The LOX gained national exposure in 1997 with their powerful multi-platinum tribute to the Notorious BIG, "We'll Always love Big Poppa". The song which celebrated the life of the slain superstar, captured Biggie's essence and thrust the LOX into the media spotlight as a group to watch out for. The trio later appeared on a multitude of hits, including Puffy's Benjamins, which the LOX wrote, Mase's 24 Hours to Live, and Mariah Carey's Honey. The group's debut album Money Power & Respect went platinum and helped establish the LOX as an important voice in Hip-Hop music.
While lauded for the commercial success of their first album, Jadakiss, Sheek and Styles were not satisfied with the project's outcome. On underground mix tapes, the LOX had developed a reputation for spitting legendary freestyles of sex, murder and mayhem However, singles from MP&R like "If You Think I'm Jiggie", didn't fully utilize the group's talents. The Lox were not the pretty boys who were being shown in the videos, they were street soldiers who preferred rhyming about real life on the block, instead of fantasy worlds of Bentley Coupes and Grammy awards. As their new album suggest, the Lox are the streets, and having joined the Ruff Ryders' lethal squadron, they finally have the chance to just be themselves.
So who are the Real LOX? The Real Lox are authentic ghetto story-tellers, whose rhymes are derived from the pain, anger, lust and love which exist in the hearts of men. The Real LOX are the embodiment of Hip-Hop's origin as the voice of a disparate people. Their current singles Wild Out and Fuck you are certified street anthems and the impending release of their sophomore album has the hip-hop world holding their collective breathe in anticipation.
Swizz Beats has saved some of his best production for the LOX's sophomore project. The producer who blazed tracks for platinum artists DMX, Jay-Z and EVE blesses the LOX with cuts like Y'all fucked Up Now, and IF U Know, which features Drag-On and Eve, that pack pure street drama. The LOX devour his frenetic beats and spit complex rhymes over his moving rhythms creating an energy which is unmatched in any genre of music today. Styles, Jadakiss, and Sheek also flex their muscles as solo performers on the album as well, proving that they are more than just a talented group, but they also possess superior skills as individual performers. Producers Premiere, Timbaland and P. Killer also contribute cuts to We Are the Streets adding their own unique flavors to the diverse mix.
We are the Streets stands to be one of the most important albums of the millenium because it was born out of a movement. A call was put out to the streets, to help give the LOX back their voice and save Hip-Hop from its downward spiral of self indulgence. The streets responded ferociously and the LOX are finally free. This album is a testament to the power of the Hip-Hop fans who supported the group through their difficult times. They are the reason that the Real LOX have returned. Music will never be the same.
breathe easy
Lox Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, L-O-X, L-O-X, motherf***er
N****s don't know how we 'bout to come this time
No more shiny suits
None of that s***
[Chorus x 2]
[Sheek Luchion]
[Jadakiss]
Revolver, semi-automatic, and a P.G.
Hooptie getaway driver
Breathe easy
[Sheek Luchion]
Explain thing further
Murder or get murdered
[Styles Paniro]
Half of them hustle, half of them killers
All of them n****s want to kill Paniro
Better send the guerrillas
'Cause beef is like a brand new car
You better ride
Everytime I sleep, I die
Wish I was gone (Ya know)
Felt dumb when I was young
I used to wish I was on
I'm a stay blunted and red with one in the head
N****s thinkin' they the don
Till their s*** get bombed
I put four in your shootin' arm
Two in your legs
Like ten in your chest
The last one in your head
I give you the whole clip
Like you cheated and stole s***
Knocked off the pack
Flossed and no chips
You know the business
Empty rap kill your co-defendant
Keep it, male, and catch a body in trial
If you want a n**** dead then do it holiday styles
Come with two guns up and empty both of the clips
Kill you whole f***in' crew and go 'n smoke on the fifth
[Chorus: x 2]
[Sheek Luchion]
Yo, yo, yo
I come to your town on a Peter Pan, no Jack
One pair of clothes, two hos and buggy with that
Want to beef me?
Y'all n****s is borrowin' heat
Callin' all across town to borrow a full pound
Meanwhile this n**** got his guns to your noggin'
While your man with the heat is with some b**** up in the project
He clappin' at you, you duckin', makin' you dance
You should have spent it on some guns
Instead of Iceberg pants
What, L.O.X. off top
Pullin' our triggers
With our guns on our lap
We ride around like Cali n*****s (West side!)
Target motherf***ers
Cold hearted motherf***ers
'Stead of young dumb your moms, and whoever she got with her
There's a new-born in the house
Then I'm killin' the babysitter
Y'all n****s all clowns in Sheek eyes
Your moms would wear gla**es
With the nose disguise around me
Talkin' greasy
Y'all like watermelons
Big but crack easy
[Chorus: x 2]
[Jadakiss]
Now if you know Jay
I never been a brother to front
I be in L.A. wearin' any colors I want
Rock guns like shirts
Block under the punk
And I put somethin' hot
Anyone of you chumps
And I know a few of you want to get my watch
But it be a funeral if you get my watch
It ain't nothing y'all can do to stop the Lox' wealth
Run up in a gun store; cop the top shelf
The crack-game is dead
All they want is weed now
Chicks that I went to school with, a seed now
You know Kiss, stocky, bald head, light brown
Ice down, in my Roll look like night-town
To all y'all, lil' Jada's for the thousandth time
I recall hittin' your moms or writin' your rhymes
And just because you might have seen me
In and out of your house
Is no way that she gon' have a baby out of her mouth
[Chorus]
The song "Breathe Easy" by Lox is a rap song that features aggressive and violent lyrics. The song is about the group members boasting their dominance and power in the rap industry while also threatening anyone who dares to challenge them. The refrain "Breathe Easy" is a taunt to their opponents suggesting that they will not be able to catch their breath once they start their attack.
The first verse by Styles Paniro talks about his reputation as a gangster and how he deals with threats. He mentions his readiness to use violence against anyone who poses a risk to him or his crew. In the second verse, Sheek Luchion talks about his willingness to take on anyone and how he is always prepared with his guns. He brags about his violence towards anyone who tries to confront him. Finally, Jadakiss brags about his wealth and power, mentions how he can wear any color he wants in LA, and dismisses his opponents by saying they can't touch him.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah, L-O-X, L-O-X, motherf***er
L-O-X is back and they don't care what anyone thinks
N****s don't know how we 'bout to come this time
L-O-X is unpredictable and is about to bring something different
No more shiny suits
L-O-X is done with the mainstream and will stay true to their original style
We gonna R-U-double F-R-Y-D-E
L-O-X is ready to take revenge
Revolver, semi-automatic, and a P.G.
L-O-X is set for any type of situation with multiple weapons
Hooptie getaway driver
L-O-X has a cheap and fast driver ready to escape
Breathe easy
Relax, L-O-X has everything under control
Murder or get murdered
It's either kill or be killed
Half of them hustle, half of them killers
Some of these people are just trying to make a living, while others kill for fun
All of them n****s want to kill Paniro
Everyone wants to kill Styles Paniro
Better send the guerrillas
It's time to bring the big guns
'Cause beef is like a brand new car
Conflict is a new problem every time
You better ride
Deal with it and keep going
Everytime I sleep, I die
Sleeping feels like dying
Wish I was gone (Ya know)
Sometimes, it's easier to be dead
Felt dumb when I was young
Looking back, youth feels foolish
I used to wish I was on
Styles Paniro used to wish he was famous
I'm a stay blunted and red with one in the head
Styles Paniro smokes weed and carries a gun for protection
N****s thinkin' they the don
People think they are the boss
Till their s*** get bombed
Until their things get destroyed
I put four in your shootin' arm
Styles Paniro shoots the arm of his enemies
Two in your legs
Styles Paniro shoots the legs of his enemies
Like ten in your chest
Styles Paniro shoots the chest of his enemies multiple times
The last one in your head
Styles Paniro kills his enemies with a headshot
I give you the whole clip like you cheated and stole s***
Styles Paniro will empty his entire clip on the enemy for any wrong reason
Knocked off the pack
Styles Paniro defeated the competition
Flossed and no chips
Styles Paniro showed off without actually having money
You know the business
It's time to get serious
Empty rap kill your co-defendant
Talking too much can lead to death for everyone involved
Keep it, male, and catch a body in trial
Stay quiet and avoid getting caught for murder
If you want a n**** dead then do it holiday styles
Hire Styles Paniro to kill someone without asking questions
Come with two guns up and empty both of the clips
Bring multiple weapons and use them all
Kill you whole f***in' crew and go 'n smoke on the fifth
Styles Paniro will kill the entire group and celebrate with a smoke
I come to your town on a Peter Pan, no Jack
L-O-X will arrive in your town without warning
One pair of clothes, two hos and buggy with that
L-O-X arrives with minimal belongings and two women
Want to beef me?
Do you want to start a fight?
Y'all n****s is borrowin' heat
Other people are using L-O-X's weapons
Callin' all across town to borrow a full pound
People are asking around for a full pound of weed
Meanwhile this n**** got his guns to your noggin'
L-O-X has a gun to your head
While your man with the heat is with some b**** up in the project
While your friend is distracted with a woman in the projects
He clappin' at you, you duckin', makin' you dance
Your friend is shooting at you and you're dodging the bullets
You should have spent it on some guns instead of Iceberg pants
Instead of buying expensive clothes, you should have bought weapons for protection
What, L.O.X. off top
L-O-X is the best without trying
Pullin' our triggers
L-O-X is ready to shoot
With our guns on our lap
L-O-X has their weapons easily accessible
We ride around like Cali n*****s (West side!)
L-O-X drives around aggressively like gangsters from California
Target motherf***ers
L-O-X is looking for specific people to kill
Cold hearted motherf***ers
L-O-X has no mercy
'Stead of young dumb your moms, and whoever she got with her
Instead of attacking young people, L-O-X will go for the adults and whoever is with them
There's a new-born in the house
L-O-X will kill anyone, even a baby
Then I'm killin' the babysitter
L-O-X doesn't care about innocent people involved
Y'all n****s all clowns in Sheek eyes
Sheek sees everyone as a joke
Your moms would wear gla**es with the nose disguise around me
The mother of L-O-X's enemy would hide from them
Talkin' greasy
Talking too much trash
Y'all like watermelons
Everyone talks big, but are easily defeated
Big but crack easy
Despite their size, they are weak
Now if you know Jay
If you know Jay-Z
I never been a brother to front
L-O-X has never pretended to be someone they're not
I be in L.A. wearin' any colors I want
L-O-X can wear any color they want and not be afraid
Rock guns like shirts
L-O-X always carries weapons
Block under the punk
Ready to use their weapons at any time
And I put somethin' hot anyone of you chumps
L-O-X is ready to shoot anyone who disrespects them
And I know a few of you want to get my watch
L-O-X knows some people want to steal their jewelry
But it be a funeral if you get my watch
If someone tries to steal from L-O-X, they will be killed
It ain't nothing y'all can do to stop the Lox' wealth
No one can stop L-O-X's success
Run up in a gun store; cop the top shelf
L-O-X will buy the most expensive guns
The crack-game is dead
L-O-X doesn't deal with drugs anymore
All they want is weed now
People only want to buy marijuana
Chicks that I went to school with, a seed now
People from L-O-X's past have children now
You know Kiss, stocky, bald head, light brown
Jadakiss is described by physical characteristics
Ice down, in my Roll look like night-town
Jadakiss has expensive jewelry and looks flashy
To all y'all, lil' Jada's for the thousandth time
Jadakiss has been in the game for a long time
I recall hittin' your moms or writin' your rhymes
Jadakiss remembers making music or possibly having relations with someone's mother
And just because you might have seen me in and out of your house
Jadakiss has visited someone's home before
Is no way that she gon' have a baby out of her mouth
Despite visiting someone's home, Jadakiss did not impregnate anyone
Lyrics © BEHIND THE ROPES ENTERTAINMENT, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY FIELDS, JASON PHILLIPS, DARRIN DEAN, DAVID STYLES, SEAN JACOBS
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