New York
Fat Joe Ja Rule & Jadakiss Lyrics


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[Chorus: Ja Rule]
I got a hundred guns, a hundred clips, nigga I'm from New York (New York)
I got a semi-automatic that spits next time if you talk (you talk)
I got a hundred guns, a hundred clips, nigga I'm from New York (New York)
I got a semi-automatic that spits next time if you talk (you talk)
(And I know)

[Verse 1: Ja Rule]
Why'all niggas is pussy, poonani, (Vagina)
Your (Monologue's) getting tired, now it's time to ride
You're print distrified, you're no longer desired
So take off them silly chains, put back on your wire
I'm on fire, holly dipped in octane
Let east coast bang, let west coast bang
And Rule gonna bring the ghetto gospel
To every hood possible, pushin' through in the sky blue
Back with the gods you now, preferably the 4 pound
Slugs flyin' at the speed of sound
Tryin' to catch the ears of niggas that's runnin' their mouths
I might get my Brooklyn niggas to run in your house
I don't really understand what the runnin's about
But we're hunters, we take pride in airin' our prey out
Leavin 'em laid out, dead, in just a sport
Cause we ain't playin' up here in New York

[Chorus]

[Verse 2: Fat Joe]
Nigga I can see the coke in your nose
This ain't a movie, even he got his head blown on the globe
And I was just about to find god
But now that Ma$e is back, I think I'd much rather find a menage
And everybody talkin' crazy how they're AK spit
But we know this investigatin', and they ain't spray shit
Not me, I'm the truth homie, got the industry shook like
"Naw nigga, Joe gonna let 'em loose on me"
True Story, I'm bringin' the T back
Even Roy Jones was forced to (Lean Back)
My nigga Dre said grind cook
Now we killin' them Howard niggas, who said I must of found Pun's rhyme book
Got bitches on top of the Phantom
And the pinky got bling, like the ring around Saturn
Cook coke, crack, niggas fiend for that
And you already know the x is where the team be at

[Chorus]

[Verse 3: Jadakiss]
I swear it couldn't be sweeter, Life's a bitch
Depending on how you treat her, you might get rich
It's guaranteed you gonna die, you might get missed
For maybe 2 or 3 hours, 'til they light their spliffs
And that coke will get you a long time
But when I let 'em know the dope is out, it's like America Online
Wise has awoken
And you know they say that you deserved it whenever you die with your eyes open
I still hold a title, because I'm in the hood like them little motorcycles
Stick up kids, hoppin' out with them old rifles
Just doin' shit for nothin', it's so spiteful
Ha I'm just like you
Word that niggas want to murk you is in the air
A double shot of yak and the purple is in the air
And I'm not cocky, I'm confident
So when you tell me I'm the best it's a compliment





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Fat Joe, Ja Rule, and Jadakiss’s rap song “New York” asserts the toughness of those hailing from the famous city. They claim to have a hundred guns and a hundred clips, as well as a semi-automatic that spits “next time if you talk.” Their message is clear: you do not want to mess with them. The verses from each rapper expand on this theme by offering examples of their own strength and aggression. They call out their enemies, brag about their skills, and outline the dangers of crossing them. In doing so, they reinforce the idea that New Yorkers are not to be messed with.


Fat Joe describes seeing cocaine in his enemy’s nose and warns that he and his team are about to be “let loose” on those who cross them. Jadakiss references the violence and criminal activity of the streets, noting that stick-up kids hop out with old rifles and do things out of spite. All three rappers use their verses to assert their own power and the power of their city. The overall effect of the song is to emphasize the toughness of New York and its residents, suggesting that they are not to be trifled with.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a hundred guns, a hundred clips, nigga I'm from New York (New York)
I have a lot of guns and ammunition because I'm from New York, where it can be dangerous


I got a semi-automatic that spits next time if you talk (you talk)
I have a powerful weapon that I will use if you talk too much


Why'all niggas is pussy, poonani, (Vagina), Your (Monologue's) getting tired, now it's time to ride
You're all weak, and your talking has become tedious, so it's time for action


You're print distrified, you're no longer desired So take off them silly chains, put back on your wire
No one is impressed by you anymore, so take off your chains and get back to work


I'm on fire, holly dipped in octane Let east coast bang, let west coast bang
I'm hot and ready for action, let's make the east and west coasts come together in unity


And Rule gonna bring the ghetto gospel To every hood possible, pushin' through in the sky blue
I'm going to spread a message to all the neighborhoods, driving through in my blue car


Back with the gods you now, preferably the 4 pound Slugs flyin' at the speed of sound
We're back with the gangsters now, using powerful guns that shoot quickly


Tryin' to catch the ears of niggas that's runnin' their mouths I might get my Brooklyn niggas to run in your house
We're trying to get the attention of those who talk too much and might even send some of my guys to intimidate you


I don't really understand what the runnin's about But we're hunters, we take pride in airin' our prey out
I don't know why we do this, but we enjoy intimidating and 'hunting' others


Leavin 'em laid out, dead, in just a sport Cause we ain't playin' up here in New York
We kill others for fun, because we're not joking around in New York


Nigga I can see the coke in your nose This ain't a movie, even he got his head blown on the globe
I can see you're on drugs, and this isn't a movie - even famous people get killed in real life


And I was just about to find god But now that Ma$e is back, I think I'd much rather find a menage
I was thinking of changing my ways, but since Ma$e (a rapper known for sexual lyrics) has returned, I'd rather have a threesome


And everybody talkin' crazy how they're AK spit But we know this investigatin', and they ain't spray shit
Everyone talks about their powerful guns, but we know the police are investigating so they're not actually using them


Not me, I'm the truth homie, got the industry shook like "Naw nigga, Joe gonna let 'em loose on me"
I'm telling the truth, and everyone in the industry is scared that I'll reveal something dangerous


True Story, I'm bringin' the T back Even Roy Jones was forced to (Lean Back)
This is the truth, and I'm bringing back the 'T' (slang for aggression and toughness), even famous boxer Roy Jones had to bow down to me


My nigga Dre said grind cook Now we killin' them Howard niggas, who said I must of found Pun's rhyme book
My friend Dre told me to work hard, and now we're killing people from Howard University - someone accused me of stealing Big Pun's lyrics but I'm still successful


Got bitches on top of the Phantom And the pinky got bling, like the ring around Saturn
I have women sitting on my car, and my pinky ring is so flashy it's like a ring around the planet Saturn


Cook coke, crack, niggas fiend for that And you already know the x is where the team be at
We make and sell drugs, and people are desperate for them. Our team operates in secret locations


I swear it couldn't be sweeter, Life's a bitch Depending on how you treat her, you might get rich
Life can be good or bad, depending on how you treat it. You might become wealthy


It's guaranteed you gonna die, you might get missed For maybe 2 or 3 hours, 'til they light their spliffs
Death is unavoidable, but you might be forgotten after 2-3 hours until your friends or family remember you and smoke a joint in your honor


And that coke will get you a long time But when I let 'em know the dope is out, it's like America Online
Selling cocaine can lead to a long prison sentence, but when I announce that we're selling drugs, everyone wants to buy them like people logging onto AOL (an old internet provider)


Wise has awoken And you know they say that you deserved it whenever you die with your eyes open
I'm getting smarter and more aware, and people think you deserved to die horribly if you died with your eyes open


I still hold a title, because I'm in the hood like them little motorcycles Stick up kids, hoppin' out with them old rifles
I still have my reputation because I'm always in the 'hood', where people are robbing others with old guns


Just doin' shit for nothin', it's so spiteful Ha I'm just like you Word that niggas want to murk you is in the air
People are doing harmful things for no reason, and I'm just like them. Everyone knows that someone might try to kill you


A double shot of yak and the purple is in the air And I'm not cocky, I'm confident So when you tell me I'm the best it's a compliment
There are drugs in the air (some sort of alcoholic drink and cannabis), and I'm not arrogant, just confident. When people say I'm the best, it's a compliment


I got a hundred guns, a hundred clips, nigga I'm from New York (New York) I got a semi-automatic that spits next time if you talk (you talk) (And I know)
I have a lot of guns and ammunition because I'm from New York where it can be dangerous. I will use my weapon if you talk too much, and I'm aware of this fact




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, COLOURSINMYHEAD DBA WILL MCNAIR
Written by: ANGEL HAZE, GIL SCOTT HERON, WILL MCNAIR

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