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Public Service Announcement
100dBs feat. Jay-Z Lyrics

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This is a public service announcement
Sponsored by Just Blaze and the good folks at Roc-A-Fella Records

"Fellow Americans, it is with the utmost pride and sincerity
That I present this recording, as a living testament and recollection
Of history in the making during our generation"

Allow me to reintroduce myself

My name is Hov (oh), H to the O-V
I used to move snowflakes by the O-Z
I guess even back then you can call me
CEO of the R-O-C, Hov
Fresh out the frying pan into the fire
I be the music biz number one supplier
Flier than a piece of paper bearing my name
Got the hottest chick in the game wearing my chain, that's right
Hov (oh), not DOC
But similar to them letters, "No One Can Do it Better"
I check cheddar like a food inspector
My homey Strict told me, "Dude, finish your breakfast"
So that's what I'ma do, take you back to the dude
With the Lexus, fast-forward the jewels and the necklace
Let me tell you dudes what I do to protect this
Shoot at you actors like movie directors
This ain't a movie, dog (oh, shit)

"Now before I finish, let me just say
I did not come here to show out, did not come here to impress you
Because to tell you the truth, when I leave here, I'm gone
And I don't care what you think about me, but just remember
When it hits the fan, brother, whether it's next year, ten years
Twenty years from now, you'll never be able to say
That these brothers lied to you Jack

Ving ain't lie
I done came through the block in everything that's fly
I'm like Che Guevara with bling on, I'm complex
I never claimed to have wings on
Nigga, I get my "by any means" on whenever there's a drought
Get your umbrellas out because that's when I brainstorm
You can blame Shawn, but I ain't invent the game
I just rolled the dice, trying to get some change
And I do it twice, ain't no sense in me
Lying as if I am a different man
And I could blame my environment but
There ain't no reason why I be buying expensive chains
Hope you don't think users are the only abusers
Niggas getting high within the game
If you do then, how would you explain?
I'm ten years removed, still the vibe is in my veins
I got a hustler spirit, nigga, period
Check out my hat, yo, peep the way I wear it
Check out my swag, yo, I walk like a ballplayer
No matter where you go, you are what you are, player
And you can try to change but that's just the top layer
Man, you was who you was 'fore you got here
Only God can judge me, so I'm gone
Either love me or leave me alone

Now, back to our regularly scheduled program
L'Album Noir: The Black Album

Overall Meaning

The song Public Service Announcement by 100dBs feat. Jay-Z is a self-introduction of Jay-Z with a focus on his work, career and his overall journey. The song is structured in three different parts; a public service announcement, self-introduction, and a closing statement. The first part, sponsored by Roc-A-Fella Records and Just Blaze, is an introduction that presents the song's theme as a historic and memorable event, while the last part is a declaration of independence where Jay-Z doesn't care about others' opinions about him.

In the second part of the song, Jay-Z introduces himself as a former drug dealer who has made it big in the music industry, now the CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records. He emphasizes his position in the industry as a "music biz number one supplier." He confidently refers to himself as Hov', short for "Jehovah," which reflects his dominant status in the music industry. He also talks about his approach to business by mentioning how he protects his work and how important it is to him.

Overall, Public Service Announcement is a powerful and confident statement of Jay-Z's identity, work, and ambition. It's a mix of his past, present and future work-oriented overview, and it frames his success story that inspires people to overcome any obstacles they face in their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

This is a public service announcement
I am making an announcement on behalf of Roc-A-Fella Records and JB.

Fellow Americans, it is with the utmost pride and sincerity That I present this recording, as a living testament and recollection Of history in the making during our generation.
I am introducing this recording as a tribute to the history that we are making during our generation.

Allow me to re-introduce myself My name is Hov' (oh) H-to-the-O-V I used to move snowflakes by the O-Z I guess even back then you can call me CEO of the R-O-C, Hov'
Let me introduce myself - I used to deal drugs, but now I am the CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records.

Fresh out the frying pan into the fire I be the, music biz number one supplier Flier than a piece of paper bearing my name Got the hottest chick in the game wearing my chain, that's right Hov' (oh) not D.O.C.
I am the top music supplier and I have the hottest woman in the game wearing my chain.

But similar to them letters, "No One Can Do it Better" I check cheddar like a food inspector My homey Strict told me, "Dude finish your breakfast" So that's what I'ma do, take you back to the dude With the Lexus, fast-forward the jewels and the necklace Let me tell you dudes what I do to protect this Shoot at you actors like movie directors This ain't a movie dog (oh shit)
No one can do it better than me. I protect my business and I will shoot anyone who gets in my way.

Ting ain't lie I done came through the block in everything that's fly I'm like, Che Guevara with bling on, I'm complex I never claimed to have wings on Nigga I get mine, by any means on whenever there's a drought Get your umbrellas out because, that's when I brainstorm You can blame Shawn, but I ain't invent the game I just rolled the dice, trying to get some change And I do it twice, ain't no sense in me Lying as if, I am a different man And I could blame my environment but There ain't no reason why I be buying expensive chains Hope you don't think users are the only abusers Niggas getting high within the game If you do then, how would you explain? I'm ten years removed, still the vibe is in my veins I got a hustler spirit, nigga period Check out my hat yo, peep the way I wear it Check out my swag yo, I walk like a ballplayer No matter where you go, you are what you are player And you can try to change but that's just the top layer Man, you was who you was 'fore you got here Only God can judge me, so I'm gone Either love me, or leave me alone
I came from the bottom and now I have everything. I am complex and will do whatever it takes to get to the top, even in a drought. Addiction is prevalent in my industry. Trying to change my past is pointless. I am who I am and you can love me or leave me, but only God can judge me.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled program, L'Album Noir: The Black Album
We are done with this announcement and now back to our album - L'Album Noir: The Black Album.

Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Raymond Levin, Shawn Corey Carter

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