Friend Or Foe 98
JAY Z Lyrics

Uh-huh uh, the saga continues
The story is ongoing, let it unfold.

Motion picture shit
This is like a movie, but it's real.

I'm done talking
Actions speak louder than words.

Ran up in the spot gun smoking
Entered the building with a loaded weapon.

Shot it in the air, one woke him
Fired warning shots.

Son soaking, sweating in his bed like dun' loc'in
He's scared and nervous, like he's in trouble with the law.

Thinking to himself what done provoked him
Wondering why he's being targeted.

His thoughts is racing like a Vulcan
His mind is working quickly and logically.

I swear I saw a light bulb when
He had an epiphany.

He finally realized who was the culprit
He figured out who was responsible.

I said yeah, remember me from Friend or Foe when
Bringing up a past altercation.

I told you don't ever ever come around here no more
Giving a stern warning.

Time to pay now, he tried to rise, I wave the gun, lay down
It's time to face the consequences for his actions.

This time you're really going to listen to Jay now
Finally getting through to him.

I try to talk sensibly, hoping that eventually you realize
Trying to reason with him.

I had this locked and it just wasn't meant to be
The situation was inevitable.

Plus I had sympathy and we all bought rims with your keys
We still care about you, despite the situation.

And it wasn't afterthought that maybe you'll try to revenge me
Anticipating possible retaliation.

But I was like "Nah", homes had to know he was wrong
It's his own fault for getting into this situation.

And if you caught me on the foul know you would sing me the same song
If the roles were reversed, he would be doing the same thing.

Plus you promised
Holding him accountable for his word and actions.

And that's really no fun
This isn't an enjoyable situation for anyone involved.

And here I find you in this Motel 6 with all these guns
Discovering him in a suspicious situation.

And all your goons, lined up in adjoining rooms
He brought backup.

Like some wild cowboys coming to get me at high noon
This is like an old Western movie showdown.

But my mind's like a flower in bloom
I'm staying calm and in control.

Peep how my eyes just scour the room
Carefully observing the surroundings.

I'm alert, plus I paid the clerk I got it laid out
I'm prepared and have a plan.

You think you the first nigga I played out, in a 2 hotel town?
This isn't the first time I've been in this situation.

Come on now, I peep your Lexus at you
I know who you are and what you're capable of.

Left the exit got some niggas on that side of that town
He has backup waiting for him.

Money well invested, rudely interrupted
He wasted his money and time by targeting me.

Jamaican accent (boy you know who you dun fucked with?)
The person he's facing is confident in their abilities.

A gun in your face and that's all you can come up with?
This person is underestimating the gravity of the situation.

I'm done talking, back up and clap them, one in the abdomen
Words are pointless at this point, it's time for action.

Do me a favor dude, get two ice cubes I pass them
Even in this situation, I can still maintain my sense of humor.

Take that ice up, for the nicest MC
Taking care of himself, even in a dangerous situation.

And please yo, tell BIG, he's unbelievable
Acknowledging the skills of his fellow rapper.

Friend or foe biotch
This is the reality of the situation, whether you like it or not.