Overdose
Statik Selektah feat. B-Real JFK Lyrics

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Drug addiction is a nationwide problem, and it affects not only those living in the East or West coast but also everyone else in between.

(What goes around come around)
One's actions will eventually catch up with them and result in appropriate consequences.

Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost
After earning the money that they need, the artist will disappear and leave without a trace.

Lazy days, crazy haze in my head
The artist enjoys taking it easy while getting high and feeling the impact of the drug on one's mind.

And I'm smoking 'til my eyes get red
The artist continues to smoke the drug until the physical symptoms of using it show up, such as red eyes.

Thinking about the J's we smoked on the corner as a kid
The artist reminisces about simpler times when they were younger and smoking cigarettes on the corner.

Playing hit-and-hold, loser takes a hit of the gold
As kids, the game played involved smoking weed, and whoever lost it had to smoke a hit of the golden bud as a penalty.

Getting twisted if you missed it as a youth
If you didn't win the game, you’d get high, so the artist now associates getting high or drugs generally with the notion of being youthfully naive and foolish.

Blame yourself for your condition, a reflection from the booth
If you're going through the effects of drug addiction, it's a reflection of your decisions and actions in life; no one but you is to blame for it.

Staying higher than the galaxy far away
The artist is elevating their mind to the point where it feels like they're transcending beyond the boundaries of the universe, and the drug they're taking is the pathway to that transcendence.

Put your fuckin' card away
You don't need to play anything as long as you have enough money to pay for whatever drug you desire.

My nuggets got you lifted, put your jar away
The artist's drug selection is potent enough to lift you high; you don't need to try anyone else's drugs since you already have the one that will give you the desired result.

I got the sweetest sour D with some OG
The artist's current drug selection is the perfect blend of different types of marijuana, making it an incredibly potent and enjoyable experience for anyone looking for a high.

Mix it with some cookies, yeah, the doctor got the remedy
By mixing the artist's current drug selection with cookies, the artist's high becomes even MORE potent and enjoyable, as if it were a remedy for all of life's stresses.

Ayo Statik, I'mma wrap it with some shine papers
The artist has a specific request to their colleague to wrap their drug selection using shine papers. Shiny papers give the illusion that the drug is of a higher quality or status, making it more desirable.

Thickest fuckin' joint, they might mistake it for a skyscraper
The artist's drug selection is so thick that it might be confused with a skyscraper. The actuality, of course, is entirely different, but it showcases the artist's preference for high potency drugs.

Exhale, you can smell the smoke, got that tasty shit
When the artist exhales, the resulting smoke is of a high quality and taste that can be sensed throughout the room, indicating that they're using high-quality drugs.

You tookie motherfuckers better start off taking baby hits
The artist is advising everyone to start small and then move upwards when it comes to drug consumption. Doing otherwise might result in overdose or negative side effects, hence the reference to childhood language or baby-sized amounts.

When I’m on tour keep your hand off my girl
The artist is reminding their fans and colleagues while they're touring to keep their hands off their partner and not to entertain any flirtatious behavior.

Because you’ll get it from the fuckin’ highest man in the world
If anyone disregards the artist's request and touches their significant other, they'll face the consequences since they're the artist's highest man in the world, or the one who procures their drugs for them.

They tell me to black out like nobody’s there
The artist is being told to perform their show as if there's no one in the audience. Essentially, this means performing as if they were practicing privately to hone their craft.

Truth or dare you telling, I can smell it in the air
The artist can instinctively tell if someone is lying or being truthful in their responses or activities, and this ability is commonly associated with the use of drugs such as marijuana.

Easy on the clutch, homie, when you in first gear
The artist is advising their listener to slow down and not rush to success too quickly. Instead, a patient approach is best, like slowing down while driving in the car when first putting it into first gear.

Verse clear, open your ears and face your worst fears
The artist urges their listeners to be open-minded as they listen to the verses, face their worst fears, and continue to be vulnerable to new experiences and truths.

Tears rolling down your cheek
This line indicates that a person is crying emotionally, either because they're touched, sad, scared, or frustrated by the situation they find themselves in.

Can’t speak trying to keep a [?] streak against deep
The artist is trying to maintain a streak or flow of good lyrics without being distracted by their emotions or the challenges that come with producing great music.

They Snapchatting, backpacking too many fashions
There are too many people caught up in social media, trying to keep up with the latest fashion trends and looking cool rather than focusing on real-life experiences and opportunities.

Kidnapping our passion, tell me what happened
The artist believes that people are neglecting or losing their passions in life, and the artist is curious and concerned about what's happening in society to cause this trend.

The game distorted, my vocals clean
The world is not what it used to be, but the artist's music is still great and clean, providing a source of motivation and inspiration to those who step away from distracting media and into the artist's world of music.

I’m trying to rise above and be a little different than the local scene
The artist wants to stand out and be unique compared to other artists on the music scene. They want to produce music that is so original that nobody else can attain that level of quality or style.

If I had one wish I swear it would be this
The artist's desire is so powerful that it feels like they're making a wish that will come true or is within their capabilities to achieve.

Grow old, tell stories and reminisce
The artist wants to live a long life, share their experiences with others, and keep treasured memories of the past intact even as the world changes around them.

I would start over like a Nova on that shoulder
The artist wants to start over in life like a new car, robust and brand new, just like a Chevrolet Nova parked on the side of the road, ready to be driven once again.

Topped up with the big, old boulders
The car metaphor continues in this line, where the artist is referring to big, large boulders set atop one another, signifying larger obstacles in life, blocking the artist's way to progress and success.

Let me run until I’m older
The artist wants to keep going through life, positively or negatively, until they grow old and pass away naturally.

See my son until my run was over
They want to see their son grow and develop, reaching full potential in life, before the artist passes on from the world themselves.

Some soldiers and domino darts
This line continues a metaphorical pattern, likening life to a game of dominoes that requires strategy and skill to master, as if the artist is a soldier in a war or battle.

Horse playing domino shots
Playing dominoes involves strategy, wits, and some level of skill, like playing a game of poker or any other card game. The artist wants to keep playing until they feel like they've won or gotten a good hand, just like in horse racing.

Phenomenal clocks, tell me what we got
Time moves so quickly that it feels like a phenomenon or a mystery. The artist wants to keep moving, but it's surprising how much time has passed already or will continue to pass as they enjoy the present moment.

Between a rock and hard place, a hard face
The situation they find themselves in is highly difficult and precarious, making survival and progress extremely challenging. As a result, the artist has developed a hard face to dealing with adversity and disappointment each step of the way.

A race against time like a car chase, no brakes, second takes
The artist is continually running against the clock, trying to achieve as much as possible before it's too late; just like in a car chase, there's no slowing down or taking breaks, only constant action.

Weapons in your face, know your role, know your place
The artist is perhaps referring to the entertainment industry's cut-throat nature, where you're in a position of being under constant threat or pressure. Therefore, one must remain aware of their place in the industry's pecking order and know their role to avoid being victimized.

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Drug addiction is a nationwide epidemic, not limited to specific regions, and its effects are pervasive and continuous.

Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost
After gathering one's bounty, the artist disappears from sight, not wanting to attract any unwanted attention or threats to their newfound wealth or freedom.

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Drug addiction is a problem that plagues America, with coast to coast examples of how it has ruined people's lives.

Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost
After working together to earn money, the artist disappears into the shadows once more, seeking to avoid any further danger or suspicion.

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Drug addiction impacts people no matter what region they live in within the United States, creating a shared problem to be tackled together.

Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost
The artist, after earning their wealth in collaboration with others, will leave without a trace, unwilling to risk everything they have worked for up until this point.