Band members Prince Po and Pharoahe Monch began their career as Simply 2 Positive and then signed to Hollywood Records for 1991's Organized Konfusion. The album was commercially unsuccessful but critically acclaimed, as was the follow-up, Stress: The Extinction Agenda (1994) and the duo moved to Priority Records for the concept album The Equinox in 1997.
Monch has also launched a successful solo career, highlighted by his album Internal Affairs. Prince Poetry released The Slickness in 2004. A reunion album remains a distinct possibility.
Decisions
Organized Konfusion Lyrics
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The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions and moves you make gotta be precise
Step careful son watch how you roll your dice
The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Thinkin' that you the man and you might see ice
And that ain't nice
(It's like that and uh
It's like that and uh)
Pharoahe Monch
Never exceeding my recommended dosage
When it comes to licking, selecting, chicken
It's never what it seems when you're picking
Cause you can't tell from the eyes
Especially now they separate the legs from the wings and thighs
Ain't no surprise in it
You get it, with, cellophane wrapped tight over the meat
They be like disguising it
I'm sort of sticking to my old ways (true)
Keeping my order score the chicken dark nowadays
Even believing in retrieving in my own chicks
It's, no need to be rude (shit)
I let the butcher chop it up and key food
And hit her with the keys if she's On Bended Knee like Boyz II Men
I tell her I don't want to catch some vanilla poisoning
I'm poised and when it's the opportune time
Before I stuff my face
Kneel my head over my plate, then I say my grace
Pray up above
Slip on my rubber glove and dine
Polish off the meal and enjoy some wine
Relax recline
Yeah
[Chorus]
Prince Poetry
Aiyyo most def, you know I love, gettin' it on
(but not without the stretch)
Don't need to be making that three letter catch (cool)
Careful who I choose to make ooohs
Better believe me love (we living in the paradise of fools)
Yo Pharoahe (right?) Remember I met Yvette in Dallas, Tex
(That cool queen long blonde chick with mad connects? No quest)
Oh yes, she hooked hooked us to the game 'cause strange shit
Was going down in town
There was a pretty dear packin' pound cakes
A cocoa butter babe with papes jewels a black Ac
And mad niggaz was liking that
Players tricking on that chicken and slippin
And never to go far; cause Shante had the scar
Now everybody knew why motherfuckers started droppin
But nobody knew Shante's ex-husband, was needle poppin
And on the other side of town, medical records was lost
Blood samples was crossed and doctor's mix-ups was found
Yvette said, "The six o'clock news covered the scam"
Three families blew the fuze
It was a psycho doctor at hand and insanity rules
Only two to lay five on that man, and he's singin the blues
He sings the blues, he sings the blues
We're living in the world of frustration plus
The lies lust gluttony and mistrust
Situations we discuss about world domination reflect
Guns money greed and sex it all connects like a puzzle
In the game of life, in the game, in the game of life
In the game, in the game of life
The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions
The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions
The chorus of Organized Konfusion’s song “Decisions” makes it clear that the greatest thing in this world is life, yet it adds that life is full of pain, struggle, and strife. According to the lyrics, the decisions and moves made by individuals must be precise because the smallest mistake can lead to catastrophic results. The song advises individuals to step carefully and watch how they roll their dice. These dice could represent the gambles that humans make in their day-to-day lives, whether it’s deciding which job offer to take, who to trust romantically, or which healthcare plan to invest in. In other words, the song argues that life is a game of chance filled with endless deliberations, and humans must be careful when making decisions to ensure that they don’t suffer the consequences of unfavorable results.
The verses of “Decisions” offer a wide range of reflections on life. The lyrics of Pharoahe Monch discuss chicken selection, making it clear that looks can be deceiving: just looking at a piece of meat doesn’t provide any clear hint on its quality. In the lyrics by Prince Poetry, the story of Yvette from Dallas, Texas is presented. Her story shows the overwhelming influence of decadence and corruption in decisions that people make in their day-to-day life. The song advises humans to be careful to whom they choose to make “ooohs” with and not to get too greedy or too lustful, because this only leads to trouble. In the end, the song reminds listeners that life is complicated, and every decision counts. Therefore, people must make use of their wits and always be prepared to roll the dice carefully.
Line by Line Meaning
The greatest thing in this world is life
Life is the most valuable thing in the world
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Life is challenging and difficult
Decisions and moves you make gotta be precise
The choices and actions you take must be carefully thought out and executed
Step careful son watch how you roll your dice
Be cautious and strategic in taking risks
Thinkin' that you the man and you might see ice
Believing that you are invincible and may achieve great success
And that ain't nice
However, this may not always be the case and the consequences may not be pleasant
Never exceeding my recommended dosage
Being careful not to take more than the recommended amount of a substance
When it comes to licking, selecting, chicken
When it comes to choosing and preparing food
It's never what it seems when you're picking
The appearance of something doesn't always reflect its true nature
Cause you can't tell from the eyes
You can't judge something solely based on how it looks
Especially now they separate the legs from the wings and thighs
The way food is packaged and prepared can be deceptive
Ain't no surprise in it
This is not unexpected
Polish off the meal and enjoy some wine
Finish the meal and relax with some wine
Yeah
Agreement or affirmation
Don't need to be making that three letter catch (cool)
Don't need to contract a sexually transmitted disease
Better believe me love (we living in the paradise of fools)
The world can be a foolish and dangerous place
There was a pretty dear packin' pound cakes
There was an attractive woman with a large posterior
A cocoa butter babe with papes jewels a black Ac
An attractive woman with expensive adornments and a black car
And mad niggaz was liking that
Many men were attracted to her
Players tricking on that chicken and slippin
Men were spending money on her and being careless
And never to go far; cause Shante had the scar
People were afraid to cross Shante because of her scar
Now everybody knew why motherfuckers started droppin
Everyone knew why people were getting killed
But nobody knew Shante's ex-husband, was needle poppin
The true cause of the violence was unknown
Yvette said, "The six o'clock news covered the scam"
Yvette saw the news report on the scandal
Three families blew the fuze
Three families were affected by the scandal
It was a psycho doctor at hand and insanity rules
The cause of the scandal was a crazy doctor who made mistakes
Only two to lay five on that man, and he's singin the blues
Only two people bet on the doctor, and he lost
We're living in the world of frustration plus
The world can be very frustrating
The lies lust gluttony and mistrust
There are many negative traits in the world
Situations we discuss about world domination reflect
Current events and discussions about power and control
Guns money greed and sex it all connects like a puzzle
These negative traits are all intertwined and related
In the game of life, in the game, in the game of life
Life is like a game
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANNE GOLDE, DENNIS LAMBERT, WALTER ORANGE, HAROLD WIMBERLY, CARL MINOTT, RONALD SCOTT
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The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions and moves you make gotta be precise
Step careful son watch how you roll your dice
The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions and moves you make gotta be precise
Thinkin' that you the man and you might see ice
And that ain't nice
(It's like that and uh
It's like that and uh)
Pharoahe Monch
Never exceeding my recommended dosage
When it comes to licking, selecting, chicken
It's never what it seems when you're picking
Cause you can't tell from the eyes
Especially now they separate the legs from the wings and thighs
Ain't no surprise in it
You get it, with, cellophane wrapped tight over the meat
They be like disguising it
I'm sort of sticking to my old ways (true)
Keeping my order score the chicken dark nowadays
Even believing in retrieving in my own chicks
It's, no need to be rude (shit)
I let the butcher chop it up and key food
And hit her with the keys if she's On Bended Knee like Boyz II Men
I tell her I don't want to catch some vanilla poisoning
I'm poised and when it's the opportune time
Before I stuff my face
Kneel my head over my plate, then I say my grace
Pray up above
Slip on my rubber glove and dine
Polish off the meal and enjoy some wine
Relax recline
Yeah
The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions and moves you make gotta be precise
Step careful son watch how you roll your dice
Prince Poetry
Aiyyo most def, you know I love, gettin' it on
(but not without the stretch)
Don't need to be making that three letter catch (cool)
Careful who I choose to make ooohs
Better believe me love (we living in the paradise of fools)
Yo Pharoahe (right?) Remember I met Yvette in Dallas, Tex
(That cool queen long blonde chick with mad connects? No quest)
Oh yes, she hooked hooked us to the game 'cause strange shit
Was going down in town
There was a pretty dear packin' pound cakes
A cocoa butter babe with papes jewels a black Ac
And mad niggaz was liking that
Players tricking on that chicken and slippin
And never to go far; cause Shante had the scar
Now everybody knew why motherfuckers started droppin
But nobody knew Shante's ex-husband, was needle poppin
And on the other side of town, medical records was lost
Blood samples was crossed and doctor's mix-ups was found
Yvette said, "The six o'clock news covered the scam"
Three families blew the fuze
It was a psycho doctor at hand and insanity rules
Only two to lay five on that man, and he's singin the blues
He sings the blues, he sings the blues
We're living in the world of frustration plus
The lies lust gluttony and mistrust
Situations we discuss about world domination reflect
Guns money greed and sex it all connects like a puzzle
In the game of life, in the game, in the game of life
In the game, in the game of life
The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions
The greatest thing in this world is life
And life is full of pain struggle and strife
Decisions
True King
The greatest thing in this world is life. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
cheikhndyai
another underrated gem on this compilation
Cici Armani
I am very impressed this is beautiful song, especially like perfect rappers flow, so pretty melodic vocal by girl. I have relaxed under this stuff ! Big Thx!
Dida
Thank you so much! Be blessed!
Dida
@RA SunGod7 Thank you so much! Be Blessed!
RA SunGod7
@Dida you got off vocally on this track.
Dida
The girl is me! Thanks for the compliment!
Duster Buglas
Very sad song but it has a great message and dope execution.
bsommer
dope track
Mr. M A J E S T I C XIII . Blackstruggle77
TODAY I will order Public Enemy's Fear Of A Black Planet, America Is Dying Slowly compilation album, De La Soul's The Stakes is High, and Goodie Mob's Soul Food as a gift to my 5 year old nephew so he can know what real Hip Hop was and IS.