Oh Well
Sho Baraka Lyrics

They say oh well, It's still a good day
The repeated phrase 'oh well, it's still a good day' is sarcastic; it highlights the way people accept the negative aspects of the world we live in and choose to be complacent rather than making an effort to change things.

Another day in this world system, still tripping
Even though it's another day in the same old system we find ourselves in, there are still a lot of things wrong with the world that we trip over and can't help but notice.

Why did I expect any thing different
Despite our knowledge of the problems in the world, we still have a tendency to expect things to change for the better, but we're often disappointed when they don't.

Save whales, save dogs, save dolphins
We tend to place more value on the lives of animals than on the lives of human beings, which is evidenced by our prioritizing animal welfare over that of needy children.

Save trees Kids ain't really that important
We care more about preserving trees than we do about the welfare and future of the world's youth.

See signs of a genocide we keep silent
We're aware of the signs of mass killings and other genocidal activities but remain uninterested in doing anything about it.

But for some land and oil we get violent
We're willing to go to war and use violence to secure resources such as land and oil, despite the loss of life and other unintended consequences.

All I hear is less faith more science
Our society seems to value science above faith, and we ignore the potential complications that science can bring.

If it feels good to you then try it
We're willing to experiment with different things that may seem enjoyable, despite their negative effects on our lives.

The sex addicted make kids porn victims
People's addiction to sex leads them to indulge in pornography, which contributes to sexual exploitation in the form of child pornography.

Bloods shed blood, crips set tripping
Gang violence is a major problem in our communities, and it often leads to violence and murder between rival groups.

Young girls watch video and live reckless
The portrayal of irresponsible behavior in music videos influences young girls to live recklessly and make poor life choices.

Give up their virginity, all for a necklace
Young girls are willing to trade their sexual purity for material goods, such as jewelry.

My man was driven he was sitting on wisdom
A friend of the artist was on the path to success, but he gave it all up for the sake of materialistic possessions, such as spinning rims.

He got 26's but the rent he cant pay
Despite his flair for material goods, the artist's friend is struggling financially and can't even afford to pay his rent.

He's like oh well its still a good day
Despite his difficulties, the artist's friend chooses to remain complacent and tells himself that everything is okay.

We wasted our lives, we were way too cool
The artist and his old friend wasted their lives chasing after things that didn't matter, such as being 'cool' and impressing others.

Come to find he hasn't changed much since 99
The artist discovers that his old friend hasn't made any significant changes to his lifestyle or attitude since 1999, despite the passing of over a decade.

He's one of those IF brothers you've meet before
The artist's old friend is the type of person who's always making excuses and wishing for things to change without actually doing anything to make them happen.

All the money he wants cant buy joy
Even though he has everything he wants materially, the artist's old friend is still unhappy and unfulfilled on the inside.

Dollar bills don't make men out of boys
Material possessions don't define a person's character or make them into a responsible adult.

Money can't buy him love but it buys stripper
The artist's old friend uses his money to indulge in things that ultimately don't bring him happiness, such as strip clubs.

It can't fix his wrongs but it buys liquor
Despite his shortcomings and problems, the artist's old friend tries to drown his sorrows in alcohol, which only contributes to the cycle of self-destructive behavior.

My pops sold drugs, momma was an alchy
The artist grew up in a family with a lot of problems, such as substance abuse and drug dealing.

So when I got old I was pretty sure what I'll be
Based on his upbringing, the artist had a pretty good idea of what his future would look like.

An aimless soul, struggling to cope
The artist struggled with feelings of aimlessness and lacked direction and purpose in his life.

Govt selling us hope but giving us rope
The government promises hope for the future but doesn't provide the resources or support necessary to actually achieve success.

To hang myself so I die a little everyday
The artist feels like he's being set up to fail, which leads to feelings of hopelessness and despair on a daily basis.

But he's like oh well it's still a good day
Despite his difficulties, the artist chooses to remain hopeful and optimistic and tells himself that everything is okay.

I'm far from perfect so I know the LORD's worth
The artist is aware of his own imperfections and limitations, which makes him value the presence of the Divine even more.

Even on holiday you know the LORD works
The artist recognizes that even during vacations and times of leisure, the Lord is still at work in the world.

Jokers mad at me, I don't this for fame
Some people don't understand the artist's message and accuse him of doing what he does for the sake of fame and recognition.

I will not sell my soul trying to make it in the game
Despite the pressure to conform to the standards of the music industry, the artist refuses to compromise his principles.

Most of these rappers content stay lame
The majority of rappers produce music that lacks depth or substance and promotes negative messages or values.

There's good rappers but our music not the same
Some artists in the music industry do produce good and meaningful content, but it doesn't conform to the mainstream style and is often overlooked.

They rap for the dollars I rap for the change
The artist produces music that has a message and can effect positive change, while other rappers are only concerned with making money.

I don't do this for the selfish gain- homie
The artist is motivated by a desire to use his talents for the benefit of others rather than for his own personal gain.

He went Autotune when he took the T-pain homie
Another rapper in the industry started using the popular Auto-Tune effect in his music after hearing it used by T-Pain.

Pull over you in the wrong lane homie
The artist is warning others that if they don't conform to the mainstream standards of the music industry, they'll be forced to pull over and exit the 'lane'.

I swear it read HOV only
The artist is referencing the exclusive HOV lane on highways, and implying that only a select few are allowed in the 'fast lane' of the music industry.

I aint talking about roc, I'm talking about roc
The artist is playing on the homophonic sounds of 'roc' and 'rock', implying that he's referring to both the music industry and a rock, which can knock people off course or cause them to stumble.

Watch that sky drop, And you can get it bro
The artist is warning others to be mindful of the potential negative consequences of pursuing fame and success in the music industry.

I guess what I'm trying to say
The artist is about to sum up his message and tie everything together.

Oh Well...it's NOT a good day
Despite the challenges we face and the negative aspects of the world we live in, we can't remain complacent and tell ourselves that everything is okay because it simply isn't.