OYK
Nas Ebk Lyrics

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(Beats by Yamaica Productions, baby)
It's Set Da Trend, you really buggin'
Gang, gang, gang
Like, what?
Gang, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang (Like, what? Like, how?)
Gang, gang, gang (Grrah-grrah)
Ball like Diddy, I ain't switchin' my team (What?)
True weapon, it came with a beam (Baow)
Catch me a bunny, get shot out his dreams
Like, what? Like, how?
You can't wait 'till you catch you a what? (What?)
Lil' nigga I stay with a Flocka (Flocka)
Kay-Kay, he hop out the V, get to flockin' (Boom, boom, boom)
Like, what? Like, how? (Like, how?)
Roscoe, you throwing up SexMoneyK? (Like, what?)
When I see you, send shots at ya face (Baow)
Spinnin' the Hill, watch 'em pick up the pace
All K's come after the Y
OY's I see gotta die
OY's I see gotta die
OY's I see gotta die
OY's I see gotta die (All O's shot)
Me and brodie go 50 for 50
We spinnin' the Hill and we makin it litty
JO, he hot, boy, we runnin' the city
Like, what? Like, how?
Red dot hold 17 shots (What?)
I ain't gon' miss, put a Gz in a box (Baow, baow, baow, baow)
Red dot hold 17 shots
I ain't gon' miss, put a Gz in a box (Baow, baow)
They mad the Flocks in the spot (What?)
They mad the Flocks in the spot
I'm in the spot wit' a whole lotta chops
I'm in the spot wit' a whole lotta chops (Wit' a whole lotta knockers)
All K's come after the Y
That's a new O that got put in the box
All K's come after the Y
That's a new O that got put in the box
YGK, OGz to my dick
Lotti my spliff, it's punchin' and shit
Dummy got poked and he restin' in piss (He got poked)
Like, what? Like, how?
Delilah went out in a headshot
Lil nigga that's D&D
Snatchin' his chain, no PNV
All black for the drill, you ain't seeing me
Delilah went out in a headshot
Lil nigga that's D&D
Snatchin' his chain, no PNV
All black for the drill, you ain't seeing me, ain't seeing me
94K, DrillyK, Sevv4K, all y'all niggas can suck my dick, nigga

He got sent to the air, no BnB
I'll be damned if I go out like Dubs
Throw up a O, bitch, you catch a slug
OY-OGz gotta add a K (Nigga)
Sit back, smoking on some Caine
All we call 'em Country, dig 'em out the grave
Oh, you think I'm lackin'? Knocker on my waist
Faceshot gang, now I'm skipping states
Smoking on this Dummy make it ease the pain
Talking on JB, is you ready to die?
Oh, you jackin' OY, hollows hit his mind
Dont go out like Keem, that nigga pussy, think he touchin' me?
Got a Glock and it hold 23
Spot 'em, I got 'em, put him on a tee
I'm like Freddy bitch, I'm in ya dreams
I'm like Freddy bitch, I'm in ya dreams (All O's shot)

Y'all know who the fuck I'm smoking on, nigga (All O's shot)
Dummy, Lotti, Delilah (All O's shot), Baby Jet, nigga (All O's shot) I'm smokin' on all the new dead opps (All O's shot), nigga (All O's shot)
I'm smokin' Caine (All O's shot), I'm smokin' all them dead niggas (All O's shot)
All y'all niggas can suck my dick (All O's shot)

(Every opp shot, pussy)
All O's shot

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "OYK" by Nas Ebk are heavily steeped in gang culture and the idea of retribution against rival gangs. The repeated use of the phrase "gang, gang, gang" sets the tone for a song that is all about loyalty to one's own gang and how to take down the opposition. The opening line shows that this song is about being part of "Set Da Trend" and being true to oneself and one's team. Throughout the verses, Nas Ebk talks about using violence against rivals and using guns to take them out. He refers to catching a "bunny" and shooting them out of their dreams. He talks about seeing "OY's" that "gotta die" and how all "K's come after the Y."

In short, "OYK" is a song about gang violence and the retribution that is demanded by these groups. The lyrics are full of anger and violence, and they paint a picture of a world where gangs rule the streets and are willing to use any means necessary to eliminate their enemies.

Line by Line Meaning

Gang, gang, gang
Affirming loyalty to a gang.

It's Set Da Trend, you really buggin'
Asserting dominance over a rival and indicating that their actions are annoying or irritating.

Like, what?
Expressing skepticism or disbelief.

Ball like Diddy, I ain't switchin' my team
Continuing to be successful and maintain wealth like music mogul P. Diddy, without changing who one associates with.

True weapon, it came with a beam (Baow)
Using a firearm equipped with a laser sight, emphasizing the accuracy and power of their weapon.

Catch me a bunny, get shot out his dreams
Harming an adversary in a way that they will not be able to escape or evade, making their demise inevitable.

You can't wait 'till you catch you a what?
Challenging rivals to confront them head-on, regardless of the consequences.

Lil' nigga I stay with a Flocka (Flocka)
Carrying a firearm, specifically a Waka Flocka Flame-branded gun, for protection.

Kay-Kay, he hop out the V, get to flockin' (Boom, boom, boom)
Kay-Kay, a member of the group, exits a vehicle and uses his weapon to shoot rapidly at rivals.

Roscoe, you throwing up SexMoneyK? (Like, what?)
Questioning a rival's gang affiliation and loyalty.

When I see you, send shots at ya face (Baow)
Threatening to use lethal force against rivals upon sighting them.

Spinnin' the Hill, watch 'em pick up the pace
Causing increased tension and panic among rivals during an attack.

All K's come after the Y
Referencing an ongoing gang conflict between groups represented by the letters K and Y, with K being the aggressor.

OY's I see gotta die
Stating that members of the rival Y gang must be killed on sight.

Me and brodie go 50 for 50
Sharing the credit with a close friend or associate for their shared successes and criminal activity.

We spinnin' the Hill and we makin it litty
Making the area more active with violence and commotion, while also earning significant amounts of money.

JO, he hot, boy, we runnin' the city
Acknowledging a member of the group, named JO, who is popular and successful within the gang scene of their city.

Red dot hold 17 shots (What?)
Using a firearm capable of shooting seventeen rounds in anticipation of a violent encounter.

I ain't gon' miss, put a Gz in a box (Baow, baow, baow, baow)
Asserting that they will not miss their target and instead, will bring them down by shooting multiple times.

They mad the Flocks in the spot (What?)
Anticipating that rivals will be angered or intimidated upon learning of their presence.

I'm in the spot wit' a whole lotta chops
Entering a location fully armed and ready to initiate violence if necessary.

That's a new O that got put in the box
Referring to a rival gang member who has recently been killed and placed in a coffin.

YGK, OGz to my dick
Referencing YGK, a group affiliated with the letter Y, and OGz, a group of older and more respected gang members. Signifying that the singer is a part of both groups and highly regarded within their respective gang communities.

Lotti my spliff, it's punchin' and shit
Smoking marijuana with a friend named Lotti, while emphasizing the potency of the drug.

Dummy got poked and he restin' in piss (He got poked)
Describing the murder of a rival and mocking them for being killed in a disrespectful way.

Delilah went out in a headshot
Referencing an additional rival killed in a manner where the bullet struck their head.

Lil nigga that's D&D
Referring to the killed rival as small and insignificant, like a Dungeons & Dragons character.

Snatchin' his chain, no PNV
Taking the deceased rival's jewelry without asking permission, without a pre-planned or organized effort to do so.

All black for the drill, you ain't seeing me
Wearing all black for the purpose of remaining hidden or harder to detect while carrying out violent acts.

94K, DrillyK, Sevv4K, all y'all niggas can suck my dick, nigga
Listing the names of rival gangs affiliated with the letter K and denouncing them, while also proclaiming dominance over them.

He got sent to the air, no BnB
Using physical violence to lift a rival off the ground.

I'll be damned if I go out like Dubs
Swearing not to go down in a similar manner as Dubs, a rival who was killed in a particularly weak or pathetic manner.

Throw up a O, bitch, you catch a slug
Warning a rival against flashing signs or gestures associated with the letter O, which would result in harm or death.

OY-OGz gotta add a K (Nigga)
Announcing that members of the OGz subgroup within the Y gang must incorporate K into their own gang name in a sign of respect.

Sit back, smoking on some Caine
Relaxing and indulging in cocaine for recreational purposes.

All we call 'em Country, dig 'em out the grave
Referring to a group that rivals the artist's and exhume the bodies of their dead members.

Oh, you think I'm lackin'? Knocker on my waist
Challenging potential rivals and implying that they have a firearm visible on their person to use in self-defense.

Faceshot gang, now I'm skipping states
Shooting rivals in the face consistently and in multiple locations, resulting in the need to flee to avoid retaliation or law enforcement consequences.

Smoking on this Dummy make it ease the pain
Using narcotics and the act of smoking deceased rival Dummy's remains to satisfy their drug addiction.

Talking on JB, is you ready to die?
Referring to a rival gang member who speaks disrespectfully of them and receiving a warning that their actions could result in their death.

Oh, you jackin' OY, hollows hit his mind
Denouncing a rival's affiliation with the Y gang and threatening to shoot them in the head.

Dont go out like Keem, that nigga pussy, think he touchin' me?
Slandering and mocking another rival, Keem, for being weak and cowardly. Asking if they believe Keem will attempt to harm the singer.

Got a Glock and it hold 23
Carrying a handgun capable of shooting twenty-three rounds.

Spot 'em, I got 'em, put him on a tee
Locating a target and taking them down with ease, as if placing a golf ball on a tee.

I'm like Freddy bitch, I'm in ya dreams
Comparing oneself to the fictional horror movie character Freddy Krueger, implying the ability to cause violence and harm in one's dreams.

Y'all know who the fuck I'm smoking on, nigga (All O's shot)
Declaring a desire for revenge upon certain individuals, all affiliated with the letter O, who have been killed.

Dummy, Lotti, Delilah (All O's shot), Baby Jet, nigga (All O's shot)
Naming specific individuals affiliated with the letter O who have been killed and are the subject of their revenge.

I'm smoking on all the new dead opps (All O's shot), nigga (All O's shot)
Again referencing the letter O and expressing a desire to harm and kill further individuals associated with that letter.

I'm smoking Caine (All O's shot), I'm smoking all them dead niggas (All O's shot)
Continuing to use narcotics and the remains of deceased rivals to cope with and fuel their violent tendencies.

All y'all niggas can suck my dick (All O's shot)
Insulting rivals and showing disdain for them, with a derogatory and vulgar remark.

(Every opp shot, pussy)
Making clear that all individuals affiliated with an oppositional gang are targets for violence and harm.

All O's shot
Reinforcing the previous statements and intentions to harm and kill individuals affiliated with the letter O.

Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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