Party Here
Octavian Lyrics
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Outshine a million G′s
No disguise don't keep I underneath
Should never mention me
Been doing this ting since screwface and stimpy
Since den didn′t sleep
Never lied on a beat
Just started off in 96
I tell her go and flick wrist
Show no love, nah, that's a risk
Fuck your other man try get me but he missed
Fuck it see no evil
Selling coke is deal
Stick up stack up with my people
Nothing to lose
And I don't sit down I don′t stick round I stick up and move
And if I hold the light shine it bright on my crew
Tellem it′s not me it's you
That′s why I make tune after tune after tune
That's why they all wheel up they rewind it
Your gonna blow it′s just timing
I rap cause cos I'm from no silence
Just sirens and the guns and violence
Saw your face u went red
Did I make you upset
When you looked at me
You said I′ll be a sheg we'll I could of been
Fuck dat, chase paper chase dream
Look mum I step clean
Me and my team
We know what it means to survive
Back den no asking polite
The mandem will scar him for life
Said he was a good hearted kid
But in the field when ur strapped there's no asking could I would I
It′s straight eye for an eye
But look how your both blind
Kinda sad daddy died but look at your boy rise
You mandem are getting too close
Be careful how you approach me or my bros yeah
Bitch move slow
So many man that wanna take my glow
That′s why they all wheel it up they rewind it
Your gonna blow it's just timing
I rap cause I from no silence just sirens and the guns and violence
At first glance, Octavian's song "Party Here" could be perceived as a classic party anthem. However, the underlying tone of the song tells a different story. The lyrics "sigh at all the lies I believed" and "no disguise don't keep I underneath" suggest that Octavian is reflecting on his past mistakes and expressing his desire to be true to himself. He claims that he has been doing this music thing since 1996 and that he has never lied on a beat. He also speaks about his tough upbringing in an area filled with guns and violence, stating that he is only rapping because he comes from no silence, just sirens and the guns and violence.
Octavian's defiance towards those who doubt him is made clear in the lyrics: "tell 'em it's not me it's you, that's why I make tune after tune after tune." He describes his journey to success as a chase for paper and a chase for dreams. Despite the obstacles he has faced, Octavian remains focused, stating "we know what it means to survive, back then no asking polite, the mandem will scar him for life." He encourages his listeners to pursue their own goals and not to let anyone hold them back, making it clear that he has no time for those who try to take his shine.
Overall, "Party Here" is a powerful statement from Octavian, which speaks to the importance of being true to oneself and embracing one's dreams despite the odds. The lyrics are honest, raw and reflect the hardships that Octavian and the people in his community have faced.
Line by Line Meaning
Sigh at all the lies I believed
Reflecting on past mistakes and false beliefs
Outshine a million G′s
Being more authentic and valuable than many others
No disguise don't keep I underneath
Not hiding one's true self or talents
Should never mention me
Avoid giving attention to oneself unnecessarily
Been doing this ting since screwface and stimpy
Been involved in the music industry for a long time
Since den didn't sleep
Working hard and consistently
Never lied on a beat
Being truthful in one's lyrics
Just started off in 96
Becoming involved in music in the year 1996
Heart taken from my ribs
Giving one's all and being emotionally invested in music
I tell her go and flick wrist
Encouraging someone to show off their skills
Show no love, nah, that's a risk
Avoiding emotional vulnerability with others
Fuck your other man try get me but he missed
Dismissing competition and attempts to bring one down
Fuck it see no evil
Not letting negative influences affect one's music
Selling coke is deal
Being involved in illegal activities for financial gain
Stick up stack up with my people
Being loyal to one's friends and supporters
Nothing to lose
Being fearless and taking risks
And I don't sit down I don′t stick round I stick up and move
Being proactive and constantly working towards success
And if I hold the light shine it bright on my crew
Being a good leader and supporting one's team
Tellem it′s not me it's you
Rejecting blame for others' mistakes
That's why I make tune after tune after tune
Being productive and consistently creating music
That's why they all wheel up they rewind it
Having one's music appreciated and replayed
Your gonna blow it′s just timing
Believing in one's potential for success in music
I rap cause cos I'm from no silence
Using music to express oneself and cope with difficult environments
Just sirens and the guns and violence
Being exposed to and affected by crime and violence in one's environment
Saw your face u went red
Eliciting a strong emotional response from someone
Did I make you upset
Intending to provoke or intimidate through music
When you looked at me
Provoking a confrontation through one's actions
You said I'll be a sheg we'll I could of been
Being underestimated or doubted by others
Fuck dat, chase paper chase dream
Prioritizing one's ambition and financial gain
Look mum I step clean
Being successful and proud of one's accomplishments
Me and my team
Being loyal and supportive of one's friends and supporters
We know what it means to survive
Having experienced and overcome hardship
Back den no asking polite
Being assertive and aggressive in one's actions in the past
The mandem will scar him for life
Inflicting harm or violence on others as punishment or revenge
Said he was a good hearted kid
Acknowledging the positive qualities of someone who has been harmed
But in the field when ur strapped there's no asking could I would I
Becoming ruthless and lacking empathy in violent situations
It's straight eye for an eye
Believing in revenge and retaliation as a form of justice
But look how your both blind
Acknowledging the negative consequences of violence and revenge
Kinda sad daddy died but look at your boy rise
Acknowledging the emotional pain of losing a loved one, but also celebrating one's personal success
You mandem are getting too close
Feeling threatened by others who are trying to bring one down
Be careful how you approach me or my bros yeah
Warning others of the consequences of trying to harm or disrespect oneself or one's friends
Bitch move slow
Using intimidation tactics to assert dominance
So many man that wanna take my glow
Feeling targeted and under attack by others who are jealous of one's success
That's why they all wheel it up they rewind it
Having one's music appreciated and replayed
Your gonna blow it's just timing
Believing in one's potential for success in music
I rap cause I from no silence just sirens and the guns and violence
Using music as a way to express one's personal experiences with violence and crime
Writer(s): Jordan Christie, Octavian Kpokoua
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.