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A.E.I.O.U. Lyrics

Let's go
Get ready, we're about to begin.

Hov!
Referring to Jay-Z as 'Hov', his alter ego.

Uh huh, Hov'
Affirming Jay-Z's presence and authority.

You, are, not, ready
Challenging the listener for not being ready for Jay-Z's skill and dominance.

Hov', unstoppable, Dynasty, young Hova
Affirming that Jay-Z is unstoppable and has created a musical dynasty, referring to himself as the young 'Hova' (short for Jayhova, a reference to Jehovah).

I'm a hustler baby (I'm a hustler)
Jay-Z is hustling (working hard) to achieve his goals and success in the music industry.

I just want you to know (Wanna let you know)
Jay-Z wants to make it clear to the listener that he is a hustler who is determined to succeed.

It ain't where I been (It aint where I been)
Jay-Z is telling the listener that his past does not define him or his future success.

But where I'm bout to go (Top of the world!)
Jay-Z is destined for greatness and is going to reach the top of the music industry.

Now I just wanna love you (just wanna love you)
Jay-Z wants to express his love for the listener and connect with them through his music.

But be who I am (you know you love me)
Jay-Z wants to remain true to himself and his authentic persona, because he knows the listener loves him for who he is.

And with all this cash (mo' money, mo' problems)
Jay-Z acknowledges that with success comes more problems and complications.

You'll forget your man
Jay-Z believes that with his money and success, the listener will forget about her current partner and choose him instead.

Now give it to me
Jay-Z wants the listener to give him her attention and affection.

Gimme that funk, that sweet, that nasty, that gushi stuff
Jay-Z wants the listener to give him her soul, passion, and everything she's got when they're together.

But don't bullshit me
Jay-Z doesn't want the listener to fake or pretend to love him, he wants her to be genuine.

When the Remi's in the system, ain't no tellin'
Jay-Z is telling the listener that when he's drinking champagne (Remi), he can be unpredictable and his actions are uncertain.

Will I fuck 'em will I diss 'em, that's what they be yellin'
People gossip about Jay-Z's social life and wonder if he will sleep with women or mistreat them.

I'm a pimp by blood, not relation
Jay-Z considers himself a natural born leader who is good at making money and gaining respect.

Y'all be chasin', I replace them, huh?
Jay-Z believes that women constantly try to pursue him, but he doesn't allow them to control him, he replaces them instead.

Drunk off Crist', mami on E
Jay-Z is tipsy from drinking Cristal champagne, while the woman with him is high on ecstasy (E).

Can't keep her little model hands off me
The woman with Jay-Z is a model and can't resist touching him.

Both in the club, high, singing off key
Jay-Z and the woman are both intoxicated and singing badly.

"And I wish I never met her at all"
Jay-Z references a song by rock band Wheatus, expressing regret about being with the woman in his present moment.

It gets better, ordered another round
Jay-Z thinks the situation can improve if he orders more drinks for himself and the woman.

It's, about, to go, down
Jay-Z suggests that something interesting or exciting is about to happen soon.

Got six model chicks, six bottles of Crist'
Jay-Z boasts about having six attractive female companions and six bottles of expensive champagne.

Four Belvederes, got weed everywhere
Jay-Z has four bottles of Belvedere vodka and marijuana available in abundance.

What do you say, me, you, and your Chloe glasses
Jay-Z suggests that he and the woman in Chloe glasses should spend some private time together.

Go somewhere private where we can discuss fashion
Jay-Z wants to hook up with the woman and bond over their shared interest in fashion.

Like, Prada blouse, Gucci bra
Jay-Z references luxury fashion brands like Prada and Gucci to impress the woman.

Filth Mart jeans, take that off
Jay-Z suggests that the woman should remove her Filth Mart jeans because he wants to see her body.

Yeah, save the narrative, you savin' it for marriage
Jay-Z tells the woman to stop talking and being coy about her intentions, as if she's saving herself for marriage.

Let's keep it real ma, you savin' it for karats
Jay-Z thinks the woman is only interested in him because of his wealth and is waiting for him to buy her expensive jewelry (karats).

You wanna see how far I'm a go
Jay-Z believes that the woman is interested in how far he will go in giving her what she wants.

How, much I'ma spend but you already know
Jay-Z suggests that he is willing to spend a lot of money on the woman, but she already knows this and is taking advantage of him.

Zip, zero, stingy with dinero
Jay-Z admits that he is not willing to give the woman any money because he thinks she is only interested in him for his wealth.

Might buy you Crist', but that about it
Jay-Z suggests that he might buy her some Cristal champagne, but he won't spend any more money on her.

Might light your wrist, but that about it
Jay-Z suggests that he might buy her a fancy watch, but he won't spend any more money on her.

Fuck it, I might wife you and buy you nice whips
Jay-Z suggests that he might marry the woman and buy her expensive cars if she proves herself to be worth it.

Ma, but you really gotta ride nice dick
Jay-Z suggests that the woman needs to be sexually satisfying in order to be with him.

Know how to work your hips and your head's priceless
Jay-Z wants the woman to be skilled in bed and thinks that having a good personality is more important than physical beauty.

Profess you love the Hov', and I'll never let you down
Jay-Z wants the woman to profess her love for him and promises to never disappoint her if she does.

Get you bling like the Neptune sound
Jay-Z promises to make her look fashionable and stylish like the music produced by The Neptunes.

Okay, hot Hov', too hot to hold
Jay-Z considers himself too cool and sexually attractive to handle.

Ladies love me long time like 2Pac's soul
Jay-Z believes that women find him sexually irresistible, like they did with rapper Tupac Shakur (who might be referring to his song 'How Do U Want It').

Only way to roll, Jigga and two ladies
Jay-Z wants to have a threesome with two women, which he thinks is the best way to enjoy life.

I'm too cold, Motorola, two way page me, c'mon
Jay-Z is so cool that he suggests people contact him through his two-way pager made by Motorola.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Jay-Z confirms his dominance and coolness at the end of the song.

Same song, I'm back, been around the world
Jay-Z is making a reference to his previous song 'I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)' saying that he is back to make more hits, even though he has traveled the world in the meantime.

Ro-mancing girls that dance with girls
Jay-Z sings about his ability to seduce women who identify as lesbians.

From, Club Cheetah, to Club Amnesia
Jay-Z has been to multiple nightclubs where he has met interesting women.

The Peanuts in L.A., Bubblin' in Dublin
Jay-Z has even been to clubs in Los Angeles and Dublin, where he has met women.

Can't deny me, why would you want to
Jay-Z believes that no one can resist him and his charisma and asks why anyone would even try.

You need me, why don't you try me
Jay-Z suggests that the listener should give him a chance and see how he could enhance their life.

Baby you want to, believe me, Hov'!
Jay-Z is confident that the listener wants to be with him and he assures them that they won't be disappointed.