Start It Up
Jay-J feat. Latrice Lyrics

Been in my bag like I'm s'posed to
I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, putting in the work and making moves

Carry the weight of the whole crew
I take responsibility for the success of the group and work hard to push us forward

Nothing I possibly owe you
I don't owe anyone anything and I'm focused on my own success

Eyes on me when I stroll through
People notice me and my presence commands attention

She feeling risky like hoes do
This woman is feeling daring and adventurous, similar to how some promiscuous women might feel

I'm finna blow through the whole room
I'm about to cause a stir and make a big impression on everyone in the room

I eat the pussy like soul food
I perform oral sex with as much passion and pleasure as someone would feel eating their favorite comfort food

Must've mistaked me for ole dude
Don't mistake me for someone who doesn't know what they're doing or isn't successful

Roll through the city like Joe do
I'm cruising through the city in a similar manner to the way Joe does, likely referring to Joe from the TV show 'You'

Quit telling me crimes that your bro do
Stop telling me about illegal activities that your friend or associate is involved in

He said it I hope he can show to
If someone is talking about committing a crime or doing something illegal, they better be prepared to follow through

We work on our craft and we spark a lot
We put in a lot of work and creativity into perfecting our art, and we also like to smoke together to help with the process

Y'all taking pics in the parking lot
You're wasting your time taking pictures and showing off in the parking lot, while we're busy making moves and building our careers

I sat on the bench for a minute to get it
I took some time to learn and develop my skills before earning my place and making an impact

Got better and earned me a starting spot
Through hard work and perseverance, I improved and gained recognition in my field

I ain't just with it at night lil nigga
I'm always ready to put in the work and make progress, regardless of the time of day

We really don't care if it's dark or not
We're not afraid of the dark or any other obstacles that come our way, we're committed to achieving our goals

My idols been hurting my heart a lot
My heroes and role models have let me down and caused me pain, possibly through their behavior or lack of success

My fear just be making it hard to plot
My fear is holding me back and making it difficult to plan and execute my ideas

Hard to break out like an otter box
Breaking free and standing out from the crowd is a difficult task, like trying to break through an Otterbox phone case

Death finna bring me the hottest box
I'm aware of my own mortality and know that death will eventually come, but I plan on going out in style

Puffy and Biggie ran shit in the 90's
Diddy and Notorious B.I.G. were hugely successful and influential figures in the 1990s hip-hop scene

Now me and my niggas want all the guap
Me and my crew are striving for the same level of success and financial gain as Diddy and Biggie once had

Fuck I look like with an Audemar?
Why should I care about expensive luxury items like an Audemars Piguet watch?

Whipping and switching in different cars
Driving and switching between multiple cars, possibly to show off or keep up appearances

Women be itching got different broads
Women might be flocking to me for attention and affection, and I'm not tied down to just one

Crazy I might not be here tomorrow
Life is unpredictable and anything could happen, so it's important to live in the moment and seize opportunities

Loving today and I fear tomorrow
I'm enjoying the present and trying not to worry too much about what the future may hold

I never know when my demons call
I struggle with personal demons or mental health issues that can pop up unexpectedly

I'm on the edge of the meanest fall
I'm taking risks and pushing myself to the limit, teetering on the edge of failure or complete collapse

Niggas young but I promise we seen it all
Despite our youth, me and my crew have already experienced a lot and have a lot of life wisdom

Just getting started
We're just beginning our journey towards success and there's still a long road ahead

I got some dearly departed
I've lost loved ones who have passed away, which motivates me to succeed and make them proud

I don't do the talking
I let my actions and accomplishments speak for themselves

I put the pressure where heart is
I focus on putting pressure and putting in the work where it counts the most, with heart and passion

'Cause I come the hardest
I strive to be the best and work harder than anyone else to achieve my goals

I ain't like no regular artist
I'm not content with just being a typical or average artist, I aim to stand out and make an impact

Don't waste my time with the nonsense
I don't have time for pointless or irrelevant conversation or distractions

Or typical topics
I'm looking for something more unique and meaningful to discuss

She like what she see so she popping
This woman is attracted to me and is showing it through her behavior or actions

Calling me papa
This woman is calling me daddy, a term of endearment or affection

Don't mean ima offer
Her calling me daddy doesn't obligate me to give her anything or do anything for her

You nada
You get nothing from me

These bitches be part of the problem
Women who are only interested in me for my money or status are a problem and hinder my progress

And I gotta bib on
I'm ready and prepared for anything, like wearing a bib to catch any mess

I need a milli in cash
I'm striving to earn a million dollars in cash

And a baddie to flip on
I want a beautiful woman to be with and spoil

Bong just to rip on
I smoke out of a water pipe to relax or unwind

Burning my lungs
The smoke is harsh and uncomfortable for my lungs

Boy it's gotta be sum in these rillos
There must be something more in these cigarillos than just tobacco

Life should be simple
Life should be easy and carefree, but it rarely ever is

Come to the party with bitches
I'm going to the party with a group of attractive women

They ain't get the memo
These women aren't aware of the expectations or rules of the party

My dawg be ready to fight any stranger
My friend is always prepared or willing to fight anyone he perceives as a threat

That's looking his way
Anyone who makes eye contact or interacts with my friend in any way could be seen as a threat

So he stay in the kennel
My friend stays at home or avoids going out to avoid confrontation and trouble

We was so little
We were very young at one point in time

Ricio told me to rap we would search instrumentals
My friend Ricio encouraged me to start rapping with him, and we would look for beats to rap over

Ever since then I been up hitting beats late at night
Since then, I've been working hard and late at night to make music and perfect my craft

While they already hitting the pillow
While others are going to sleep or relaxing, I'm still working and pushing myself

I use the whip as rental
I'm using a rented car to get around or flex my image

I use the room as a booth
I've turned my room into a recording booth to make music

Now I'm just letting it loose
Now that I've perfected my craft, I'm able to let my talent and creativity flow

Niggas don't know what to do
Other people are unsure of how to react or keep up with my success

I got too much to prove
I'm determined to prove my worth and earn my place at the top

And got to much to lose
I have so much at stake and so much to lose if I don't succeed