One More Step
Jadakiss & Styles P Lyrics


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Ciphers in front of The Apollo as a shorty
Now I got a clip full of hollows in the .40
Louis, Guccis, every now and then Mauris
I take too long to come back, send for me
Know how to work it, big things pop on the underground circuit
Maintain 'til it surface
The nerve of these peasants
Treat a rap budget like a bird how I stretch it
Think they get the message
Waters, Dutchies, lot of herb in a session
So-called tough guys, herbs with aggression
Put your thoughts all over the curb with the Wesson
What used to be superb now is depressing
Negative energy
Generated from the snakes and the centipedes
You will remember me
I just get the storm started
Cold-blooded, warm-hearted
Either way you on target
Move to the side, let the lane merge
The gun's like fried rice, who want they brain stirred?
Enter the limelight, lemon drop-top off of crime life
Always see the crew in the hindsight
Yeah
American sedan, the shooters got Berettas in their hand
This is Mafia, veterans'll plan
Word to the tape on the brick, this is raw
I'm in the 4x4, 8 plus 8 in the clip
The hustling Harry Potter, shaking the brick
Ice in the bracelet give the Matrix a glitch
And my car's like a spaceship
Got gold in my Nike checks
Jordans got ice in the laces
Pants got a gun where the waist is
It's basic, shirt smell like herb smoke
Chirp, yo, Chirp back
Let me know who getting murked, though
Yeah, we getting money, nigga
Who getting work, though
And I got the Kush, nigga
I got the Purple, move squares
'Cause we got a hold on the circle
Kill you or hurt you, whatever's a virtue
Beat you like ya parents when you breaking your curfew

Homie, live life to the death
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
Get this money, it don't matter if it's cash or check
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
Big houses, cars and jewels that's wet
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
To the family, friends, whole life is set
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step, one more step

Yo, living my life, what's left of it
Don't try to go to jail but if you do make the best of it
If you crash into a bullet then it ain't no estimate
It's a money-back guarantee, my nigga
Death's a definite
This is audio crack, guess who's cheffing it
Jadakiss and SP, do this effortless
Gun play make you do whatever son say
If the Lord send you a flight, the ticket is one-way
Put that work in when you young, you get power
The money don't match the running it get sour
Still rep the hood to the death
A promise is only good if it's kept
Niggas'll kill you for less
Silence is golden, go 'head, keep dozing
The window of opportunity keeps closing
We gon' see if you really a clutch baller
A cell is small, but a casket is much smaller
Burn out 30 a set shit, 60 a Key shit
That's street shit, Jada & P shit
Lambos, hoopties, shooters and groupies
Montclair, D-Squared, Emilio Pucci
Long trips, short trips, making me nauseous
Court shit, gave them Jews money for Porsches
Made a couple mil' for the small shit
We rap and keep raw, so we on some street lore-Forbes shit
Wall still spin, upgraded the floor flip
Ain't touch it, ain't see it, ain't hear about it
If it's money gone, believe we gon' care about
Send some niggas to your crib, take the air up out it
Leave some blood up in it
Listen, fam, the Lam's the color of toast
The seats is like butter in it
No hammers in the club, box cutter in it
Long money and big checks
Get popped in the chest, face, wig, neck
Tre Pound, Sig, Tec
Play the game, get a plane if ya ship wreck
Learn from the best if you ain't learn shit yet
Yeah muthafucka

Homie, live life to the death
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
Get this money, it don't matter if it's cash or check
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
Big houses, cars and jewels that's wet
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step




To the family, friends, whole life is set
We gonna make it to the top, just one more step, one more step

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Jadakiss & Styles P's song "One More Step" describe the life they've led to get where they are, as well as the dangers and challenges that come with it. They reference their past, growing up in front of The Apollo and now carrying "clip full of hollows" in their .40. They also talk about their experiences in the music industry, where they stretch their rap budget like "a bird," and the negative energy generated from snakes and centipedes. The chorus emphasizes taking one more step toward achieving their goals, and the verses discuss the ways they've done so, including working hard when they were young to gain power and wealth, but reminding listeners that promises are only good if kept. They also touch on the risks they've taken, including jail time and death, but make it clear they will keep going forward.



Line by Line Meaning

Ciphers in front of The Apollo as a shorty
As a young person, I used to stand in front of The Apollo Theater and participate in rap ciphers.


Now I got a clip full of hollows in the.40
Now, I am equipped with a gun loaded with hollow-point bullets.


Louis, Guccis, every now and then Mauris
I occasionally wear designer brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Mauris.


I take too long to come back, send for me
If I take too long to return, please send for me.


Know how to work it, big things pop on the underground circuit
I have the skills and knowledge to achieve success in the underground music scene.


Maintain 'til it surface
Continue working hard until I achieve mainstream success.


The nerve of these peasants
These lower-status individuals have audacity.


Treat a rap budget like a bird how I stretch it
I manage my rap budget resourcefully and make it last.


Think they get the message
They believe they understand the underlying meaning.


Waters, Dutchies, lot of herb in a session
We smoke water pipes, Dutch Master cigars, and consume a lot of cannabis during music sessions.


So-called tough guys, herbs with aggression
These self-proclaimed tough guys display aggressive behavior, but are actually weak.


Put your thoughts all over the curb with the Wesson
I will shoot you and leave your thoughts scattered on the pavement with a Smith & Wesson gun.


What used to be superb now is depressing
What was once excellent is now disheartening.


Negative energy
Unfavorable vibes that surround me.


Generated from the snakes and the centipedes
Caused by deceitful and treacherous individuals.


You will remember me
You will never forget me.


I just get the storm started
I am the catalyst that initiates chaos.


Cold-blooded, warm-hearted
I may be ruthless, but I also have a compassionate side.


Either way you on target
No matter what, you are the intended focus.


Move to the side, let the lane merge
Step aside and allow the merging of different paths.


The gun's like fried rice, who want they brain stirred?
My gun is like a serving of fried rice, who wants their brain to be in turmoil?


Enter the limelight, lemon drop-top off of crime life
I enter the spotlight with a flashy lemon-colored convertible, embracing a life of crime.


Always see the crew in the hindsight
I am always aware of my crew's presence behind me.


American sedan, the shooters got Berettas in their hand
In my American-made car, the shooters hold Beretta pistols.


This is Mafia, veterans'll plan
We operate like a Mafia, with experienced individuals making strategic plans.


Word to the tape on the brick, this is raw
I swear on the packaging tape found on a brick of drugs, this is authentic and uncut.


I'm in the 4x4, 8 plus 8 in the clip
I am driving a 4x4 vehicle with a loaded magazine containing sixteen bullets.


The hustling Harry Potter, shaking the brick
I am like a skilled Harry Potter, magically shaking a brick of drugs to distribute its contents.


Ice in the bracelet give the Matrix a glitch
The diamonds in my bracelet create an optical illusion, disrupting the fabric of reality.


And my car's like a spaceship
My car is as impressive and futuristic as a spaceship.


Got gold in my Nike checks
I have gold accents on my Nike sneakers.


Jordans got ice in the laces
My Jordans have diamond-studded shoelaces.


Pants got a gun where the waist is
I conceal a gun in my waistband.


It's basic, shirt smell like herb smoke
It's a common occurrence, my shirt has the smell of marijuana smoke.


Chirp, yo, Chirp back
Send me a message, and I will respond.


Let me know who getting murked, though
Inform me about who is being killed, though.


Yeah, we getting money, nigga
Yes, we are making a lot of money.


Who getting work, though
Who is obtaining illegal substances, though.


And I got the Kush, nigga
And I have high-quality marijuana.


I got the Purple, move squares
I have the potent Purple strain and sell drugs.


'Cause we got a hold on the circle
Because we have control over the drug distribution network.


Kill you or hurt you, whatever's a virtue
I am capable of killing or harming you, whatever serves as a moral excellence.


Beat you like ya parents when you breaking your curfew
I will punish you severely, just like your parents would if you break your curfew.


Homie, live life to the death
My friend, live your life to the fullest until you die.


We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
We will achieve success, we just need to take one more step.


Get this money, it don't matter if it's cash or check
Acquire wealth, it doesn't matter if it's in the form of cash or a check.


Big houses, cars and jewels that's wet
We will attain luxurious properties, cars, and valuable jewelry.


To the family, friends, whole life is set
Our loved ones, friends, and the entirety of our lives are secure and stable.


Yo, living my life, what's left of it
I am living my life, making the most out of what remains.


Don't try to go to jail but if you do make the best of it
I advise you to avoid incarceration, but if you end up in jail, try to make the most of the situation.


If you crash into a bullet then it ain't no estimate
If you get shot, it is a certainty and not a mere estimation.


It's a money-back guarantee, my nigga
You can be assured of a refund, my friend.


Death's a definite
Death is an absolute certainty.


This is audio crack, guess who's cheffing it
This song is so addictive, guess who is responsible for creating it.


Jadakiss and SP, do this effortless
Jadakiss and Styles P effortlessly produce great music.


Gun play make you do whatever son say
The presence of firearms can make you comply with anything I say.


If the Lord send you a flight, the ticket is one-way
If God sends you on a journey, there is no return ticket.


Put that work in when you young, you get power
Invest effort and dedication when you are young in order to gain influence and authority.


The money don't match the running it get sour
When the expenses surpass the income, the situation turns unpleasant.


Still rep the hood to the death
I remain loyal and represent my neighborhood until the end.


A promise is only good if it's kept
A promise holds value only if it is fulfilled.


Niggas'll kill you for less
People are willing to murder for far less reasons.


Silence is golden, go 'head, keep dozing
Remaining silent is valuable, go ahead and continue ignoring the reality.


The window of opportunity keeps closing
The chance for success becomes narrower as time passes.


We gon' see if you really a clutch baller
We will determine if you are truly skilled under pressure.


A cell is small, but a casket is much smaller
A prison cell may be confining, but a coffin is even more restrictive.


Burn out 30 a set shit, 60 a Key shit
We consume thirty grams of cocaine in one session, and sixty grams per kilogram.


That's street shit, Jada & P shit
Those are activities commonly associated with the streets, and performed by Jadakiss and Styles P.


Lambos, hoopties, shooters and groupies
We possess both luxury Lamborghinis and old, beat-up cars, as well as individuals who are skilled with guns and fans who pursue us.


Montclair, D-Squared, Emilio Pucci
We wear designer brands like Montclair, D-Squared, and Emilio Pucci.


Long trips, short trips, making me nauseous
Whether traveling long distances or short distances, it makes me feel sick.


Court shit, gave them Jews money for Porsches
In legal matters, I provided large sums of money to Jewish lawyers in exchange for expensive Porsche cars.


Made a couple mil for the small shit
I earned a couple of million dollars for trivial matters.


We rap and keep raw, so we on some street lore-Forbes shit
We rap and maintain authenticity, embodying the street culture that attracts attention from Forbes Magazine.


Wall still spin, upgraded the floor flip
Our wealth is continuously increasing, as indicated by the spinning wall in a nightclub, and we have also upgraded the flooring.


Ain't touch it, ain't see it, ain't hear about it
I have not been involved in or informed about illegal activities.


If it's money gone, believe we gon' care about
If money is missing, trust that we will be greatly concerned.


Send some niggas to your crib, take the air up out it
I will send people to your residence to intimidate or harm you.


Leave some blood up in it
Leave behind evidence of violence or injury.


Listen, fam, the Lam's the color of toast
Listen, my friend, my Lamborghini is the color of toasted bread.


The seats is like butter in it
The seats are extremely comfortable, like butter.


No hammers in the club, box cutter in it
We do not carry firearms inside the club, but we have a concealed box cutter.


Long money and big checks
We possess substantial wealth and receive large checks.


Get popped in the chest, face, wig, neck
You will get shot in the chest, face, head, or neck.


Tre Pound, Sig, Tec
We possess different types of firearms, including a small .38 caliber handgun, a Sig Sauer pistol, and a Tec-9 submachine gun.


Play the game, get a plane is ya ship wreck
Participate in the illegal activities and receive a private plane as your reward, even if your life is falling apart.


Learn from the best if you ain't learn shit yet
If you haven't learned anything yet, take advice from those who are highly skilled.


Yeah! Motherfucker
Yes! You contemptible person.


Homie, live life to the death
My friend, live your life to the fullest until you die.


We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
We will achieve success, we just need to take one more step.


Big houses, cars and jewels that's wet
We will attain luxurious properties, cars, and valuable jewelry.


To the family, friends, whole life is set
Our loved ones, friends, and the entirety of our lives are secure and stable.


We gonna make it to the top, just one more step, one more step
We will achieve success, we just need to take one more step, one more step.


Yo, living my life, what's left of it
I am living my life, making the most out of what remains.


Don't try to go to jail but if you do make the best of it
I advise you to avoid incarceration, but if you end up in jail, try to make the most of the situation.


If you crash into a bullet then it ain't no estimate
If you get shot, it is a certainty and not a mere estimation.


It's a money-back guarantee, my nigga
You can be assured of a refund, my friend.


Death's a definite
Death is an absolute certainty.


This is audio crack, guess who's cheffing it
This song is so addictive, guess who is responsible for creating it.


Jadakiss and SP, do this effortless
Jadakiss and Styles P effortlessly produce great music.


Gun play make you do whatever son say
The presence of firearms can make you comply with anything I say.


If the Lord send you a flight, the ticket is one-way
If God sends you on a journey, there is no return ticket.


Put that work in when you young, you get power
Invest effort and dedication when you are young in order to gain influence and authority.


The money don't match the running it get sour
When the expenses surpass the income, the situation turns unpleasant.


Still rep the hood to the death
I remain loyal and represent my neighborhood until the end.


A promise is only good if it's kept
A promise holds value only if it is fulfilled.


Niggas'll kill you for less
People are willing to murder for far less reasons.


Silence is golden, go 'head, keep dozing
Remaining silent is valuable, go ahead and continue ignoring the reality.


The window of opportunity keeps closing
The chance for success becomes narrower as time passes.


We gon' see if you really a clutch baller
We will determine if you are truly skilled under pressure.


A cell is small, but a casket is much smaller
A prison cell may be confining, but a coffin is even more restrictive.


Burn out 30 a set shit, 60 a Key shit
We consume thirty grams of cocaine in one session, and sixty grams per kilogram.


That's street shit, Jada & P shit
Those are activities commonly associated with the streets, and performed by Jadakiss and Styles P.


Lambos, hoopties, shooters and groupies
We possess both luxury Lamborghinis and old, beat-up cars, as well as individuals who are skilled with guns and fans who pursue us.


Montclair, D-Squared, Emilio Pucci
We wear designer brands like Montclair, D-Squared, and Emilio Pucci.


Long trips, short trips, making me nauseous
Whether traveling long distances or short distances, it makes me feel sick.


Court shit, gave them Jews money for Porsches
In legal matters, I provided large sums of money to Jewish lawyers in exchange for expensive Porsche cars.


Made a couple mil for the small shit
I earned a couple of million dollars for trivial matters.


We rap and keep raw, so we on some street lore-Forbes shit
We rap and maintain authenticity, embodying the street culture that attracts attention from Forbes Magazine.


Wall still spin, upgraded the floor flip
Our wealth is continuously increasing, as indicated by the spinning wall in a nightclub, and we have also upgraded the flooring.


Ain't touch it, ain't see it, ain't hear about it
I have not been involved in or informed about illegal activities.


If it's money gone, believe we gon' care about
If money is missing, trust that we will be greatly concerned.


Send some niggas to your crib, take the air up out it
I will send people to your residence to intimidate or harm you.


Leave some blood up in it
Leave behind evidence of violence or injury.


Listen, fam, the Lam's the color of toast
Listen, my friend, my Lamborghini is the color of toasted bread.


The seats is like butter in it
The seats are extremely comfortable, like butter.


No hammers in the club, box cutter in it
We do not carry firearms inside the club, but we have a concealed box cutter.


Long money and big checks
We possess substantial wealth and receive large checks.


Get popped in the chest, face, wig, neck
You will get shot in the chest, face, head, or neck.


Tre Pound, Sig, Tec
We possess different types of firearms, including a small .38 caliber handgun, a Sig Sauer pistol, and a Tec-9 submachine gun.


Play the game, get a plane is ya ship wreck
Participate in the illegal activities and receive a private plane as your reward, even if your life is falling apart.


Learn from the best if you ain't learn shit yet
If you haven't learned anything yet, take advice from those who are highly skilled.


Yeah! Motherfucker
Yes! You contemptible person.


Homie, live life to the death
My friend, live your life to the fullest until you die.


We gonna make it to the top, just one more step
We will achieve success, we just need to take one more step.


Big houses, cars and jewels that's wet
We will attain luxurious properties, cars, and valuable jewelry.


To the family, friends, whole life is set
Our loved ones, friends, and the entirety of our lives are secure and stable.


We gonna make it to the top, just one more step, one more step
We will achieve success, we just need to take one more step, one more step.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Levar Coppin, Brian Holland, Edward, Jr. Holland, Delano Matthews, Jason Phillips, David Styles

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Rainman Feld

Its 2021 and i still need a moment to appreciate how this song is put together ...only back n forth rap that comes close is the problem vs. The hustla

G Biggaveli

Problem vs the hustler πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

ox pro

@G Biggaveli jay and big

andre manning

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Michael Bell Jr

Butcher & .38

Heathen Grinder

One of the best pick n roll back to back in and out songs from a rap duo EVER like I can tell by the views that this is a slept on song obviously people ain't heard this classic gem.

Christopher Vtec

That due together is just goosebumps πŸ’Ž the 2 best that ever did it right here

Jay Anti sucker

2021 still slapping this nothing’s harder then jada and styles back to back

kwabena donkor

I love these dudes. 20 yrs and still a lox fan. YO stand up

Curt Jones

I know you even more turnt up after watching that verzuz

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