Prescription/Oxymoron
Prescription/Oxymoron

ScHoolboy Q - Prescription/Oxymoron Lyrics

ScHoolboy Q’s lyrics navigate the complex interplay between addiction, self-destruction, and the ramifications of a narcotics-ridden lifestyle. The verses juxtapose prescription drug dependencies with the protagonist's involvement in drug dealing, drawing a… Read more

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Feb 25, 2014
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Prescription/Oxymoron Music Video

Prescription/Oxymoron Lyrics

Prescription drugs, show me love
Percocets, Adderall
Xanny bars, get codeine involved
Stuck in this body high, can't shake it off
I'm falling off, I can't hold a thought
What's wrong with me? Now the pressure creep
I'm stressing deep, even in my sleep
My mommy call, I hit ignore
My daughter calls, I press ignore
My chin press on my chest, my knees press the floor
I'm blanking out, woke up on the couch
Dinner on my shirt, my stomach hurts
I had a ball sellin' 80s but yo, the karma's worse
I cry when nothing's wrong, I'm mad when peace is involved
My senses harmed, sluggish ruggish
A couple Xannies popped, open my pill box
Prescription drugs

What's wrong, daddy?! Wake up! Wake up!

Prescription drugs, I fell in love
My little secret, she gon' kill a thug
My body numb, she like to give me hugs
I love her touch, I get a rush
When she don't come around, I start to go nuts
My heart erupts, I'm curled in pain
My phone ring, ring and ring and ring
If you ain't selling drugs, then I don't hear a thing
May 7, Ali calls, p.m. of 6:45, I finally answer this time
He said "Come to the stu', I'm mixing all your rhymes"
I don't decline, at least that's in my mind
Grab the keys, need some wood for the trees
Dap the clerk 'fore I leave, max on my AC
Continue right, remember seeing light
Wise night, but that's my life
Prescription drugs

What's wrong? You tired? You mad? Okay, I love you, daddy

I just stopped selling crack today
I just stopped selling crack today
(What you say? What you say?)
O-X-Y, a moron, O-X-Y, a moron

I just stopped selling crack today
I just stopped selling crack today
(What you say? What you say?)
O-X-Y, a moron, O-X-Y, a moron

Crazy, got my sex on wet in her Mercedes
80s, get these off new shoes for my baby
Oxy, I don't know no Pablo or no papi
What you know about a pill, plus a 8-ball
You gotta re-up 50 times just to get a rack off, ungh
I can get a hundred of 'em, make over 3 G's
Only took two days, only re-up'd one time
Where the sun barely shine and it rain for about
Nine months out the year, man it's something right here
For Seattle nigga, cheers, when I look up at y'all city like lookin' in the mirror
Damn near had a career, just might shed a tear, ungh
Man, this shit right here for my niggas who ain't make it home
Sitting on a tear, got a dap to a nigga bright in here, feeling life ain't fair
If I was in your shoes, I would've copped, don't care
Had a scene, had the medics like clear, ungh
Big body cold like a Polar Bear, ungh
I done sold more shit than hookers, expensive tees, resemble a push up
Stopped selling crack, cause white don't fuck with narcos
Vanity slave, got whips and chains
Dirty money, clean money the same, even if I got life, I ain't saying a name

I just stopped selling crack today
I just stopped selling crack today
(What you say? What you say?)
O-X-Y, a moron, O-X-Y, a moron

I just stopped selling crack today
I just stopped selling crack today
(What you say? What you say?)
O-X-Y, a moron, O-X-Y, a moron

Groovy, when I die tell Spike Lee make a movie
Oh wee, cops bringing dogs so they don't sniff my bitch booty
Oxy, O-X-Y, only feel like I could stop me
Quincy, now how you nigga sliding up every now and then in a Bentley?
Easy, 60-40-50, you can get one for 30 if you let me hook this titty
Let a nigga fuck then my dogs see your kitty
Just stopped selling crack today
When it get hot, smoke a pill, watch it glide like Dr. J
I prescribe you I'm your doctor, kay?
You can crush this shit, you can sniff this shit
You can take this shit, you can smoke this shit
Do you like this shit, nigga?
Your brain go numb, synthetic heroine
Without the injections, do the same love and affection
How could they say feeling good is an addiction?
But the world is full of shit, so I don't listen
In fact "We living to die" is a contradiction
So trapping in a Nissan, O-X-Y, I keep 'em, O-X-Y, you need one

I just stopped selling crack today
I just stopped selling crack today
(What you say? What you say?)
O-X-Y, a moron, O-X-Y, a moron

I just stopped selling crack today
I just stopped selling crack today
(What you say? What you say?)
O-X-Y, a moron, O-X-Y, a moron

Writer(s): Mark Anthony Spears, Quincey Hanley, William T. Brown, Willie Brown
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Prescription/Oxymoron?

ScHoolboy Q’s lyrics navigate the complex interplay between addiction, self-destruction, and the ramifications of a narcotics-ridden lifestyle. The verses juxtapose prescription drug dependencies with the protagonist's involvement in drug dealing, drawing a parallel between the two forms of substance abuse. The lyrics poignantly illustrate the psychological and physical toll of addiction—manifested through erratic behavior, emotional instability, and degradation of personal relationships. The recurring refrain about stopping the sale of crack signifies a pivotal, albeit ironic, moment of attempted redemption and self-awareness. However, the underlying tone reveals a cyclic entrapment in both self-medication and illicit commerce, underscoring the inherent contradictions and difficult journey toward overcoming these dependencies. The narrative thus serves as a candid commentary on the allure and destruction wrought by drugs, wrapped in the dichotomy of the protagonist's roles as both user and provider.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is featured on the cover of the standard edition of Oxymoron?

    The cover of the standard edition of Oxymoron features Schoolboy Q's daughter, Joy, scowling while wearing her father's trademark bucket hat. The image represents the oxymoron concept in the album, where Schoolboy Q does negative things for a positive reason—taking care of his daughter.

  2. What personal struggles does Schoolboy Q discuss in 'Prescription/Oxymoron'?

    'Prescription/Oxymoron' delves into Schoolboy Q's battles with addiction to prescription drugs like Percocets, Xanax, and codeine. He describes how these substances affected his life, leading to moments where he was unresponsive and disconnected from his responsibilities as a father.

  3. How did Schoolboy Q overcome his addiction to prescription drugs?

    Schoolboy Q explained that he managed to conquer his addiction by recognizing its negative impact on his life and making a conscious decision to stop. He mentioned that people nowadays are more aware of what they are getting into with drugs and can make informed choices to quit.

  4. What is the significance of the song title 'Prescription/Oxymoron'?

    'Prescription/Oxymoron' reflects the duality in Schoolboy Q's life—selling OxyContin (a prescription drug) while also becoming addicted to similar substances. The title encapsulates this contradiction and highlights how actions taken for survival or profit can lead to personal downfall.

  5. Why did Schoolboy Q choose not to include certain collaborations on Oxymoron?

    Schoolboy Q initially planned collaborations with artists like Danny Brown but later decided against including them on Oxymoron. He wanted his first major label album to be special and focused on contributions from close associates rather than featuring numerous external artists.

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