Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of men feeling trapped by women they accuse of manipulative behavior, particularly around alleged paternity and financial demands. The opening lines immediately set a tone of exasperation, with the narrator dismissing a woman named Jackie who claims he fathered her child. He suggests she should have contacted 'Kevin' instead, implying a different man is responsible and highlighting a perceived attempt to shift responsibility and financial burden onto him. This sets up a central conflict: the narrator's resistance to being financially exploited under the guise of fatherhood, especially when he feels he wasn't involved or that the woman's actions are disingenuous. The core tension revolves around disputed paternity and the subsequent financial pressure. The narrator expresses disbelief and anger at being asked to pay child support without proof, referencing a "blood test" that hasn't happened. He contrasts his past "down and out" period, when the woman allegedly wasn't there, with her current demands. The repeated phrase "mama's baby, daddy's maybe" encapsulates this uncertainty and the narrator's refusal to accept automatic paternity. This is amplified by the accusation that the women are motivated by money, as suggested by lines about asking for a "cart" and "money," and the chorus questioning "What's wrong with the women in America / You got dollars, the sacks wanna stare at ya." A striking piece of craft is the recurring metaphor of being washed out in "Oxydol" but still not "faded." Oxydol, a brand of bleach, implies an attempt to erase or remove something, in this context, the narrator's identity or connection to the situation. The refusal to be "faded" signifies an unyielding stance against these accusations and demands. It's a declaration of resilience, suggesting that no amount of pressure or attempted cleansing can alter his fundamental position or make him disappear from the situation on their terms. This imagery powerfully conveys his determination to resist being defined or erased by these circumstances. What makes these lyrics hit hard is their raw, unfiltered expression of frustration and a sense of betrayal. The direct address and accusatory language create an immediate, confrontational feel. The specific, albeit crude, imagery of "bellies get big" and "your face is gettin' big" coupled with the mention of "Kevin grabbed your booty" grounds the emotional outburst in a visceral, almost petty, reality. This specificity, combined with the defiant "Oxydol" metaphor, makes the narrator's struggle feel intensely personal and his resistance palpable, even if the perspective is one-sided.

Dayton Family & Shoestring & Bootleg - Rap

Oxydol

0 Plays

Duration: 3:11

View Album

[Verse 1: Shoestring] This is for the ladies That want they hairdos and they nails done Jackie had a baby And claimin' it's my son Callin' me on the phone Tellin' me about the pain she's havin' Well, why you callin' me You shoulda called Kevin 'Cause he's the one you call When you need a shoulder to lean on It's 1993 and now you want me to put a ring on You askin' me to buy your cart And give you money You must be crazy And callin' my moms and pops And tellin' 'em about they grandbabies As I reminisce and take a puff from the Buddha Sess You got me payin' child support And I ain't even seen a blood test And women with this type of behavior, they not ladies Here's a situation of mama's baby, daddy's maybe When I was down and out You went in the other direction Your bellies get big 'Cause you share my love and affection You still come around 'Tryna tell me its my kid Your life is gettin' smaller And your face is gettin' big You steady gainin' weight You need to lose it and you lost it Kevin grabbed your booty And he loved it and he tossed it So don't come my way 'Cause you ain't never bein' my lady You can wash me out in Oxydol And still couldn't fade me [Chorus: Shoestring] You tellin' my mother about my baby, you must be crazy You can wash me out in Oxydol and still couldn't fade me You tellin' my mother about my baby, you must be crazy You can wash me out in Oxydol and still couldn't fade me What's wrong with the women in America You got dollars, the sacks wanna stare at ya You tellin' my mother about my baby, you must be crazy You can wash me out in Oxydol and still couldn't fade me [Verse 2: Bootleg] Towanna had a baby Now she shady 'Tryna fade me For the money Days ain't sunny She complains her baby nose is runny Pressin' me for child support Don't run them games on I.R.A My baby had back at first Now my baby wants back pay What's up with the women of the world Are shakin' and fakin' 'Tryna to New Jack Swing My New Jack Swing keeps breakin' To the bank, to the bank Ira's goin' to the bank It's a menstrual cycle Buy some diapers kinda gank Yo, Tales From the Crypts I got a vampire in my bed 'Tryna suck the blood out my wallet But that's dead I'm 20 havin' plenty Got my bank account still billin' I thought I shot her up But Robin Givens is still livin' I'm paranoid like Chuck D Sittin' in a cold sweat You got me all in debt We watched Mo' Money the day we met I'm runnin' out of patience and gas And I'm drivin' fast Beepin' me for cash Buyin' cures for diaper rash I made and you hate it Ira Dorsey's a public figure You hate EPMD 'Cause you's a first class gold digger Your Gucci and your coochie Got you actin' so shady You can wash me out in Oxydol and still couldn't fade me [Chorus: Shoestring] You tellin' my mother about my baby, you must be crazy You can wash me out in Oxydol and still couldn't fade me You tellin' my mother about my baby, you must be crazy You can wash me out in Oxydol and still couldn't fade me What's wrong with the women in America You got dollars, the sacks wanna stare at ya You tellin' my mother about my baby, you must be crazy You can wash me out in Oxydol and still couldn't fade me

Credits

Credits Not Found

Oxydol

Oxydol

Lyrics

Rate this song

Credits