From the recording O.D.A.M. (Vol 1)
Yo, let me tell you about "It's Like That" by Hood Rawlz. This joint was made in the most unexpected way. Hood Rawlz didn't even vibe with the beat at first, but after giving it another listen, it just hit different. You know how it goes - inspiration can strike at any damn moment and from any source. That's the creative process, man.
The thing is, Hood Rawlz had a vision for this track. He wanted to share some mini true stories from his own observations. That's what makes it real and personal. He stayed in his own lane and used his unique perspective to tell stories that are authentic to him. And let me tell you, each of the three verses tells a different nostalgic story. It's that classic hip-hop vibe we all love. By drawing on his own experiences, Hood Rawlz created a connection with his listeners that's raw and genuine.
Overall, "It's Like That" is a reminder that creative ideas can come from anywhere, and that personal experiences are what make music powerful. Hood Rawlz's storytelling skills are on point, and that's what makes this track hit so damn hard.
from O.D.A.M. (VOL 1), track released January 31, 2023
ARTIST LYRICS WRITTEN BY: Omar D. "Amaru" Lewis, Sr. / Hood Rawlz
MUSIC/BEATS: Temper Beats
Lyrics
FIRST VERSE:
It didn't used to be that way!
Namaste
Mama Coosa
Hood Rawlz
Modern day
philosopher.
Popular?
Nah,
I'm obscure,
like your favorite Noir.
Black and white
Darks and light
Peace to pipes
to vapes at night.
Remember Iron Mike?
106 and Park
Booty vids after dark.
Two Way me...
I get mo minutes
after dark...
times do fly by.
Just reminiscing
deep
while
in
my minds
eye.
Piece of the pie
such a big lie.
Most of us
scratchin'
fightin'
to survive.
I remember Grandma and nem
when she was alive.
Kept order
even when we didn't
realize.
Peel back the layers of my life
while hittin' this peace pipe.
It ain't like that
But that's what it used to be like.
Hook
It's like that?
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
Yep! It's been that way!
It's like that?
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
Yep! It's been that way!
SECOND VERSE:
Out with the old!
In with the new!
Fuck you and
twenty double deuce!
I roll solo dolo
along wit my dog
and homeboy Hildalgo
cause he stayed for the long...
game.
I wasn't lookin for fame.
just a legacy
you know
attached to my name.
Leave somethin' for my seeds and nem.
Even tho right now
they actin like they don't even need a nig.
I see the big picture.
Life is bigger...
I only know this
cause
I'm an old ass nigga!
I ain't shame!
That shit is a gift!
I'm watchin' my peers drop left and right like it was a hit!
Record temps!
Platinum simps!
Backroom deals!
He who squeals
get the mass appeals!
You used to be able to confide in a nigga!
Now ya gotta worry if yo mans
conspirin' against a nigga!
Hook
It's like that?
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
Yep! It's been that way!
It's like that?
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
Yep! It's been that way!
THIRD VERSE:
Now ya got side chicks
along wit side dick!
I the one
to hate on how you get yo ass licked!
Hookin' up been around since the beginning!
Ya feelin' pretty.
Wantin' someone to feel on yo Conway Twitty.
Ya feelin' gitty.
Ya go to the city.
Ya swipped right.
Now ya about to hook up with this nigga name Kenny.
Ya sit down at the bar.
With a little Henny.
Ya gettin a lil tipsy.
Cause it's
been about 50...
minutes!
Since you sat down
still waitin' for Kenneth.
You give up.
Check please!
Not waitin' anotha minute!
Then yo jam comes on
so you stay to hear it.
Ya stand up
see the tv
and see ya boy Kenneth...
in cuffs!
In front of yo house!
In the buff!
Nude!
Naked!
Damn!
Yo date woulda been rough!
Moral of the story is
get off that computer
you better screen these niggas
for yo ass end up a rumor!
Hook
It's like that?
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
Yep! It's been that way!
It's like that?
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
It's gettin that way.
Yep! It's been that way!