Slow Down
Fat Joe feat. Young Jeezy Lyrics


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It took a keys and Jay-Z to get this city poppin' now
Rob base Snoop Dogg to get it rockin' now
Big money talking, Mayweather, Paquiao
Gucci soft up cause he cant hard top it now
Now what you boys got a death wish
I beat a mothafucka' uglier than precious
Real nigga, you can find me where the x is
Whippin' in the kitchen, both hands ambidextrous
Recession got the hood pushin' more than time clocks
So I dropped a hundred in the streets I don't buy stocks
Tell a little mothafucka' get his shine pa
Good fellas hood fellas living on my block
Nigga got a problem, I solve em (solve 'em)
A couple keys yes nigga we'll rob em (rob 'em)
Got tha 9 milli in my pants, case you niggas wanna dance
Leave a mothafucka' shakin' like Harlem (Harlem)

I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
In black from head to toe we murder clean
Do you know the name of the click that murder teams
What's up?
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em

Always on that flow shit
Jeezy Montana
Cocaine capital
That would be Atlanta
One triple O where I'm from
That's a homo
Nigga catch ya slippin' where I'm from
That's a
Next up a homicide
Ain't nobody seens shit
Wake up to a homicide,
Ain't nobody dreams to
Welcome to the home of the
Home invasion
D-E-A like to raid,
You might get your home raided
Went up in it it l
Ike a halfback from the Raiders
Bring a half mac
Anything for that paper
2 door phantom
Avatar blue though
Parked outta space shit
We call that bitch Pluto
Grown living legend
In the hood I'm a hero,
On that minute fourteen
Like a guitar hero
Came a long way
From that toilet bowl white though
But I'm a be alright though

I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
In black from head to toe we murder clean
Do you know the name of the click that murder teams
What's up?
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em

Always on my hard shit, joey Viagra
Pull up make em car sick, abracadabra
Presto magic, Bugatti's on the scene
Party's all around me like its gotti on the scene
Your money N-B-A N-F-L all legal
My niggas on the block going hard pumpin' diesel
However do you want it
Joe stay blunted
I gets off but the hoe stay on it
This is my castle but it ain't white though
Ice so bright shit shine like a light show
This my life yo go get yours bitch
Ball till we fall till the drugs hit the ball pit
Cocaine cowboys that's my thing
Do it for my niggas locked down in the bing in the state
In the Fed pen my name rings
I don't need your respect the streets crowned me King

I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
In black from head to toe we murder clean
Do you know the name of the click that murder teams
What's up?
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em




(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em

Overall Meaning

The song "Ha Ha" by Fat Joe ft. Young Jeezy centers on the artists' dominance and success in the music industry. The first verse references Jay-Z and Rob Base as artists who have contributed to the thriving music scene in the city. They also mention sports icons Mayweather and Paquiao and fashion designer Gucci as symbols of financial success. The rappers assert their strength and bravado, claiming they can beat up anyone who has a problem with them. They also brag about their exceptional cooking skills, boasting of their ability to use both hands (ambidextrous) in the kitchen.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "slow down son, you're killin' 'em," emphasizes the artists' immense talent and adds to their swagger. The second verse continues the theme of violence and crime, with Jeezy mentioning homicides and home invasions in the Atlanta area. He also talks about raiding homes for drugs and evoking gang references with the line "caught slippin' that's a..." Fat Joe comes back with lyrics about his drug-dealing past and his success in the music industry. He describes his cars and jewelry in detail and calls himself a "living legend." Both verses underline the artists' authority and confidence, as well as their identification with the street culture that made them famous.


Line by Line Meaning

It took a keys and Jay-Z to get this city poppin' now
Keys and Jay-Z played a role in making the city popular


Rob base Snoop Dogg to get it rockin' now
Rob Base and Snoop Dogg contributed to making the city rocking now


Big money talking, Mayweather, Paquiao
The boxers Mayweather and Paquiao are wealthy and influential


Gucci soft up cause he cant hard top it now
Gucci fears being surpassed regarding top position


Now what you boys got a death wish
Asking if the opposing group wants to die


I beat a mothafucka' uglier than precious
I would beat somebody severely


Real nigga, you can find me where the x is
I am a genuine individual, and you can locate me where the action is


Whippin' in the kitchen, both hands ambidextrous
I am cooking drugs in the kitchen with both hands equally adept


Recession got the hood pushin' more than time clocks
Economic recession compels people in the hood to hustle harder than ever before


So I dropped a hundred in the streets I don't buy stocks
I am investing in the streets for quick returns instead of stocks


Tell a little mothafucka' get his shine pa
Advising someone to achieve and show off his success


Good fellas hood fellas living on my block
There are both good and bad people living on my block


Nigga got a problem, I solve em (solve 'em)
I can handle any problems that arise


A couple keys yes nigga we'll rob em (rob 'em)
We can steal from people with a couple of keys


Got tha 9 milli in my pants, case you niggas wanna dance
I have a gun in my pants in case of physical altercation


Leave a mothafucka' shakin' like Harlem (Harlem)
I will cause someone to tremble or panic like in Harlem shaking dance


We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
We plan to cause a chaotic and destructive aftermath tonight


In black from head to toe we murder clean
Our appearance is intimidating and spotlessly clean at the same time


I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We entered this place tonight to cause severe damage and destruction


Always on that flow shit, Jeezy Montana
Jeezy Montana's flow is always impressive


Cocaine capital, That would be Atlanta
Atlanta is known for being a hub for the cocaine drug trade


Wake up to a homicide, Ain't nobody dreams to
People in violent neighborhoods wake up to homicides, and it's not a dream


Came a long way From that toilet bowl white though
I have progressed significantly from selling low-quality drugs


But I'm a be alright though
But I will be okay despite any challenges


Pull up make em car sick, abracadabra
My sudden appearance causes people to feel unwell, as if by magic


Presto magic, Bugatti's on the scene
The Bugatti appeared out of nowhere like a magic trick


Your money N-B-A N-F-L all legal
Your wealth derives from legal means such as sports earnings


My niggas on the block going hard pumpin' diesel
My associates are hustling and selling drugs


I gets off but the hoe stay on it
I climax quickly, but the hoe continues to engage in sexual activity


I don't need your respect the streets crowned me King
I have the respect of the streets, so I do not need yours


Ball till we fall till the drugs hit the ball pit
We will party until we drop, and the drugs are all gone


2 door phantom Avatar blue though
My two-door Rolls-Royce is an Avatar blue color


Parked outta space shit, We call that bitch Pluto
My car's parking is out of this world; we nicknamed it Pluto


Grown living legend, In the hood I'm a hero,
I am a reputable, admired figure in the neighborhood


On that minute fourteen, Like a guitar hero
I am at the top of my game, just like on the Guitar Hero game


Cocaine cowboys that's my thing
I am associated with the drugs cocaine and cowboys


Do it for my niggas locked down in the bing in the state
I engage in illicit activities for my incarcerated associates


In the Fed pen my name rings
My name is well-known even among those incarcerated in federal prison


This is my castle but it ain't white though
This is my home, but it is humble and not luxurious




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH CARTAGENA, ROMEO BERESFORD, JAY JENKINS, ELIJAH MOLINA, HECTOR RUBEN DELGADO, CARON WHEELER, SIMON LAW, PAUL ANDREW HOOPER

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Comments from YouTube:

@TyroneCash-ci2ok

This song is bananas!! Jeezy killed the hook!!! πŸ‘πŸΏ

@dinganiasari9703

I'm glad to have grown up in a time when Hip Hop was in it's primeπŸ’―
2022 and we still bumping to classics

@ace_gamer12

For sure

@jaybandz997

2019 who lising?!

@erikdiaz8341

Still bumping in 2019 and beyond

@Romdixon

How did I forget this banger! I feel ashamed. πŸ˜±πŸ€―πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

@johnye2210

Smh πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

@kennethhunt5980

Omm❗❗❗

@tharathaidude2571

Still can't believe they didn't get Dmx and Nas on this.

@kennethhunt5980

After ALL these years right❓❗

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