Lyrics
u can't win
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
People keep sayin'
Things are gonna change
But they look just like
You're stayin' the same
u get in
way over your head
And u only got yourself to blame
u can't win Child
(You can't win Child)
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
u can't win
The world keeps movin'
And you're standin' far behind
People keep sayin'
Things'll get better
(Just to ease your state of mind)
(So u lean back, and u smoke that smoke)
(And u drink your glass of wine)
So u can't win, Child
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
u can't win, u can't win no way
If your story stays the same
(You ain't winnin'),
No, no,
(But it's nice to see you)
(I'm awfully glad u came)
(Better cool it 'cause
It ain't about losin')
And the world has got no shame
u can't win, Child
u can't break even
u can't get out of the game
u can't win
u can't break even
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
(You'll be spendin'),
No, no
(Your little bit of money)
While someone else rides for free
(Learn your lesson), ooh,
(Refuel your mind)
(Before some turkey blows out your flame)
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
u can't get out of the game
u can't get out (wooh!) of the game
No, no...
u can't win
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
People keep sayin'
Things are gonna change
But they look just like
You're stayin' the same
u get in
way over your head
And u only got yourself to blame
u can't win Child
(You can't win Child)
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
u can't win
The world keeps movin'
And you're standin' far behind
People keep sayin'
Things'll get better
(Just to ease your state of mind)
(So u lean back, and u smoke that smoke)
(And u drink your glass of wine)
So u can't win, Child
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
u can't win, u can't win no way
If your story stays the same
(You ain't winnin'),
No, no,
(But it's nice to see you)
(I'm awfully glad u came)
(Better cool it 'cause
It ain't about losin')
And the world has got no shame
u can't win, Child
u can't break even
u can't get out of the game
u can't win
u can't break even
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
(You'll be spendin'),
No, no
(Your little bit of money)
While someone else rides for free
(Learn your lesson), ooh,
(Refuel your mind)
(Before some turkey blows out your flame)
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child. No!
u can't win
u can't win, Child
u can't break even
And u can't get out of the game
u can't get out of the game
u can't get out (wooh!) of the game
No, no...
so u wanted to meet the wizard
let me tell u that you've come to the right place
shall i make u a frog of a lizard
u should see the strained expression on your face
if the way i come on is fright'ning
that's the way i felt like coming on today
have u ever been kissed door lightning
let me tell you, that will make u go away
i fly
and the magic of my power takes me higher
to a level where the clouds turn into fire
in the warmness of the brand i feel fine
just keep your eyes open and the magic u will see
it will whistle on the wind as it emanates from me
it's a strong and true vibration
u can feel it on your skin
so come and take my hand and we will dance
upon the wind
ahhhhhhh
so u wanted to meet the wizard
let me tell u that you've come to the right place
shall i make u a frog of a lizard
u should see the strained expression on your face
if the way i come on is fright'ning
that's the way i felt like coming on today
have u ever been kissed door lightning
let me tell you, that will make u go away
i fly
and the magic of my power takes me higher
to a level where the clouds turn into fire
in the warmness of the brand i feel fine
just keep your eyes open and the magic u will see
it will whistle on the wind as it emanates from me
it's a strong and true vibration
u can feel it on your skin
so come and take my hand and we will dance
upon the wind
ahhhhhhh
so u wanted to meet the wizard
(Sung door Nipsey Russel & The Dixieland Band)
Slide some oil to me
Let it trickle down my spine
If u don't have S.T.P.
Crisco will do just fine
Slide some to my elbows
And to my fingers if u would
Slide some oil to me, girl
Whoo! Don't that feel good!
Slide some oil to my feet, look
I got toes again
Come on and slide some oil to my knees
And let me see if I can bend
Slide some oil to me
I'm beginning to feel just fine
Slide some oil down my throat
And let me lubricate my mind
Slide some oil to me
go ahead, hit my shoulder blades
Those who don't have to lubricate
Sure got it made
Slide some oil to me
Let it slip down my side
Laying there in one position
Sure does make me tired
Now watch me dance!
And let me lubricate my mind
Slide some oil to me
Let it trickle down my spine
If u don't have S.T.P.
Crisco will do just fine
Slide some to my elbows
And to my fingers if u would
Slide some oil to me, girl
Whoo! Don't that feel good!
Slide some oil to my feet, look
I got toes again
Come on and slide some oil to my knees
And let me see if I can bend
Slide some oil to me
I'm beginning to feel just fine
Slide some oil down my throat
And let me lubricate my mind
Slide some oil to me
go ahead, hit my shoulder blades
Those who don't have to lubricate
Sure got it made
Slide some oil to me
Let it slip down my side
Laying there in one position
Sure does make me tired
Now watch me dance!
And let me lubricate my mind
Say what u wanna
But I'm here to stay
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
u can go where you're gonna
But don't get in my way
I'm a mean ole lion
You'll be standing in a draft
If u don't hear me laugh
And if u happen to come around
Well, u best not make me frown
For I just might knock u down
I'm a mean ole lion
u know I'm ready to fight
And turn your dag into night
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
If you're half bright
You'll detour to the right
From a mean ole lion
All u strangers better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let u slide
Don't just stand here
Run and hide
u just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
Look,
u better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let u slide
Don't stand here
Run and hide
u just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion
But I'm here to stay
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
u can go where you're gonna
But don't get in my way
I'm a mean ole lion
You'll be standing in a draft
If u don't hear me laugh
And if u happen to come around
Well, u best not make me frown
For I just might knock u down
I'm a mean ole lion
u know I'm ready to fight
And turn your dag into night
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
If you're half bright
You'll detour to the right
From a mean ole lion
All u strangers better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let u slide
Don't just stand here
Run and hide
u just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
Look,
u better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let u slide
Don't stand here
Run and hide
u just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion