Dive into the gritty landscapes of Southern Missouri with Kendrick Lamar's electrifying track 'Ozark Wills.' This song delves deep into the tales of crime, drugs, and family life in Springfield, Mo while highlighting the resilience and struggles of its people. 'Ozark Wills' is a high-energy anthem that encapsulates the raw reality of growing up in the Ozarks.
Intro:
Welcome to the Ozark hills, where the will is strong and the nights get real,
Springfield dreams, meth pipe schemes, where we learn to steal, and hide the feels.
Verse 1:
Was a child of the South,
Momma screaming 'round the house,
Daddy nowhere to be found,
Caught up in that meth bound.
Ozark dreams in Springfield night,
Flashing lights, the bitter fight,
Cousin caught up in the strife,
Lost his soul to shattered life.
From the woods to downtown thrills,
Trading innocence for pills,
Dirty deals and broken wills,
A never-ending cycle kills.
Chorus:
Ozark Wills, got us wrapped tight,
In the Springfield night, we fight for light,
Family ties, in the Southern plight,
Crime and drugs define the sight.
Ozark Wills, where the tales are real,
Struggle every day, trying to heal,
Bound by blood and buried feels,
Living life on the edge of a steel.
Verse 2:
Uncles moving powder white,
Silent whispers in the night,
Auntie praying for a sign,
Hoping one day we'll be alright.
Granny’s pearls and holy books,
Lost Boy’s eyes, vacant looks,
Streets turned heroes into crooks,
Writing tales in hidden nooks.
Children playing in the dirt,
Unaware of grown-up hurt,
Innocence to shadow flirt,
Learning too young how the world works.
Chorus:
Ozark Wills, got us wrapped tight,
In the Springfield night, we fight for light,
Family ties, in the Southern plight,
Crime and drugs define the sight.
Ozark Wills, where the tales are real,
Struggle every day, trying to heal,
Bound by blood and buried feels,
Living life on the edge of a steel.
Bridge:
But from the ashes we can rise,
Seeking truth in all the lies,
Finding hope in tearful eyes,
Breaking free from all despise.
A generation on the climb,
Fighting shadows of the crime,
Healing wounds and marking time,
Redefining our own rhymes.
Chorus:
Ozark Wills, got us wrapped tight,
In the Springfield night, we fight for light,
Family ties, in the Southern plight,
Crime and drugs define the sight.
Ozark Wills, where the tales are real,
Struggle every day, trying to heal,
Bound by blood and buried feels,
Living life on the edge of a steel.
Outro:
So welcome to the Ozark hills,
Where the will is strong and the night may kill,
But through it all, we find our thrill,
In Springfield dreams, with our Ozark Wills.
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The song is called “Ozark Wills.” Southern Mo, Springfield, meth, crime, drugs, childhood, family.
Kendrick Lamar