He has one older brother who is five years older than him. He had a tough childhood growing up with a father who was addicted to crack and a mother who was diagnosed breast cancer. A lot of his struggles are reflected in the lyrics of his music. OnCue graduated from Newington High School and attended Central Connecticut State University and Brooklyn College before dropping out to pursue music full time.
OnCue started rapping at the age of 11 and recording music when he was 13-years-old at local studios in the Hartford area. Throughout his teenage years, OnCue focused on honing his craft and developing his sound. In 2010, OnCue moved to Brooklyn to take his rap career more seriously.
To help earn some money to get by, OnCue would create album covers for producers and other rappers. Two prominent Brooklyn he did work for were MICK and Terry Urban. One day he came up to them and showed them his bars. Impressed, they worked with OnCue, hosting several of his mixtapes including "Cueyfornication" and "Cuey Sings the Blues".
In addition, OnCue started working with producer C.J. Luzi, who he would collaborate with throughout his career. Adam Ross would direct several of his music videos to much acclaim by critics and fans.
In early 2012 after his "Leftovers" and "Can't Wait" mixtapes dropped, OnCue linked up with Just Blaze through AThe Bald God. For the next two years, they would work together and create one mixtape, "Leftovers 2", and his first album, "Angry Young Man".
Common themes in his music are about love and hardships. His family and difficult situation growing up have been a huge inspiration to his lyrics and often get very personal. He raps about the struggles he went through and overcoming them. OnCue constantly mentions his past relationships and how they affected his life. Also, many times in his music, he makes references to his dick.
3AM
ONCUE Lyrics
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I don′t want nobody but you (Ooh)
Don't want your friends
It′s too hot there you need to come through
Yeah
Yeah I go in, yeah I go in
When I'm down with my homies and you know it
Said I know you don't know me
But I saw you from across the room
You was eye-fuckin′ me and I was eye-fuckin′ you
They said I'm next up, that I′m ready to snatch up all the check, huh
That I never gave up, never let huh
Baby you can see that I'm fuckin′ right now
That I get what I want no pressure
Just sayin' this shit to impress ya
Just runnin′ my lips to undress ya
Grabbin' multiple condoms at the dresser
[?] after all I.
It's 3 A.M
And I don′t want nobody but you (Ooh)
Don′t want your friends
It's too hot there you need to come through (Come through)
Imma call the Uber up right now
Would you come back to my place?
Imma call the Uber up right now
Goddamn girl it′s 3 A.M. yeah
Imma call the Uber up right now
Would you come back to my place?
Imma call the Uber up right now
Goddamn girl it's 3 A.M. yeah
Imma call the Uber up right now
Maybe it′s called the [?] cause we [?]
Take it colder yeah I turn the lights down
Need the [?] back I got you with the wipe down
I been makin' records for the masses
Don′ trip baby we could go [?]
Look I'm in no rush, you say it's my word
Ask me what′s my hold up?
Yeah I′m bout to go nuts
Start to eatin' coca but so what baby I′m not even buggin' you
I got friends you got fine ass cousins with the good ass jeans
All my homies is up to something, yeah
Swear to God I′ll make your whole body quiver
I'ont say shit like that and then not deliver
You deserve all this baby and I′m no quitter
Plus I love the fact you ain't even gotta [?]
It's 3 A.M
And I don′t want nobody but you (Ooh)
Don′t want your friends
It's too hot there you need to come through (Come through)
Imma call the Uber up right now
Would you come back to my place?
Imma call the Uber up right now
Goddamn girl it′s 3 A.M. yeah
Imma call the Uber up right now
Would you come back to my place?
Imma call the Uber up right now
Goddamn girl it's 3 A.M. yeah
In ONCUE's song "3AM," the singer seems to be enamored with someone they just met at a party. The singer mentions how they were eyeing each other from across the room, and now it's 3 A.M., and they want this person to come over. The singer insists that they don't want anyone else but this person and that they don't want their friends to come along either. The singer mentions grabbing multiple condoms and runs his lips to impress the person. The singer wants the person to come back to their place, and they even call an Uber for them. Overall, the song seems to be about a one-night stand and how the singer wants to spend the night with this person.
The lyrics of the song are explicit, and it's clear that the singer only wants this person for the night. There's no hint of a long-term relationship, just a quick and passionate encounter. However, the singer also seems to respect the person and doesn't want them to feel pressured. The singer mentions that they're not in a rush and that they don't want to force anything. The song speaks to the idea of spontaneity and living in the moment, even if it's just for a night.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, ay
Opening ad-lib.
I don’t want nobody but you (Ooh)
I am only interested in being with you.
Don't want your friends
I only want to spend time with you, not your friends.
It's too hot there you need to come through
It's too hot where you are, which is why you should come over to my place.
Yeah I go in, yeah I go in
I am confident and know how to have a good time.
When I'm down with my homies and you know it, yeah we pour it
When I am with my friends, we drink and have a good time together.
Said I know you don't know me, but I saw you from across the room
I don't expect you to know me, but I noticed you and am interested in getting to know you.
You was eye-fuckin' me and I was eye-fuckin' you
We were both checking each other out with interest and desire.
They said I'm next up, that I'm ready to snatch up all the check, huh
People have been saying that I am thriving and have a lot of potential for success.
That I never gave up, never let huh
I have always persevered and remained focused on my goals.
Baby you can see that I'm fuckin' right now
You can tell that I am currently enjoying the moment and having a good time.
That I get what I want no pressure
I am confident and capable of getting what I want without feeling stressed or pressured.
Just sayin' this shit to impress ya
I am being honest about my intentions, but also hoping to impress you.
Just runnin' my lips to undress ya
I am saying things to turn you on and make you want to be with me.
Grabbin' multiple condoms at the dresser
I am prepared and ready to have safe and consensual sex with you.
[?] after all I.
Unintelligible line.
Imma call the Uber up right now, Would you come back to my place?
I am interested in taking you home with me and I am calling an Uber to make it happen.
Goddamn girl it's 3 A.M. yeah
It is late at night and I am still interested in pursuing you.
Maybe it's called the [?] cause we [?], Take it colder yeah I turn the lights down
Unintelligible lines.
Need the [?] back I got you with the wipe down
Unintelligible line.
I been makin' records for the masses
I am a successful musician with many fans.
Don' trip baby we could go [?]
Don't worry, we can take all the time we need to get to know each other.
Look I'm in no rush, you say it's my word
I am not in a hurry and am willing to take things at your pace.
Ask me what's my hold up?
Ask me what is stopping me from pursuing you further.
Yeah I'm bout to go nuts
I am extremely excited and enthusiastic about the possibility of being with you.
Start to eatin' coca but so what baby I'm not even buggin' you
I may be indulging in some cocaine, but I am still focused on pursuing you.
I got friends you got fine ass cousins with the good ass jeans
I have friends who may be interested in your attractive relatives.
All my homies is up to something, yeah
My friends and I are always up to something exciting and fun.
Swear to God I'll make your whole body quiver
I am confident that I can give you a pleasurable and satisfying experience.
I'ont say shit like that and then not deliver
I am not making empty promises, I intend to follow through on what I say.
You deserve all this baby and I'm no quitter
You deserve to be treated well, and I am committed to making that happen.
Plus I love the fact you ain't even gotta [?]
I appreciate that you are independent and do not need me to take care of you.
It's 3 A.M
It is late at night.
And I don't want nobody but you (Ooh)
You are the only person I am interested in spending time with right now.
Don't want your friends
I only want to spend time with you, not your friends.
It's too hot there you need to come through (Come through)
It is uncomfortably warm where you are, so you should come over to my place instead.
Imma call the Uber up right now, Would you come back to my place?
I am interested in taking you home with me and I am calling an Uber to make it happen.
Goddamn girl it's 3 A.M. yeah
It is late at night and I am still interested in pursuing you.
Imma call the Uber up right now, Would you come back to my place?
I am interested in taking you home with me and I am calling an Uber to make it happen.
Goddamn girl it's 3 A.M. yeah
It is late at night and I am still interested in pursuing you.
Writer(s): Geoffrey Sarrubi
Contributed by Evan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BySwizhy
OnCue deserves way more recognition then what he gets now, he puts so much work into his songs and music videos for a fairly small fan base that deserves some respect
@backpackfrom610
Yea super underrated
@backpackfrom610
He in my top 5 now
@bbingtube
Just got hit with this in my feed and can’t agree more. Perhaps the algorithm is finally going to reward hard work and talent 👍
@Thriftybandits
immaaa call the ubbbaaaa up right now 2023 lets goooooo
@kirstieanderson9308
It’s 3AM. July 9th, 2024. Still bangin.
@andreanaylor4773
Played this song so many times. ❤❤❤❤
@preston0
So underrated I love this song. First time seein the vid
@newmusicrevolution674
Cuey should've blown up like 5 years ago... The world sleeps on the most fire artists man i swear
@shellybrown9595
2020 still listening to this 💧💧💙💙