New York Minute
French Montana feat. 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 lyrics of "New York Minute" by French Montana featuring Jadakiss and Nicki Minaj is all about representing the city of New York through their tough and violent lyrics. The chorus highlights the guns and ammunition they possess and the pride they have for their hometown. Ja Rule owns a hundred guns and clips, and he warns anyone who dares to speak against him or his city. In the first verse, he asserts his authority by calling out those who are not as manly enough as he is. He takes pride in being from Brooklyn and has no qualms about using violence to defend his territory. He declares that he is willing to use his connections to make his rivals pay for their transgressions.


Fat Joe, in the second verse, talks about his almost spiritual search for the divine, but then he pivots to his desire to engage in sexual pursuits. He also asserts his dominance in the hip hop industry, and anyone who crosses him will face the consequences. He brags about his skills, his affiliation with the late rapper Big Pun, and his relations with women. In the final verse, Jadakiss sings of the challenges of life in the ghetto, where one has to stay alert and always on guard. He recognizes the risks and the inevitability of death. The use of metaphors and punchlines helps to convey the harsh realities of life in the city.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a hundred guns, a hundred clips, nigga I'm from New York (New York)
As a resident of New York, I am well-armed with a vast arsenal of weapons ready to be used if needed.


I got a semi-automatic that spits next time if you talk (you talk)
If you continue to speak foolishly or disrespectfully, be prepared to face the consequences of my weapon.


Why'all niggas is pussy, poonani, your monologue's getting tired, now it's time to ride
You are all weak and lack courage, your words are meaningless and repetitive. It's time to take action.


You're print distrified, you're no longer desired, so take off them silly chains, put back on your wire
Your reputation is in shambles, nobody wants you around. Stop trying to act tough with your flashy jewelry and go back to wearing your plain, unremarkable chains for safety.


I'm on fire, holly dipped in octane
I am unstoppable, driven by intense passion and power.


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
We don't need to fight each other, we can all represent our coasts and come together to spread our message to every neighborhood. Riding through in blue cars to show our unity.


Back with the gods you now, preferably the 4 pound, slugs flying at the speed of sound
I am back among the elite shooters, armed with a powerful 4 pound gun and bullets that move so fast they break the sound barrier.


Trying to catch the ears of niggas that's runnin' their mouths, I might get my Brooklyn niggas to run in your house
I am targeting those who talk too much and boast about their accomplishments. I may even enlist my friends from Brooklyn to pay them a visit and teach them a lesson.


But we're hunters, we take pride in airin' our prey out, leaving 'em laid out, dead, it's just a sport, cause we ain't playin' up here in New York
We are skilled and proud hunters who enjoy taking down our targets and leaving them dead. This is more than just a game to us, as it is a serious matter of life and death 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 tell that you are involved in drug dealing just by looking at you. Don't think this is all a fantasy, even famous people can get killed for their involvement in such activities.


And I was just about to find god, but now that Ma$e is back, I think I'd much rather find a menage
I was considering turning to religion for guidance, but now that Ma$e is making a comeback in the music industry, I would rather focus on having threesomes with women.


True Story, I'm bringin' the T back, even Roy Jones was forced to lean back
This is not just a story or something I'm making up. I'm bringing back the realness to the rap game, and even famous boxer Roy Jones Jr. was compelled to lean back and nod to my music.


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 instructed me to work hard and perfect my craft, and now I am dominating competition from Howard University. People assume I copied the legendary rapper Big Pun's style, but my success is solely my own.


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
I have multiple women on top of my luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom, and my pinky ring is covered in diamonds that shine like the ring around the planet Saturn. We make a lot of profit from cooking and selling cocaine and crack, and everybody knows that's where we can be found.


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
Life can be wonderful or difficult depending on how you choose to live it. You may become wealthy or not, and death is an inevitable outcome that may or may not be anticipated by those around you.


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
People may forget about you soon after you're gone and smoke marijuana to cope with their emotions. Drugs like cocaine may provide temporary pleasure but can lead to many years in prison. When I announce that my drugs are available, people flock to me like they do to AOL for internet service.


Wise has awoken, and you know they say that you deserved it whenever you die with your eyes open
I have become wise and aware of my surroundings, and it is often said that people who die with their eyes open must have been deserving of their fate.


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
I am still respected and admired in my neighborhood and can be compared to the popular small motorcycles. There are criminals who use old rifles to rob people and are motivated by malice and jealousy.


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
I am just as vulnerable as anyone else, and rumors are circulating that there is a threat to my safety. People are drinking hard liquor and smoking weed to cope with the tension. I am not arrogant, just confident in my abilities, so when people praise my talent, I take it as a compliment.


I got a hundred guns, a hundred clips, nigga I'm from New York (New York)
As a resident of New York, I am well-armed with a vast arsenal of weapons ready to be used if needed.


I got a semi-automatic that spits next time if you talk (you talk)
If you continue to speak foolishly or disrespectfully, be prepared to face the consequences of my weapon.


And I know
I am fully aware of the situation and what needs to be done.




Lyrics Β© COLOURSINMYHEAD DBA WILL MCNAIR
Written by: ANGEL HAZE, GIL SCOTT HERON, WILL MCNAIR

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@toddzilla7423

Golden age of hip hop was earlys 90s until about the early 2010s

Id say 1993-2013

Thats 20 years. That sounds about right to me. 2pac and Biggie started it in the early 90s. Along with groups like Bone thugs and Three Six Mafia.

Continued into the 2000s with dipset, eminem, 50, lil wayne etc.

All the way to the early 2010s.

The past 4 or 5 years hip hop has fallen off. Just my opinion.



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@LeroyJenkins1320

2023 and still bumping this classic

@jakesnake8372

This song make me smell that NY sidewalk πŸ—½

@unkwn13275

Certified classic right here

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@CounterComplex

2024 bro

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@TheRealConMan98

One of the most underrated beats ever made. If Kanye made this people would be dickriding it to this day. Harry Fraud and French need more props for the vibe they created.

@TheTenaciousEunuch

This is a poor quality rip off beat bro. Kanye wouldn't touch this with Pete's D

@louismichael3571

Early French Montana is def a vibe especially here in Ny

@Heisenberg-ic3pe

I was brought back here trying to figure out when the first time I seen French was

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