Change Clothes
100dBs feat. Jay-Z Lyrics

Yeah ma, your dude is back, made back roof is back
Asserting that he is back in the game, riding in a luxurious car, and addressing his partner with admiration.

Tell the whole world the truth is back
Announcing that he has returned to bring honesty and authenticity to the rap industry.

You ain't got to argue about who could rap
Stating that there is no need to debate over who is the best rapper.

Cause the proof is back just go through my rap
Backing up his claim of being the best rapper by telling his audience to listen to his lyrics.

New York New York yeah where my troopers at
Indicating that he is from New York City and calling out to his loyal fans.

Where my hustlers where my boosters at
Asking where his fellow hustlers and financial backers are located.

I don't care what you do for stacks
Expressing indifference towards how others make their money.

I know the world glued you back to the wall
Acknowledging that people face adversity and tough situations in life.

You gotta brawl to that
Encouraging people to fight and persevere through their struggles.

I been through that, been shot at shoot back
Revealing that he has been through similar hardships and demonstrating his strength and resilience.

Gotta keep it peace like a Buddhist
Advocating for peace and calmness, drawing a parallel with Buddhist teachings.

I ain't a New Jack nobody goin' Wesley Snipe me
Asserting that he is not a rookie and cannot be taken down easily like in the movie 'New Jack City' with Wesley Snipes.

It's less than likely, move back
Suggesting that the likelihood of him being taken down is slim, warning others to stay away.

Let I breathe Jedi Knight
Comparing himself to a Star Wars character, using a metaphor to indicate he needs space and freedom.

The more space I get the better I write
Explaining how he needs personal space to write better music.

(Oh) Never I write, but, if, ever I write
Acknowledging that he does not often write music but would do so if he had the right environment.

I need the space to say whatever I like, now just
Reiterating the need for freedom of expression and creativity.

(Change clothes and go) You know I stay, fresh to death
Referring to his fashionable attire and how he always looks good.

I brought you from the projects
Highlighting how he helped his partner rise from poverty and improve their life.

And I'm a take you to the top of the globe so let's go (change numbers and go)
Promising to continue supporting them and take them to greater heights.

Uh huh yeah, uh (now girl I promise you, no substitute)
Assuring his partner that he will not be replaced by anyone else, further cementing his commitment to them.

It's just me
Reiterating that he does not need any substitutes, only his own presence.

And I goin' tell you again let's get ghost in the phantom
Proposing that they leave the current situation and ride in his Rolls-Royce Phantom car together without distractions.

You could bring your friend we could make this a tandem
Inviting his partner to bring friends along and ride in the car as a group.

You could come by yourself and you could stand him
Offering his partner the flexibility to ride alone or bring a friend if they prefer.

Best believe I sweat out weaves, give Afro puffs like R.A.g.e.
Revealing that he is a good lover who pleases his women, using specific hairstyles as examples.

You get if you could move it
Suggesting that his partner will receive physical pleasure if they dance and move their body for him.

Back it on up like a you-haul truck
Encouraging his partner to move their body like a truck backing up, again hinting at physical pleasure.

Then run and tell them thugs you heard HOV knew
Telling his partner to spread the word about their romantic encounter with him and mention his name to impress others.

He and the boy for real make beautiful music
Describing himself and Jay-Z as a great musical duo who make incredible music together.

He is to the east coast what Snoop is, to the west coast what Face is to Houston
Comparing himself and his musical legacy to Tupac and Snoop Dogg on the west coast, and to Scarface in Houston, Texas.

Young HOV in the house it's so necessary
Referring to himself as young and important while announcing his presence.

No bra with the blouse it's so necessary
Commenting on his partner's outfit and preferring that they not wear a bra with their blouse.

No panties and jeans that's so necessary
Suggesting that he prefers his partner goes without panties when wearing jeans.

Now why you fronting on me is that necessary
Asking why his partner is playing hard to get, and questioning if it is really necessary to resist him.

Do I to you look like a lame
Asking his partner if she sees him as uncool or unattractive.

Who don't understand a bra with a mean shoe game
Asserting that he is fashionable, understands women's fashion choices, and has a great shoe collection.

Whose up on Dot Dot Dot and Vera Wang
Showing off his knowledge of high-end fashion brands and related lingo.

Ma are you insane, let's just
Asking his partner if she is crazy and proposing they simply go back to his hotel room together.

(What you want me to do?)
Asking his partner what she wants from him, if anything.

Young HOV in the house it's so necessary
Repeating his name and importance while announcing his presence once again.

No bra with that blouse it's so necessary
Expressing his same preference once again.

No panties and jeans it's so necessary
Reiterating his request for his partner to not wear panties while wearing jeans.

Why you fronting on me?
Questioning why his partner is resisting him or acting disinterested.

Let's go to my hotel cause this don't go well
Deciding to leave the current situation and go back to his hotel to have privacy and intimacy.

With those S Dots, gotta to stay fresh ma
Referring to his own brand of shoes, S. Carter, and stressing the importance of dressing well and staying fashionable.

Ma, I don't shop what the rest by
Boasting that he does not shop at the same stores or wear the same clothes as the average person.

Oh no ma please respect ma
Asking his partner to respect him and his preferences.

Jiggy this is probably purple label
Referring to high-end clothing brand Ralph Lauren and indicating that he is likely wearing it.

Or that BBC or it's probably tailored
Mentioning BBC, another clothing brand, and implying that his outfit is likely custom made.

But y'all niggas acting way too tough
Addressing people generally and calling them out for acting tough or unapproachable.

Throw on a suit get it tapered up, and let's just
Suggesting that they put on a suit and look presentable before heading out together.

(Change clothes and go) You know I stay, fresh to death
Once again emphasizing his fashion sense and that he always looks good.

I brought you from the projects
Bringing back the reminder that he helped his partner rise from poverty and improve their life.

And I'm a take you to the top of the globe so let's go (change numbers and go)
Reiterating his promise to support his partner and take them to the pinnacle of success.

Uh huh yeah, uh (now girl I promise you, no substitute)
Reaffirming his commitment to his partner and promising that there is no one else who can replace him.

It's just me
Stressing the importance of only himself in the relationship.

Uh, uh (sexy sexy) Woo!
Transitioning to a chorus full of energy and sex appeal.

Uh huh (sexy sexy) It's so necessary right)
Repeating the sexy chorus and affirming its importance to the song.

Uh huh, woo! (Sexy sexy) that's right it's a groove
Calling back to the chorus and describing it as a fun and lively 'groove'.

Uh huh, it's a groove (sexy sexy) bring it back
Repeating the previous line and inviting listeners to bring back the 'groove' mentioned.

Uh, uh, your boy is back
Repeating the motif of his return and declaring that he is 'back' once again.

Uh huh, uh, uh, uh, the bounce is back
Asserting that the flow and rhythm of his music is back as well.

Uh, uh, woo, uh HOV is back, peace!
Reiterating that he is back and closing out the song with a shoutout to himself and saying 'peace'.