New York
Fat Joe Ja Rule Jadakiss Lyrics

I got a hundred guns, a hundred clips, nigga I'm from New York (New York)
I come from a place where danger lurks - I'm armed to the teeth with weapons and ammunition to combat those who try to mess with me.

I got a semi-automatic that spits next time if you talk (you talk)
I have a firearm that shoots rapidly and accurately - if you dare to speak out of line, you'll regret it.

Why'all niggas is pussy, poonani, (Vagina)
You're weak, afraid - soft like a woman.

Your (Monologue's) getting tired, now it's time to ride
You've been talking too much - it's time to take action against your enemies.

You're print distrified, you're no longer desired
You're no longer hot, popular, or in demand.

So take off them silly chains, put back on your wire
Get rid of your flashy jewelry and put back on your listening device, because you need to hear what's about to happen.

I'm on fire, holly dipped in octane
I'm full of energy, power, and intensity - ready to attack at any moment.

Let east coast bang, let west coast bang
Let the whole country be aware of the East Coast's power - they're just as strong and dangerous as the West Coast.

And Rule gonna bring the ghetto gospel
I'm bringing the truth, the harsh reality of life in the ghetto to everyone who will listen.

To every hood possible, pushin' through in the sky blue
I'm going to every neighborhood to spread my message, in my car colored sky blue.

Back with the gods you now, preferably the 4 pound
I'm back with my crew, including those who carry four-pound guns.

Slugs flyin' at the speed of sound
Bullets are flying fast and fierce, causing damage and destruction.

Tryin' to catch the ears of niggas that's runnin' their mouths
I'm targeting those who talk too much - I'm going to make sure they hear me loud and clear.

I might get my Brooklyn niggas to run in your house
I could send my crew from Brooklyn to come take you out by force, invading your home and attacking.

I don't really understand what the runnin's about
I don't know why people feel the need to run their mouths or act tough when they aren't prepared for the consequences.

But we're hunters, we take pride in airin' our prey out
As predators, we feel a sense of accomplishment in taking down our enemies and showing our power.

Leavin 'em laid out, dead, in just a sport
Killing is nothing but a game to us - we do it for fun and enjoyment.

Cause we ain't playin' up here in New York
We're serious about our business, our power, and our dominance in New York City.

Nigga I can see the coke in your nose
I can tell you're a drug user just by looking at your face - specifically, I see the residue of cocaine in your nostrils.

This ain't a movie, even he got his head blown on the globe
I'm reminding you that we live in the real world, where violence and death can happen at any moment - not just in movies.

And I was just about to find god
I was close to changing my life and seeking a more meaningful existence.

But now that Ma$e is back, I think I'd much rather find a menage
But now that the rapper Ma$e has returned to the music scene, I'm more interested in finding a threesome with two women.

And everybody talkin' crazy how they're AK spit
Other rappers are boasting about how tough they are - how they can shoot an AK-47.

But we know this investigatin', and they ain't spray shit
But they're all talk - we know they're being investigated and they haven't actually done anything yet.

Not me, I'm the truth homie, got the industry shook like
I'm the real deal - my honesty and power are causing others in the music industry to be intimidated by me.

"Naw nigga, Joe gonna let 'em loose on me"
People are afraid that I'll come after them with my weapons and cause them harm.

True Story, I'm bringin' the T back
This isn't fiction or just talk - I'm bringing back the real and the raw to the rap game.

Even Roy Jones was forced to (Lean Back)
Even famous boxer Roy Jones Jr. had to acknowledge my power and sway when he danced to my hit song "Lean Back."

My nigga Dre said grind cook
My friend Dre told me to focus on my hustle and my music career.

Now we killin' them Howard niggas, who said I must of found Pun's rhyme book
Now I'm beating out the competition at Howard University, and people are accusing me of stealing former rapper Big Pun's lyrics.

Got bitches on top of the Phantom
I have women fawning over me, sitting on top of my expensive car (a Rolls-Royce Phantom).

And the pinky got bling, like the ring around Saturn
I'm wearing a flashy diamond ring on my pinky finger that looks as big and glittery as the planet Saturn's ring system.

Cook coke, crack, niggas fiend for that
I'm involved in the illicit drug trade - specifically cooking cocaine and crack - and people can't get enough of what I'm selling.

And you already know the x is where the team be at
People know that my crew and I are always involved in the ecstasy (x) drug scene.

I swear it couldn't be sweeter, Life's a bitch
I can hardly believe how good life is, even though it can also be tough and unforgiving.

Depending on how you treat her, you might get rich
If you work hard and treat life well, you might become wealthy and successful.

It's guaranteed you gonna die, you might get missed
Death is inevitable - but at least you might not suffer or be missed for long after you're gone.

For maybe 2 or 3 hours, 'til they light their spliffs
People might remember you fondly for a short while before they move on and start smoking their marijuana joints again.

And that coke will get you a long time
If you get caught using or selling cocaine, you'll face a long prison sentence.

But when I let 'em know the dope is out, it's like America Online
When I announce to people that drugs are available, it spreads quickly and widely like an online message from America Online (an internet service provider).

Wise has awoken
I'm speaking some powerful truths and enlightening others in the process.

And you know they say that you deserved it whenever you die with your eyes open
People sometimes believe that if you die while awake - with your eyes open - you must have done something to deserve it or be in a state of enlightenment.

I still hold a title, because I'm in the hood like them little motorcycles
I still hold a position of power and respect, because I'm always present and involved in the rough neighborhood lifestyle - even like the small motorcycles that zip around the streets.

Stick up kids, hoppin' out with them old rifles
People are still using old-fashioned rifles to rob and intimidate others in the neighborhood.

Just doin' shit for nothin', it's so spiteful
These criminal acts are done out of pure spite and meanness - there's often no purpose or reason behind them.

Ha I'm just like you
I'm not so different from the people in these neighborhoods - I understand their struggles and their motivations.

Word that niggas want to murk you is in the air
There are rumors that people are out to kill you, and the threat is all around you.

A double shot of yak and the purple is in the air
People are drinking and using drugs excessively around me - specifically, double shots of cognac and the drug purple (a slang term for various drugs).

And I'm not cocky, I'm confident
I don't have an arrogant or overbearing attitude - I'm simply self-assured in my abilities and my image.

So when you tell me I'm the best it's a compliment
When others praise me and tell me that I'm the best, it's a nice gesture but not something that surprises me - since I already know I'm great.