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JAY Z Lyrics


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"We're going to skate to one song and one song only"
Ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me

So I ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me
But first niggas gotta find me
What's fifty grand to a muh'fucka like me
Can you please remind me?
Ball so hard, this shit crazy
Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me
The Nets could go "oh" for eighty-two and I look at you like this shit gravy
Ball so hard, this shit weird
We ain't even 'pose to be here
Ball so hard, since we here
It's only right that we be fair
Psycho, I'm liable to be go Michael
Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6
Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rollies that don't tick tock
Audemars that's losing time, hidden behind all these big rocks
Ball so hard, I'm shocked too, I'm supposed to be locked up too
You escaped what I've escaped
You'd be in Paris getting fucked up too
Ball so hard, let's get faded, Le Meurice for like six days
Gold bottles, scold models, spillin' Ace on my sick J's
(Ball so hard) bitch behave, just might let you meet 'Ye
Chi towns D. Rose, I'm movin' the Nets to BK

Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me
That shit cray
That shit cray
That shit cray
Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me
That shit cray
That shit cray
That shit cray

She said 'Ye can we get married at the mall?
I said look you need to crawl 'fore you ball
Come and meet me in the bathroom stall
And show me why you deserve to have it all
(Ball so hard) that shit cray, (that shit cray) ain't it Jay?
(Ball so hard) what she order (what she order) fish fillet
(Ball so hard) your whip so cold (whip so cold) this old thing
(Ball so hard) act like you'll ever be around motherfuckas like this again
Bougie girl, grab her hand
Fuck that bitch she don't wanna dance
Excuse my French but I'm in France (I'm just sayin')
Prince William's ain't do it right if you ask me
'Cause I was him, I would have married Kate and Ashley
What's Gucci my nigga?
What's Louie my killa?
What's drugs my deala?
What's that jacket, Margiela?
Doctors say I'm the illest
'Cause I'm suffering from realness
Got my niggas in Paris
And they going gorillas, huh!?

(I don't even know what that means)
(No one knows what it means, but it's provocative)
(No it's not)
(It gets the people going!)

Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me
Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me

You are now watching the throne
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
These other niggas is lyin'
Actin' like the summer ain't mine

I got that hot bitch in my home
You know how many hot bitches I own?
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
The stars is in the building
They hands is to the ceiling
I know I'm 'bout to kill it
How you know, I got that feeling
You are now watching the throne
Don't let me into my zone
Don't let me into my zone




I'm definitely in my zone
(Zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone)

Overall Meaning

The opening line of the song, "We're going to skate to one song and one song only," is a reference to a scene from the movie Blades of Glory where two male figure skaters become a pair and are looking for a song to skate to.


The line "Ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me" refers to how Jay-Z is making so much money that people want to fine him for it, but he doesn't care because he has so much money.


The next line, "But first niggas gotta find me," seems to be a reference to how Jay-Z is always moving around and it's hard to find him, which makes it hard to fine him.


The line "What's fifty grand to a muh'fucka like me?" is a rhetorical question that suggests that for someone like Jay-Z, who is incredibly wealthy, 50 grand is nothing.


The line "Ball so hard, this shit crazy" seems to be a way of saying that Jay-Z is living such an incredibly lavish lifestyle that it's almost impossible to believe.


The line "Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me" suggests that no matter what happens, Jay-Z is unphased because he's so used to everything that comes with being a big-time celebrity.


The line "The Nets could go 'oh' for eighty-two and I look at you like this shit gravy" is a reference to Jay-Z's part-ownership of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team. It suggests that even if the team has a terrible record, it doesn't matter because he's so wealthy.


The line "Ball so hard, this shit weird / We ain't even 'pose to be here" is a way of saying that Jay-Z and Kanye West's success is so incredible that it almost seems unreal or strange, and that they never imagined they would achieve this level of success.


The line "Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6" is a reference to some of the greatest performers in their respective fields. Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, and Michael Jordan are all known for their incredible performances, while "Game 6" refers to the 1998 NBA Finals, when Jordan made a game-winning shot to clinch the championship for the Chicago Bulls.


The line "Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rollies that don't tick tock / Audemars that's losing time, hidden behind all these big rocks" seems to be a way of saying that even Jay-Z's expensive watches aren't immune to being broken or losing time, but he doesn't really care because he has so much money that it doesn't matter.


Line by Line Meaning

We're going to skate to one song and one song only
We're going to really focus on this one thing and put all our energy into it


Ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me
I'm living so large that people are envious and want to punish me for it


But first niggas gotta find me
It's hard for people to keep up with me because I'm always on the move


What's fifty grand to a muh'fucka like me
50k isn't a significant amount of money when you're as wealthy as I am


Can you please remind me?
I'm so rich that I forget the value of money


Ball so hard, this shit crazy
My lifestyle is so over-the-top that it seems insane


Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me
Despite the craziness of my life, I'm not easily affected by it


The Nets could go 'oh' for eighty-two and I look at you like this shit gravy
Even if my basketball team (the Nets) loses every game, I'm still doing fine financially


Ball so hard, this shit weird
My lifestyle is so unusual and extravagant that it seems strange


We ain't even 'pose to be here
We've come so far and achieved so much that it's almost unbelievable


Ball so hard, since we here
Now that we've achieved so much, we should continue to strive for fairness and equality


It's only right that we be fair
We need to use our success to help others and make the world a better place


Psycho, I'm liable to be go Michael
I have the potential to be as legendary as Michael Jackson


Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6
I'm so good I could be compared to any of these legendary figures


Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rollies that don't tick tock
I'm so wealthy that even my broken watch (Rolex) is worth more than most people's entire lives


Audemars that's losing time, hidden behind all these big rocks
Even my valuable and expensive Audemars Piguet watch is losing time because of all the other precious jewels I'm flaunting


Ball so hard, I'm shocked too, I'm supposed to be locked up too
I've been so successful that it's surprising to think I could have ended up in jail like many others in my situation


You escaped what I've escaped
You've had a difficult life too, but you didn't end up as successful as I did


You'd be in Paris getting fucked up too
You'd be living the same kind of extravagant lifestyle that I am if you had the money and opportunity


Ball so hard, let's get faded
Let's party and get drunk


Le Meurice for like six days
We're living it up at a luxury hotel in Paris


Gold bottles, scold models, spillin' Ace on my sick J's
We're so flashy that we're drinking champagne from gold bottles and accidentally spilling it on our expensive Air Jordans


(Ball so hard) bitch behave
I'm so powerful that people should show me respect


Just might let you meet 'Ye
If you behave properly, you might get the privilege of meeting me (Kanye West)


Chi towns D. Rose, I'm movin' the Nets to BK
I'm supporting my hometown (Chicago) basketball star (Derrick Rose) and moving my team (the Nets) to Brooklyn


That shit cray
That situation is crazy


She said 'Ye can we get married at the mall?
A woman asked me (Kanye West) to marry her at a shopping mall


I said look you need to crawl 'fore you ball
I told her she needs to work hard and become successful before she can be with me


Come and meet me in the bathroom stall
Let's be secretive and meet in a bathroom for privacy


And show me why you deserve to have it all
Prove to me that you're worthy of being with me and living the luxury lifestyle I lead


(Ball so hard) that shit cray, (that shit cray) ain't it Jay?
This situation is crazy, isn't it Jay Z?


(Ball so hard) what she order (what she order) fish fillet
I'm so rich that I can afford to take a woman out to eat and she only orders a cheap fish sandwich


(Ball so hard) your whip so cold (whip so cold) this old thing
Your car is really cool, but it's outdated compared to my luxurious vehicles


(Ball so hard) act like you'll ever be around motherfuckas like this again
Act like you're used to being around wealthy, famous people


Bougie girl, grab her hand
A snobby girl wants to dance with me


Fuck that bitch she don't wanna dance
I don't want to dance with her because she's rude


Excuse my French but I'm in France (I'm just sayin')
I'm in France so I can say whatever I want in French without apology


Prince William's ain't do it right if you ask me
I think Prince William made a mistake in his marriage to Kate Middleton


'Cause I was him, I would have married Kate and Ashley
If I were in Prince William's position, I would have married the famous Olsen twins (Kate and Ashley Olsen)


What's Gucci my nigga?
What's up, my friend?


What's Louie my killa?
What's up, my deadly (cool) one?


What's drugs my deala?
What's up, my drug dealer?


What's that jacket, Margiela?
What is that Margiela jacket you're wearing?


Doctors say I'm the illest
Medical professionals say I'm the best at what I do (music)


'Cause I'm suffering from realness
I'm authentic and truthful in my music, and it causes some problems in my life


Got my niggas in Paris
I've got my close friends with me in Paris


And they going gorillas, huh!?
They're going wild and having a great time


(I don't even know what that means)
I don't understand what's happening


(No one knows what it means, but it's provocative)
Even though we don't understand this situation, it's interesting and controversial


(No it's not)
Actually, it's not particularly interesting or controversial


(It gets the people going!)
It still captures people's attention and gets them excited


You are now watching the throne
You are witnessing the success and power of myself and Jay Z


Don't let me get in my zone
Don't stop me from getting in the state of mind where I create my best work


These other niggas is lyin'
Other people in the music industry are not truthful about their experiences or talents


Actin' like the summer ain't mine
Acting like they're the best when really I am, especially in the music industry during the summer


I got that hot bitch in my home
I have an attractive woman (possibly my wife or girlfriend Kim Kardashian at the time) waiting for me at home


You know how many hot bitches I own?
I have many beautiful women in my life


The stars is in the building
There are many celebrities and famous people in this place


They hands is to the ceiling
They're all raising their hands in excitement and appreciation


I know I'm 'bout to kill it
I'm going to give an amazing performance


How you know, I got that feeling
I'm confident in my abilities and believe that I will succeed


Don't let me into my zone
Don't stop me from becoming completely absorbed in my music and creating the best work possible


I'm definitely in my zone
I'm completely focused and immersed in my music-making process




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shawn Carter, Kanye West, Chauncey A. Hollis, W.A. Donaldson, Mike Dean

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