Oh What A Night
Wyclef Jean Lyrics

It's funny how the Earth rotates, man you never know what's going to happen, ya know mean?
Life is unpredictable and constantly changing, you never know what will happen next.

All I said was "Aiight, I got this chiki bang bang dang da dang", Then it all got it started for me, man
Sometimes, just a seemingly small or insignificant action can change everything and start a new journey.

Somebody told me if you can make in New York City, man, you can make it anywhere else, man, Somehow I believe that shhhh
New York City is a city of opportunity, and succeeding there means you can succeed anywhere. The belief in oneself and their abilities is key to achieving goals.

Oh, what a night, Late December, 1993 (what happened?), Who thought he would rule the industry? What an MC on the grind
The night of December 1993 was a pivotal moment in the artist's career, as he worked hard to become a successful MC despite the odds against him.

Yo, I ain't always have whips, I ain't always have yachts, I ain't always have chips, I ain't always have rocks
The artist's journey to success was not easy, and he did not always have material possessions. He had to work hard to get where he is now.

Matta fact I was a grimey little negro, Who said if music didn't work, I'd sell diesel
The artist came from a tough background and had to make tough choices to survive, including considering a career in selling drugs.

What cha'll thought, I wasn't raised in the projects?, First of the month waitin for that PA check, Lived on the first floor, Were so poor that if you rung the buzzer the roaches would answer the door (who is it?)
The artist grew up poor in the projects and experienced a difficult childhood marked by financial hardship and struggle.

I went from boy to man in one night, When I saw my life flash like light from poltergeist, What made it worse, I couldn't speak English, But from his facial expressions, he wanted my Adidas
A traumatic experience allowed the artist to mature quickly, as he realized the value of life. Despite the language barrier, he learned to read facial expressions and respond accordingly. His shoes were coveted by others, leading to a difficult situation.

So hurry up and come out and play, I'll be damned if I leave bare-footed in this hallway, And I got big plans, so beg your pardon, Cause next year this time I'ma sell out the Garden
The artist was determined to succeed and achieve his dreams, even if it required taking risks and leaving his comfort zone.

Yo, yo, I ain't gonna brag and boast and say I did it all, But I'm the only rapper to play Carnegie Hall, The first rap group, video cost a million, First rapper to ever rep for the Haitians
The artist achieved great success in his career, breaking barriers and becoming the first to accomplish many feats in his industry. However, he remains humble and grateful for his achievements.

And sa fa say, na boolay, Grammy night, we took 3 away, 22 million sold, I can't believe this, There's still ain't a rapper alive who could achieve this
The artist has won multiple Grammy awards and achieved a great deal of success in his career, but he acknowledges that he is unique in his achievements and there is no one quite like him.

But I ain't satisfied, when back to my home contemplating, How could I become the next Quincy Jones?, That's when Jerry hit me up on the horn and said, "Clef, your on the cover of the cover of The Source by The Rolling Stones"
Despite his success, the artist is always striving for more and looking for ways to improve himself, such as drawing inspiration from other successful music producers. He was pleasantly surprised to be featured on the cover of a prominent music magazine.

No more struggling, good life we loving it, You could live it too, if you only publish it, So here we go, so what's the scenario?, I own so many cars that I'm renting 'em for videos
The artist has overcome many struggles in his life and is now enjoying the fruits of his labor. He encourages others to try and achieve their own goals, and highlights the benefits of publishing one's work. He is now successful enough to own multiple cars and rent them out for videos.