Opio has appeared on all four Souls of Mischief albums, [all three] Hieroglyphics studio albums, and released his solo debut, Triangulation Station, in February, 2005 on the Hieroglyphics' own independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings.One of his songs was on a heirocast episode called "Grassy Knoll" where he raps along with Planet Asia. - Wikipedia
Take My Chances
Opio Lyrics
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Yeah... take my chances
[Chorus: Opio]
I think I'll take my chances
And roll the dice, roll the dice, before tonight
I think I'll take my chances
And roll the dice, roll the dice, control my life
And roll the dice, roll the dice, I'm so precise
I think I'll take my chances
And roll the dice, roll the dice, I'm cold as ice
[Opio]
My uncle spoke to me, said you're still a young man
Don't get stuck with your dick in the sand, stick to your plans
Fuckin with my syndicate, went to Japan
Touch mics like a chingy chick, then you get slammed
In Repungee, speak in different tongues, but we still understand
That I'm sick, make 'em flip in the stands
Could be a drug what it's feelin like, the energy man
Can't get enough of this shit, got the spike and rubber bands
It's a muh'fucker in this life, I'm right I'm bubblin
It's right from the begin, the light comes from within
Trust my instincts, not the government
Try to get me with the nightsticks, cuff me and give me 10
To 15, I'm emceeing steer clear of felonies
Ride with this melody, you will remember me
Though +Arrested+ my +Development+ I'm not from 'Tennessee'
Infinity, we can achieve, yes indeed
[Chorus]
[Opio]
Sharin my gift, a paradigm shift
Cause it's good for you baby like asparagus tips
Bear witness to perilous pitfalls of strip malls
Devoid of culture, I advance like a soldier
Eyes in the back of my head, past present future
Alive in the secular realm, but just passin through it
Undefeated by coercion and deceit
Or the murder in the street, I just firmly plant my feet
In the dirt man my soil while they thirst for the spoils
Then and now it's all about chaos and turmoil
As the wizard burn sage, I see the information age
Mislead, sendin visionary minds astray
In search of the crystal ball against the laws of nature
Confined to prison walls of your own creation
They over on the wrong side of adjacent
I don't fear death or the unknown, shake 'em
[instrumental to end]
In Opio's "Take My Chances," the rapper shares his thoughts on following his instincts rather than society's accepted path. He mentions getting advice from his uncle to stick to his plans and not get stuck with his "dick in the sand." Opio talks about his experiences performing in Japan and the universal language of music and speaks about the energy he feels when he performs. He likens it to a drug that he can't get enough of, driving him forward in his artistry. Opio seems to have a deep distrust of the government, mentioning being arrested at some point in his life and firmly planting his feet in the dirt to remain grounded. He comments on the current state of society, with chaos and turmoil being the norm, and the importance of not being misled by misinformation in the information age.
The chorus of "Take My Chances" is repetitive and consists of the rapper deciding to take chances and "roll the dice" in his life. He's precise and cold as ice, and he controls his life. Opio speaks about being an undefeated soldier, unwilling to let the coercion and deceit of the world defeat him. He firmly plants his feet in the dirt and thirsts for only the soil, not the spoils that society seemingly values.
Overall, Opio's "Take My Chances" is a song about staying true to oneself and trusting one's instincts in a world that's constantly trying to sway us. He tells us that the journey might be risky, but it's worth taking the chance to control our destinies.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah... take my chances
Opio is ready to take his chances
I think I'll take my chances And roll the dice, roll the dice, before tonight
Opio wants to take his chances and risk everything before tonight.
I think I'll take my chances And roll the dice, roll the dice, control my life
Opio wants to take his chances and seize control of his life by taking more risks.
I think I'll take my chances And roll the dice, roll the dice, I'm so precise
Opio is confident in his calculated risks and believes he can handle whatever outcome they bring.
I think I'll take my chances And roll the dice, roll the dice, I'm cold as ice
Opio is unafraid of taking risks and facing the consequences, no matter how harsh they may be.
My uncle spoke to me, said you're still a young man
Opio's uncle advised him that he still has a lot of time to make mistakes and learn from his experiences.
Don't get stuck with your dick in the sand, stick to your plans
Opio should not let himself be bogged down by indecision and doubt but should stick to his plans.
Fuckin with my syndicate, went to Japan
Opio traveled to Japan to connect with his music colleagues and mentors.
Touch mics like a chingy chick, then you get slammed
Opio is confident in his microphone skills and warns that challengers will be 'slammed' by his ability.
In Repungee, speak in different tongues, but we still understand
Opio encourages understanding and acceptance of different languages and cultures despite the potential barriers.
That I'm sick, make 'em flip in the stands
Opio's lyrical prowess is so impressive that the crowd goes wild.
Could be a drug what it's feelin like, the energy man
The energy Opio feels when performing could be compared to the effects of a drug.
Can't get enough of this shit, got the spike and rubber bands
Opio is addicted to his music and uses drugs and rubber bands to fuel his passion.
It's a muh'fucker in this life, I'm right I'm bubblin
Opio acknowledges how tough life can be but is confident he will succeed and rise to the top.
It's right from the begin, the light comes from within
Opio realizes that true talent and light come from within himself, not from external factors.
Trust my instincts, not the government
Opio believes in following his own instincts and not letting the government control his decisions.
Try to get me with the nightsticks, cuff me and give me 10
Opio has had run-ins with the police but still believes in his message and music despite potential consequences.
To 15, I'm emceeing steer clear of felonies
Opio avoids criminal activity and instead focuses on his music career.
Ride with this melody, you will remember me
Opio believes that his music will leave a lasting impression on listeners.
Though +Arrested+ my +Development+ I'm not from 'Tennessee'
Opio's growth and development has not been stopped despite obstacles, and he metaphorically separates himself from the constraints of the state of Tennessee.
Infinity, we can achieve, yes indeed
Opio is optimistic that there are no limits to what he and his listeners can achieve.
Sharin my gift, a paradigm shift
Opio is spreading his talent and causing a shift in the perception of music.
Cause it's good for you baby like asparagus tips
Opio believes his music is healthy for the soul like asparagus is for the body.
Bear witness to perilous pitfalls of strip malls
Opio acknowledges the dangers of commercialism and how it can negatively impact society.
Devoid of culture, I advance like a soldier
Opio's music is a cultural advancement and he is moving forward like a soldier advancing in battle.
Eyes in the back of my head, past present future
Opio is aware of all aspects of his music and the industry - past, present, and future.
Alive in the secular realm, but just passin through it
Opio recognizes his place in the music industry and his temporary presence in society.
Undefeated by coercion and deceit
Opio has not let manipulation and dishonesty affect his path to success.
Or the murder in the street, I just firmly plant my feet
Opio does not let the violence and crime in his surroundings deter him from his goals, and remains steadfast in his beliefs.
In the dirt man my soil while they thirst for the spoils
Opio invests in his craft and grows as an artist while others focus only on the profits.
Then and now it's all about chaos and turmoil
Opio recognizes the chaos and turmoil in society both in the past and present.
As the wizard burn sage, I see the information age
Opio is inspired by the wisdom of a wizard burning sage, and is excited about the potential of the rising information age.
Mislead, sendin visionary minds astray
Opio is frustrated by misinformation that leads people astray, especially those who have the potential to make a positive impact on society.
In search of the crystal ball against the laws of nature
Opio recognizes the futility of searching for unrealistic solutions or answers.
Confined to prison walls of your own creation
Opio believes that people sometimes limit themselves by creating mental or emotional barriers that restrict their potential.
They over on the wrong side of adjacent
Opio believes that some people are on the wrong path or wrong side of progress.
I don't fear death or the unknown, shake 'em
Opio is unafraid of death or the unknown, and confidently shakes off any concerns.
Contributed by Brooklyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.