Azz-Iz was interviewed in The Source and stated that the group were in fact broken up. This further complicated matters because group members were now upset at him for airing out their dirty laundry. However, this article is rather dated, and not only has Azz-Iz recorded the track 'Public Enemy Number 1' with Pacewon since then, nearly all of the Outz still remain in contact are close friends. The rumors of the Outsidaz demise are greatly exaggerated. While there is always some sort of drama involved with this groundbreaking group of Essex County battle MC's, they have held strong through over 15 years, before, during, and after fame and controversy. Recently, Pacewon stated through his MySpace page that The Outzidaz had new material coming soon. Also, Young Zee's MySpace page states that he is Young Zee of The Outsidaz.
Night Life
Outsidaz Lyrics
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Outsidaz' Night Life
"Stayin' spaced out like Dr. Octagon"
Outsidaz' Night Life
This rap hell has got skells and mac twelves
Over past gels, crack sales, and blackmails
When your people get clocked it hurts
We pushin white see-3's with five TV's
The Outsidaz, its on the Night Life EP
See, Axe the trife type, live the Night Life
Amongst dark alleys and bright lights
A heist might, end it all for the right price
Guess who's back in the house, Axe and the Outs
The wack crap you yappin about get you cracked in the mouth
Want to be president, put me in office
My old ??? ran for European horses
Skiing off cliffs, G'ing off this
Rob banks, clearin Porsches
Me and Nawshis, y'all shoulda been being cautious
My Night Life'in, make cats get liars
When Axe pass the striker, I rapid fire
Nauseous, I'm main coursin', no appetizer
The emcee sacraficer, like a rap messiah
Run up on you, 'specially if that balls sellin
Catch him on stage, get put in a full nelson
This the O-you-T flow, for rappers finito
But'cha girl could get the EP tho'
Outsidaz' Night Life
"We be hangin' on the block 'til dawn"
Outsidaz' Night Life
"Stayin' spaced out like Dr. Octagon"
Outsidaz' Night Life
"We be hangin' on the block 'til dawn"
Outsidaz' Night Life
"What'choo want, what'choo want, what'choo want, what'choo want?"
You corn like the cereal Pops
Get ripped torn over my stereo box
Ya'oufits on like stretch and pops weapons cocked
Get skipped like records, then I'm stretchin ya drop
Out's, we love cream, guns, and bitches
Don't trust fiends, nuns, and snitches
Want funds and riches, bombin sisses
Plus we out for fame like Bonnie and the Pointer sisters
You could feel it
The floors is shakin, wars is wagin'
Across the northern nations
All before daylight savings
The Night Life on location
Gun and smoke risin' like undertoe lake reservations
Under y'all faces, its hip hop John Wayne ?Gaisees?
With laced weed and bass beats
We got grow six, explosives, and overdoses
For you and your associates
While we sweep the coast'es's
Outsidaz transendin
The hip hop world as you know it, is now at an endin'
This rap hell has got skells and mac twelves
Over past gels, crack sales, and blackmails
When your people get clocked it hurts
They quit thuggin, run and join a baptist church
We pushin white see-3's with five TV's
The Outsidaz, its on the Night Life EP
Roll up the crime crime, organized crime dime
Between love and hate there's a fine line
Some people hate how we gettin it, some people ride mine
Cheer for me like they got pom-poms in the nine-nine
We straight rockin it, two G, we lockin shit
Outsidaz' Night Life a gift to the provocative
Where I'm from we miss Biggie
Flip keys, so if you stick with me
Its strictly bright lights and big cities
No dough, its a lotta caffeine, gotta have cream
That's why we run this rap scene like a Carl Lewis track team
D-you'a, representin New Jay-ruz
Pump six holes in you like pool tay-bles
Yeah, we stack dough get wet like tadpoles
Y'all fags though nigga, all pussy like black gold
With the mack fold, punk you ain't gon' do shit
Don't pull it out if you ain't gon' use it
These are the last days before I get cast weight
Its a must, I have to Rock Hard like Cafe
Mother
Outsidaz, Night Life, urban brew
Why try, we murda you
Drive by's in convertible
Lex, stretched like your grandmothers chest
Yes sir, plus higher than your pops blood pressure
Outsidaz, Night Life, urban brew
Why try, we murda you
Drive by's in convertible
Lex, stretched like your grandmothers chest
Yes sir, plus higher than your pops blood pressure
The lyrics of "Night Life" by Outsidaz are a vivid representation of the rough street life and the struggles that come with "thuggin." The opening line "We be hangin' on the block 'til dawn" is an indication that the Outsidaz never rest, and they are always up and active on the streets. The reference to Dr. Octagon and staying 'spaced out' is a nod to the underground rap legend Kool Keith and his Dr. Octagon persona, known for his psychedelic and abstract rhymes.
The Outsidaz paint a vivid picture of the dangers and negative influences that come with the street life, including skells (skeletons or addicts) and mac twelves (MAC-12 guns). However, even in these trying circumstances, they still strive for success, pushing luxury cars (white see-3's with five TV's) and creating their own EP titled "Night Life." The chorus continually repeats the lines "We be hangin' on the block 'til dawn" and "Stayin' spaced out like Dr. Octagon" to give the song its memorable hook.
The lyrics of "Night Life" also feature multiple references to pop culture and other hip-hop icons, such as Biggie Smalls, Carl Lewis, and Bonnie and the Pointer Sisters. The lyrics are heavily focused on rap battles, dissing and challenging other rappers, showcasing the prowess of the Outsidaz. Additionally, there are some clever wordplay and internal rhyming, giving the lyrics a poetic feel.
Line by Line Meaning
We be hangin' on the block 'til dawn
We spend all night hanging out in the neighborhood
Stayin' spaced out like Dr. Octagon
We're staying high and disconnected, just like the character Dr. Octagon
This rap hell has got skells and mac twelves
The rap game is full of criminals with guns and drugs
Over past gels, crack sales, and blackmails
These criminals have been involved in past crimes like selling drugs, racketeering, and extortion
When your people get clocked it hurts
When our crew gets arrested, it's painful for us
They quit thuggin, run and join a baptist church
Some get scared and give up the thug life, turning to religion instead
We pushin white see-3's with five TV's
We're driving fancy, expensive cars with TVs
The Outsidaz, its on the Night Life EP
This song is on the Night Life EP, which the Outsidaz have released
See, Axe the trife type, live the Night Life
Axe is tired of living a troubled life and would rather live it up on the Night Life
Amongst dark alleys and bright lights
Whether we're in seedy parts of town or in the city, we're always partying
A heist might, end it all for the right price
We might risk everything for a successful robbery if the payoff is worth it
Guess who's back in the house, Axe and the Outs
Axe and the Outs are back and ready to party
The wack crap you yappin about get you cracked in the mouth
If you're talking nonsense, we're not afraid to punch you
Want to be president, put me in office
If we were given the chance, we could lead the country
My old ??? ran for European horses
We used to be involved in horse racing at some point
Skiing off cliffs, G'ing off this
We're doing risky, adrenaline-fueled activities
Rob banks, clearin Porsches
We're capable of stealing from banks and taking expensive cars
Me and Nawshis, y'all shoulda been being cautious
Me and Nawshis are powerful and dangerous, and people should've been more careful around us
My Night Life'in, make cats get liars
My wild partying lifestyle can make others jealous
When Axe pass the striker, I rapid fire
When Axe hands off the mic, I rap quickly and skillfully
Nauseous, I'm main coursin', no appetizer
I'm at the top of my game and not just a beginner
The emcee sacraficer, like a rap messiah
As an emcee, I'm sacrificing myself and my well-being for the art form, much like a messiah
Run up on you, 'specially if that balls sellin
We're not afraid to run up on someone if they're selling drugs
Catch him on stage, get put in a full nelson
If someone tries to fight us on stage, we'll take them down with a wrestling hold
This the O-you-T flow, for rappers finito
Our flow is unique and superior, and other rappers can't keep up
But'cha girl could get the EP tho'
Even though our EP is for sale, we might give it to someone's girlfriend for free
You corn like the cereal Pops
You're boring and unoriginal
Get ripped torn over my stereo box
My music is so powerful it can physically affect you
Ya'oufits on like stretch and pops weapons cocked
We're always ready for action, weapons at the ready
Get skipped like records, then I'm stretchin ya drop
We'll quickly move on from someone we don't like and move on to the next person
Out's, we love cream, guns, and bitches
We enjoy getting money, carrying guns, and having sex with women
Don't trust fiends, nuns, and snitches
We don't trust drug users, religious figures, or informants
Want funds and riches, bombin sisses
We'll resort to violence and bombing to get the wealth we want
Plus we out for fame like Bonnie and the Pointer sisters
We're not just after money, but also seeking fame and recognition
You could feel it
Our music has a powerful energy that can be felt
The floors is shakin, wars is wagin'
Our music is so loud and intense that it feels like a war is happening
Across the northern nations
Our influence is spreading across the north
All before daylight savings
We party all night, not caring about the time change
The Night Life on location
Our music reflects and is inspired by the nightlife and city life
Gun and smoke risin' like undertoe lake reservations
There's danger and violence in our environment, like gunshots and smoke
Under y'all faces, its hip hop John Wayne ?Gaisees?
We're taking charge and leading the hip hop world like John Wayne led the Wild West
With laced weed and bass beats
We smoke weed laced with other things and enjoy beats with heavy bass
We got grow six, explosives, and overdoses
We have access to marijuana plants, explosives, and potentially deadly drug doses
For you and your associates
We're not afraid to harm you or anyone you're associated with
While we sweep the coast'es's
We're taking over and pushing out any competition on the coasts
Outsidaz transendin
The Outsidaz are exceeding expectations and limits
The hip hop world as you know it, is now at an endin'
The traditional hip hop world is dying and making way for something new
Roll up the crime crime, organized crime dime
We're organizing and committing crimes for profit
Between love and hate there's a fine line
We understand that there's a thin line between love and hate
Some people hate how we gettin it, some people ride mine
Some people hate our success while others try to benefit from it
Cheer for me like they got pom-poms in the nine-nine
People support us and are excited for us like cheerleaders at a game
We straight rockin it, two G, we lockin shit
We're doing well and making money, and are keeping it secure
Where I'm from we miss Biggie
We're from the same place as the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., and we still miss him
Flip keys, so if you stick with me
We're flipping drugs and selling them, and if you stay with us, you can make money too
Its strictly bright lights and big cities
We're focused on the glamorous life in the city
No dough, its a lotta caffeine, gotta have cream
We might be broke, but we'll still drink coffee and crave money
That's why we run this rap scene like a Carl Lewis track team
We're managing the rap world like a successful sports team
D-you'a, representin New Jay-ruz
We're from New Jersey and representing it with pride
Pump six holes in you like pool tay-bles
We're not afraid to shoot and kill someone, leaving them with six bullet holes like in a pool table
Yeah, we stack dough get wet like tadpoles
We're earning lots of money and even getting wet with the cash, like tadpoles in water
Y'all fags though nigga, all pussy like black gold
We see others as weak and cowardly, like the color of black gold
With the mack fold, punk you ain't gon' do shit
We have weapons and are confident that anyone who tries to mess with us will fail
Don't pull it out if you ain't gon' use it
Don't threaten us if you're not willing to follow through and take action
These are the last days before I get cast weight
We're living recklessly and dangerously because we believe we won't live much longer
Its a must, I have to Rock Hard like Cafe
We have to be tough and successful, just like the popular energy drink Rockstar
Mother
This is likely a curse word or exclamation used for emphasis
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALINA SMITH, CHAD RAYMON
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