On My Own
freeway & nelly Lyrics


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Um uh um uh here we go now

[Hook: x 2]
It's because I'm all on my own, now
You can leave him out hear alone, now
Ya'll need to really watch ya'll tone
Now you see the chrome
I'm a blast it for ya I'm a blast it for ya

It's Freeway all by myself
I'm in da place all on my own
In da club wit the chrome
While ya'll nigga's gotta leave it at home

Ya'll haters better leave it alone
Before you meet wit ya DEATH
Back up off me
Put ya keys in the ig-nition

Start the rolling gap, scrap, befoere I calp
Bang out like a western
Found out where you live at
Pay ya spot a visit

Listen
Free to frosty, back up off me
Before you get bury
Carry the mover

Extra rounds to get the clowns up of me
Ya'll act scary, You act like losers, check, check
State Prop in ya neighborhood
Roc in ya spot, spot roc when you let us in

Free got things locked in ya neighborhood
Roc's on ya block, Free servin they medicine

[Hook: x 2]

Roof less like a shot from a cannon
Free is in affect and will stayin datein
Why'all, baby momas should have warned you
'Cause they seen it on the bed

When she came over the crib
Now they don't really want to get the k involed
'Cause we are gonna put this thang to ya head
The whole click pull chicks don't brag

Tell em freeway sad if it ain't bout head
Go head, you think its bout change go change
Put on ya shit(uh-huh), hop in a cab (yeah)
Meanwhile free stuck in a lab

Earning my grip, youngin's huggin' the strip
Freeway move rhymes like dimes move hits like nicks
On ya mind like all the time
On ya station like heavy rotation
Used to be on my grind like on the line

[Hook: x 2]

Bee Bop at the Roc we don't stop
Boom Boom Tang my gang we move thangs
And I put up the Range, the hoopty flow through ya block
Ice cover my watch ya eyes stuck on the change

What you thought its the Roc
Wit my people from St. Lou
Jack Frost, Jack Frost
Up in the bang-o, the wrist froze

Grip O's
Roc-a-Fella pitbull snatch every bitch on ya block
Why'all prick need to back up off me
Keep ya distance, cause my smithin on seveice

What's ya order slugs on the menu
Shut the shop down on purpose, work this
Four-fifth like I'm runin' for prez
I peel lead have you runin' from shots

Go tell ya block ya block start wit the kid
Kid kidnap ya pops

[Hook: x 2]

Shit back up off me
Keep ya distance, cause my smithin on seveice
What's ya order slugs on the menu
Shut the shop down on purpose, work this

Back up off me
Keep ya distance, cause my smithin on seveice
What's ya order slugs on the menu
Shut the shop down on purpose, work this ho

(Repeat till fade)




Ho, and another one
Ho and another one ho and another one

Overall Meaning

The song "On My Own" by Freeway and Nelly is a hard-hitting rap track that speaks to the solitary nature of the life of the artist. The song details the rapper's experience of being alone in the rap game, with nobody to lean on or support him. The lyrics reflect his frustration with those who doubt his abilities and his anger towards those who try to hold him back. The chorus is particularly catchy, with Freeway repeating the lines "It's because I'm all on my own, now, You can leave him out here alone, now."


Through his lyrics, Freeway asserts his independence and strength as an artist. He speaks to his ability to handle any situation that comes his way, and his willingness to stand up for himself in the face of adversity. The song ends with a series of threats directed towards anyone who would dare to challenge him, with Freeway asserting "What's your order, slugs on the menu, shut the shop down on purpose, work this ho."


Overall, "On My Own" is a powerful track that captures the essence of Freeway's experience as an independent artist. It speaks to the struggles and challenges that artists face as they navigate the rap game, and the strength and determination required to succeed in such a competitive industry.


Line by Line Meaning

It's because I'm all on my own, now
I'm alone and independent and that's why I have the freedom to make my own choices and actions.


You can leave him out here alone, now
I don't need anyone's help or support to succeed and I can handle everything on my own.


Ya'll need to really watch ya'll tone
You should be careful about how you speak to me because I won't tolerate any disrespect or negativity.


Now you see the chrome
Now you see the gun that I possess and am not afraid to use if necessary.


I'm a blast it for ya I'm a blast it for ya
If anyone tries to mess with me, I won't hesitate to use my weapon to defend myself.


I'm in da place all on my own
I am alone and have no one around me in this location.


In da club wit the chrome
I am in the club with my gun and am not afraid to use it if necessary.


While ya'll nigga's gotta leave it at home
Unlike other people who have to leave their guns at home, I always carry mine and am not afraid to use it to protect myself.


Ya'll haters better leave it alone
Those who don't like me or wish me harm should leave me alone before they face the consequences.


Before you meet wit ya DEATH
If you don't leave me alone, you could potentially face death.


Back up off me
You need to back away from me and give me some space and respect.


Put ya keys in the ig-nition
Prepare to leave quickly by putting your keys in the ignition of your vehicle.


Found out where you live at
I know where you live and could potentially come after you if you don't leave me alone.


Pay ya spot a visit
I might come to your home or location to confront you if you don't leave me alone.


Extra rounds to get the clowns up off me
I have extra bullets to defend myself against anyone who tries to attack me.


Ya'll act scary, You act like losers, check, check
Those who are afraid or intimidated by me are acting like they have no courage or strength.


State Prop in ya neighborhood
My clique, State Property, is present in your neighborhood and will not tolerate any disrespect.


Roc in ya spot, spot roc when you let us in
Roc-A-Fella Records is present in your location and will make its mark when we enter.


Free got things locked in ya neighborhood
I am in control and have a strong presence in your neighborhood.


Roc's on ya block, Free servin they medicine
Roc-A-Fella Records is present on your block and I am providing my music and message to the people there.


Roof less like a shot from a cannon
I am energetic and powerful like a shot from a cannon with no roof above.


Free is in affect and will stayin datein
I am confident about my abilities and know that I will remain successful and relevant.


Why'all, baby momas should have warned you
Your girlfriends or baby mamas should have warned you about me and my reputation.


'Cause they seen it on the bed
They know about my prowess and abilities from personal experiences with me.


Now they don't really want to get the k involed
They don't want to get guns involved in any confrontations or disagreements.


'Cause we are gonna put this thang to ya head
If anyone tries to mess with us, we will use our guns to make them back off.


The whole click pull chicks don't brag
My team attracts plenty of women, but we don't brag about it.


Tell em freeway sad if it ain't bout head
I am not interested in anything that doesn't involve sexual favors or getting ahead.


Go head, you think its bout change go change
If you think that success is all about money and wealth, go ahead and try to earn more.


Put on ya shit(uh-huh), hop in a cab (yeah)
Get dressed and leave in a hurry to avoid any further confrontation.


Meanwhile free stuck in a lab
While others are out doing their thing, I am working hard in the studio on new music.


Earning my grip, youngin's huggin' the strip
I am working hard and earning my money while young people are hanging out on the streets.


Freeway move rhymes like dimes move hits like nicks
I am skilled at creating rhymes and writing music with the same precision and accuracy shown in the game of basketball.


On ya mind like all the time
I am constantly on people's minds and they cannot forget about me.


On ya station like heavy rotation
My music is popular and is played frequently on the radio.


Used to be on my grind like on the line
I used to work hard and hustle like I was working on an assembly line.


Boom Boom Tang my gang we move thangs
My crew, Boom Boom Tang, is involved in moving drugs or other illegal items.


And I put up the Range, the hoopty flow through ya block
I drive my Range Rover through your block, showing off my wealth and success, while others drive less impressive cars.


Ice cover my watch ya eyes stuck on the change
My expensive watch is covered in diamonds and attracts people's attention and envy.


What you thought its the Roc
You should have known that Roc-A-Fella Records would have a strong presence in any location.


Wit my people from St. Lou
I am with my crew from St. Louis, where Nelly is from.


Jack Frost, Jack Frost
I am the rapper Jack Frost, known for my icy demeanor and attitude.


Up in the bang-o, the wrist froze
I am inside the building with my gun, and my wrist is covered in ice and jewelry.


Grip O's
I hold on to my cartridge or bullet casings like they are valuable items.


Roc-a-Fella pitbull snatch every bitch on ya block
Members of Roc-A-Fella Records will steal any attractive women in your neighborhood or location.


Why'all prick need to back up off me
Anyone trying to mess with me needs to back off and give me space and respect.


Keep ya distance, cause my smithin on seveice
Stay away from me because I have my gun with me and will use it if necessary.


What's ya order slugs on the menu
Do you want to be shot? Because if you don't leave me alone, that's what's going to happen.


Shut the shop down on purpose, work this ho
I am intentionally causing chaos and shutting down establishments to demonstrate my power and influence.


Ho, and another one
I am referring to women as objects and invoking them as part of my aggressive and violent persona.


Ho and another one ho and another one
This line simply repeats the degrading rhetoric from the previous line.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILL ADAMS, CELIA FAUSSART, HELENE FAUSSART, KIM HILL, ALLAN PINEDA, DANTE SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

Hope Marshall-Young

Before I flash it for ya, I'll blast it for ya... classic shit

Rasheed Sly Poet

Yooo this shit bump so hard, can't stop nodding head to this, easily on top 5 songs from this classic album. That nelly hook his groove as fuck, young gunz hyping on the background with adlibs same time and Freeways barky flow on top is just fucking naaaaasty, I just love this joint! So much energy on it!

Ell747

Classic

Ell747

Underated bad ass CLASSIC ALBUM...THATS FACTS

Joyworld Fisher

When Freeway came out Those were tha dayz😎

Mark Masters

You could hear beans and young chris in the studio with Free!!

Victor Evans

Baltimore jamming here for 2019

ChrisW617

"Back up off me, keep ya distance"!

Corey Rowe

That line hits a little different these days 😆

Gerry Mays

Savage shit wins from me flipside so ahead

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