Oh Yeah
Rottin Razkals Lyrics


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[ Fam ]
What's the problem, Officer? I ain't be did nothin
You on my back sweatin me like I'm some kid frontin
I'm tryin to do my thing, Ingle and Illtown sing
Double I's the thing, if you know what I mean
"What you do for a living, boy?," I mean I rock
Not sellin coke on the block, I had to stop
"What's your name?" - Fam
Damn yo, put a mic in my hand
This is as good as grand
I make you understand how I am
What I stand for and what it's worth
You see my life flash in front of yo face and think it's cursed

[ Diesel ]
I'm the soldier rarely seen from the block of 118
I'm a fanatic, can't help bein a hip-hop fiend
Embedded in my enzymes before I tipped my nine
At birth the world knew I was one of a kind
It's all about the music, that's all I know
That's all I heard growin up in E.O.
But yo, let's not dabble in the past
A look at what the future got in store, so I gotta watch my ass
Can my music be the saviour of my grace?
Cause you see reality written on my face
Just a taste of my flavor make you savor for more
Go from city to city, I check you out on the tour

[ all ]
Is you with me? Oh yeah!
We holdin fort, we ain't goin nowhere (2x)

[ Fam ]
I gots many, many, huh, concepts, that's much
In clutch grab my nuts, I'm nuts like 'deez nuts'
I got the touch, huh, I take my time when I do mine
It's done when I do mine, for fun when I do mine
It's mine, mine, all mine
The rhyme and the rhythm, I get it from the mind
And put it in the body and soul and then I roll
Steppin on my stroll, I got total control

[ Diesel ]
Hold up, boy, you're ready? Here it comes
Feel the bass from the drums as I expand lyrics from my lungs
I run lyrics so rapid to catch it you need a z
It's me from '19NaughtyIII', the Diesel MC

[ all ]
Is you with me? Oh yeah!
We holdin fort, we ain't goin nowhere (2x)

[ Fam ]
I said, 'Helloooo, everyboooodyyy'
I said, 'Helloooo, I'm from Ill-t-t-town-t-t-town-t-t-town'
I push the pedal to the metal and just gas on up
Keep a limp in my strut when I walk talkin much
Tell you what, huh, tell me what's really goin on?
Everything's the same, everywhere I go, come on
Go on, so forth and so on, I throw on
A brand new style while I freestyle, me and Lovechild
Reakin, what is it I'm seakin?
I'm always a little tipsy, rip, see, is how I gets busy

[ Diesel ]
Influencing your choice of your listening pleasure
Lyrics are more than a treasure, on wax to remain forever
Clever in my ways, I amaze audiences from the stage
Build up anger, releasin physical rage
Once the spotlight shines it captivated your mind
Eye contacts sendin chills up opponents' spines
This is my place of business, where I'm most relaxed
So many crews stepped up and them fools collapsed

[ all ]




Is you with me? Oh yeah!
We holdin fort, we ain't goin nowhere (4x)

Overall Meaning

The Rottin Razkals' song "Oh Yeah" is a celebration of hip-hop and a declaration of the artists' commitment to their craft. The song starts with one of the members being stopped by a police officer and accused of wrongdoing despite not having done anything wrong. The lyrics go on to assert the members' identities as hip-hop artists and their dedication to their music as their sole occupation. They also touch on the struggles they face with their past and staying focused on the future.


The first verse sees Fam grappling with a frustrating experience with police brutality. He did not do anything wrong but the officer has taken him as a criminal. He's trying to express that he's a rapper from Inglewood and East Orange and this is how he makes his living. The second verse is by Diesel who describes himself as a hip hop fanatic and artist who is all about his music. He talks about his unique style and expresses how his music is therapeutic and even goes on to ask if he can use his music as a savior for his life rather than the problems he has got himself into.


The chorus of "Oh Yeah" says "We ain't going nowhere" and reflects the Razkals' determination to keep rapping no matter what the obstacles. The song concludes by reaffirming the Razkals' loyalty to their craft and their intention to keep going no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

What's the problem, Officer? I ain't be did nothin
The singer is questioning why a police officer is bothering them when they haven't committed any crimes.


You on my back sweatin me like I'm some kid frontin
The singer feels like the police officer is treating them unfairly or like they are lying.


I'm tryin to do my thing, Ingle and Illtown sing
The singer is working on pursuing their passion for music and representing their hometowns.


Double I's the thing, if you know what I mean
The artist is referring to their hometowns of Inglewood and Illtown, emphasizing how important those places are to them.


"What you do for a living, boy?," I mean I rock
The police officer is asking what the artist's occupation is, but the artist responds by saying they are a musician.


Not sellin coke on the block, I had to stop
The singer clarifies that they are not involved in selling drugs, and that they had to give that activity up.


"What's your name?" - Fam
The police officer asks the singer to identify themselves, and the singer responds with their nickname, Fam.


Damn yo, put a mic in my hand
The artist wants to be given a microphone so that they can showcase their musical talent.


This is as good as grand
The artist believes that their musical performance is as good as receiving a lot of money.


I make you understand how I am
The artist wants to convey their personality and character through their music.


What I stand for and what it's worth
The singer wants their music to represent their values and be meaningful to listeners.


You see my life flash in front of yo face and think it's cursed
The artist feels like their experiences and struggles are visible to others, who may see them as unfortunate.


I'm the soldier rarely seen from the block of 118
The singer is from a specific block or neighborhood and feels like they are an underdog or overlooked figure in their community.


I'm a fanatic, can't help bein a hip-hop fiend
The singer is deeply invested in the genre of hip-hop and loves it wholeheartedly.


Embedded in my enzymes before I tipped my nine
The singer has been a fan of hip-hop since before they carried a gun (a nine millimeter).


At birth the world knew I was one of a kind
The artist feels like they were born with a unique identity and that their love of hip-hop is part of that uniqueness.


It's all about the music, that's all I know
For the artist, their entire world revolves around music and that's the only thing they are truly knowledgeable about.


That's all I heard growin up in E.O.
The singer associates their love of music with their hometown of East Orange, New Jersey.


But yo, let's not dabble in the past
The singer wants to focus on the present and future, rather than looking back at their childhood.


A look at what the future got in store, so I gotta watch my ass
The artist is cautiously optimistic about their future in music but is aware that they need to be careful to avoid any negative consequences.


Can my music be the saviour of my grace?
The artist is hopeful that their music can save them, redeem them, or make their life better.


Cause you see reality written on my face
The artist thinks that their struggles and hardships are visible, and their music is a reflection of that reality.


Just a taste of my flavor make you savor for more
The singer believes that their music is so good that people will want to hear more of it after just hearing a small sample.


Go from city to city, I check you out on the tour
The artist goes on music tours and visits different cities to perform and promote their music.


I gots many, many, huh, concepts, that's much
The singer has many ideas and concepts for their music that they want to turn into reality.


In clutch grab my nuts, I'm nuts like 'deez nuts'
The singer uses a vulgar phrase to describe their confidence and bravado.


I got the touch, huh, I take my time when I do mine
The singer is confident in their ability to make good music and takes their time to ensure that their work is high quality.


It's done when I do mine, for fun when I do mine
The artist enjoys making music and is very dedicated to their craft.


It's mine, mine, all mine
The artist takes a possessive attitude towards their music and values it highly.


The rhyme and the rhythm, I get it from the mind
The singer's ideas for lyrics and beats come from their own imagination and creativity.


And put it in the body and soul and then I roll
Once the singer has come up with an idea for a song, they put their all into making it a reality and perfecting it.


Steppin on my stroll, I got total control
The artist feels in control of their life and their music and is confident in their abilities to succeed.


Hold up, boy, you're ready? Here it comes
The artist is about to start performing their music and asks the audience if they are ready.


Feel the bass from the drums as I expand lyrics from my lungs
The artist wants the audience to feel the power of the music and the emotion conveyed through their lyrics.


I run lyrics so rapid to catch it you need a z
The singer raps fast and with great skill, so much so that listeners would need a sedative in order to keep up with his speed.


It's me from '19NaughtyIII', the Diesel MC
The artist is introducing themselves as Diesel, one of the MCs of the hip-hop group Naughty by Nature.


I said, 'Helloooo, everyboooodyyy'
The singer is addressing the audience and greeting them in a friendly way.


I said, 'Helloooo, I'm from Ill-t-t-town-t-t-town-t-t-town'
The singer is giving a shout out to their hometown of Illtown or East Orange, New Jersey.


I push the pedal to the metal and just gas on up
The singer is focused on moving forward and pushing themselves to work harder and achieve more in their career.


Keep a limp in my strut when I walk talkin much
The artist is confident and talks with pride about their music, even when they're just walking down the street.


Tell you what, huh, tell me what's really goin on?
The artist is questioning what is happening in the world, asking for honesty about current events or societal issues.


Everything's the same, everywhere I go, come on
The singer feels like everything is the same no matter where they go, indicating a sense of stagnation or routine in their life.


Go on, so forth and so on, I throw on
The singer urges others to continue doing what they are doing, while also making a reference to a style of clothing.


A brand new style while I freestyle, me and Lovechild
The artist is suggesting that they have a unique style of music that they developed through improvisation and collaboration with their friend Lovechild.


Reakin, what is it I'm seakin?
The artist is questioning what it is exactly that they are trying to achieve through their music.


I'm always a little tipsy, rip, see, is how I gets busy
The artist suggests that they are always a little bit drunk or high, but that it helps them focus and create good music.


Influencing your choice of your listening pleasure
The singer believes that their music has the power to impact the listener's mood or preferences for other music in the future.


Lyrics are more than a treasure, on wax to remain forever
The artist values the power of lyrics in music to communicate emotions and ideas and believes that they can last forever once they are recorded.


Clever in my ways, I amaze audiences from the stage
The singer is very skilled and creative in their music, and they are confident in their ability to impress listeners while performing live.


Build up anger, releasin physical rage
The singer uses music as an outlet or release for their feelings of anger or frustration.


Once the spotlight shines it captivated your mind
When the singer is performing under the spotlight, they want to grab the audience's attention and hold it.


Eye contacts sendin chills up opponents' spines
The artist uses their gaze or eye contact to intimidate their rivals or competitors during a performance.


This is my place of business, where I'm most relaxed
The artist feels most comfortable and in their element while performing music, which they consider to be their profession.


So many crews stepped up and them fools collapsed
The singer has faced a lot of competition in their music career, but they believe that they have triumphed over all challengers.


We holdin fort, we ain't goin nowhere
The singer and their crew are committed to staying loyal to each other and maintaining their status, no matter what happens in their lives or careers.


Is you with me? Oh yeah!
The artist wants to know if the audience supports them and is invested in their music.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OMOLOLU OMARI AKINLOLU, CHRISTOPHER GHOLSON, CALVIN BROADUS, TAUHEED EPPS, CHRISTOPHER BROWN, WILLIAM WATKINS

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