For years Guilty Simpson has been a rock on the Detroit hip-hop circuit alongside those such as J Dilla, Slum Village, Eminem (whom Guilty still calls “Marshall”) & D12, Obie Trice, Proof, Phat Kat and Black Milk. A member of the Almighty Dreadnaughtz crew, Guilty emerged as a sound to be reckoned with after linking with producer Dilla in 2001. In the midst of recording an album’s worth of material on the MC – including the recently released duet “Take Notice” off of Dilla’s heralded Ruff Draft album – Dilla gave Simpson his first appearance on disc with "Strapped", from Jaylib's "Champion Sound".
2006 marked his allegiance with Stones Throw Records – at Dilla’s behest – and appearances on both Chrome Children installments and subsequent tour. It’s taken years, but finally Simpson’s full-length solo debut, Ode to the Ghetto, brings him worldwide, chronicling a life led in the rough-hewn city that birthed him.
Featuring an all-star cast of producers normally reserved for those signed to six-figure deals (J Dilla, Madlib, Denaun Porter of D-12), Ode to the Ghetto marks an evolution, incorporating a more topical and thought-provoking persona in addition to the extra-savage braggadocio Simpson is known for. “I want to make the consumer care about the music again,” the 31-year-old explains.
Guilty’s testosterone-charged, inner city themes possess of a sense of humor at times so side-splitting, it only proves how serious he really is. This rapper was raised on the field of battle and he has more to say than just how fresh he is and how fresh “they” are not. As a matter of fact, he’s found that he’s here to remind the hip-hop world – currently captivated with that manufactured freshness – that life in the ghetto is real.
The evidence shows excessive use of double entendres, too much flavor on public grounds, microphone assault, and verbal harassment of an officer of the law. On the counts of freshness AND realness: The Court of Hip-Hop finds Mr. Simpson to be Guilty.
O.J. Simpson
Guilty Simpson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What can you do
I Feel so Strong
I Feel Brand New
And I can give my all to you
I wanna feel emotion
I wanna wrap you in my arms
and never leave you lonely
You Show Me
You Love Me
You Show Me
You Love Me
You Show Me Love
You Show me how to breakaway
Living in a brand new day
You Show Me Love
You Show me how to breakaway
Living in a brand new day
You wake me up
You change me
You keep on lighting the way
You show me love
you show me how to break away
living in a brand new day
The lyrics of Guilty Simpson's "O.J. Simpson" song are not the ones listed above, and therefore, I cannot interpret the lyrics provided. It is important to refer to the correct lyrics to provide an accurate interpretation. Please provide the correct lyrics so I can better assist you.
For the facts and chords, please provide the correct lyrics, and I will gladly provide you with the relevant information.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you say
Asks rhetorically what the listener's opinion is
What can you do
Asks rhetorically what actions can be taken
I Feel so Strong
Expresses a high level of confidence and energy
I Feel Brand New
Expresses a fresh start or renewal
And I can give my all to you
Expresses a willingness to fully invest in the listener
I wanna feel emotion
Expresses a desire for strong emotional experiences
I wanna wrap you in my arms
Expresses a desire to physically embrace the listener
and never leave you lonely
Expresses a desire to provide emotional support and companionship
forever stay here by your side
Expresses a desire for a long-lasting, committed relationship
You Show Me
Acknowledges the listener has taught the artist something
You Love Me
Acknowledges the listener's affection
You Show Me Love
Acknowledges the listener's positive impact
You Show me how to breakaway
Acknowledges the listener's influence in enabling the singer to make changes
Living in a brand new day
Expresses a sense of positivity and a new beginning
You wake me up
Expresses a revitalized energy due to the listener's influence
You change me
Expresses an acknowledgement of personal growth
You keep on lighting the way
Expresses an acknowledgement of the listener's guidance
You show me how to break away
Repeats the idea that the listener has enabled personal change
living in a brand new day
Repeats the idea that positive changes have been made
Writer(s): Otis Jackson Jr
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.