Ozark Wills
Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, JID
Ozark Wills is a high-energy, riveting track performed by Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and JID that explores the gritty experiences of growing up in Southern Missouri, particularly Springfield. The song delves into themes of crime, drugs, meth, guns, and the complex pride that comes with surviving such an environment. With lyrical mastery and rapid-fire delivery, this track paints a vivid picture of the struggles and resilience of those coming up in the Ozarks.
[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
Born in the belly, Southern Mo's gin
Where the air smells like meth, and the nights are thin
Springfield's grime, brick by brick
Every street tells a story, every shot might click
Mama warned me 'bout the dark, but I ain't scared
Daddy left a legacy, guns in the air
Pride in our roots, but demons at our doors
Selling rock by the schools and breaking all the laws
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
Ozark wills, in the blood it spills
Time stands still in the land of thrills
Survive the night, chase the light
In the Ozark hills, we'll fight or flight
[Verse 2: Eminem]
I used to run these streets, with a chip on my shoulder
Corners like a battlefield, feeling much colder
Meth in the kitchen, pops 'bout to break
Living on the edge of a knife, high-stakes
Gunshots echo, another tale untold
Pride in the grime and the stories unfold
Path of destruction, walked on coals
But we blaze through with a heart full of holes
[Chorus: Eminem]
Ozark wills, in the blood it spills
Time stands still in the land of thrills
Survive the night, chase the light
In the Ozark hills, we'll fight or flight
[Verse 3: JID]
From a young'un, I was taught to hustle and thrive
Sins of the father still alive in their eyes
Backroads, bodies lost in the pines
Crosses at the roadside, stories in the vines
Pops in the pen, Ma's crying in the kitchen
Few stray bullets, whole lives switching
Southside pride, yet the shadows grow dark
Living off the land, but the land leaves marks
[Bridge: All three]
Together we rise, divided we fall
In the heart of the Ozarks, we heed the call
Fighting through the madness, standing tall
With the spirit of the hills, breaking every wall
[Chorus: All three]
Ozark wills, in the blood it spills
Time stands still in the land of thrills
Survive the night, chase the light
In the Ozark hills, we'll fight or flight
[Outro: Kendrick Lamar]
Through the haze and the trials, we find our way
In the heart of the hills, where the wild stays
Ozark wills, strong and bright
We live to see another night
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Drum Beat and Tempo for "Ozark Wills"
Tempo: 144 BPM (Beats Per Minute)
Drum Beat Pattern:
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Kick Drum (Bass Drum):
- Plays on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th beats of each measure.
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Snare Drum:
- Hits on the 2nd and 4th beats (traditional backbeat).
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Hi-Hat:
- Closed Hi-Hat plays eighth notes throughout the measure, providing a steady pulse.
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Open Hi-Hat:
- Accent on the "and" of the 3rd beat, opening slightly to add dynamic texture.
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Crash Cymbal:
- Struck on the first beat of the chorus to emphasize the transition.
Drum Tab:
| 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |
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| CC x | (Crash on first beat of chorus)
| HH x x x x x x x x | (Hi-Hat eighth notes)
| SD o o | (Snare on 2nd and 4th beats)
| BD o o o | (Kick on 1st, 3rd, and 4th beats)Breakdown:
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Intro:
- A simple hi-hat + kick pattern to set the tempo.
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Verse:
- Add the snare on the 2nd and 4th beat for a classic hip-hop backbeat.
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Chorus:
- Introduce crash cymbals and accent the downbeat (Beat 1) of each measure for an energetic lift.
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Bridge:
- Incorporate rhythmic tom rolls and incorporate double kick patterns to build tension and release.
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Outro:
- Gradually reduce the hi-hat intensity and end with a firm snare and kick accent.
This beat structure gives "Ozark Wills" a driving, gritty rhythm that aligns perfectly with the thematic elements of struggle, resilience, and survival depicted in the lyrics.
About "Ozark Wills"
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Song Idea:
The song is called “Ozark Wills.” Southern Mo, Springfield, meth, crime, drugs, meth, guns, growing up, pride
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Artist Inspiration:
Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, jid
- Created: May 23, 2024
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