Nowhere To Run
Ozzy DMX Ol' Dirty Bastard Lyrics
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Shutting down underground streets of New York
Hawk is what the niggas call me, 'cause they all be
Sucking my dick and my mother fucking balls, G
I know the half, so I laugh with 'em
Blood bath when I let the fucking rap hit 'em
Full clip, but only half did 'em,
That's all it took, another crook taken out over a dirty look
You're not taking a fucking thing from me but hot lead
You know my style, fagot, 'cause I'm always scheming
In Jail, niggas holdin' a sink, screaming
Police! But you got no peace
Yo, was that you, big man, and a lot more grease?
All I gets is pounds, you ain't want none of this
Back streets are like track meets 'cause I be running this
Ain't nowhere to run, ain't nowhere to hide
Ain't nowhere to go, Reaper's saved your soul
Surrounded by the colors, I see crimson, black, and blue
Locking open doors again, I'm still afraid of you
Light to dark, then light again, I always thought I knew
Young to old and young again, what's left for me to do?
Sister of the universe, selecting me in time
I'm falling down upon the Earth and singing truth in rhyme
If I was a rolling stone, I'd roll until I'm through,
And if I was a garden I would bloom in black for you!
Ain't nowhere to run, ain't nowhere to hide
Ain't nowhere to go, Reaper's saved your soul
Argh, yargh, yargh, yargh
Ain't nowhere to run, ain't nowhere to hide
Ain't nowhere to go, Reaper's saved your soul
What you motherfuckers invented
Is the craziest nigga that ever been invented
Most know, don't front on Ol' Dity Bastard
I call on Jesus
There's no obstacles that you have to jump
There's no walls that you have to climb
This is real, this is elementary, dear, elementary, Watson
Elementary, argh!
I ain't no picture on your fucking wall, necklace-wearing bitch
You don't want this money till it's rich
Buy my album, coded by Dirty, set you free
Go against the grain, I got the P
I know you don't recognize me now, I done cocooned
How many lightning bolts do it take to light up a fucking moon?
Brothers, people, you'd better get the fuck off of me
We don't need it, it gets more ugly
Fools tryin' to bust their ass,
Tryin' to get away from me when I said my real name
I call myself in the bitch butthole
All the same, all the same, all the same
Ain't nowhere to run, ain't nowhere to hide
Ain't nowhere to go, Reaper's saved your soul
The opening lines of the song are a proclamation of the rapper's status as a streetwise outlaw who is feared and respected by those around him. He compares himself to a predatory hawk, who is not only sexually dominant but also ruthless in his pursuit of power. The rest of the lyrics continue to explore this theme, with the rapper boasting about his ability to take out his enemies with ease and without remorse. The chorus, which repeats the line "Ain't nowhere to run, ain't nowhere to hide," underscores the sense of fear and hopelessness that pervades the song.
In the second verse, the tone shifts dramatically, as the rapper reflects on his own mortality and the futility of trying to escape one's fate. He describes being "surrounded by the colors," which could refer to flashing police lights or the swirling emotions of an intense moment. He also muses on the cyclical nature of life and how, no matter where we go or what we do, we are ultimately bound for the grave. The repetition of the word "young" suggests a regret at not having lived life to the fullest, while the final line "I would bloom in black for you" hints at a willingness to embrace the darkness and mystery of death.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't walk, I stalk, living foul like pork
I don't just walk, I move silently like a predator and live my life recklessly
Shutting down underground streets of New York
I control the illegal activities happening in the dark corners of New York's streets
Hawk is what the niggas call me, 'cause they all be
Sucking my dick and my mother fucking balls, G
My nickname is Hawk, and people suck up to me and praise me constantly
I know the half, so I laugh with 'em
Blood bath when I let the fucking rap hit 'em
Full clip, but only half did 'em,
That's all it took, another crook taken out over a dirty look
I understand the reality of the situation and laugh with those who share it. When I unleash violence, it's brutal and deadly. Only half of my ammunition was needed to take out a criminal who disrespected me
I bag game with niggas I leave shot dead
You're not taking a fucking thing from me but hot lead
I hunt my prey and leave them dead on the ground. You won't take anything from me except a bullet
You know my style, fagot, 'cause I'm always scheming
In Jail, niggas holdin' a sink, screaming
Police! But you got no peace
Yo, was that you, big man, and a lot more grease?
You're familiar with my tactics because I'm constantly plotting. In prison, other prisoners scream for help and I mock them. The police can't stop me. Did you bring backup, officer?
All I gets is pounds, you ain't want none of this
Back streets are like track meets 'cause I be running this
All I receive is respect and admiration. You don't want to mess with me. The back streets are like a competition because I'm in charge
Ain't nowhere to run, ain't nowhere to hide
Ain't nowhere to go, Reaper's saved your soul
There's no escape from the consequences of your actions. Death is the only way out
Surrounded by the colors, I see crimson, black, and blue
Locking open doors again, I'm still afraid of you
Light to dark, then light again, I always thought I knew
Young to old and young again, what's left for me to do?
I perceive danger everywhere I go. I'm still haunted by your presence. Life is full of changes, and I'm unsure what my next step should be
Sister of the universe, selecting me in time
I'm falling down upon the Earth and singing truth in rhyme
If I was a rolling stone, I'd roll until I'm through,
And if I was a garden I would bloom in black for you!
Destiny has chosen me. I'm expressing myself honestly through music. If I was a wanderer, I'd keep moving forward. If I was a creation of nature, I'd thrive in darkness just for you
What you motherfuckers invented
Is the craziest nigga that ever been invented
Most know, don't front on Ol' Dity Bastard
I call on Jesus
There's no obstacles that you have to jump
There's no walls that you have to climb
This is real, this is elementary, dear, elementary, Watson
Elementary, argh!
You created the wildest motherfucker around. Everyone knows not to mess with me. When times get tough, I pray for help. There's nothing you have to overcome, everything is simple. This is reality, Watson
I ain't no picture on your fucking wall, necklace-wearing bitch
You don't want this money till it's rich
Buy my album, coded by Dirty, set you free
Go against the grain, I got the P
I know you don't recognize me now, I done cocooned
How many lightning bolts do it take to light up a fucking moon?
Brothers, people, you'd better get the fuck off of me
We don't need it, it gets more ugly
Fools tryin' to bust their ass,
Tryin' to get away from me when I said my real name
I call myself in the bitch butthole
All the same, all the same, all the same
I'm not just a pretty face for you to admire. You only want me when I'm rich. Listen to my album, which showcases my unique style. I'm different, and I stand out. You won't recognize me now because I've transformed. How much energy does it take to achieve something impossible? Leave me alone, don't need the drama. People are trying to distance themselves from me now that they know my real name. I'm still the same, though
Ain't nowhere to run, ain't nowhere to hide
Ain't nowhere to go, Reaper's saved your soul
No amount of running, hiding, or trying to escape will work. Death is inevitable
Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: EARL SIMMONS, JACK BLADES, KENNETH DAVID JORDAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, RICK RUBIN, RUSSELL JONES, SCOTT KIRKLAND
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@theantitryhard5703
Ozzys lines are deep!
"Surroned by the colors, I see crimson, black and blue
Locking open doors again, I'm still afraid of you
Light to dark, then light again, I always thought I knew
Young to old and young again, what's left for me to do?
Center of the universe, collecting me in time
I'm falling down upon the earth, and singing truth in rhyme
If I was a rolling stone, I'd roll until I'm through
And if I was a garden I would bloom in black for you"
@theantitryhard5703
Ozzys lines are deep!
"Surroned by the colors, I see crimson, black and blue
Locking open doors again, I'm still afraid of you
Light to dark, then light again, I always thought I knew
Young to old and young again, what's left for me to do?
Center of the universe, collecting me in time
I'm falling down upon the earth, and singing truth in rhyme
If I was a rolling stone, I'd roll until I'm through
And if I was a garden I would bloom in black for you"
@pfc.damage
Ozzy ripped this track to shreds
@She_Gave_Me_Quite_a_Show-_-
<3
@user-ti8tq7tk8u
An ol dirty bastard lol
@nikkiknight9455
Hes why I listened to it when it came out \m/
@smugsheep3307
RIP DMX you where a legend mate.
@seanosborne87
YES
This compilation should have tore a hole in the fabric
of reality.
@prestige_w0rldwide
I think it did lol
@maliknova6063
RIP to DMX & ODB
Ruff Ryders & Wu-Tang Forever
@thothheartmaat2833
THIS SONG SCARED THE FUCK OUT OF ME WHEN I WAS IN LIKE 4TH GRADE.. THERES NO WAY I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE LISTENING TO THIS. NOW ITS PART OF MY DNA..