Jewelz
Johnny O.C./O.C. Lyrics
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Come on, Come on, Come on
Ha
What, yea
Diggin In The Crates ya'
Come on, Come on, Come on
Uhh, yea
Lord Finesse ya'
Uhh, check it out
Check it out
Yo, my movement motion
Smooth or rough as the ocean
Sometimes it slip away and I lose devotion
My judgement get cloudy
Then I want to get rowdy
Like Arabia
Terrorize like Saudi Arabia
My avons reflects my mood swing
Switch colors like a mood ring
Wifey telling me good things
So I won't strain
Got grey hairs, and only been here 25 years
Shed tears for niggaz I knew for life, now lifeless
When you died to us, was like the Iranian crisis
I took it hard like a flick slow mo' breathing
Prophetize dot of a book______summer night's dreaming
Semi-wet as I write this
Dragging the cancer sticks
Smoke thick, Hennessey shots to my wig
Half naked while I jot this
Lounging in my boxers
Dreaming Tahiti, even settle for the Bahamas
I get a boner
When am asleep dreaming that I'm louging on a yaucht
(Chillin in the sun), bom bout the leave the docks
Reality I wake up to
Feels like I woked up to a cloud filled room with angel dust
It's just the...
(Chorus)
Stress, frust, make me want to bust
Make me want to cuss
I lust, for living a life a righteousness
With invisible forces stand in my way, keeping my mind off course
I'm searching for the light like Noah
The flame combust
Upon the bush forseeing my future like the Nova
Pushing for the brighter side of living a life
A better time pouring rhymes like wine
Till my cup run it over
Temptation on my shoulder
I'm growing colder then a polar bear
Thinking about a bank hold up
I fall upon my lap, and rest my head upon my knee caps
Is it a crime that I be dreaming about the G's black?
Freeze for a minute, gotta take control of my life
Gotta hold it like a knife
Must have more then a slice you know
Frustration, mental masturbation, (confusion)
Life is love living till I'm right be in a illusion
Seclusion, seeing me is rare
I rather attain stacks mack the islands on a plane ready for lift off
And spend grands, sipping exotic juice
Laying in the shade and shores
At a fly resort, on my cell contact the D.I.T.C. cohorts
Talking to the God Finesse
We tight like indians with a mohawk
And so on,
Conversation going on do the math
Dreaming I leave the___ Champagne bubble bath
Reality I wake up to
Feels like I woked up to a cloud filled room with angel dust
It's just the...
(Chorus 2X)
Stress, frust, make me want to bust
Make me want to cuss
I lust, for living a life a righteousness
With invisible forces stand in my way, keeping my mind off course
(Your working hard for the dough)
But time seem to go slow
Busting your ass to go from a amateur to a pro
Low budget feeling inside no more can you score
Bad and good fight inside just like a war
(Slavery later foundation for my nation centuries before
Final Call be the New World Order)
2 K's on it's way, no time for play
So I prey to God got me on a path of righteuos ways
Even though i get stressed, and frustrated
The best time for me to bless a rhyme is to put the pen through a test
(Yeah I want the riches
The misses on my side on a pool, with the night
When blitzed, and magic like a grand wizard)
Official O.C. a two syllable sound
Three six incomplete like the earth was round
And on that note keep hope alive
Striving to rise
From the inner soul
Seeing through the eyes of a crow you know
Slow pacing walk forth is only right
separating the cause
From another man "Far From Yours"
(Going for mine still coming off a two year hiatus)
And in that time nigga's bit my shit like alligators
It's alright though this rap shit is stress for us
It makes you feel like your in a hallway robust with angel dust
Reality i wake up to
My old dad once told me how you live your life is all on you son
(Chorus 2X)
Stress, frust, make me want to bust
Make me want to cuss
I lust, for living a life a righteousness
With invisible forces stand in my way, keeping my mind off course
In "Jewelz," O.C. expresses his search for inner peace and fulfillment while dealing with the stresses of life. He talks about the ever-changing nature of his moods and how it can lead to feelings of frustration and a desire to act out. O.C. reflects on the loss of his loved ones, the passing of time, and the challenges of maintaining a positive outlook despite the obstacles he faces. He describes his dreams of exotic vacations, wealth, and fame, but also acknowledges the difficulty of achieving those goals in reality. Still, throughout the song, O.C. maintains a sense of hope and determination, urging himself to keep striving for a better life.
One of the most interesting things about "Jewelz" is that it was released in 1997, during the golden age of hip-hop, but managed to stand out from the pack with its introspective lyrics and smooth production. It was produced by Lord Finesse, a fellow member of the Diggin' in the Crates (D.I.T.C.) crew, and features Finesse's signature jazzy beats and samples. The song was included on O.C.'s second album, also titled Jewelz, which received critical acclaim upon its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, my movement motion
The way I move and act
Smooth or rough as the ocean
Can be both calm or turbulent like the sea
Sometimes it slip away and I lose devotion
Sometimes I lose focus and dedication
My judgement get cloudy
I become unsure and indecisive
Then I want to get rowdy
Then I feel the need to act aggressively
Like Arabia
Like the turbulent region of Arabia
Terrorize like Saudi Arabia
Cause fear and chaos, similar to Saudi Arabia
My avons reflects my mood swing
My actions reflect my changing emotions
Switch colors like a mood ring
My emotions change rapidly
Wifey telling me good things
My partner is encouraging me
So I won't strain
So I won't push myself too hard
Got grey hairs, and only been here 25 years
Despite being young, I already have signs of stress
Shed tears for niggaz I knew for life, now lifeless
I mourn for my friends who have passed away
When you died to us, was like the Iranian crisis
Your death had a huge impact on us, like the Iranian crisis
I took it hard like a flick slow mo' breathing
I was deeply affected, as if time slowed down
Prophetize dot of a book______summer night's dreaming
Will prophesy through my writing, like a dream on a summer night
Semi-wet as I write this
Feeling partially emotional as I write this
Dragging the cancer sticks
Smoking cigarettes, harmful to my health
Smoke thick, Hennessey shots to my wig
Drinking heavily to cope with stress
Half naked while I jot this
Partially undressed while writing
Lounging in my boxers
Relaxing in my underwear
Dreaming Tahiti, even settle for the Bahamas
I long for a tropical vacation, even a less luxurious one
I get a boner
I become sexually aroused
When am asleep dreaming that I'm louging on a yaucht
When I dream of relaxing on a yacht
Reality I wake up to
The harsh reality I face when I wake up
Feels like I woked up to a cloud filled room with angel dust
Feels like I woke up to a hazy and dreamlike atmosphere
Stress, frust, make me want to bust
Stress and frustration make me want to explode
Make me want to cuss
Make me want to swear
I lust, for living a life of righteousness
I desire to live a morally upright life
With invisible forces standing in my way
Obstacles that are not easily seen hinder my progress
Keeping my mind off course
Disturbing my focus and direction
I'm searching for the light like Noah
I'm seeking guidance and clarity like Noah searching for land
The flame combust
The fire within me ignites
Upon the bush forseeing my future like the Nova
Like the bright star Novae, I have visions of my future
Pushing for the brighter side of living a life
Striving for a better and more positive life
A better time pouring rhymes like wine
A more enjoyable time expressing myself through music
Till my cup run it over
Until I have an abundance of creativity
Temptation on my shoulder
The constant allure of temptation
I'm growing colder than a polar bear
I'm becoming more emotionally distant
Thinking about a bank hold up
Contemplating committing a bank robbery
I fall upon my lap, and rest my head upon my knee caps
I become overwhelmed and rest my head on my knees
Is it a crime that I be dreaming about the G's black?
Is it wrong for me to dream about financial success?
Freeze for a minute, gotta take control of my life
Pause and regain control over my own destiny
Gotta hold it like a knife
Have a firm grip on my life
Must have more than a slice you know
I want more than just a small portion
Frustration, mental masturbation
Feeling frustrated and mentally overwhelmed
Life is love living till I'm right be in a illusion
Life is about finding happiness until I achieve my goals
Seclusion, seeing me is rare
I prefer to be alone, rarely seen by others
I'd rather attain stacks mack the islands on a plane ready for lift off
I'd rather accumulate wealth and visit tropical islands
And spend grands, sipping exotic juice
And spend a lot of money, enjoying tropical drinks
Laying in the shade and shores
Relaxing in the shade by the beach
At a fly resort, on my cell contact the D.I.T.C. cohorts
At a luxurious resort, contacting my fellow D.I.T.C. members
Talking to the God Finesse
Having a conversation with Lord Finesse
We tight like indians with a mohawk
Our bond is strong like Native Americans with mohawk hairstyles
And so on, conversation going on do the math
And so on, our conversation continues, do the calculations
Dreaming I leave the___ Champagne bubble bath
Dreaming of indulging in a luxurious champagne bubble bath
Your working hard for the dough
You're putting in a lot of effort for money
But time seem to go slow
But time seems to pass slowly
Busting your ass to go from an amateur to a pro
Working hard to become a professional
Low budget feeling inside no more can you score
Feeling limited by a lack of resources
Bad and good fight inside just like a war
There's a struggle between negative and positive influences
Slavery later foundation for my nation centuries before
Slavery established the framework for my country long ago
Final Call be the New World Order
The Final Call magazine represents a new world order
2 K's on it's way, no time for play
The year 2000 is approaching, no time for leisure
So I prey to God, got me on a path of righteous ways
I pray to God to guide me towards virtuous actions
Even though I get stressed and frustrated
Despite experiencing stress and frustration
The best time for me to bless a rhyme is to put the pen through a test
The most opportune moment for me to write and express myself
Yeah I want the riches, the misses on my side on a pool, with the night
Yes, I want wealth and a partner by my side in a luxurious setting
When blitzed, and magic like a grand wizard
When under the influence, and having a powerful presence like a wizard
Official O.C. a two syllable sound
The name O.C. has two syllables and is an official sound
Three six incomplete like the earth was round
Incomplete like the belief that the earth was once flat
And on that note, keep hope alive
With that in mind, maintain positivity
Striving to rise
Working hard to succeed
From the inner soul
From deep within myself
Seeing through the eyes of a crow you know
Seeing and understanding things from a unique perspective
Slow pacing walk forth is only right
Slowly moving forward is the only correct approach
Separating the cause
Distinguishing the reason behind my actions
From another man 'Far From Yours'
Differentiating myself from others who are distant
Going for mine still coming off a two year hiatus
Going after what I want, despite taking a two-year break
And in that time nigga's bit my shit like alligators
During that time, people copied my style like alligators biting
It's alright though, this rap shit is stress for us
However, it's okay because this rap music brings us stress
It makes you feel like you're in a hallway robust with angel dust
It gives you a feeling of being in a crowded hallway filled with haze
Reality I wake up to
The harsh reality I face when I wake up
My old dad once told me how you live your life is all on you son
My father once told me that I am responsible for how I live my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OMAR GERRYL CREDLE, ROBERT A. HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hostilemgtow603
O.C. & A.Z. will probably go down in history as two of the most underrated and under appreciated emcees to ever have come outta Brooklyn 😑.
@stephenheath8465
FUCKING BIG FACTS 💯
@Twin.50aeHolder
Kool Keith #1
Kool G Rap #2
O.C.#3
Scarface #4
Ghostface Killer #5
@elvecinodeltio5960
That beat is insane
@onsokumaru4663
DJ Premier & Buckwild killed it on this one
@freddyvidz
Tomorrow, Brothers Johnson
@TracySmith-lt7lb
@@freddyvidz same shit quincy had Tevin Campbell singing on. Bro. Johnson has so many samples its crazy
@Fizzywomack88
Word up its hypnotic
@darrellbiggeegalloway5274
Exactly !!!
@charlesmoore3654
Salute to O.C ,Yvette Michelle and Buckwild for creating this timeless classic 💯🔥🔥