Stay Alive O.C.

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