Sweet
DJ Green Lantern & Jay-Z Lyrics

And still there's pain (pain, pain)
Despite my success, I still suffer from emotional pain.

If I would have grew up to be a doctor My nephews would have grew up to do the same (same, same)
If I had pursued a different career path, I would have wanted my family to follow in my footsteps.

But since I grew up through the game And my influence is the same And my therapy is music They ask are you ashamed (ashamed)
Growing up in the music industry has been a therapeutic outlet for me but people question if I feel any shame about my past experiences.

And though I wish I could separate the two things I cannot so my answer to you remains
I wish I could compartmentalize my personal life and my music career, but I cannot so I stand by my past experiences.

I can walk down the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles And be so satisfied when I look myself in the eyes No shame, no sir Just big boats and tearing the coast up
My self-confidence is not affected by my past, and I enjoy my wealth and luxurious lifestyle.

Tight coupes like I'm wearing the roadster For any coupe, bear hugging the holster
I drive fancy cars and always carry a gun for protection.

So I make no apologies, crooked policies So a G a nigga gotta be We playing for property, no Monopoly
I won't apologize for my past misdeeds and accept that my background shaped me into who I am. We are all striving for success without taking shortcuts.

So I'll pass go and let my nephews follow me They say the child shall lead So I take it far as I can and then we shall see
I am paving the way for my family and hope that I can lead them to success. We will see how far we can go.

Shall we dance with the devil for a beat I pray to God I ain't got two left feet Do the hustle, put keys in the street Then I'm ballroom dancing, ke-ke'ing in the suite
Sometimes I have to make tough choices in order to succeed, but I hope to stay true to my values. I transition from illegal activities to legitimate ones with ease.

Sweet, BB's on the feet TV's in the seat, enemies on the creep It's so corrupt Soak it up, it's a lesson every fuck up One day you're up Next day you're down Long as you stay the same, it'll come back around
I am surrounded by luxury, but there are always people who wish to harm me. Life is unpredictable and full of mistakes, but it's important to learn from them and stay humble.

I'm even better I'm eating better Best thing about it is My niggas eating together With each endeavor, we reaching levels Niggas ain't seen in like forever
I am constantly improving and enjoying a better lifestyle, but the most fulfilling aspect is being able to share that success with my friends. We are reaching heights that haven't been seen in years.

I'm Hyman Roth, so made all my partners rich I can vouch for you if you ain't a part of this So pardon me as I pave my wrist, uh As I parlay my chips
I am like Hyman Roth from The Godfather, making my business associates wealthy. I have a successful track record and can vouch for those who work with me. I am continuing to build my wealth.

And it may not be what you call perfect but But it's my life The life The life The life Once again it's the life
My life may not be perfect, but it's mine, and I revel in the success and challenges that come with it.

Hov, alright, alright
This is a signature call out from Jay-Z.

American gangster, gangster Businesses like I'm white But I'm not, I'm just bright So fly with no fear of the flight, uh So if y'all hear my plight And if you think you can make it this far without fight Couple mistakes here and there Not always right But I'm always real That's how I sleep at night
I am a successful businessman despite my African American background. My success is due to my intelligence and not my race. I am confident in taking risks and hope others will take inspiration from my story. I recognize I've made mistakes on my journey, but I've remained true to myself and value authenticity.