AUTOMATIC
O.Nine Lyrics

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Pays back don’t always
Phase back just like my
Waves yea stay out my
Way jack oh yea yea
Pays back don’t always
Phase back just like my
Waves yea stay out my
Way jack oh yea yea

Hey man, get hit with
Ray man, my glass no
Ray-Ban, I cook with
A pan, I know some
Gay man, hitta’s not
A fan, Dutch got a
Great plan, I want some
Great fans, oh yea yea
Pays back don’t always
Phase back just like my
Waves yea stay out my
Way jack oh yea yea
Pays back don’t always
Phase back just like my

Waves yea stay out my
Way jack oh yea yea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of O.Nine's song "Automatic" communicate a sense of self-assurance and swagger, with the artist warning others to stay out of his way and not interfere with his success. The repetition of the phrases "pays back don't always phase back just like my waves" emphasizes the unpredictability of life and the artist's ability to ride the ups and downs of success. The reference to "Ray man" and "Ray-Bans" suggests a cool and fashionable persona, while the line "I know some gay man, hitta's not a fan" may be interpreted as a commentary on homophobia in the rap industry. The artist also references his ambitions for success with the lines "Dutch got a great plan, I want some great fans."

Line by Line Meaning

Pays back don’t always
The consequences of one's actions do not always come back immediately

Phase back just like my
Retreat or take a step back like the rhythm of my music

Waves yea stay out my
Like waves in the ocean, keep your distance from me and let me be

Way jack oh yea yea
Stay away, man, oh yeah, yeah

Hey man, get hit with
Listen up, man, you'll get hit with some truth

Ray man, my glass no
My vision is clear, I don't need expensive shades

Ray-Ban, I cook with
But I do cook with a pan

A pan, I know some
I may know some gay men, but that doesn't matter

Gay man, hitta’s not
Some people may not like gay men, but that's their problem

A fan, Dutch got a
My friend Dutch has a great plan

Great plan, I want some
I want some great fans