Dirt Off Your Shoulder
JAY Z Lyrics

You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin greatest
You are listening to the greatest rapper of all time

Turn the music up in the headphones
Make the music louder in my headphones

Tim, you can go and brush your shoulder off nigga I got you, yeah
You can congratulate yourself on your success; I'm here to support you

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
If you're feeling good about yourself, show it off and be confident

Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders off
Women also have the right to be proud of themselves and their accomplishments

Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Men can be crazy and unpredictable, so be aware of your surroundings

Get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Forget about negative people and situations and move on with your life

I probably owe it to y'all, proud to be locked by the force
I owe my success to my fans and I am proud to have their support

Tryin' to hustle some things, that go with the Porsche
I'm working hard to get the things that come with success, like a luxury car

Feelin' no remorse, feelin' like my hand was forced
I have no regrets and feel like my actions were necessary

Middle finger to the Lord, nigga grip I'm a boss
I'm confident in my abilities and don't care what anyone else thinks, even if it's against my religion

Stab the ladies they love me, from the bleachers they screamin'
Women adore me and show their support by cheering from the stands

All the ballers is bouncin' they like the way I be leanin'
Athletic players are dancing to my music because they enjoy it

All the rappers be hatin', off the track that I'm makin'
Other rappers are jealous of my success and dislike my music

But all the hustlers they love it just to see one of us make it
People who work hard for their success appreciate seeing someone like them succeed

Came from the bottom the bottom, to the top of the pots
I started from the bottom and worked my way up to the top of the music industry

Nigga London, Japan and I'm straight off the block
I'm a worldwide superstar but I still have roots in my hometown

Like a running back, get it man, I'm straight off the block
I am unstoppable like a football player running with the ball, because of my roots in my hometown

I can run it back nigga cause I'm straight with the Roc
I can continue to be successful because I am closely associated with Roc-A-Fella Records

Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with soda
I am in control and have power like a drug dealer in his kitchen

I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a Rover
I'm so successful that I can create a luxury watch and want to buy a luxury car like a Range Rover

Tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yessir
I am trying to extend my success further by selling more drugs, like a wrestler stretching their opponent

Keep the Heckler close, you know them smokers'll test ya
I carry a gun as protection because drug addicts may try to rob me

But like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin'
Like a deck of cards, I am done with my dealings

Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'em
Now that I'm rapping, you can feel my lyrics resonate with you

Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceiling
I sold enough drugs to afford 52 luxury cars and can now live in luxury

In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin'
I have a lot of women to choose from because of my wealth and success

With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeve
I am with a strong and independent woman who is proud to be with me

At the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screen
I am at my own nightclub with sports coverage on the TV screen

I paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is clean
I spent a lot of money on my clothes and shoes, but they look clean and sharp

No chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for real
I am mature and sophisticated, with my car having a more understated look that does not include flashy chrome wheels

Your boy back in the building, Brooklyn we back on the map
I am back in the music industry, representing my hometown of Brooklyn and bringing recognition back to the area

Me and my beautiful bitch in the back of that 'Bach
I am with a gorgeous woman and we are riding in a luxury car together, living our best lives

I'm the realest that run it, I just happen to rap
I am the most authentic and real rapper in the game, not just a rapper but a true leader

I ain't gotta clap at 'em, niggas scared of that black
I don't have to use violence to scare people - my blackness is enough to intimidate them

I drop that "Black Album" then I back, out it
I released my "Black Album" and then retired from music

As the best rapper alive nigga ask about me
I am widely regarded as the best rapper alive, and people know it

From Bricks to Billboards, from grams to Grammy's
I went from selling drugs on the streets to winning Grammy Awards and being famous

The O's to opposite, Orphan Annie
I went from having nothing - O's represents zeros - to having everything, just like the rags-to-riches character Orphan Annie

You gotta pardon Jay, for sellin' out the Garden in a day
You have to forgive me for selling out Madison Square Garden very quickly, as it shows how popular and in-demand I am

I'm like a young Marvin in his hey'
I am like the young and popular Marvin Gaye in his prime

I'm a hustler homey, you a customer crony
I am a hardworking hustler and you are just a customer trying to buy what I'm selling

Got some, dirt on my shoulder, could you brush it off for me?
I have some negative people trying to bring me down, can you help me forget about them?

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You need to ignore negativity and keep moving forward in a positive direction.

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You need to forget about past mistakes and move on.

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You need to stay confident and proud of yourself, no matter what people say.

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You need to stay focused on your goals and ignore distractions.