Joell will release his street album called "The Brick (Bodega Chronicles)" April 24 on Koch Records. The album was recorded while Joell was trying to get signed and going through some tough times personally. Even though he is signed to Aftermath Entertainment, Dr.Dre allowed him to release the street album on Koch Records. The Brick will feature productions from DJ Premier, Showbiz, The Alchemist, Domingo, Ho Chi from Killahertz Productions, Lil' Fame of M.O.P., Novel, and Moss, among others. Guest spots will include Big Daddy Kane, Styles P, Big Noyd, M.O.P, Akon, Immortal Technique, Grafh, Ras Kass, Stimuli, and Novel.
He is currently part of the hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse
Cold World
Joell Ortiz Lyrics
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I got money on my hip
Man, this is a cold world
And the suckers want me dead
Damn, this is a cold world
Cause all I see is hate
And their eyes promise they wont be too far
Man, ain't this a cold world?
This is a shivering cold, freaky below
Listen, the nigga are frozen
But did you know
That it could explode?
Man you can get the hate
You can get the play
She shows her body nowhere to tell
Respect that you drop the weapon
Don't try to hide it
Come off the rocks from your neck
You better watch it, you sexin'
We beat the opposite sex
This is how the story gets told
I got money on my hip
Man, this is a cold world
And the suckers want me dead
Damn, this is a cold world
Cause all I see is hate
And their eyes promise they wont be too far
Man, ain't this a cold world?
Live your life on the street
While you're trying to eat
The dodge is dying to keep the ball
I'm so cold I kill the heat
The sh*t I did
Don't tell the person you were as a kid
I'm afraid a man could come
I'm just praying to my momma
The scenarios were playing in my head
All my pain is gone
Though it ain't nothing to fear
But I feel like
I got money on my hip
Man, this is a cold world
And the suckers want me dead
Damn, this is a cold world
Cause all I see is hate
And their eyes promise they wont be too far
Man, ain't this a cold world?
Joell Ortiz's song “Cold World” is a reflection on the harsh realities of life on the streets. The lyrics describe a world that's cold, unforgiving, and filled with hate. The singer is armed and ready for the dangers that await him, as he navigates through the frozen, freaky below of the streets. The opening verse of the song talks about how he is carrying money on his hip, and how he fears for his life because others want him dead. He sees only hate in the eyes of those around him, and knows that they won't be far from coming for him. The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of isolation and the harshness of the world he lives in.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the danger of living life on the streets. Joell Ortiz talks about how people are dying to keep their livelihood, and how he kills the heat by keeping himself calm and collected. He also mentions how he has done things he regrets, and fears that his past may come back to haunt him. The final lines of the song discuss how he is afraid of what may happen to him, but finds solace in praying to his mother. The song is a powerful reminder of the dangers of living a life of crime and the cold, unforgiving nature of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I got money on my hip
I am armed with money
Man, this is a cold world
The world is a harsh and unfeeling place
And the suckers want me dead
My enemies are seeking to end my life
Damn, this is a cold world
This world is unforgiving
Cause all I see is hate
I am surrounded by hostility
And their eyes promise they wont be too far
My adversaries are nearby and watching me
Man, ain't this a cold world?
Isn't this world ruthless and unfriendly?
This is a shivering cold, freaky below
This is a chilling and unnerving experience
Listen, the nigga are frozen
Pay attention, people are paralyzed with fear
But did you know that it could explode?
Did you realize that this situation could turn violent?
Man, you can get the hate
The animosity can be directed towards anyone
You can get the play
You can be the target of manipulation and deception
She shows her body nowhere to tell
She conceals her true intentions and motives
Respect that you drop the weapon
I urge you to put down your gun
Don't try to hide it
Don't attempt to conceal your intentions
Come off the rocks from your neck
Take off your ostentatious jewelry
You better watch it, you sexin'
Be cautious of who you are intimate with
We beat the opposite sex
We outsmart and outmaneuver our romantic partners
This is how the story gets told
This is the reality of how things unfold
Live your life on the street
Survive in an urban, high-crime environment
While you're trying to eat
While you are striving to make ends meet
The dodge is dying to keep the ball
One must use evasive tactics to avoid danger
I'm so cold I kill the heat
I am so ruthless and merciless
The sh*t I did
The things I have done in the past
Don't tell the person you were as a kid
Don't reveal your vulnerabilities and weaknesses
I'm afraid a man could come
I fear someone may attack me
I'm just praying to my momma
I am clutching onto hope and praying for guidance
The scenarios were playing in my head
I am imagining different outcomes and potential dangers
All my pain is gone
I have become numb to my suffering
Though it ain't nothing to fear
Despite there being nothing to fear
But I feel like
Nevertheless, I am overwhelmed with emotions
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Joell Ortiz
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