Jewelz
Johnny O.C./O.C. Lyrics


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Uhh, Uhh, yea, yea, ha
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'
Check it, yea
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

Overall Meaning

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

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@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 !!!

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@charlesmoore3654

Salute to O.C ,Yvette Michelle and Buckwild for creating this timeless classic 💯🔥🔥

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