Stay Alive

O.C. - “Stay Alive” [Emcee(s): O.C.] [Producer(s): Kemp] [Scratches: Kemp] [Hook: Sample with Scratches by Kemp] (x2) “There ain’t no need to worry about” “The good times” [Verse 1: O.C.] I’m having a Harder, harder time trying to maintain my scope Can’t cope, trying to live legit but I’m broke. Not a Dime in the bank, more or less, and no account. In my Pocket is lint, keys, and an old mint ball From when I’m looking for a job in the metro Come home frustrated, then I spark a joint like an Electrode, fire. My entire day wasted Interviews I was in and out like air to my face Maneuver. Still, I got no money in the pocket My girl’s birthday’s coming, and I laid away a locket Borrow some dough? No, I’m up to my neck, over niggas And I’m not talking petty cash loans either Damn, what does it take to make a buck? See, I’m Tired of the broke-ness, I’ma do what I can to hit the Jackpot, fat knots—whether illegally The little voice said, “Get paid,” to me repeadiately Must survive, must survive, must survive Think of a get-rich scheme to stay alive [Hook: Sample with Scratches by Kemp] (x2) “There ain’t no need to worry about” “The good times” [Verse 2: O.C.] Buy me a 40-ounce, get intoxicated, then I Take a walk so I could try to ease the tension I feel Fenced in. Over twenty-one, responsibilities Lack. Don’t have shit to pay back to moms And pops. Pressure on my egos crushed them Surprised the stress in my body didn’t bust me already Steady as she blows like Moby Dick. I’m Sick of it. The pot over the rainbow? I didn’t get a Lick of it. It keeps on passing me by while I Try harder and harder, only getting more discouraged Courage, brains, wits fits, but it ain’t Putting no type of loot inside of my mitts. I need More, delivering now or never, then the Question rises: will I be Medgar Ever? Try to be legitimate, figuring a nigga come Must survive, must survive, must survive Think of a get-rich scheme to stay alive [Hook: Sample with Scratches by Kemp] (x2) “There ain’t no need to worry about” “The good times”