in the zone
Metta World Peace Lyrics


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[Intro:]
La, di di da, di di da, da de da da
He’s officially zoning…
In the zone, in the zone, in the zone
Whoa!
Here we go!
In my zone
I’m in my zone
You can’t stop me
Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up…
Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom….
Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up…
Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom….

[Verse:]
I’m focused, I’m loc’n, I’m zonin’, you Jonesin’
I get it in, you get it out, my heart way bigger than a grown man
You burn fire, I burn lava, I spit poison, you spit saliva
We the same age but I’m still like your father
I will not lose – I’ll singe you, I’ll pass you, I’ll crash you
Run through you and your whole crew
It get to the point where… I need to get two
I chop and screw the lightning, swallow thunder
Then I park in mid-air, roll up to lightning, blow it out
Cerebellum can’t handle critics who yellin’
Straight forward like Iron Man, no stainless steel propellers
Satisfied, never I, like that Arkansas guy
Fingertips itchy if you comin’ next to my ride
I’m zonin’...

[Hook:]
La, di di da, di di da, da de da da
Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up…
In the zone, in the zone, in the zone, in the zone (zoom…)
He’s officially zoning…
La, di di da, di di da, da de da da
Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up…
In the zone, in the zone, in the zone…
Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom….

[Verse 2:]
Bright lights and the big screen
Man this be my kid dream
Since 15, I’ve seen this scene
With a chick’s face, and a kid’s scream
Just wish my mama could’ve been here
Wish my brother could be free
Wish my daddy was still alive
Wish my granny could still see
Me ball out like them ball players
Now my best friends be ball players
And my girlfriends got girlfriends
And we all laugh, we all players
I remember sittin’ in the projects
Daydreamin’ like we got next
And I’m ridin’ around with World Peace
In Queensbridge we call him Artest
Came forward, yes – go back, no
What you think I rap for?
Same reason he used to trap for
With the pit bulls by the back door
Got a lot of people that hate me
They hate me ‘cause they ain’t me
And that’s the bottom line, bottom line, yup…
Frankly, I’mma keep this between you and me
I ain’t worried ‘bout that scrutiny
Only thing that I’m worried about
Is them young boys when they shootin’, B
Scared that they might shoot me
I pray to God they ain’t shoot me
But I’m in the zone, I’m in the zone
I’m feelin’ like I’m 2-3

[Hook 2:]
La, di di da, di di da, da de da da
Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up…
In the zone, in the zone, in the zone
Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom….

[Bridge 1]
I’m in my zone with my pants saggin’
Put that on my head…
Zone with my pants saggin’
Put that on my head…
And I’m ready to go, I’ve got my swag like it’s game time
And I’m ready to go, I’ve got my swag like it’s game time
I’m in my zone with my pants saggin’
Put that on my head…
Zone with my pants saggin’
Put that on my head…
And I’m ready to go, I’ve got my swag, got my swag, got my swag…

[Bridge 2]
Whoa!
Here we go!
In my zone
I’m in my zone
Where are my haters now?
Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up…
Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom….
Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up…
Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom….

[Hook:]





[Outro:]
He’s officially zoning…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Metta World Peace's song "In The Zone" talk about the feeling of being fully focused and in control. The artist starts by announcing that he is officially in the zone and encourages others to back up because he is unstoppable. The first verse describes his confidence and determination, highlighting his talent and skills that set him apart from others. He declares his ability to overcome any obstacles, including critics and competition, as he continually strives towards success. The second verse looks back at his journey and wishes his loved ones could witness how far he has come. Despite the potential danger of being in the public eye, he remains focused and determined to achieve his goals, feeling like the great basketball player Michael Jordan.


The chorus repeats the phrase "in the zone" and the sounds of zooming, creating an energetic and exciting atmosphere. The artist wants to convey his sense of accomplishment and joy through achieving what he has been working towards. The bridges are also repetitive, emphasizing the artist's confidence and attitude towards his success. In the outro, Metta World Peace is still "officially zoning," showing that this feeling doesn't just come and go but is something he lives and breathes.


Line by Line Meaning

La, di di da, di di da, da de da da
The artist is getting in the zone while repeating some meaningless sounds.


He's officially zoning...
The artist is now officially in his zone.


In the zone, in the zone, in the zone
The artist is in his zone, which is a highly focused state of mind where he can perform at his best.


Whoa!
The artist is amazed by the feeling of being in the zone.


Here we go!
The artist is getting hyped to perform in his zone.


In my zone
The artist is emphasizing that he is in his personal zone where he can perform at his best.


You can’t stop me
The artist is expressing his confidence that he cannot be stopped while he's in his zone.


Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up… Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom….
The artist is warning others to back up while he's in his zone, and he's also getting hyped by the feeling of speed and motion.


I'm focused, I'm loc’n, I'm zonin', you Jonesin'
The artist is expressing his state of mind as he's getting into his zone, and he's also suggesting that others are jealous of him for being in his zone.


I get it in, you get it out, my heart way bigger than a grown man
The artist is saying that he has a big heart that allows him to push harder and do more than others who are not in their zone.


You burn fire, I burn lava, I spit poison, you spit saliva
The artist is saying that he's on a different level of intensity than others who are not in their zone, which makes his performance hotter and more dangerous, while others are just doing what they usually do.


We the same age but I’m still like your father
The artist is saying that he's more experienced and wiser than others who are not in their zone, even though they are of the same age.


I will not lose – I'll singe you, I'll pass you, I'll crash you
The artist is expressing his drive to win and his ability to surpass others who are not in their zone.


Run through you and your whole crew It get to the point where… I need to get two
The artist is saying that he's so focused that he's able to defeat anyone who stands in his way and he needs more competition to keep pushing himself.


I chop and screw the lightning, swallow thunder Then I park in mid-air, roll up to lightning, blow it out
The artist is using metaphorical language to express his capability of manipulating the speed and intensity of his performance in his zone.


Cerebellum can’t handle critics who yellin’ Straight forward like Iron Man, no stainless steel propellers
The artist is saying that he's so focused that he cannot be distracted by critics or any outside forces, and that he's very straightforward in his approach to performing in his zone.


Satisfied, never I, like that Arkansas guy
The artist is saying that he's never satisfied with his performance, and he's comparing himself to an Arkansas guy who is also constantly pushing himself to do better.


Fingertips itchy if you comin’ next to my ride I’m zonin’...
The artist is saying that he's very protective of his performance, and he's in his zone and cannot be distracted by anything around him.


Where are my haters now?
The artist is questioning his haters who couldn't perform as well as he did in his zone.


Bright lights and the big screen Man this be my kid dream Since 15, I’ve seen this scene With a chick’s face, and a kid’s scream
The artist is reflecting on how he always wanted to perform under the bright lights and big screens since he was 15 years old, and how he's living his dream now.


Just wish my mama could’ve been here Wish my brother could be free Wish my daddy was still alive Wish my granny could still see Me ball out like them ball players
The artist is expressing his wish that his loved ones who have passed away or are not with him could witness his success and how he's living his dream as a performer.


Now my best friends be ball players And my girlfriends got girlfriends And we all laugh, we all players
The artist is expressing how he's now surrounded by successful people like himself, and they all share the same passion for performing and having fun.


I remember sittin’ in the projects Daydreamin’ like we got next And I’m ridin’ around with World Peace In Queensbridge we call him Artest
The artist is recalling his humble beginnings as a kid in the projects, where he and his friends used to daydream about success, and how he's now riding with a famous basketball player (World Peace/Artest) from his hometown (Queensbridge).


Came forward, yes – go back, no What you think I rap for?
The artist is saying that he's only moving forward and never going back, and he's also questioning why he performs as a rapper.


Same reason he used to trap for With the pit bulls by the back door
The artist is answering his own question by saying that he performs as a rapper for the same reason he used to sell drugs and have pit bulls to protect him and his property.


Got a lot of people that hate me They hate me ‘cause they ain’t me And that’s the bottom line, bottom line, yup…
The artist is saying that his haters hate him because they cannot perform as well as he does in his zone, and that's the only reason why they hate him.


Frankly, I’mma keep this between you and me I ain’t worried ‘bout that scrutiny Only thing that I’m worried about Is them young boys when they shootin’, B Scared that they might shoot me I pray to God they ain’t shoot me But I’m in the zone, I’m in the zone I’m feelin’ like I’m 2-3
The artist is saying that he's not worried about the criticism that he may receive, but he's worried about the safety of himself and others when people start shooting (likely a reference to gun violence in his community). But he's still in his zone, feeling like Michael Jordan (who wore jersey number 23) at the peak of his performance.


In my zone with my pants saggin' Put that on my head… Zone with my pants saggin' Put that on my head… And I’m ready to go, I’ve got my swag like it’s game time
The artist is saying that he's in his zone and he's in his most comfortable state while wearing his pants low, which is also part of his swag that makes him feel like he's about to perform in a big game.


Whoa! Here we go! I’m in my zone I’m in my zone
The artist is getting hyped and excited to perform in his zone.


He’s officially zoning…
The artist is still officially in his zone.




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