On A Wave
P. Reign Lyrics


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"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Why I live so wild"
"Here's what they think about cha"

"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Why I live so wild"
"Here's what they think about cha"
"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Why I live so wild"
"Here's what they think about cha"

"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Why I live so wild"
"Here's what they think about cha"

Proceed with caution, take heed
The cops are always tryin' to make a young playa bleed
So wet them motherfuckers 'cause they do talk shit
We been gettin' slaughtered, so Rodney King whaddant new bitch
Devil, watch the Psych get nifty
Make no mistake it was a reflection of the sixties
That when niggas got beat down in the slavery days
But now in '96 we call it bravery days, check it out
So many motherfuckin' murders and jacks and
So many motherfuckin' burglars with gats man
Hell town, call it horrible Houston figure
Space shuttle blew up busta NASA got the money nigga
What's really happenin' fool, the youth don't mean shit
"Why does the devil lie?" It means the truth don't mean shit
The media molds us, the government controls
The judge and jury, plus the jail house holds us
Much love for my niggas that's been locked for a long crime
G la ma B.C. been locked for a long time
Ganksta NIP a brother that's known to be hype though
When I die, I'm goin' out shootin' a cop and goin' out like a psycho
In this crime wave

"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Why I live so wild"
"Here's what they think about cha"

Life is a jungle I'm ready to slaughter
You see this bitch, don't let her kids sink in the water
I give a shot to the battered lives
I give a shot to the battered wifes
There's a picture in my mind of some niggas that mob
There's a picture in my mind of banks gettin' robbed
OK I'll start lootin' at the Shrubstown Mall
You got some money 'cause I just don't close my Audi y'all
Yellow tape wasn't enough for the red line
Nigga hide that banana clip to the AK you know it's fed time
If you shoot a devil, would you keep steppin?
They couldn't convit you if they couldn't find the murder weapon
A stolen car, plus the music is gone
Dark black 'Lac tight white interior, car phone
Drop top bumper kid plus fifth wheel grill
Surround by sound wasn't handy Randy sing a song his ass got killed
So make the devil respect us
The same thing that happened in L.A. is gonna happen in Texas
Punk nigga let me start this shit
Flip the script, psycho NIP, conjur Moses here to part this bitch
Against the psych situation is no win
Peter Jennings, have you ever had a nigga kick yo door in
Schools in white hoods, are so so big
But schools in the black hoods, man look what they did
But in reality I'm really goin' crazy
Food stamps and recards, they makin' us lazy
Cities are bein' ripped these soldiers are brave
And pray to God that I would not become a victim of this crime wave

"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Why I live so wild"
"Here's what they think about cha"

Some niggas sell dope to support their child
Some niggas sell dope to support their material style
Across the street I heard a vicious hollar
Two people murdered for under less than a hundred dollars
I heard the cops been actin' a fool around the way
Jump out boys hit seven houses in one day
In South Park we keep they ass in suspense
Time you see 5-O you time another nigga hittin' the fence
Back in the days she gave the busta' spark
Stupid motherfucker didn't know he robbed Rosa Parks
Check game devil, what is you hawkin' about
Harriet Tubman freed the slaves so what the fuck is you talkin' 'bout
Psychotic rapper let me show you how to be
It's beats like this that bring the psych shit outta me
Shit, peep ya boy as I come from the heart
David Copperfield could not perform the bullshit tricks in South Park
Then you know about the Psych Ward, the sinister legion
Billboard rap artist the southwest region is bein
Takin' over by a genius crock
The people are in a trance the crime rate won't drop
Nigga until the cops drop

"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Why I live so wild"
"Here's what they think about cha"





The crime wave won't stop until everybody drop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P. Reign’s “On A Wave” reflect on the challenges and dangers of living in a chaotic and violent society. The repeated lines, “It’s like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder why I live so wild” express the confusion and existential questioning that arise in response to a reality that often feels unstable and unpredictable. The song also touches on issues of police brutality and systemic oppression, with lines like, “The cops are always tryin' to make a young playa bleed,” and “The media molds us, the government controls.” The repeated refrain of “Here’s what they think about cha,” serves as an indictment of the forces that seek to control and subjugate individuals and communities.


The lyrics also convey a sense of anger and frustration with the status quo, with lines like, “In this crime wave” and “The crime wave won't stop until everybody drop.” The song suggests that violence and dysfunction are deeply ingrained in society, with lines like, “But now in '96 we call it bravery days,” implying that little has changed over time.


Overall, P. Reign’s “On A Wave” is a powerful reflection on the complexities of life in a society plagued by systemic inequality and violence.


Line by Line Meaning

It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
Life can be chaotic and unpredictable.


Why I live so wild
I question why I live life recklessly.


Here's what they think about cha
People's opinions can have an impact on your life.


Proceed with caution, take heed
Be careful of your actions and surroundings.


The cops are always tryin' to make a young playa bleed
Law enforcement is often violent towards young people in the community.


So wet them motherfuckers 'cause they do talk shit
Fight back against those who spread negativity and lies.


We been gettin' slaughtered, so Rodney King whaddant new bitch
Black people are still experiencing police brutality, as seen in the Rodney King incident.


Devil, watch the Psych get nifty
The devil should watch out for the clever and crafty Psych Ward.


Make no mistake it was a reflection of the sixties
The current issues in society are a result of the events that took place in the 1960s.


That when niggas got beat down in the slavery days
Black people have been subject to physical violence for centuries, including during the time of slavery.


But now in '96 we call it bravery days, check it out
Standing up against injustice is considered brave in 1996.


So many motherfuckin' murders and jacks and
There are a high number of murders and robberies happening in the community.


So many motherfuckin' burglars with gats man
There are many burglars using guns in their crimes.


Hell town, call it horrible Houston figure
The area they live in is dangerous and has a high crime rate.


Space shuttle blew up busta NASA got the money nigga
Even though NASA's space shuttle exploded, they still have a lot of funding.


What's really happenin' fool, the youth don't mean shit
Young people are disregarded and not taken seriously.


"Why does the devil lie?" It means the truth don't mean shit
The devil is a liar, meaning that the truth is often ignored or dismissed.


The media molds us, the government controls
The media affects our views and opinions, while the government has a great deal of power over our lives.


The judge and jury, plus the jail house holds us
The criminal justice system has a lot of control over our lives, from arrest to conviction and serving time in jail.


Much love for my niggas that's been locked for a long crime
Respect for those who have served long sentences for their crimes.


G la ma B.C. been locked for a long time
A specific person they know has been locked up for a while.


Ganksta NIP a brother that's known to be hype though
A fellow rapper who is known for being energetic and intense.


When I die, I'm goin' out shootin' a cop and goin' out like a psycho
If they die, they want to go out in a blaze of glory by shooting a police officer and acting insane.


Life is a jungle I'm ready to slaughter
Life can be brutal and they are prepared to take on its challenges.


You see this bitch, don't let her kids sink in the water
Protect the vulnerable and innocent, such as a mother and her children.


I give a shot to the battered lives
Offering help to those who have been physically and emotionally abused.


I give a shot to the battered wifes
Specifically helping women who have suffered domestic violence.


There's a picture in my mind of some niggas that mob
Visualizing a group of people that act together in a wild or violent manner.


There's a picture in my mind of banks gettin' robbed
Imagine banks being robbed as a way to get money and fight back against the system.


OK I'll start lootin' at the Shrubstown Mall
Planning to steal from a specific location in the mall.


You got some money 'cause I just don't close my Audi y'all
Demanding money from someone because they can afford it.


Yellow tape wasn't enough for the red line
Police tape isn't enough to stop crime from happening.


Nigga hide that banana clip to the AK you know it's fed time
Be cautious of possible raids by the federal government and hide important items.


If you shoot a devil, would you keep steppin?
If you have a chance to fight against evil, would you take it?


They couldn't convit you if they couldn't find the murder weapon
Without physical evidence, it's difficult to convict someone of a crime.


A stolen car, plus the music is gone
Having a car stolen, along with their beloved music collection.


Dark black 'Lac tight white interior, car phone
Description of their luxury car's details.


Drop top bumper kid plus fifth wheel grill
More description of their car's features.


Surround by sound wasn't handy Randy sing a song his ass got killed
Despite being surrounded by music or sound, being in the wrong place at the wrong time can lead to tragedy.


So make the devil respect us
Adopt a mentality of strength and taking control, even in the face of evil.


The same thing that happened in L.A. is gonna happen in Texas
There will be similar incidents to the Rodney King riots in other areas of the country.


Punk nigga let me start this shit
Challenging someone who is weak or cowardly to start a conflict.


Flip the script, psycho NIP, conjur Moses here to part this bitch
Switching up the situation to their advantage with their intense personality and calling upon Moses as a symbol of power.


Against the psych situation is no win
It's pointless to try to go up against the Psych Ward, as they are too powerful.


Peter Jennings, have you ever had a nigga kick yo door in
Even prominent figures like Peter Jennings can be victims of violence and crime.


Schools in white hoods, are so so big
Schools in predominantly white areas tend to be much better funded and larger.


But schools in the black hoods, man look what they did
Schools in black neighborhoods are often underfunded and not well-maintained, which can have negative effects on the students.


But in reality I'm really goin' crazy
Despite their confident exterior, inside they are struggling and overwhelmed.


Food stamps and recards, they makin' us lazy
Assistance programs like food stamps can lead to laziness and lack of motivation according to some critics.


Cities are bein' ripped these soldiers are brave
Cities are being destroyed by crime and violence, but those who try to fight against it are brave.


And pray to God that I would not become a victim of this crime wave
Hope to avoid becoming a victim of the high crime rate in their community.


Some niggas sell dope to support their child
Some people sell drugs as a way to financially support their children.


Some niggas sell dope to support their material style
Others sell drugs to fund their materialistic desires.


Across the street I heard a vicious hollar
Hearing someone in distress or pain from across the street.


Two people murdered for under less than a hundred dollars
Two people were killed in a senseless act of violence for a small amount of money.


I heard the cops been actin' a fool around the way
Police officers have been behaving recklessly and foolishly in the area.


Jump out boys hit seven houses in one day
Police officers raided multiple houses in one day.


In South Park we keep they ass in suspense
In their area, police officers are kept on their toes and don't know what to expect.


Time you see 5-O you time another nigga hittin' the fence
Seeing a police officer means it's time to run away from them.


Back in the days she gave the busta' spark
In the past, she got into a fight with a weak or undesirable person.


Stupid motherfucker didn't know he robbed Rosa Parks
The person they were fighting with was foolish enough to not realize he was taking away from an important historical figure like Rosa Parks.


Check game devil, what is you hawkin' about
Questioning the devil's motivations and what they are up to.


Harriet Tubman freed the slaves so what the fuck is you talkin' 'bout
Reminding the devil about the importance of Harriet Tubman's work in freeing slaves.


Psychotic rapper let me show you how to be
A demonstration of how to be an intense and overpowering rap artist.


It's beats like this that bring the psych shit outta me
Certain types of music bring out their most intense and aggressive side.


Shit, peep ya boy as I come from the heart
Their lyrics and music come from a place of genuine emotion and feeling.


David Copperfield could not perform the bullshit tricks in South Park
Even a highly skilled magician like David Copperfield couldn't handle the confusion and chaos in South Park.


Then you know about the Psych Ward, the sinister legion
Referring to the group of powerful and intense individuals in the Psych Ward.


Billboard rap artist the southwest region is bein
The southwest region of the country is producing talented and popular rap artists.


Takin' over by a genius crock
Being taken over by a clever and powerful personality.


The people are in a trance the crime rate won't drop
People are not in the right mindset to combat crime and therefore it won't decrease.


Nigga until the cops drop
The crime rate won't stop until the police officers themselves are removed from the situation.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, ANGELO BOND, WILLIAM HENRY WEATHERSPOON

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S.

Damn if this was Drake's song ppl would be goin off.. P Reign has been pleasantly surprising his shit deserves more attention

Henry Appiah

Sheldon p trust me

Chaz Dumas

We need to get our shit together over here in America. These Canadian rappers are evolving

DontPanicRs

- No one

Anthony Taylor

+DontPanicrs lol

Anthony Taylor

+DontPanicrs lol

Jesse

Lol we have our shit together. These Canadian rappers still have nothing on us.

Chaz Dumas

+assaultguy96 Idk man, I understood every word he said. While our hottest rappers need translators

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This is exactly what the mainstream music business been missing from canada, A street certified canadian rapper who actually has credibility 💪💯 im tired of these fake ass niggas reppin the country #Toronto #WeUpNext #OurYear

Harrison

+StayTrippy Neo Shade to a certain fake Aubrey Graham? Lmfao.

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