Ni**as in Paris
JAY Z & Канье Уэст 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 town's 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 first lines of the song, "We're going to skate to one song and one song only," says a lot about the context in which the song was made. The expression "skate" suggests that something is funky, fresh, and cool, while the statement "one song and one song only" indicates that there’s a singular focus on a particular joint. Interestingly, the song became one of the most popular tracks in hip-hop culture in 2011, and won several awards over the years.


In the opening bars, the phrase “ball so hard” is repeated several times, with the assertion that people want to fine the performer. The term "ball so hard" means to live extravagantly or to the fullest, with an element of excess, and this is the theme of the song. The rapper boasts that money is not a big deal for him, choosing to ball and spend money lavishly. He even goes as far to make light of some negative aspects of life, such as how this life is crazy, but it doesn't phase him, and even if the team he supports has a poor performance rate, he remains unfazed.


In the last section of the song, the rapper makes references to Paris, suggesting that “balling” has taken him to Paris for six days with his friends, as they party and go crazy with gold bottles and models. Towards the end of the song, he becomes even more confident, asking that he won't be prevented from entering his zone. It's a powerful assertion of self-confidence and self-belief that has become a mantra for many.


Line by Line Meaning

We're going to skate to one song and one song only
We have chosen a single song to play on repeat while we engage in an activity involving roller skates.


Ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me
I am working and playing hard, to the point where others see the results of my efforts and want to penalize me for it.


But first niggas gotta find me
Before one can punish me for my hard work, they need to locate me.


What's fifty grand to a muh'fucka like me Can you please remind me?
In the grand scheme of things, a fine of $50,000 is nothing to me. However, it is possible that I could forget this fact, so I would appreciate a reminder.


Ball so hard, this shit crazy Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me
I am going above and beyond what is expected of me, and although it may seem insane to some, I remain unfazed by the challenges I face.


The Nets could go oh for eighty-two and I look at you like this shit gravy
Even if my team were to lose every game of their season, I would not be concerned. In fact, I would likely view it as an opportunity to continue my work without distraction.


Ball so hard, this shit weird We ain't even 'pose to be here
My extraordinary success in this field is strange and unexpected, as if it is against the odds or not what people would normally expect from someone like me.


Ball so hard, since we here It's only right that we be fair
Now that I have achieved this level of success, it is only appropriate that I remain fair and just in my dealings with others.


Psycho, I'm liable to be go Michael Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6
I have reached a level of performance and success that rivals some of the greatest names in history, including Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, and Michael Jordan in their respective fields.


Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rollies that don't tick tock Audemars that's losing time, hidden behind all these big rocks
Despite outward appearances of wealth and power, I am still human and have imperfections and issues that may go unnoticed by others.


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
My success is so amazing and unexpected that even I am surprised by it. If you were in my position, having overcome the challenges I have overcome, you too would be celebrating and living it up in Paris.


Ball so hard, let's get faded, Le Meurice for like six days Gold bottles, scold models, spillin' Ace on my sick J's
Let's enjoy and indulge in our success, spending six luxurious days at the hotel Le Meurice, with expensive champagne and beautiful models, while also showing off my Air Jordan sneakers.


(Ball so hard) bitch behave, just might let you meet 'Ye Chi town's D. Rose, I'm movin' the Nets to BK
If you behave properly and treat me with respect, I may introduce you to my friend 'Ye. Additionally, as a Chicago native, I am excited to bring basketball to Brooklyn and move the Nets there.


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
My success and behavior may seem outrageous and insane to some, to the point where they want to punish me for it.


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
A woman asked me if we could get married at the mall, but I told her she needs to work hard before she can enjoy the fruits of my success. I invited her to prove herself to me in the bathroom.


(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
My success and behavior are crazy and unbelievable to some, including my friend Jay who agrees with me. We are nonchalant about our wealth and status, as evidenced by the woman's order of a humble fish sandwich and the fact that we have been around so many successful people that this experience is nothing new to us.


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
I am in France with a high-class woman who I am trying to impress, but she refuses to dance. Despite my attempts to be polite, I am frustrated with her behavior. I also believe that Prince William made a mistake by only marrying one woman when he could have chosen both Kate and Ashley Olsen if he were in my shoes.


What's Gucci my nigga? What's Louie my killa? What's drugs my deala? What's that jacket, Margiela?
I am casually greeting my friends, asking about their designer clothes and potential drug connections while also admiring my own Martin Margiela jacket.


Doctors say I'm the illest 'Cause I'm suffering from realness Got my niggas in Paris And they going gorillas, huh!?
Doctors have diagnosed me as the most genuine and authentic, a true sufferer of reality. I am currently in Paris with my friends who are wild and crazy, having a great time.


(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!)
We have just said something that is controversial and mysterious, leaving others confused but intrigued by its possible meaning and implications.


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 have achieved a level of success and power that puts me at the top of my field, and I should not be underestimated or overlooked by others who are less successful and less worthy of recognition.


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
I have many beautiful women in my life, and I am eager to flaunt my success and status to others. I should not be underestimated or ignored, as I am a force to be reckoned with.


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
I am surrounded by other successful and famous individuals who are equally excited about what is happening. I am confident in my abilities to perform and succeed because I have a strong intuition telling me so.


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)
I have risen to the top of my field and am in a position of great power and influence. Others should be wary of letting me enter into my zone, as I am likely to dominate and succeed in whatever I do.




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

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