OG
Joell Ortiz Lyrics

I wake up feeling different, back stiffened
Every morning I wake up with a sense of change and my body aching

Joints cracking, snapping I mean listen
My joints make cracking sounds, indicating the wear and tear I've experienced

Some days I don't wanna get out my bed at all
There are days when I feel so low that I don't want to get out of bed

They got me on a Statin, I'm rapping wit high cholesterol
I have high cholesterol, which requires me to take Statin medication and it affects my ability to rap

I would fuck bitches on the edge of the bed and fall off
In the past, I engaged in casual sexual encounters, but now I've changed my ways

Then keep fucking on the floor, but not anymore
I used to continue the sexual activity on the floor, but I've left that behind now

Nowadays just the smell of Henny and my head is sore
Just the aroma of Hennessy alcohol gives me a headache these days

A night out is dinner with the wife and Pinot Noir
My idea of a night out is having dinner with my wife and enjoying a bottle of Pinot Noir wine

Got a nice little crib out in Jers', I'm in the burbs
I have a pleasant home in New Jersey, residing in the suburbs

No more roaches, Deers and birds
I no longer have to deal with roaches or wild animals like deer and birds in my surroundings

Sitting in my backyard while I write this shit
I find solace in my backyard as I write my lyrics

Pool cover over the water 'til it get nice and shit
I cover the pool with a pool cover until the weather becomes nicer

Thinkin' 'bout them project nights I'd ignite the fifth
Reflecting on the nights in the projects where I would start a fight or cause trouble

Now I gotta Glock 48 that I fire legit
Nowadays, I possess a Glock 48 handgun that I use responsibly

Think twice before you run up wit that okey doke
I advise others to carefully consider their actions and not attempt any tricks or deceit

'Cause my wife got the Sig, case you want the smoke
My wife possesses a Sig Sauer firearm in case someone wants to start a conflict

I 'member when home was looking through the peephole
I recall the times when I was cautious and had to spy through the peephole of my home

Hoping the police don't kick in my do', reach fo'
I hoped that the police wouldn't forcefully enter my home and escalate the situation

They weapon and use lethal force on me and my people
The police might have used their weapons and resorted to lethal force against me and the people I care about

Now I'm in Home Depot looking for a Gazebo
Nowadays, I find myself in Home Depot searching for a gazebo to enhance my backyard

I was in them streets like Rico
I used to be heavily involved in the street life, similar to the character Rico from the movie Scarface

But the boy from Puerto Rico ain't get caught up in the RICO
Although I come from Puerto Rico, I managed to avoid getting entangled in organized crime activities referred to as RICO

It was OD package anytime I moved the diesel
I used to handle large quantities of drugs, especially diesel, whenever I was involved in the drug trade

Not it's O.G status, new ways to move the needle
Nowadays, I've reached the status of an experienced individual in my field, finding innovative methods to achieve success

I buried friends when they was lil' kids
I had to attend the funerals of my friends who passed away at a young age

Too young to fully comprehend just what living is
They were too young to grasp the true essence and challenges of life

Where I'm from we celebrate those who did a bid
In the environment I come from, we honor and respect those who have served time in prison

Stripes get earned when fire burns and you split a wig
One gains respect and recognition when they show bravery and violence, inflicting harm on others

We ain't born evil, just is what it is
We aren't inherently evil, but our circumstances and experiences shape who we become

When it's nothing in the fridge to stick to ya ribs
When there is no food in the refrigerator to satisfy our hunger

I member my clique sitting in the crib
I remember my group of friends gathering in a house

Drawing straws to do sticks and get bricks like 3 Little Pigs
We would draw straws to determine who would be responsible for obtaining and distributing drugs like the characters in 'The Three Little Pigs'

Some a call that surviving but hey
Some people consider these actions as a means of survival, but hey

If one of those went wrong I ain't rhyming today
If any of those drug-related activities went awry, I wouldn't be here rapping today

I don't get to save somebody else that's finding they way
I don't have the opportunity to help others who are struggling to find their own path

Out the place you never get to live but you dying to stay
They want to escape the environment where they are unable to truly live and thrive, despite their desire to stay

This Azad on my wrist is tough
The Azad watch on my wrist is durable and resilient

I wear it over the scar where my wrist was cuffed
I proudly wear the watch over the scar left from being handcuffed

All my real niggas listen up
I urge all my loyal friends and allies to pay attention

You'll always love ya hood
You will always have affection for your neighborhood and the people in it

But when you leave you won't miss it much
However, once you move away, you won't have a strong longing or attachment to it

A young one in the slums
Referring to a young individual growing up in impoverished and harsh living conditions

Where you ain't 'posed to live beyond twenty-one
In such circumstances, one isn't expected to survive past the age of twenty-one due to various dangers

They look at us as just numbers
Society sees individuals like us as mere statistics or insignificant entities

On our way to being six feet under
We are often on a path leading to our own graves

But every now and then one of us escapes
Occasionally, one of us manages to break free from the cycle of despair

And gets to live a life from outside the gates
They are able to experience life beyond the boundaries of their previous environment

God had big plans for lil' old me
God had significant plans and purpose for someone as seemingly insignificant as myself

Salute to those who get to be a OG
I pay tribute to those who have the opportunity to become an original gangster and gain respect in their communities