The Ocean
The Game Feat. Dr. Dre Lyrics


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(Hook: Dr. Dre)
(Tryna' find the ocean) It's over here
(Tryna' find the ocean) Yeah, it's to the left
(Tryna' find the ocean) Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine
(Fuckin' everywhere
Do you know where to find me, right under that palm tree island)

(Verse 1: Game)
I'm goin', goin'
Take a flight like a motherfuckin' Boeing
Aftermath, and faggot like you ain't knowin'
We stack Bentleys, drive fast cars
And fuck with multiple minages
Livin' the largest, nigga we heartless
How could you blame us?
Crooked cops, they frame us
They mad cause I'm more famous than Amos, right?
Taking cookies from these rookies could be dangerous, right?
Salute your motherfucking city of them Angels, right!
That entertain the life, that ain't the life that we livin'
Most of my niggas is better off in prison
Wishin', missing
They fuckin' kids, man, they fuckin' wife, man
The double meaning only caught up with that white man
Turn off the lights, man, put up the lights, man
Let 'em know we still got it for the right price, man
And you could disappear for the right price, man
This the left culture, best know everybody get lost just...

(Alternate Hook: Dr. Dre)
(Tryna' find the ocean) It's over here
(Tryna' find the ocean) Yeah, it's to the left
(Tryna' find the ocean) Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine
(Fuckin' everywhere)
Where the beaches? Where the bitches?
You know, right here, so come on in

(Verse 2: Game)
Well, I'm gone man
They out of Goose, get Patron then
Can't sell it, move it by the zone and
The money talk, only conversate with grown men
The paper real basic, like the birds that get flown in
California hotties, like furniture in my lobby
Where I'm from, don't you know? Nigga, drinkin' ain't a hobby
I'm bi-coastal, nigga don't make me go postal
You know I keep the Glock 9 comfy in my holster
I'm supposed to ride roasters
Sip bottles on Louis coasters
Feed bitch niggas to the vultures
What, you mad cause I'm back with the doc?
Money, alongside the yacht
Diamonds inside of my watch, ballin'
We all live playin' poker with this rap shit
Game time chips on the table, you know how I get
Hundred thousand Benz
Million dollar checks
Lookin' on my city, kinda hard when you standin' through the clouds and...

(Hook)

(Bridge: Dre)
Whenever you touchdown in Cali, be prepared
Cause niggas there, might put your life on the line
Put your life on the line
Put your life on the line
Put your life on the line
If you wonderin' where I be
You know where to find me
I'll be right by that ocean
Don't get it twisted
It's the fuckin' pacific
Come and see, I be right by that ocean

(Outro: Busta Rhymes)
From comin' to follow that order
Understood? We comin' from the water
From comin' to follow that order
Understood? We comin' from the water
(?)
(Tryna' find the ocean




Tryna' find the ocean
Tryna' find the ocean)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Ocean" by The Game Feat. Dre is a West Coast hip-hop track that talks about the life and culture of California. The lyrics to the hook, "Tryna' find the ocean, yeah, it's to the left. Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine," seem to indicate that they want people to follow the good vibes and easy living of the West Coast.


The first verse is rapped by The Game and he talks about the luxurious and lavish lifestyle that he and his wealthy, heartless crew lead. They drive fast cars, stack Bentleys, and have multiple sexual partners. The Game mentions how people are jealous of his success and fame and that crooked cops frame him. He also talks about how the entertainment industry glamorizes a life that they are not actually living, and that most of his friends are better off in prison. The verse ends with The Game talking about how easy it is for someone to disappear if the price is right.


The second verse is also rapped by The Game, and in it, he talks about the expensive lifestyle, drinking, and the things he owns like a yacht, diamond watches, and a Glock 9 that he keeps in his holster. He boasts about his fame and how he has returned to work with the highly respected Dr. Dre. Busta Rhymes delivers the outro and in it, he repeats the hook, "Tryna' find the ocean" while indicating that they are coming from the water.


Line by Line Meaning

(Tryna' find the ocean) It's over here
We're trying to find our paradise, and we've found it. It's right here.


(Tryna' find the ocean) Yeah, it's to the left
If you're lost, turn left. That's where we are, where we belong.


(Tryna' find the ocean) Cause we ain't hard to find, follow the sunshine
We are not hiding, we're following the sun. And where the sun is, is where we'll be.


(Fuckin' everywhere Do you know where to find me, right under that palm tree island)
We're everywhere, but if you're looking for a specific place, just look for the palm tree island. We'll be there.


I'm goin', goin'
I'm always on the move, always going somewhere.


Take a flight like a motherfuckin' Boeing
I'm taking off on a plane, just like a Boeing aircraft.


Aftermath, and faggot like you ain't knowin'
I'm with Aftermath Records, and haters like you don't even know it.


Crooked cops, they frame us
Police officers who are corrupt will try to pin crimes on us, even if we're innocent.


They mad cause I'm more famous than Amos, right?
Some people are jealous of my fame and celebrity status, just like they were jealous of old-time performer Amos 'n' Andy.


Salute your motherfucking city of them Angels, right!
I'm giving respect to Los Angeles, also known as the City of Angels.


Most of my niggas is better off in prison Wishin', missing They fuckin' kids, man, they fuckin' wife, man The double meaning only caught up with that white man
Many of my friends would be better off in jail than living a life of crime. They're wishing they could change their past and move on, but the consequences have caught up with them. Like the saying goes, karma is a bitch.


Turn off the lights, man, put up the lights, man Let 'em know we still got it for the right price, man And you could disappear for the right price, man
Let's keep it low-key, but still show off our wealth and status to the right people, for a price. And if you need someone to disappear, just pay up and it's done.


Where the beaches? Where the bitches? You know, right here, so come on in
If you're looking for some fun on the beach with some beautiful women, look no further. We've got everything you need right here.


Can't sell it, move it by the zone and The money talk, only conversate with grown men
I can't sell drugs on the street, so I have to move them in bulk to make a profit. And when it comes to making money, I only deal with people who are serious and experienced.


California hotties, like furniture in my lobby Where I'm from, don't you know? Nigga, drinkin' ain't a hobby
Beautiful women from California are everywhere in my life, like furniture in my lobby. And where I come from, drinking isn't just a casual hobby, it's a serious way of life.


I'm supposed to ride roasters Sip bottles on Louis coasters Feed bitch niggas to the vultures
As a successful rapper, I'm supposed to ride expensive motorcycles, sip champagne from Louis Vuitton coasters, and let my haters and enemies be destroyed by fate.


What, you mad cause I'm back with the doc? Money, alongside the yacht Diamonds inside of my watch, ballin'
Are you jealous that I'm back in the music game with Dr. Dre, making tons of money and living the good life on my yacht? My watch is even filled with diamonds, that's how successful I am.


(?) (Tryna' find the ocean Tryna' find the ocean Tryna' find the ocean)
We're always searching for that perfect paradise, that ocean of perfection that we'll never find. But we keep looking anyway.




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Comments from YouTube:

Uptown Kash

Definitely the actual ocean in the beginning if Dre had anything to do with it 🔥🔥

gahan101

I can feel it.

Kyuubi96

fucking dope !!!

Ed Goldie

Dr. Dre, number one producer!!!!

Don Mega

🔥

jriead

smh @ the game giving away classics like these on mixtapes

Two Cents

Dre probably didn’t clear it or it could have been a sample issue

king7allah

The game is okay , but he is not the GOD RAKIM. Dre is a professor of music though this joint right here is lightweight. RAKIM is the miles Davis of hip hop.

raiderfan4life92

GAME IZ THA SHIT!!!! HARDEST RAPPER OUT

FREE1WEED

Fuck the haters..Game rulez!!!

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