Last Dayz
Onyx
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I’m america’s nightmare young, black and just don’t give a f*ck I just wanna get high & live it up So f*ck a 9 to 5 and whitey tryin to slave us, with minimum wages Slamming my niggas up in cages Changin their behavior to spitting razors, that's outrageous Smoking roaches is hopeless, we want lazy sofas and sculptures Lady chauffeurs who f*ck us, full house and royal flushes Roll with the rush, it's that afficial nast Got bitches with pistols and cash, we living in the last My theory is "f*ck it", sexy niggas get abducted My corrupted is conducted, through ghettos, sipping amaretto Hand on the metal, foot on the pedal He wore carolina herrera, dirty donna karan sweaters Ralph lauren leathers and suedes Gold plated guns and grenades To blow up; I got news from the informers I'm trapped in corners, busting shots at time-warner's My man big ty, he know how to get by Get high, do a jix, then be fixed to be fly Some mid, cross and up and downtown action And when he stick he keep a grip and move with traction Keep mad alibis, a plan to stay wise and wide eyed Living in the state of south side Crooked jakes and fakes snake niggas all out for papes All who wanna over take you leave them with drapes The white sheet covers, this heat smothers The street, eat brothers Six shots rang, duke got banged We all ready for these wars We all want more, these the last days get yours 32 shots inserted in glocks, you heard it for blocks The murderer who gots convertible drops Livin life on the edge, a dangerous way of living Never giving a shit Cause we living in it Cause it be off the hook Crooks, crack Cheeba spots, and selling rocks The cops around the clock It’s hot Livin life on the edge, a dangerous way of livin Never giving a shit Cause we living in it Thinkin about takin my own life I might as well, ‘cept they might not sell weed in hell And that’s where i’m goin cause the devil’s inside of me He make me rob from my own nationality That’s kind of ignorant, but yo I gotta pay the rent So yeah, I'll stick a nigga most definite A degenerate if I get caught I'm innocent Cause I don't leave no sticky finga prints For the cops, they only good if they dead And all that badge and the gun shit be goin’ to their head To make bread I gotta steal for sport So I stole the show and made some pennies for my thoughts And if this fucking rap shit don't pay I'ma start selling drugs around my way Killing my own people in the usg Shit they gonna get it from somebody, I'd rather it be me Besides, you can't tax dirty money And you can't trust nobody (nobody) No one (no one), I'm a scorpion And I'll probably bite the bullet cause I live by the gun Big heavy hitters, 25 to life bidders who just came out and pullin flame out Take aim Blow your brains out It’s life on the edge, a dangerous way of livin Never giving a shit Cause we living in it In south suicide queens where niggas act up Nigga back up A hundred mag throw your fucking gats up It’s life on the edge, a dangerous way of livin Never giving a shit Cause we living in it We never giving a shit Cause we living in it A hundred mad motherfuckers dont give a shit Word up
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Written by: Mike Dean, Andre Barnes, Richard Nash, Eric Taylor
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"Last Dayz" is a hardcore hip-hop song by American rap group Onyx, renowned for its violent and aggressive signature style.
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Album DetailThe song features in the second studio album of Onyx, named 'All We Got Iz Us,' which was released on October 24, 1995.
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Song Recognition"Last Dayz" is one of the group's most famous songs, recognized widely for its ominous beat and hard-hitting lyricism.
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Music SamplingThe background beat of "Last Dayz" was later sampled by several prominent rappers including Eminem, for his song called “Detroit vs. Everybody”.
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Chart PerformanceImpressively, the album “All We Got Iz Us” peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, carried largely by the success of "Last Dayz."
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by famous artist Diane Martel and had a dark, apocalyptic theme.
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Movie Feature"Last Dayz" was used in the film '8 Mile,' the biopic of the rapper Eminem, contributing to its wider recognition.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Fredro Starr and Chyskillz, working with Jam Master Jay.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is highly praised for its raw and authentic representation of street life and struggle.
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Song Message"Last Dayz" reflects on the themes of violence, mortality, and desperation, common themes in the hardcore hip hop subgenre.
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Rap Duo"Last Dayz" features performances by rappers Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz, representing the duo form of the Onyx group.
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Influence on Other ArtistsDue to its profound influence, the beat of "Last Dayz" has been freestyled over by many artists in the hip-hop scene, including Jay-Z during his appearance on Funkmaster Flex's show.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in 2008 as part of Onyx's 'Cold Case Files: Murder Investigation' compilation.
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Music AwardsAlthough the song didn't win any specific awards, the album 'All We Got Iz Us' was nominated for a 1996 Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album.
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Song's ChangesIntriguingly, the original vinyl version of "Last Dayz" featured samples from the Delta movie, but these were removed for the CD version.
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