1) Wall… Read Full Bio ↴Several musical artists exist by this name or related names:
1) Wallpaper. (with the period) is the title of a project mixing dance music with hip-hop, pop, soul, and more that is spearheaded by mutli-instrumentalist and wild MC Ricky Reed. The group's latest album, 2013's 'Ricky Reed Is Real', has earned critical acclaim and blasted the group's work into the popular consciousness in a major way, singles "Good 4 It" and "Drunken Hearts" gaining popularity and the album reaching #10 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. The outfit's live performances showcase their music's quirky sense of fun.
2) Wallpaper (without the period) is a three-piece indie rock outfit. Though pretty much obscured by the group mentioned above, the band (from the Lake Tapps area that's not too far from downtown Seattle, Washington) has pursued a sound mixing 60s pop with 90s rock that's won them a bunch of fans locally. A praising reviewer writing for 'The Seattle Times' has remarked that the guys "share a common aesthetic in both art and life, cut and pasted from thrift-store anti-fashion, post-Napster musical eclecticism and willful suburban pariah-dom." Oddly enough sounding not too far from the style of their fellow Wallpaper (the one with the period), the guys released their debut album, 2008's 'On the Chewing Gum Ground', through the indie label K Records.
Brothers Derek and Spencer Kelley and musician Steven Potter have described their group thus:
"Wallpaper... formed in 2004 in Auburn, Washington after years of bonding over their rock and roll obsessions. Having grown up during the heightened cross-section of rock music and popular television, these boys found themselves disillusioned by a decade of empty decadence and found themselves digging into the past to unearth that special spark of music that they bonded over in their youth: a classic three-piece. They play vocals and each other's instruments. Guitar, drums, bass; melody, harmony, and rhythm in simplicity. Wallpaper slows pop culture down just enough for comments, questions, and answers."
3) Yet another Wallpaper is an obscure musical project out of California, having a self-description that reads as such:
"What is wallpaper? It decorates our rooms, covers our walls, and, for the most part, goes unnoticed. It is the backdrop of our lives, just like today's pop music. It lingers in the background, being played at gentle volumes in restaurants, elevators, gyms, etc. That's what Eric Frederic of Hyphy R&B satire act Wallpaper wanted to address. Slinging CDRs and rocking house parties, Wallpaper has become a gold plated name in the San Francisco Bay Area underground. Known for bringing the party to a rage and covering New Jack Swing and Soul classics from Bel Biv Devoe to Bobby Caldwell, Wallpaper is bringing an undeniably 'Oakland sound' to a world of music fans starving for Motown quality songs with next level production."
4) Wallpaper is a two-piece Indie Rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Members consist of VCU students Andrew Milhorn (writing, vocals, guitar) and Jack Lwin (drums). Wallpaper's general sound is inspired by many artists, namely Horse Jumper of Love, Bilge Rat, and Mogwai . Milhorn cites writers Amy Hempel, Elliott Smith, and Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel as primary sources of lyrical inspiration. Further detail can be found on their Spotify page.
Okay
Wallpaper Lyrics
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All my life, work like a dog
Raised by wolves, running from the law
All my life, chasing these chicks
Trying to get paid, make your own roles and you got it made
I've spent my whole life trying to get it
And now that I've got it, I'm like
I'm like
Pushin' the '79 Beamer
Full of gasoliner
Stop at Dairy Queener
Sizzurp in my Blizzard
Breaking the Radio Shack speakers
Crispy new wife beater
So fresh and so cleaner-er
Tints up in my windows
Stuck in the bumper to bump traffic
Ain't got time for that shit
Overheat my classic
Leave it on the freeway
Walking down the shoulder in my flip flops
Bunny at the bus stop?
Party back at her spot?
I'm ready
[Chorus]
Okay. Okay. Okay
I'm like. Okay
Sign a record deal at Avenhix
Fax it to my legal
Now my shit is legal (kinda)
Tweet it to the people
Richer than my relatives with real jobs
Thought this was a hobby (nope)
Thought that you could stop me
Come and get it
[Chorus]
Okay. Okay. Okay
I'm like. Okay
Okay. Okay
I'm like. Okay
Date all my friends
Eat all my food
Bundle my car
I'm like, I'll take the Benz
Tell me that you love me.
Tell me that you love me.
Tell me that you love me.
Tell tell me that you love me
[Chorus]
The lyrics of the song "Okay" by Wallpaper are about perseverance, hard work, and achieving success. In the chorus, the singer reflects on his life, where he worked hard like a dog and had to run from the law just to make ends meet. Despite the hardships, the singer continues to chase his dreams of making it big, chasing girls and looking to get paid. He finally achieves success and is happy with his life, even uttering the titular phrase "Okay" to express his contentment.
The verse describes his life now that he's successful, where he's driving around in his '79 Beamer, stopping at Dairy Queen for a Blizzard. The lyrics convey a feeling of carefree living, where he's enjoying life's pleasures after working hard to achieve his goals. He's not afraid of breaking speakers while blasting his music or overheating his car on the freeway because he's living life on his own terms. The verse also portrays his love for partying and enjoying time with girls, further emphasizing his carefree lifestyle.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to keep working hard, chase their dreams, and enjoy the rewards of their perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life, work like a dog
I have been working very hard all my life
Raised by wolves, running from the law
I have a rough background and have had to evade the authorities
All my life, chasing these chicks
I have been pursuing women for a long time
Trying to get paid, make your own roles and you got it made
If you work hard to establish yourself and create your own opportunities, you can be successful
I've spent my whole life trying to get it
I have devoted my entire existence to achieving my goals
And now that I've got it, I'm like
Now that I have accomplished my goals, I am like
Okay
I am content with what I have accomplished
Pushin' the '79 Beamer
I am driving a 1979 BMW
Full of gasoliner
The fuel tank is full of gasoline
Stop at Dairy Queener
I am stopping at Dairy Queen
Sizzurp in my Blizzard
There is a mixture of cough syrup and soda in my Blizzard ice cream treat
Breaking the Radio Shack speakers
I am damaging the artists from Radio Shack
Crispy new wife beater
I am wearing a brand new white tank top
So fresh and so cleaner-er
I am feeling clean and refreshed
Tints up in my windows
The windows of my car are tinted
Stuck in the bumper to bump traffic
I am stuck in heavy traffic
Ain't got time for that shit
I do not have time for trivial matters
Overheat my classic
My classic car is overheating
Leave it on the freeway
I am abandoning my car on the freeway
Walking down the shoulder in my flip flops
I am walking on the side of the road in my flip flops
Bunny at the bus stop?
There is an attractive woman at the bus stop
Party back at her spot?
I am wondering if there is a party at her place
I'm ready
I am prepared to take any opportunities that present themselves
Sign a record deal at Avenhix
I signed a record deal at Avenhix
Fax it to my legal
I faxed the legal document to my lawyer
Now my shit is legal (kinda)
My work is now legal, to some extent
Tweet it to the people
I posted about my success on Twitter
Richer than my relatives with real jobs
I am wealthier than my relatives who have traditional employment
Thought this was a hobby (nope)
Others thought that what I do is just a hobby, but it is not
Thought that you could stop me
People doubted me, but I was not deterred
Come and get it
I challenge anyone to try to stop me from achieving my goals
Date all my friends
I am dating many of my friends
Eat all my food
I am consuming all of my food
Bundle my car
I am buying a new car
I'm like, I'll take the Benz
I am considering taking the Benz
Tell me that you love me.
I am seeking validation and affection
Tell tell me that you love me
I am desperate for reassurance of love
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: FREDERIC ERIC BURTON, Eric Frederic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juiceboxheroooo9752
2021 still bumpin this. Can't feel down with this one.
@KaliaH
Searched for this song like mad after hearing it on Jersey Shore and now that I've got it, I'm like "Okay" Thumbs up for this song(:
@ellaarrfwfegrw5141
Summer 2012 never forget lmao
@kbcanyon
Hell yea jersey shore
@Silvr173
"I spend my whole life tryin' to get it, and now that I got it...Im like......Okay" Yup thats life.
@Cherabreena
Jersey Shooooooooreeeeeeee!!!!!
@Jdawg3432000
How does MTV find all these sick songs??
@adrianlara6926
Lol mtv is music TV they used to play music videos all day long
@Aamberlove55
I was looking for this song since I heard it on Jersey Shore & I FINALLY found it!! Not its on repeat!!
@DoubleDmissy17
Beat never gets old :)