Why?
Jestofunk Lyrics


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Why, why, why

They won't let us do no shows in New York
They won't even let us fuckin talk
They say Lost Boyz be a gang
Nah man we just do our thing
Why we always in the cut sometime
Why we always sleep on bud sometime
Word I be askin myself that
While I turn my cat to the back
While I freestyle and rap
And watch them sharks that bite
Why god take me to Queens ville
Why them fuckin did what they did
I see B-Wild gettin down
Cocoa B, and J-Drama's in town
I rep-re-sent my crew
Spigg Nice, Freaky Tah and Pretty Lou
I represent South Jamaica what?
Me and my team we'll gettin ya gut
Stay trees with the fam all day
Write my name on the complex hallway
At my mans spot, where he be chillin at
Throw ya L's in the sky if you feelin that
My man got me in the bread right now
My mans got me in it write now

Why, why, why
Why, why, why
Why, why, why
Why, why, why

Aiyo, I'm choppin at Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou
Why you forgot the Fudge crew?
Why you forgot Lincoln BLVD?
Why you forgot my niggas that's hard?
Why you forgot the playas the pimp?
Why you forgot my nine up dicks?
Why you forgot the whole world?
My little man, my girl
Why you think I jay walk?
Because Shakwan, Shane and more
Why you forgot Droi too?
The guy, killer bee, wild shroom
My man Mutt, and my nigga named Dew
And ACaf from the 134 crew
My niggas Jug and Drama
Aiyo why I love my mama
Why I love buddha?
Aiyo why that broad I shoot her?
Because she had my money
Laughin thinkin it's funny
Took my daughter and all of my money from
My safe and yo I have none 'in'
Im broke and I'm fucked up, see?
Aiyo that boy, he tried to stink me?
I'm sneaky Freaky Tah
And niggas ask me why
I be yellin so much
Cuz I get a strike just the right touch
On this track I get spelming
Shorties don't wanna mess around me
Aiyo get and shake that doodoo brown man
Aiyo Tah, I like the way you sound man
You just represent your area
Aiyo I hope I aint scarin ya
Aiyo how we do? I dare eya
To get up in our fuckin area
This is how I do in New York
For 97 there's no time to talk
Niggas lickin school faces and all that
This is how we do, we gon play and ball black
On the courts we get down and
Niggas don't wanna mess around me
Haha, way to sound man
LB we creepin to your town

Why, why, why




Why, why, why
Why, why, why

Overall Meaning

The song Why by Jestofunk is a tribute to the hip-hop culture and the band's personal experiences in New York. The lyrics convey the confusion and frustration of the band about the restrictions imposed on them for performing in New York. They express their discontent about being labeled as a gang and being restricted from performing and talking freely. The song portrays the struggles of the Lost Boyz and their efforts to showcase their talent to the world while being oppressed and ignored.


The song features multiple references to people and places that were significant in the lives of the band. The lyrics name-drop Lost Boyz, B-Wild, Cocoa B, J-Drama, Spigg Nice, Freaky Tah, Pretty Lou, and South Jamaica. The band also talks about their love for their mothers and buddha and their hatred for those who try to cheat or harm them. The lyrics showcase the band's pride in representing their crew and their area in New York.


Line by Line Meaning

They won't let us do no shows in New York
We are not allowed to perform in New York for some unexplained reason.


They won't even let us fuckin talk
We are being silenced and not allowed to express ourselves freely.


They say Lost Boyz be a gang
Our group is being unfairly labeled as a gang, despite not being one.


Nah man we just do our thing
We are simply doing what we love and pursuing our passion, despite any obstacles.


Why we always in the cut sometime
Sometimes we are isolated and left out of the mainstream music scene.


Why we always sleep on bud sometime
Sometimes we are not given the recognition and respect we deserve for our talent and hard work.


Word I be askin myself that
I frequently question why we are faced with these challenges and obstacles.


While I turn my cat to the back
I focus on my music and turn to my craft when faced with difficulties.


While I freestyle and rap
I continue to express myself and create music, despite any limitations or restrictions.


And watch them sharks that bite
We are aware of the predatory nature of the music industry and must be careful.


Why god take me to Queens ville
I sometimes question why I was brought to Queens ville and what my purpose is there.


Why them fuckin did what they did
There are people who have wronged us and caused us harm, and we can't understand why.


I see B-Wild gettin down
I can see my friend B-Wild enjoying himself and dancing despite the challenges we face.


Cocoa B, and J-Drama's in town
Our friends and fellow musicians are present and supporting us, which gives us strength.


I rep-re-sent my crew
I am proud to represent my group and our shared passion for music.


Spigg Nice, Freaky Tah and Pretty Lou
These are the members of our crew, whom I am proud to represent.


I represent South Jamaica what?
I am proud to represent South Jamaica, where I am from and where our music is rooted.


Me and my team we'll gettin ya gut
We are determined to make an impact with our music and connect with our audience.


Stay trees with the fam all day
We stay loyal to our friends and family, and prioritize their support and companionship.


Write my name on the complex hallway
I leave my mark and strive for recognition through my music.


At my mans spot, where he be chillin at
We have a place to gather and relax when we need to, thanks to our friends and supporters.


Throw ya L's in the sky if you feelin that
We are asking our fans to show their support by making a gesture with their hands.


My man got me in the bread right now
Our friend has provided financial support, which we are grateful for.


My mans got me in it write now
Our friend has helped us make progress with our music and career at this moment.


Aiyo, I'm choppin at Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou
I am addressing my fellow crew members and interacting with them musically.


Why you forgot the Fudge crew?
I am questioning why our friends in the Fudge crew have been overlooked or forgotten.


Why you forgot Lincoln BLVD?
I am questioning why the talents and contributions of those from Lincoln BLVD are being ignored or forgotten.


Why you forgot my niggas that's hard?
I am questioning why those who are talented and dedicated are not receiving the recognition they deserve.


Why you forgot the playas the pimp?
I am questioning why those who are skilled at socializing and attracting attention are not receiving recognition.


Why you forgot my nine up dicks?
I am questioning why those who carry firearms and protect their community are not receiving recognition.


Why you forgot the whole world?
I am questioning why the world as a whole is overlooking certain talents and contributions.


My little man, my girl
I care about and love my family, including my children.


Why you think I jay walk?
I am forced to break rules and laws due to my circumstances and environment.


Because Shakwan, Shane and more
These are people in my life who influence me and contribute to the challenges I face.


Why you forgot Droi too?
I am questioning why another friend, Droi, has been overlooked or forgotten.


The guy, killer bee, wild shroom
These are other friends and associates whose contributions and skills are being discounted or ignored.


My man Mutt, and my nigga named Dew
These are more friends and acquaintances with whom I have a connection.


And ACaf from the 134 crew
ACaf is another person in my life and someone I am aware of through the 134 crew.


My niggas Jug and Drama
I have important friendships with these individuals, Jug and Drama.


Aiyo why I love my mama
I express my love and appreciation for my mother.


Why I love buddha?
I have a spiritual appreciation and love for the teachings of the Buddha.


Aiyo why that broad I shoot her?
I am discussing a situation where I shot someone who I felt had wronged me or threatened me in some way.


Because she had my money
This is the reason that I felt justified in shooting the person.


Laughin thinkin it's funny
They did not take my actions seriously or respect my perceived authority and power.


Took my daughter and all of my money from
The person took what was most important to me, and brought it to a personal level.


My safe and yo I have none 'in'
I no longer have a sense of security or agency when it comes to protecting my valuables or family.


Im broke and I'm fucked up, see?
I am struggling financially and emotionally at this moment in time.


Aiyo that boy, he tried to stink me?
I am discussing another person who tried to wrong me or take advantage of me in some way.


I'm sneaky Freaky Tah
This is my nickname or persona as a musician.


And niggas ask me why
People question my behavior or choices, despite not understanding the challenges I face.


I be yellin so much
I am often loud and expressive with my music and words.


Cuz I get a strike just the right touch
I am skilled at creating and performing music that resonates with my audience.


On this track I get spelming
I show off my skills and prowess as a musician on this particular song.


Shorties don't wanna mess around me
I have gained a reputation as someone not to be messed with or taken lightly.


Aiyo get and shake that doodoo brown man
I am encouraging people to dance and interact with the music in a joyful way.


Aiyo Tah, I like the way you sound man
I am receiving praise and compliments for my music and vocals.


You just represent your area
I am proud to represent my home and where I am from through my music.


Aiyo I hope I aint scarin ya
I do not mean to intimidate or frighten anyone with my music or persona.


Aiyo how we do? I dare eya
I am questioning how we are perceived and how our music is received by others.


To get up in our fuckin area
I challenge others to get involved with our music and see what we have to offer.


This is how I do in New York
This is how I express myself and create music within the context of my hometown.


For 97 there's no time to talk
This is the current year, and there is no time to waste on empty words or promises.


Niggas lickin school faces and all that
There are people who are untrustworthy and fake within the music industry.


This is how we do, we gon play and ball black
We are going to persevere and succeed through our music, despite any obstacles or challenges.


On the courts we get down and
We use basketball as a way to bond and find common ground within our community.


LB we creepin to your town
We are expanding our reach and influence through our music, and coming to perform in new places.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK STEWART, BYRON PALAVIKAS

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