Ballad Of Obie Trice
Obie Trice Lyrics


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[Chorus]
O, O, O, O, O
I think this
Obie Trice
Obie Trice
Obie Trice
Obie Trice
Obie Trice
Obie Trice
Obie Trice
O, O, O, O

I'd like to reintroduce myself, ha ha
If you don't know by now. It's Obie Trice man

I came from nothing solo, straight outta the dumpster hobo
Made up my monster, I was cultivatingly slanging that cocoa
Hated the po po, locally known as abominable snow-o
Later the pig fo' rated the home where I made the dough grow
So on and so fo', the story of us urban negros
Created as equals we wouldn't have to be so eager to mistreat you
We as a people heated in evenings doing these evils
Gotta eat you, be cool, got a kid to feed that'll reach you
Or did it see through? Or do I just speak through the EQ just to say I got a hot sequel
When niggaz on the block gotta eat, gotta cop, gotta cot when they caught by the cops
Young Tupac's, laid in the box or they age in a cell blocks, fade away
Brick walls, steel gates, can't wait for the day to be free, that's why I'm

[Chorus]

Seen it, I done ate it, I done shit it
Slept it, lived it, now I spit it
Shady

Working that house off an no-doze, got an ounce to roll on
Trying to get rid of the pounds, I gotta whip the bounce, I gotta put that chrome on
Same old song, young nigga that's trying to get some where I come from
Funds, need 'em in abundance, whole bunch, only way a city boy function
In conjunction with selling this substance
Chips stay up, fuck it, glucks keep coming, take another pie out the oven
I'ma be hugging these corners till these corners corner me
But currently, I'm calculating this currency, urgency
Gotta earn a G, uphearnestly, up early when the birds'll sing
It's an emergency, never did occur to me, that the first and the third'll be
Such a thirst for me, life almost took a turn for the worst for me took to see
I finally had a purpose on Earth's surface the seed that was birthing me
[Obie] Gotta do a little soul searching and [Obie] myself personally
And to think all Em had to hear is one verse from me
To confirm and unblur my dreams
Best believe since burst on the scene, I'm a be here certainly
With no uncertainties, yes indeed, I'm a get this cheese and that's why he's

[Chorus]

That's why I'm
That's what made me
Ha ha
That's why I'm
Young black man in America
Get up and get yours nigga
I know you struggling man, I been there
I see you




Get up and get yours nigga
Ain't no looking back now

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Obie Trice's song "Obie Trice" is a repetition of his name. Though it may seem like a simple self-promotion tactic, it is more than that. Obie Trice introduces himself to the world and lets people know who he is to make sure they will remember him. In the verse, Obie Trice talks about his past and where he came from. He had no path, and he was slinging substance to get by. He hated the police and was known locally as the abominable snow-o. When he was making money, he got raided by the police. Obie Trice said that as a community, they didn't need to be so eager to mistreat people. They were all created equal. He also points out that they are not all bad people; some just need to put food on the table or survive. For this reason, he thinks it is essential not to judge others.


Obie continues to talk about his drive and hustle in the second verse. He repeats that he's a young black man in America and has to work hard to provide for his family. This hustle helped him see his dreams more clearly, and he confirmed it with the help of his mentor Eminem, who has encouraged him. The chorus concludes the song with a reminder to others that they need to work hard themselves and grab whatever opportunity comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

O, O, O, O, O
Repetition of the letter "O" to start the chorus


I think this
Statement indicating the beginning of a personal reflection


Obie Trice
Introduction of the artist


I'd like to reintroduce myself, ha ha
Humorous way of expressing the desire to reintroduce oneself


If you don't know by now. It's Obie Trice man
Acknowledgement that the artist might not be well-known


I came from nothing solo, straight outta the dumpster hobo
Personal background of growing up in poverty and homelessness


Made up my monster, I was cultivatingly slanging that cocoa
Use of drug dealing as a means of survival


Hated the po po, locally known as abominable snow-o
Dislike of the police, who are compared to a mythical creature


Later the pig fo' rated the home where I made the dough grow
Police raided the artist's home while he was selling drugs


So on and so fo', the story of us urban negros
Reflection on the experiences of black people living in urban areas


Created as equals we wouldn't have to be so eager to mistreat you
Hope that society will become more equitable to reduce mistreatment of others


We as a people heated in evenings doing these evils
People resorting to criminal activities to make a living


Gotta eat you, be cool, got a kid to feed that'll reach you
Motivation to continue selling drugs to provide for oneself and others


Or did it see through? Or do I just speak through the EQ just to say I got a hot sequel
Questioning whether his music has a deeper meaning or if he is just trying to create a successful sequel to his first album


When niggaz on the block gotta eat, gotta cop, gotta cot when they caught by the cops
Acknowledgement of the harsh reality of many people's lives


Young Tupac's, laid in the box or they age in a cell blocks, fade away
Comparison of young black men to the late rapper Tupac Shakur who faced legal troubles and was killed at a young age


Brick walls, steel gates, can't wait for the day to be free, that's why I'm
Desire for freedom despite the obstacles and challenges


Seen it, I done ate it, I done shit it
Personal experience with the drug world


Slept it, lived it, now I spit it
Writing about one's personal experiences and struggles


Working that house off an no-doze, got an ounce to roll on
Reference to long hours spent working and selling drugs


Trying to get rid of the pounds, I gotta whip the bounce, I gotta put that chrome on
Goals to sell drugs quickly and efficiently while protecting oneself


Same old song, young nigga that's trying to get some where I come from
Struggle to escape poverty and make a better life for oneself


Funds, need 'em in abundance, whole bunch, only way a city boy function
Necessity of money to survive and thrive in the city


In conjunction with selling this substance
Connection between selling drugs and making money


Chips stay up, fuck it, glucks keep coming
Desire to continue earning money even if it involves illegal activity


Take another pie out the oven
Reference to cooking and selling drugs


I'ma be hugging these corners till these corners corner me
Commitment to continue selling drugs despite the dangers


But currently, I'm calculating this currency, urgency
Focus on earning money as a priority


Gotta earn a G, uphearnestly, up early when the birds'll sing
Motivation to earn a lot of money and to work hard to achieve it


It's an emergency, never did occur to me, that the first and the third'll be
Realization that a career in music was possible and that it could be successful


Such a thirst for me, life almost took a turn for the worst for me took to see
Desire and drive to succeed in life and music despite the challenges and struggles


I finally had a purpose on Earth's surface the seed that was birthing me
Discovery of one's purpose in life through music


[Obie] Gotta do a little soul searching and [Obie] myself personally
Personal growth and reflection


And to think all Em had to hear is one verse from me
Reference to the artist's relationship with Eminem and the impact that one verse had on his career


To confirm and unblur my dreams
Validation of one's aspirations and goals


Best believe since burst on the scene, I'm a be here certainly
Confidence in one's ability to succeed in music


With no uncertainties, yes indeed, I'm a get this cheese and that's why he's
Determination to earn money and be successful in the music industry


Young black man in America
Acknowledgement of the systemic challenges faced by black men in America


Get up and get yours nigga
Encouragement to take action and make things happen


I know you struggling man, I been there
Empathy and understanding for those going through difficult times


I see you
Acknowledgement of others' experiences and struggles


Ain't no looking back now
Commitment to moving forward and making progress




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, OBIE TRICE, STEVEN LEE KING

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