Intro
Oswin Benjamin Lyrics

Ozzy ozzy ozzy
A repetitive chant to hype up the song

Damn boy
Expressing surprise or shock towards someone

Did you pray before you ate your dinner?
Asking if the person gave thanks or showed gratitude before eating

Oswin Oswin
Calling out the name of the artist

C'mon boy
Encouraging or urging someone to take action

Wake up son! I see a sink full of dishes
Alerting someone that there are chores to be done and they should be responsible

Oswin, Me and your father talking, just wait till we're finished
Asking the person named Oswin to be patient and wait until the conversation between the singer and their father is over

He ain't take his Ritalin
Referring to someone not taking their prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

One more suspension, That boy outta the district
If there is another instance of suspension, the person mentioned will be expelled or moved to another school district

I remember Wintertime 1998
Recalling a specific memory or event from winter in the year 1998

Son said something real slick bout mom
The son made a disrespectful or offensive comment about the singer's mother

Next day went to school stabbed son in the face
The artist engaged in a violent act and physically harmed the son who made the offensive comment

But my momma instilled in Godfrey he's a god
The singer's mother taught them that they possess divine qualities or have great potential

Through the ass whooping Through out the scars
Despite the physical punishment and resulting scars, the singer's inner strength or greatness remained intact

Spare not the rod she ain't spoil the child
The singer's mother believed in disciplining them firmly and not being lenient, as it would negatively impact their development

My father didn't either
The artist's father also believed in strict discipline and not spoiling the child

Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin Ran through our speakers
The music of Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin was frequently played in the artist's household

Fake jays I spray painted sneakers
The singer customized or altered their sneakers, which were knock-off versions of the popular Air Jordan shoes

Teachers Sedated my genius And birthed a leader
The singer's teachers suppressed or underestimated their intelligence and creativity, but ultimately helped shape them into a leader

Nice to meet ya ah
Ending the verse with a polite greeting or introduction

Sorry Joel
Apologizing to someone named Joel

Sorry Grandma
Apologizing to the artist's grandmother

Provided condoms I still ain't strap up
Despite being given condoms, the singer did not consistently use protection during sexual encounters

Doctor Said to tell them what happened
A doctor advised or instructed the artist to inform their sexual partners about a specific incident or situation

Had to call the women I fucked
The singer needed to contact the women they had sexual relations with

Ran up my data
Used a significant amount of phone data or credit to make the necessary calls

That Chlamydia freed me
Contrary to expectations, contracting Chlamydia provided a lesson or wake-up call for the singer

Pills, eviction notices showed me the real me
The artist's experience with medication and facing eviction made them confront their true self or reality

The pain and embarrassments what I needed to heal me
The artist realized that going through painful and embarrassing experiences was necessary for their personal growth and healing

Feel free To reveal me and the shit I missed
Encouraging others to openly share their experiences and criticisms towards the singer, as a way for the singer to learn from their mistakes

I expose my woes you little bitch
The singer openly shares their struggles, hardships, or problems, addressing someone in a derogatory manner

If you feeling a way the meant it
If someone is experiencing negative feelings due to the artist's words or actions, it was intentional

Steel tongues in glass jaws I don't get it
The artist doesn't understand why people who are easily offended or hurt would speak harshly towards others

Negativity in my peers and my debit
The presence of negativity or excessive criticism from both the artist's peers and financial debt

Goin in till I'm out of collections
Continuing to work hard or pushing forward until the singer is no longer in debt or financial collections

Freedom God They slaves to their own ways
Referring to others as slaves to their own habits, behaviors, or self-imposed limitations

Free them God Free me God Freedom God
Requesting freedom or liberation for both others and oneself, appealing to a higher power

Yeah
An exclamation expressing affirmation or agreement