
Put your life on the line
Put your life on the line
If you wonderin' where I be
You know where to find me
I'll be right by that ocean
Don't get it twisted
It's the fuckin' pacific
Come and see, I be right by that ocean
From comin' to follow that order
Understood? We comin' from the water
From comin' to follow that order
Understood? We comin' from the water
(Tryna' find the ocean
Tryna' find the ocean
Tryna' find the ocean)
The lyrics of "The Ocean" by Game Feat. Dr. Dre document the lavish lifestyle of the rappers living in California, particularly in the coastal area. Although Game acknowledges the dangerous reality of living in such an area, he still chooses to revel in the extravagance and pleasures that come with it. The lyrics also contain a bit of social commentary, as Game speaks of crooked cops and being framed, highlighting the institutionalized racism that still exists in our society.
The chorus of the song is an interesting play on words, as "tryna' find the ocean" can be interpreted both literally and figuratively. Literally, it refers to people trying to locate the ocean, which is a prominent feature of the coastal area where Game and Dr. Dre reside. Figuratively, it can be interpreted as trying to find oneself or find a sense of peace and tranquility in a chaotic world. The repeated phrase, "put your life on the line," emphasizes the danger of living in such a place, and also hints at the idea that living such a lifestyle comes with risks.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Ocean" paint a picture of a lifestyle that is glamorous yet dangerous, and one that is marked by luxury and indulgence yet also by violence and corruption. Game's lyrical skills are on full display in this song, as he weaves together different themes and ideas into a cohesive narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
(Tryna' find the ocean)
I'm looking for something specific
It's over here
I have found what I was looking for
Yeah, it's to the left
I know exactly where it is
(Fuckin' everywhere
It's all around me
Do you know where to find me, right under that palm tree island)
I am in a very specific location
I'm goin', goin'
I am in motion
Take a flight like a motherfuckin' Boeing
I am traveling by plane
Aftermath, and faggot like you ain't knowin'
I am part of a successful record label
We stack Bentleys, drive fast cars
We are very wealthy
And fuck with multiple minages
We have sexual partners
Livin' the largest, nigga we heartless
We are living a very extravagant and ruthless lifestyle
How could you blame us?
It's not our fault that we are successful
Crooked cops, they frame us
We are victims of police corruption
They mad cause I'm more famous than Amos, right?
People are jealous of my success
Taking cookies from these rookies could be dangerous, right?
It's risky to mess with inexperienced people
Salute your motherfucking city of them Angels, right!
Respect Los Angeles
That entertain the life, that ain't the life that we livin'
The media promotes a lifestyle that we don't actually live
Most of my niggas is better off in prison
Many of my friends have been incarcerated
Wishin', missing
We long for a better life
They fuckin' kids, man, they fuckin' wife, man
Some people in our community commit heinous crimes
The double meaning only caught up with that white man
White people are not impacted by the same issues as our community
Turn off the lights, man, put up the lights, man
Let's set the mood
Let 'em know we still got it for the right price, man
We are still successful and desirable
And you could disappear for the right price, man
We have power and influence
Where the beaches? Where the bitches?
Where are the attractive women?
You know, right here, so come on in
The women are nearby, come join us
They out of Goose, get Patron then
They don't have the liquor we want, let's get something else
Can't sell it, move it by the zone and
We have to transport the liquor to sell it
The money talk, only conversate with grown men
We only deal with people who can handle our success and wealth
The paper real basic, like the birds that get flown in
Our money is easy to come by
California hotties, like furniture in my lobby
There are many attractive women in California
Where I'm from, don't you know? Nigga, drinkin' ain't a hobby
Drinking is something we do all the time where I'm from
I'm bi-coastal, nigga don't make me go postal
I am successful on both coasts, don't make me angry
You know I keep the Glock 9 comfy in my holster
I carry a gun for protection
I'm supposed to ride roasters
I'm supposed to drive expensive cars
Sip bottles on Louis coasters
I drink champagne on expensive coasters
Feed bitch niggas to the vultures
We don't tolerate weakness in our circle
What, you mad cause I'm back with the doc?
People are upset that I am collaborating with Dr. Dre again
Money, alongside the yacht
We have a lot of money and enjoy luxurious experiences
Diamonds inside of my watch, ballin'
We have expensive jewelry and are living lavishly
We all live playin' poker with this rap shit
The music industry is like a game of poker to us
Game time chips on the table, you know how I get
I am here to win
Hundred thousand Benz
I have an expensive car
Million dollar checks
I make a lot of money
Lookin' on my city, kinda hard when you standin' through the clouds and...
It's hard to get perspective from above the city
Whenever you touchdown in Cali, be prepared
Be ready for anything when you arrive in California
Cause niggas there, might put your life on the line
There are dangerous people in California
Put your life on the line
Risk your safety
If you wonderin' where I be
If you're looking for me
You know where to find me
I'm in a specific location
I'll be right by that ocean
I'll be near the water
Don't get it twisted
Don't misinterpret what I am saying
It's the fuckin' pacific
I am referring to the Pacific Ocean
Come and see, I be right by that ocean
Come check me out by the water
From comin' to follow that order
From following the rules
Understood? We comin' from the water
We are arriving by boat
(Tryna' find the ocean
Still looking for the ocean
Tryna' find the ocean
Continuing the search for the ocean
Tryna' find the ocean)
The search for the ocean continues
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Uptown Kash
Definitely the actual ocean in the beginning if Dre had anything to do with it 🔥🔥
gahan101
I can feel it.
Kyuubi96
fucking dope !!!
Ed Goldie
Dr. Dre, number one producer!!!!
Don Mega
🔥
jriead
smh @ the game giving away classics like these on mixtapes
Two Cents
Dre probably didn’t clear it or it could have been a sample issue
king7allah
The game is okay , but he is not the GOD RAKIM. Dre is a professor of music though this joint right here is lightweight. RAKIM is the miles Davis of hip hop.
raiderfan4life92
GAME IZ THA SHIT!!!! HARDEST RAPPER OUT
FREE1WEED
Fuck the haters..Game rulez!!!