Okay
Juelz Santana feat. J.R. Writer Lyrics
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I make music I consider a challenge
Like this here, reminds me of Gilligan's Island
And that reminds of Harlem, where my niggaz is whylin
The only borough that was built on an island, woah
You fucks probably ain't know, if they cut off the bridges
We'd be stuck, forced to live on the Island
But we gangstas, riders, 9/11 survivors
You think you bout it, get your piece and holla
Squeze the piece when I think it's problems, do you follow?
A young Muhammad Atta, no plane lessons, cocaine lessons, just a plot of towers
Before they crashed and divided the towers
I'm hurtin' working hard to reprovide the towers, like
Bring 'em back up, lift 'em back up
Niggaz back up, or lift us back up
[Chorus: 2x]
Okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, okay
Y'all can't fuck with me, okay
[Verse]
Now let me hear you say, OKAY
It's Santana the great again, tie him up, bandana his face again
I tried to tell 'em it's no escaping the basics
And no escaping the hatred and no escaping the matrix man
Only Neo is me, no Cleo can see my future, if she did I'd shoot her
They tried to say the mission was impossible
I came through, crew did it, got it poppin' too
Two bitches on my side both prostitutes
Gray smoke, mobster's suit, yeah they get it poppin' too
I get my ace holes chopped in two, dimes, quarters, rocks in two
The fiends cop it too
Yeah, look at 'em rockin' two, rockin' boat, Rock n' Jock
Stop and plot, hot a BLDAT
Fucka, this nigga gotta stop, out of sight, out of mind
He gotta go, he out of line
[Chorus: 2x]
Okay, okay, okay
Okay, Okay, Okay
Okay, Okay, Okay
Y'all can't fuck with me, OKAY
In Juelz Santana's song “Okay Okay,” he talks about making music that he believes is a challenge. When he hears the beat, it reminds him of Gilligan’s Island which leads him to think about his home city, Harlem, which is built on an island. He remembers the times when his people were wilding, and if the bridges got cut, his borough would be stuck on the island. He claims that despite the situation, he and his people are gangsters and 9/11 survivors who would still be willing to take on problems if they arose. In the second verse, Santana continues with his assertion that people cannot mess with him. He talks about his greatness and how he ties up those who oppose him. He also mentions the hatred and compares his life to the Matrix, stating that only Neo can see his future.
It seems that Santana is asserting himself and his abilities in the song. From his references to Gilligan's Island to the Matrix, he is drawing on different cultural touchstones to emphasize his point. He seems to be reminding his listeners that he is from Harlem, an island in itself, and that he and his people are survivors who will not back down from a challenge. Despite the hate that may come his way, he believes in himself and his abilities and seems to have the confidence to face any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
I make music I consider a challenge
I create music that I find challenging and exciting
Like this here, reminds me of Gilligan's Island
This beat reminds me of the theme song from Gilligan's Island
And that reminds of Harlem, where my niggaz is whylin
That thought takes me back to Harlem where my friends and I hang out and party
The only borough that was built on an island, woah
Harlem is unique because it is the only borough in New York City that was built on an island
You fucks probably ain't know, if they cut off the bridges
You probably didn't know that if the bridges to Manhattan were cut off, we would be stuck on the island
We'd be stuck, forced to live on the Island
If we couldn't leave the island, we would have to adapt and live our lives here
But we gangstas, riders, 9/11 survivors
But we are tough and resilient people who survived the tragedy of 9/11
Niggaz still want beef than holla
People still want to start trouble and provoke us into conflict
You think you bout it, get your piece and holla
If you think you're tough, go ahead and start something by showing off your gun
Squeeze the piece when I think it's problems, do you follow?
I am always ready to use my gun when I sense danger, do you understand?
A young Muhammad Atta, no plane lessons, cocaine lessons, just a plot of towers
I am like a younger version of Muhammad Atta, one of the 9/11 terrorists, but without any flight training, only drug dealing experience and a desire to destroy buildings
Before they crashed and divided the towers
I remember the World Trade Center before the terrorist attacks, when the two towers were still standing
I'm hurtin' working hard to reprovide the towers, like
I am still grieving and feeling the pain of the loss of the towers, and I am doing my best to bring back something similar in their place
Bring 'em back up, lift 'em back up
Let's rebuild and bring the towers back up to their former glory
Niggaz back up, or lift us back up
We need support from our fellow gang members and friends to lift us up and help us succeed
Now let me hear you say, OKAY
Give me your approval and support by shouting 'okay'
It's Santana the great again, tie him up, bandana his face again
I am back and ready to show off my talent, so let's celebrate by tying up my enemies and covering their faces with bandanas
I tried to tell 'em it's no escaping the basics
I warned them that they can't avoid the fundamental rules and principles of our lifestyle
And no escaping the hatred and no escaping the matrix man
They can't escape the negative emotions and the oppressive system that tries to keep us down
Only Neo is me, no Cleo can see my future, if she did I'd shoot her
I am the only one who can truly understand my potential and my destiny, and I don't want anyone else to predict or control it
They tried to say the mission was impossible
People doubted that I could achieve my goals and complete my missions
I came through, crew did it, got it poppin' too
But I proved them wrong and succeeded with the help of my crew, and we made it look easy
Two bitches on my side both prostitutes
I have two women with me who are prostitutes and are willing to do whatever I ask of them
Gray smoke, mobster's suit, yeah they get it poppin' too
We are smoking weed and dressed in fancy suits like mobsters, and we are having a good time
I get my ace holes chopped in two, dimes, quarters, rocks in two
I divide my drugs into smaller portions to sell them more easily
The fiends cop it too
The drug addicts buy from me as well
Yeah, look at 'em rockin' two, rockin' boat, Rock n' Jock
They are taking my drugs and enjoying themselves, dancing and partying like we used to on the MTV show 'Rock n' Jock'
Stop and plot, hot a BLDAT
I need to stop and plan carefully because things are getting dangerous and I need to be careful
Fucka, this nigga gotta stop, out of sight, out of mind
I need to take care of someone who is causing me problems, and I need to make sure they disappear so I won't have to deal with them anymore
He gotta go, he out of line
This person needs to be eliminated because they are acting in a way that is unacceptable and crosses the line
Y'all can't fuck with me, OKAY
I am unstoppable and no one can compete with me, so give me your approval by shouting 'okay'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG GREEN, SEON THOMAS, BELL, HART, LARON JAMES
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