An energetic anthem about growing up in the heartland of rural Missouri, 'Ozark Wills' by Kendrick Lamar dives deep into the contrasting aspects of life in the Ozarks and southern Missouri, with a particular focus on the town of Springfield. The song highlights both the trials and tribulations like crime and drug use, but also celebrates the love, pride, and identity tied to this region. This is a powerful narrative reflecting the complexity of home.
Intro:
Yeah, yeah
Ozark Wills, Springfield still, huh
We been here, this my home
Let me tell you 'bout it
[Verse 1]
Roots run deep in the midsummer heat
Where the hills breathe stories that no man can beat
I'm talkin' 'bout a place where the struggle's real
Where the love's hard-hitting, and you gotta feel
Crime in the corners, whispers in the shadows
Drugs in the alleys, broken dreams follow
But that ain't all to it, let me twist the lens
Show you the heartland, where true life begins
[Chorus]
Ozark Wills, these rugged thrills
Running through my veins, take me to the hills
Springfield pride, where the true ones reside
Through the lows and highs, I'ma ride 'til I die
[Verse 2]
Grandma's porch, memories fade to gold
Tales of survival in the bitter cold
Fishing by the rivers, fires in the dark
Songs from the soul, leaves a heavy mark
We seen the worst and we overcame
Show you what's real, this ain't no game
From the badlands to the fields of green
This land's a part of me, every scene
[Chorus]
Ozark Wills, these rugged thrills
Running through my veins, take me to the hills
Springfield pride, where the true ones reside
Through the lows and highs, I'ma ride 'til I die
[Bridge]
Echoes in the night, sirens in the wind
But the heart of the Ozarks, it always wins
We know the strife, but we find the light
In the heart of this land, everything's alright
[Verse 3]
Backroads and bonfires, the life we chose
Faith in the simple, strong and composed
Family ties and sacrifice, they breathe through us
In the heart of these hills, it's love or bust
Springfield streets, they call my name
In the strength of this place, ain't no shame
From dawn to dusk, this life we trust
In the grit and the grind, in our hearts, a must
[Chorus]
Ozark Wills, these rugged thrills
Running through my veins, take me to the hills
Springfield pride, where the true ones reside
Through the lows and highs, I'ma ride 'til I die
Outro:
Yeah, yeah
Ozark Wills, Springfield still
This where I'm from, this where I belong
Through the storm and the calm, I'm standin' strong
Ozark Wills, my heart, my song
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The song is called “Ozark Wills.” It is about growing up in rural Missouri. It discusses the crime and drug use in the area but also is about loving the Ozarks and southern Missouri and the town of Springfield in particular. I’m saying this is where I grew up, this I where I’m from, it has its problems, but I love it and I’m proud of it.
Kendrick Lamar