You May Die
OutKast Lyrics
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Tutu nu vondo nos nu
Vita em no continuous non
Nos nu ekta nos sepe ta amen
You can be sure
Some will owe to get high
You may hurt 'til you cry
Keep on tryin' (keep on tryin')
'Til it's summer in the city
'Til it's summer in the city
The opening of Outkast's song "You May Die" is a well-known Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock" sample, which is an iconic track of the early hip-hop era. The lyrics' meaning is uncertain, which could be a space language or a private code of the band. Still, its inclusion in the song could indicate that this song reaches far beyond the norm. This initial chant sets the tone for the whole song, a caution to the listener to take life seriously and remain determined, no matter what.
The rapped verses are equally ominous, with Andre 3000 and Big Boi delivering lyrics that don't hesitate to address the harsh realities of life. The rappers note that people will do whatever it takes to get high and that one may experience pain and even death. Despite these warnings, the song's refrain delivers a hopeful message to keep trying until the hard times are over and summer arrives, representing a brighter future. The callback to an upbeat classic hit like "Summer in the City" is explicitly used to highlight the struggle people face daily.
Line by Line Meaning
Navem nu cuando sol
You can be sure
Tutu nu vondo nos nu
Some will owe to get high
Vita em no continuous non
You may hurt 'til you cry
Nos nu ekta nos sepe ta amen
You may die (you may die)
Keep on tryin' (keep on tryin')
Keep trying
'Til it's summer in the city
Keep trying until you succeed (like waiting for summer)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton, Joi Elaine Gilliam, Myrna Crenshaw, Patrick Brown, Raymon Murray, Rico Wade
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lfenney5028
The greatest intro ever created.
@Fenney186
I agree!
@lfenney5028
@Sam Fenney ez bro
@CWhite-bk7vr
All their intros are my faves
@jasgs99
indeed!
@YounginJP
Outkast made me feel like the opposite of being an outcast🗣
@drewm1808
real
@heartlanternjourneying
That's deep ❤️🤘🙏🎵
@drabb5133
That hit hard
@DigitalMoneyIsSlavery
This intro used to piss me off how short it was, but i get it now.
Its like sugar its so sweet you only need a little.