The Ocean
Game ft. Busta Rhymes Lyrics
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(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)
(Verse 1: Game)
Take a flight like a motherfuckin' Boeing
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...
(Alternate Hook: Dr. Dre)
(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
(Verse 2: Game)
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...
(Hook)
(Bridge: Dre)
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
(Outro: Busta Rhymes)
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 song The Ocean by Game ft. Busta Rhymes talks about his lavish lifestyle, full of fast cars, multiple women, and luxury items. The lyrics seem to boast about wealth and success, with lines like "We stack Bentleys, drive fast cars, and f*ck with multiple minages." He also calls out crooked cops for framing them and mentions how some of his friends are better off in prison. Game references the struggle of a life that many of his friends face, also saying "taking cookies from these rookies could be dangerous" to point out the dangers young people face in the streets. The chorus references the ocean, which is a metaphor for the luxury and excess the rapper feels he deserves. Busta Rhymes comes in at the end of the song, hyping up the ocean imagery and calling out that they're "coming from the water."
The song is a reflection of Game's life and career at the time, showing off his lavish lifestyle and wealth. It also touches upon the more negative aspects of a life in the streets and the struggles that come with it. The use of ocean imagery adds to the idea of luxury and excess, with the metaphor hinting at their wealth and privilege as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryna' find the ocean
Looking for something refreshing and new
Yeah, it's to the left
It's not mainstream, but it's worth the search
Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine
We are living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment
Fuckin' everywhere
We are living life without any boundaries
Do you know where to find me, right under that palm tree island
I have found my place in the world and I am comfortable with my surroundings
Take a flight like a motherfuckin' Boeing
I am always on the move and exploring new destinations
Aftermath, and faggot like you ain't knowin'
I am part of a legacy and I have no time for those who don't recognize it
Most of my niggas is better off in prison
My friends have made mistakes and are paying the price for it
Wishin', missing
They are longing for a better life, but they are stuck in their current situation
They fuckin' kids, man, they fuckin' wife, man
There are people who are doing immoral things and it is upsetting
The double meaning only caught up with that white man
Some people are living a double life and pretending to be something they're not
This the left culture, best know everybody get lost just...
I am part of a subculture that not everyone can understand
Where the beaches? Where the bitches?
Where can we find excitement and adventure?
California hotties, like furniture in my lobby
Beautiful women are always around and accessible
What, you mad cause I'm back with the doc?
Some people don't like it when I achieve success and continue to do so
Put your life on the line
It's not always safe to be where we are, but we are willing to take risks
Come and see, I be right by that ocean
I am living a good life and enjoying everything that comes with it
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.