Biological Didn't Bother
Shaquille O'Neal
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Yo, Yo I want to dedicated this song to Philip Arthur Harrison Word up 'Cause he was the one who took me from a boy to a man So as far as I'm concerned, he's my father cause my biological Didn't bother Biological father, left me in the cold, when a few months old Aa father's child was greater than gold but I guess not You brought me into the world but your not my dad Mess around with those drugs makes my moms mad So we left you with no remorsal pity Took the first bus from York to Jersey City Women and child alone now that's pressure Moms got to go to work, drop me off by Obesa Momma, Aunt DeDe, whoever Aunt Falma, Uncle Roy we stuck together A year went by and I could walk y'all Moms got that good ol job at city hall She probably didn't trust men anymore Until Philip Harrison walk though the door Went out a few times but what about Shaquille Moms offered him a million dollar package deal She said you want me you gotta take my son Or else its like a hot dog but without the bun Guess what he accepted, responsibility he never left it He kept it, he kept it He took me from a boy to a man so Phil is my father 'Cause my biological didn't bother [Chorus: x4] He took me from a boy to a man so Phil is my father 'Cause my biological didn't bother. (4x) January 5th Phil made a promise (what's that) He joined the army we moved to fort mamth He disciplined me right from the get go Age 2 bottle and my Mom shaquille let go Actin spoiled, rotten, trippin Got a butt whippin because I didn't listen Back then you see privates made no bucks Had to get another job driven trucks Workin hard as hell didn't satisfy him Had to another job working at the gym He wasn't 'Gone with the Wind' like Clark Gable Work all them jobs to put food on the table Phil's my father, daddy and that's the scoop Can I go to the gym with you and shoot some hoops Come on he put me under his wing Was the ball boy for his little Arthur team Sometimes he even made me mad But it didn't matter cause I still wanted to be like dad But a little bit better Encouraged me to stay in school and to get then good letters I wasn't a brainiac but I tried hard Got to watch the Knicks play if I had a good report card All types, all sorts Disobeyed my dad and I couldn't play sports I learned to dribble from right to left I couldn't do a damn thang with all them F's Age 15 father and son confrontation that's nothin But father and son trials and tribulation Back then I could under stand but I'm glad you did it 'Cause now I'm a man He took me from a boy to a man so Phil is my father Cause my biological didn't bother [Chorus] Look at me now successful for sure Phil raised me well, to be an entrepreneur And if your making big dope be materialistic 'Cause you'll end up another statistic Everything's going well following my dreams I dunked on Patrick Ewing I won the ring like hakeem Uh oh what do you know Biological ones on the Ricky Lake show What does he want, does he want money What people do for money!!! It's kinda funny to me He ain't gettin no check from me (check it) He can go on all the talk shows he want Phil is my dad so don't even front He took me from a boy to a man so Phil is my father 'Cause my biological didn't bother (Chorus)
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Written by: C. PENN, P. PHILLIPS, PATRICK HARVEY, SHAQUILLE O'NEAL, TONY PRENDATT
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundReleased by Shaquille O'Neal, "Biological Didn't Bother" is a notable song by this renowned NBA player. Shaq ventured into the world of rap during his basketball career and released four studio albums, proving his multi-faceted talents beyond just being one of the best centers in basketball history.
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Album SpecificsThe song "Biological Didn't Bother" is a track from his second studio album, "Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1". The album was released on September 26, 1995.
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Song ThemeThe song is deeply personal, as it explores Shaq's upbringing without the presence of his biological father. He emphasizes the role of his stepfather, Sgt. Phillip Harrison, who raised him and taught him valuable lessons in life.
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Cultural Impact"Biological Didn't Bother" was an important song in terms of its cultural influence. It openly addressed single parenthood and growing up in the absence of a biological parent, impacting many listeners who could relate to Shaq's experiences.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Hype Williams, is filmed in black and white. It includes footage of Shaquille growing up, playing basketball, and becoming a successful professional player.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single and charted at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It remained on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.
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G-FunkThe song is notable for its G-Funk style. This genre emerged from Los Angeles in the late 80s and early 90s, characterized by its slow, groovy beats and deep bass.
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Lyrics and ToneThe lyrics of "Biological Didn't Bother" suggest a level of anger towards his absent biological father, but also a sense of gratitude and love towards his stepfather.
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Song ReceptionThough Shaq's music career wasn't as successful as his athletic one, "Biological Didn't Bother" was well-received for its honesty and heartfelt lyrics.
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Shaq's Basketball CareerInterestingly, in the same year the song was released (1995), O'Neal moved from Orlando Magic to Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant transition in his basketball career.
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