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
Phone
Joell Ortiz Lyrics
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About the beauty of having it
And about the agony of losing it
Nah, those ain't his kids, but shit they might as well be
He kept food on their table, made sure they was nice and healthy
They got a dead-be father, but such a stand-up daddy
He can't figure out why his children's mom is so unhappy
And he ain't coming home to that plate of food like before when
Everything was new and every night was tender love and care
Now he laying on his side, she way the fuck over there
Can't even look in his eyes, missing the way she stared
As he told her how he felt, while his fingers ran through her hair
No communication, their whole relationship's ?
He used to hate shopping with her, now everything's buying fly
The other day he asked himself "you just sitting here crying, why?"
Them tears won't make you see things clear, nigga dry your eyes
Y'all best friends, this was built on a lot of loving
You wanna get back to the top, get to the bottom of this
It don't feel too good on the wake up
No breakfast cooking, you smell it's in the breakup
Time just running by, while his heart is yelling "wait up!"
How they still together, but he praying that they make up
It don't feel too good in the evening
No dinner cook, you can feel it's ?
Everybody home, still he feels all alone
And he did what no man should ever do
He went through shorty phone
Smiley face, LOL
I miss you, when I'm seeing you again boy, what the hell?
And he replied "Hey boo, you know I miss you as well"
I just can't play this game no longer, now give this boy his farewell
And she replied "I know but"
Homie can't read no more
Threw her iPhone on the floor and let out the most hurtful roar
Then she walk in the door and say "Baby, are you OK?"
He said "Bitch I ain't your baby, what games you tryna play?"
Held up her phone like "really, this what you doing while I'm away
Busting my ass, taking care of them bills that you never pay"
And all she had to say was "you went through my phone?"
It's fine, "how 'bout the kids?", she yelled "well those is mine!"
The love turned into hate and hate turned to despise
All in a matter of seconds he wanted her not alive
Threw his hand around her neck and squeeze, she coughing for her breath
He lost it, wants to lay her in that coffin for a rest
Suddenly, she feels the air restoring in her chest
His little boy is on her right side, his daughter on her left
They crying, she crying, he crying, what a mess
Looking around like "none of this shit is right" and so he left
Filled his gas tank up and then came flying out ?
Driving while he's stressed, no destination, but my guess is
He ain't care where he was going and how long it take to get there
His heart and soul was weak, he one the ? street in fifth gear
I was wrong though, he knew where he was going ?
He pulled up to that lake they had met that one July
Looking in his rearview at a life that look so dry
The water seemed refreshing, so he ?
And told the world goodbye
Is love ?
Tears steady dripping, people tripping on the way up
They view him in that casket hoping maybe he would wake up
His suit is ?, ? good job on his make-up
Don't feel too good on this evening
A lot of dinner cooking, smell the scent of flowers breathing
Packed funeral home, still he feels all alone
Cause he did what no man should ever do
He went through shorty phone
It's wrong so hard
It's wrong so hard
It's wrong, it's wrong
Everybody knows it's wrong
Baby? Baby?
(The ? telephone number you dialed is temporarily not in service
Message five-sixty-one, three)
Joell Ortiz's "Phone" is a story about love, both its beauty and agony. The song tells the tale of a man who actively takes care of his girlfriend's children, even in the absence of their father. However, he notices a change in the dynamic of their relationship. His girlfriend, who used to be sweet and loving, now picks fights with him for no apparent reason. She has become distant from him and no longer hangs on his every word. He misses the way things used to be but doesn't know how to fix them. One day, he goes through her phone and sees text messages from another man. He confronts her, but things escalate quickly, and he tries to strangle her. Their children witness the altercation, and he leaves, ultimately taking his own life.
The song is an insightful interpretation that examines how communication is essential in a relationship. The couple's lack of communication led to their demise. Ortiz gives readers an emotional glimpse into the heart of a man who is trying to understand why his once-loving girlfriend has pulled away.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a story about love
The song is about the positives and negatives of being in a romantic relationship.
Nah, those ain't his kids, but shit they might as well be
He took care of his girlfriend's children and treated them as if they were his own.
He kept food on their table, made sure they was nice and healthy
He provided for his girlfriend's children and ensured that they were well-fed and healthy.
He can't figure out why his children's mom is so unhappy
He does not understand why his girlfriend is unhappy in their relationship.
He notice little things, she starting arguments more often
He observes that his girlfriend has been starting more arguments recently.
Now he laying on his side, she way the fuck over there
He feels distant from his girlfriend and they are physically separated in bed.
Can't even look in his eyes, missing the way she stared
He misses the intimacy they used to share and the way his girlfriend used to look at him.
No communication, their whole relationship's ?
Their whole relationship is lacking in communication.
He used to hate shopping with her, now everything's buying fly
He used to dislike shopping with her, but now he enjoys buying fashionable items for her.
Them tears won't make you see things clear, nigga dry your eyes
Crying will not solve their problems, he needs to stop and find a solution.
It don't feel too good in the evening
He does not feel good in the evenings due to the issues in his relationship.
No dinner cook, you can feel it's ?
She does not cook dinner and the absence of food is palpable in the house.
And he did what no man should ever do
He violated his girlfriend's trust by going through her phone.
Smiley face, LOL
He reads a message his girlfriend received with a smiley face and the abbreviation 'LOL'.
I just can't play this game no longer, now give this boy his farewell
He decides to end the relationship and tells her to leave him alone.
Homie can't read no more
He cannot read or handle her messages anymore.
Everybody home, still he feels all alone
Even though his family is with him, he feels alone due to the pain of his relationship.
The love turned into hate and hate turned to despise
Their love has turned into hate and increasingly negative feelings.
Suddenly, she feels the air restoring in her chest
He tries to choke his girlfriend in a fit of anger and then stops himself.
His little boy is on her right side, his daughter on her left
Their children are present and witness the altercation between their parents.
And told the world goodbye
He commits suicide by drowning himself in a lake.
It don't feel too good on this evening
The evening of his funeral is also difficult for those who knew him.
Packed funeral home, still he feels all alone
Even though many people attend his funeral, he cannot feel their presence as he is already gone.
Cause he did what no man should ever do
His family and friends know that suicide is not the answer and should never be an option.
Everybody knows it's wrong
Everyone knows that what happened was unfortunate and avoidable.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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j-imperial
A lot of these people got it confused. He's not saying dont go through phones... you guys must be new to hip hop if you cant decipher the simplicity of this song... He's saying that females are unfaithful and that when guys go through their females phones they will usually find something of this nature in it. (Obviously not all females but the ones that fall into this category, its a message to them.) When men usually see things like this they cant handle the pressures or control the emotions of gettin cheated on. The nature of the txt messages showed that their was def something going on between the two. So the betrayal and heartbreak led him to suicide. I understand the anger, hate and embarrassment of thinking you have been betrayed by someone you would give your life for, but I've also learned that females love attention and only attention. They will get it no matter what. The majority of women dont want love, they want attention and they crave the feeling of being labeled as attractive and desirable. It makes them feel important and as if they are the world. These kind of females believe to be the top priority on everyones list. I know females would say that its not true but the fact is that females know females like this, and these females can only lie to everyone else, not themselves or anyone who knows them. This song is to those females who think they can do things like this to men and believe that they should not feel responsible.
"You went through my phone?" Come on now... shame on a bitch.
Martin Jones Jr.
Exactly the situation I'm going through. Matured a lot got three jobs started a business still found time for shawty. Then she cut it off and said she felt ignored yet I was still seeing her on the daily. Doing what I thought was enough to make her feel special. Dumped me and got a new dude instantly... narcissist will stop at nothing to build their ego and prove they're the center of attention no matter how much you'd do or are doing for them....
Xtra Sauce
BRUUUUUUH omg yo you just straight said exactly how I feel towards females. Not all but those who fall in this category (the majority of them) absolutely desire attention. Just look at social media...girls would rather get likes nd compliments than actually try to talk to guys to see if they can find one special yet they complain about being single. Yo follow me on ig bro if you have it. @KiddChrysler300 I fwu for this lol
Caged Beast
" I aint your baby, what games you tryna play" ... anybody who ever loved somebody had this moment
Charles Diaz
It's a moment turned into every day
Mario Woods
facts
COSMO JOE
Damn, I've been sleeping on this dude heavy. Joell Ortiz is the truth.
Donbok Kharkongor
One of the best
Tabrese Wright
+COSMO JOE Word up!
Yashira ameriaz
yesssss