Who Gon Stop Me
JAY Z Lyrics

This is something like the Holocaust
This situation is reminiscent of the extreme suffering and loss experienced in the Holocaust.

Millions of our people lost
A large number of our community has suffered severe losses.

Bow our heads and pray to the lord
We humbly lower our heads and offer prayers to a higher power.

'Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
I will continue to live life to the fullest until my last breath.

Now who gon' stop me?
Who has the power or ability to prevent me from achieving my goals?

Who gon' stop me huh?
Who is capable of stopping me? Any takers?

Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads
I have wealth, luxury cars, all things black, and attractive black women.

Whole lotta money in a black bag
There is a significant amount of cash in a black bag.

Black strap, you know what that's for?
The black strap refers to a weapon. Can you guess its purpose?

Who gon' stop me huh?
Who has the strength or authority to prevent me from furthering my success?

Niggaas talkin', they bitch-made, ix-nay off my dicks-nay
People who are gossiping and criticizing are weak and insignificant. I don't pay them any attention.

That's pig-Latin, itch-bay
The reference to pig-Latin highlights the childishness and irrelevance of the criticism.

Last night ain't go so well
The events of last night did not go smoothly as planned.

Got kicked up out the hotel
I was forcefully removed from the hotel premises.

Got a little freaky like Marvin Albert
Engaged in indulgent, sexual activities reminiscent of Marvin Albert's scandalous behavior.

Yes! Tell Howard Cosell
Yes! Share the story with Howard Cosell, a famous sportscaster known for covering controversial events.

You just a commentator, if you get me paper
Your role is merely that of an observer and commentator. You can't match my financial success.

Everybody I know from the hood got common haters
Everyone I know from the neighborhood faces similar disdain from others.

In some relations, you just supposed to say none
In certain situations, it is better to remain silent and avoid unnecessary conflict.

Heard she fucked the doorman
I heard rumors that she had sexual relations with the doorman.

Well that's cool I fucked the waitress
Well, that's insignificant compared to my own sexual encounters with the waitress.

Heard Yeezy was racist, well, I guess it's on one basis
There are rumors that Yeezy (Kanye West) is racist, but it seems to be based on a singular incident or claim.

I only like green faces
I am primarily interested in money and financial success.

Y'all weed purple, my money purple
While others may indulge in marijuana of a specific color, my focus is on accumulating wealth (represented by the color purple).

Y'all Steve Urkel, I'm Oprah circle
You all are nerdy and insignificant, while I am like a prominent figure (Oprah) surrounded by a successful inner circle.

I wrote the verse, that I hope will hurt you
I composed these lyrics in the hope that they would emotionally impact and inflict pain upon you.

Who gone stop me huh?
Who possesses the ability to halt my progress? Any contenders?

Beat the odds, beat the feds
I have succeeded in overcoming difficult challenges and evading law enforcement.

It wouldn't be wise, to bet against the kid
It would be unwise and ill-advised to wager against me, the young and talented individual.

Start me broke, I bet I get rich
Although I began with nothing, I assure you that I will amass great wealth.

Night shift, six to six
I work tirelessly from dusk till dawn, maintaining an ambitious work ethic.

Gimmie one shot, one pot
Provide me with an opportunity and sufficient resources to achieve greatness.

I'll show up in all white, wearing no socks
I will make a grand entrance, dressed entirely in white with a touch of freedom (no socks).

No ceiling, new coupe
There are no limitations to my aspirations, as I acquire a new luxury car.

They know I'm a dope boy
Everyone is aware that I am a successful drug dealer.

They don't have no proof
However, there is no concrete evidence to link me to any illegal activities.

I'm three steps removed, I know how to move
I have successfully distanced myself from any incriminating situations and possess the knowledge of how to navigate through life.

It's looking like, I don't know how to lose
From my perspective, it appears that I am incapable of experiencing defeat or failure.

I'm winning again, I'm at the Wynn
Once more, I am achieving victory and prosperity. Currently, I find myself at the Wynn, a prominent hotel and casino.

I'm at the table, I'm gambling
Engaging in risky endeavors, taking chances, and betting on my own success.

Lucky lefty, I expect a seven
Being left-handed has brought me good fortune, and I anticipate achieving even greater success.

I went through Hell, I'm expecting Heaven, I'm owed
Having endured immense challenges and struggles, I believe I am entitled to experience immense joy and success in return.

See I'm thorough and I stuck to the G-code
I possess a strong sense of integrity and have remained true to the principles of the Gangster code.

I'm here, oh yeah, I promise I ain't going nowhere
I am present and committed to pursuing my goals and ambitions. Rest assured, I am not disappearing anytime soon.

Okay here, like a hare, like a rabbit, I like karats
I am prepared and ready to conquer, just like a hare or rabbit. Additionally, I have a penchant for luxurious jewelry.

I'm allergic to having bunny ears
Metaphorically, I am averse to being overly cautious or too easily influenced (like a bunny), preferring to stand out and make my own decisions.

Like broke, like nope, like ha
I am not interested in being associated with poverty or failure. On the contrary, I embody confidence and positivity.

I ain't no joke, I can't be stopped
I should not be underestimated. I possess immense talent and determination, making it impossible to hinder my progress.

Like nope, like nope
Similar to the previous lines, there is no chance of stopping me.

Extend the beat Noah
Noah, the producer, is requested to prolong the instrumental portion of the song.

2 seats in the 911 uh, no limit on the black card ah
I have two seats in a Porsche 911 and an unlimited spending limit on my exclusive black card.

Told y'all I was gonna go HAM uh, to the ocean was my backyard eh
I previously informed you all that I was going to go hard and achieve great things. It is as if the ocean was my vast and luxurious backyard.

No lies in my verses hey, please pardon all the curses hey
I speak only truth in my lyrics, but I apologize for the profanity used.

Shit gotta come some way, fuck, when you growing up worthless uh
When you come from a disadvantaged and undervalued background, you often have to endure hardship and make sacrifices to achieve success.

Middle finger to my old life ugh, special shout out to my old head uh
I no longer associate with and reject my previous way of life. However, I acknowledge and express appreciation to my older mentor figure.

If it wasn't for your advice uh, a nigga would have been so dead uh
Without the guidance and wisdom provided by this older mentor figure, I believe I would have succumbed to a life filled with failure and despair.

I'm living life, 'til these niggas kill me
I am unapologetically living life to the fullest extent until the day someone ends my existence.

Turn this up, if you niggas feel me
Increase the volume of the music if you can relate to and resonate with my lyrics and message.

I'm riding dirty, trying to get filthy
I am engaging in illegal activities, desperate to accumulate immense wealth and financial success.

Pabalo Picasso, Rothkos, Rilkes
Referencing famous artists (Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko, and Rainer Maria Rilke) to illustrate my sophisticated taste and artistic influence.

Graduated to the MoMA
I have achieved such artistic excellence and recognition that my work is exhibited in revered art institutions like the Museum of Modern Art.

And I did all of this, without a diploma
I accomplished all of my success and achievements without the formal education and validation provided by a diploma.

Graduated from the corner, y'all can play me
I have successfully moved on from a life rooted in street hustling and criminal activity. My adversaries can no longer undermine or discredit me.

For a motherfuckin' fool if you wanna
Anyone foolish enough to underestimate or challenge me will ultimately regret their decision.

Street smart, and I'm book smart
I possess a combination of practical knowledge and intelligence gained from both my upbringing in the streets and my avid pursuit of education.

Could have been a chemist, 'cause I cook smart
If I had chosen a different path, I could have excelled as a chemist due to my astute ability to strategically navigate and succeed in various situations.

Only thing that can stop me is me, and I'm a stop when the hook start, hold up
The only obstacle capable of hindering my progress is myself, and I am determined to succeed until the hook of the song begins.

Black cards, black cars
Referring to the luxurious black credit cards and high-end black vehicles associated with wealth and opulence.

Black on black, black broads
Black on black refers to the color scheme of clothing and accessories, while black broads refers to attractive black women.

Whole lotta money in a black bag
There is a significant amount of cash stored in a black bag.

Black strap, you know what that's for
The black strap alludes to a firearm, indicating its purpose for protection or intimidation.