Do It Again
Jay-Z/Beanie Sigel Lyrics


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Roc-a-fella
Y'all know what this is
We givin' y'all five seconds to put your drink down
And report to the dance floor immediately
All the bustas we givin y'all five seconds to get close to a exit
It's about to get real ugly in here
Five seconds is up, let's go!
Throw the hands up (uh, uh, uh)
Throw the hands up (niggas)
Throw the hands up (bitches)
Throw the hands up (bustas)
Throw the hands up (hustlers)
Throw the hands up (hoes)
Throw the hands up (boasters)
Throw the hands up (Mac)

You know how Mac come through on the club tip
Everybody real deep on that thug shit
Cop Cris' spray the club on that thug shit
Cop frisks suits snub in the club quick
Told y'all real high, when I come you can try
If you want, you can die, if you want to

We hittin' whores on the floor, whole crew be wild
Bitch, back that ass up like Juvenile (huh)
When my peeps come to spend, a dime apiece
You know Mac come through with a line of freaks
Every bitch on the hit be a 9 at least
We gettin' head on the floor, while you grindin' freaks
Whole squad get it down like this
Whole squad buyin' rounds of Cris'
Whole squad got they crowns on wrist
Whole squad got a pound of twist
Whole squad got a pound to spit, in case a clown wanna flip
Mac never slip in the club
Told y'all niggas four-fifth in the club
If a nigga wanna draw then the blood it can drip in the club
You know how niggas get in the club
Shit you know how I be, all high in V-I-P
Rolling up to B-I-G
Niggas be all liquored up, talkin' shit
'Til they man gotta come and pick 'em up
Got bitches in the back bouncin' to "Jigga What"
You got your hands up and I ain't even stick y'all up

Throw the hands up
(Everybody get it up) throw the hands up

12 AM on the way to the club (uh)
1 AM DJ made it erupt (uh-huh)
2 AM now I'm gettin' with her (what up?)
3 AM now I'm splittin' with her (splittin' with who?)
4 AM at the Waffle House (Waffle House)
5 AM now we at my house (uh)
6 AM I be diggin' her out (who?)
6:15 I be kickin' her out (what?)
7 AM I'ma call my friends (uh-huh)
12AM we gon' do it again
We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again, let's go

Yo, how the fuck you gon' talk about MC's on our heel?
When we just cop them things homie the chromey wheels
Both arms are chunky the sleeves on chill
Any given times a hundred G's in your grill
Don't talk to me 'bout MC's got skills
"He's alright, but he's not real"
Jay-Z's that deal, with seeds in a field
Never fear for war, hug, squeeze that steel
Fuck, you got a flow, that's cool with me
You got a little dough, that cool with me
You got a little cars, little jewelries
But none of y'all motherfuckers could fool with me
You know the wrist frostbit minus two degrees
'Bout as blue as the sea the way I maneuver the V
Hat cocked can't see his eyes, who could it be?
With that new blue Yankee on, who but me?
Niggas shipped two million, then I blew the three
Then I skated the four, 'fore I went on tour
I came back and it's plain, y'all niggas ain't rappin' the same
Fuck the flow, y'all jackin' our slang
I seen the same shit happen to Kane
Three cuts in your eyebrows tryin' to wild out
The game is ours, we'll never foul out
Y'all just better hope we gracefully bow out
Throw yo' hands up, niggas, bitches, bustas
Hustlers, fuck that (throw the hands up)
Come on

12 AM on the way to the club (uh huh)
1 AM bout to shake the butt (uh)
2 AM now I'm checkin' the mix (ah yeah)
3 AM now he buyin' me drinks (what you drinkin' on?)
4 AM exit the club (let's go)
5 AM think he gettin' some butt (that's right)
6 AM nigga still ain't bust (what?)
6:15 nigga will get up (uh)
7 AM gotta tell my friends (uh-huh)
12 AM I'ma do it again, uh, uh
I'ma do it again
12 AM I'ma do it again
Uh-huh, uh, uh, let's go

12 AM on the way to the club
1 AM DJ made it a rub
2 AM now I'm gettin' with her
3 AM now I'm splittin' with her
4 AM at the waffle house
5 AM now we at my house
6 AM I be diggin' her out
6:15 I be kickin' her out
7 AM I'ma call my friends
12 AM we gon' do it again




We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again
Let's go

Overall Meaning

The song "Do It Again" by Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel is a party anthem that urges everyone on the dance floor to throw their hands up and let loose. The opening lines set the scene for a wild night out and encourage listeners to put aside their drinks and hit the dance floor. The lyrics then go on to describe a typical night out with a group of friends, from hitting the club to stopping at Waffle House and finally ending up back at someone's house. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the party atmosphere and the desire to keep the night going.


The verses, delivered by Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel respectively, focus on their own experiences as rap stars living the high life. They boast about their wealth, cars, and jewelry, and dismiss other MCs who they feel aren't up to their level. Jay-Z, in particular, takes aim at those who have borrowed his style and slang in their own music, warning them that he and his crew are always one step ahead. Both rappers use their verses to emphasize their dominance and success, reinforcing the party atmosphere of the song and encouraging everyone to live life to the fullest.


Overall, "Do It Again" is a raucous celebration of hedonism and excess, urging listeners to forget their troubles and have a good time. It captures the spirit of a night out with friends, filled with laughter, dancing, and a few misadventures along the way. It's a song that embodies the carefree spirit of youth and encourages listeners to throw caution to the wind and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Roc-a-fella
This song represents Roc-a-fella, a record label and entertainment company.


Y'all know what this is
You should already be familiar with the meaning and vibe of this song.


We givin' y'all five seconds to put your drink down
We're giving you a short amount of time to stop what you're doing and focus on the dance floor.


And report to the dance floor immediately
Go to the dance floor right away, without delay.


All the bustas we givin y'all five seconds to get close to a exit
For those who are unfamiliar or inexperienced, we're giving you time to find an exit and leave.


It's about to get real ugly in here
Things are going to become chaotic and intense.


Five seconds is up, let's go!
The time is up, it's time to start moving and dancing.


Throw the hands up (uh, uh, uh)
Raise your hands in the air.


Throw the hands up (niggas)
Men, raise your hands in the air.


Throw the hands up (bitches)
Women, raise your hands in the air.


Throw the hands up (bustas)
Those who are not skilled or respected, raise your hands in the air.


Throw the hands up (hustlers)
Entrepreneurs and hard workers, raise your hands in the air.


Throw the hands up (hoes)
Slang term for promiscuous women, raise your hands in the air.


Throw the hands up (boasters)
People who boast and brag, raise your hands in the air.


Throw the hands up (Mac)
The artist Mac, raise your hands in the air.


You know how Mac come through on the club tip
Mac knows how to navigate and excel in the club scene.


Everybody real deep on that thug shit
Everyone is fully involved and committed to a thug lifestyle.


Cop Cris' spray the club on that thug shit
Purchase Cristal champagne and spray it in the club to represent the thug lifestyle.


Cop frisks suits snub in the club quick
Police officers pat down individuals and ignore any illegal activities happening in the club.


Told y'all real high, when I come you can try
I previously warned you that I'm on a higher level, but you can still attempt to compete or challenge me.


If you want, you can die, if you want to
If you dare, you can face the consequences and possibly lose your life.


We hittin' whores on the floor, whole crew be wild
We're engaging in sexual activities with promiscuous women on the dance floor, and the entire crew is behaving recklessly.


Bitch, back that ass up like Juvenile (huh)
Women, move your buttocks in a provocative manner, reminiscent of Juvenile's song 'Back That Thang Up.'


When my peeps come to spend, a dime apiece
When my friends arrive and are ready to spend money, they each have ten thousand dollars.


You know Mac come through with a line of freaks
Mac always comes to the club with a group of attractive and promiscuous women.


Every bitch on the hit be a 9 at least
All the women we engage with are at least a nine out of ten in terms of attractiveness.


We gettin' head on the floor, while you grindin' freaks
We're receiving oral sex on the dance floor, while you are dancing in a sexual manner.


Whole squad get it down like this
Our entire group knows how to engage in such behavior.


Whole squad buyin' rounds of Cris'
Our entire group is purchasing rounds of Cristal champagne.


Whole squad got they crowns on wrist
Everyone in our crew is wearing expensive and flashy jewelry on their wrists.


Whole squad got a pound of twist
Our entire group has a pound of marijuana ready for consumption.


Whole squad got a pound to spit, in case a clown wanna flip
We have a pound of marijuana to sell or smoke, in case someone wants to cause trouble.


Mac never slip in the club
Mac is always on top of his game and never makes mistakes in the club scene.


Told y'all niggas four-fifth in the club
I previously warned you that I have a .45 caliber handgun in the club.


If a nigga wanna draw then the blood can drip in the club
If someone wants to engage in violence, then blood may be spilled in the club.


You know how niggas get in the club
You are aware of how people can behave violently in the club.


Shit you know how I be, all high in V-I-P
You are familiar with how I behave, being in an exclusive and luxurious VIP section while intoxicated.


Rolling up to B-I-G
Arriving at the club in a luxury vehicle, paying homage to the rapper Notorious B.I.G.


Niggas be all liquored up, talkin' shit
People have consumed excessive amounts of alcohol and are speaking aggressively or provocatively.


'Til they man gotta come and pick 'em up
Until their friends or partners have to intervene and escort them out of the club.


Got bitches in the back bouncin' to 'Jigga What'
There are women in the back of the club energetically dancing to the song 'Jigga What.'


You got your hands up and I ain't even stick y'all up
Everyone has their hands raised, resembling a robbery situation, but I didn't initiate or force you to do so.


12 AM on the way to the club (uh)
At midnight, we are on the journey to go to the club.


1 AM DJ made it erupt (uh-huh)
At 1 AM, the DJ played a song that caused a great reaction and excitement in the club.


2 AM now I'm gettin' with her (what up?)
At 2 AM, I am now initiating a romantic or sexual encounter with a woman.


3 AM now I'm splittin' with her (splittin' with who?)
At 3 AM, I am leaving the club with the woman I was previously engaging with.


4 AM at the Waffle House (Waffle House)
At 4 AM, we are at the Waffle House restaurant.


5 AM now we at my house (uh)
At 5 AM, we have arrived at my house.


6 AM I be diggin' her out (who?)
At 6 AM, I am engaging in sexual activity with her.


6:15 I be kickin' her out (what?)
At 6:15 AM, I'm quickly dismissing or ending my encounter with her.


7 AM I'ma call my friends (uh-huh)
At 7 AM, I will contact my friends to let them know what happened.


12 AM we gon' do it again
At midnight, we're going to repeat the same activities and experiences.


We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again, let's go
We are going to repeat the same actions and have a good time, so let's go and get started.


Yo, how the fuck you gon' talk about MC's on our heel?
How dare you criticize or discuss the skills of MCs who are affiliated with us?


When we just cop them things homie the chromey wheels
We recently purchased luxurious cars, my friend, with chrome wheels.


Both arms are chunky the sleeves on chill
Both of my arms are adorned with expensive jewelry, and my sleeves are rolled up in a relaxed manner.


Any given times a hundred G's in your grill
At any given moment, I could have one hundred thousand dollars worth of jewelry in front of your face.


Don't talk to me 'bout MC's got skills
Don't try to discuss the abilities of other MCs with me, as I already know who has true talent.


"He's alright, but he's not real"
People may say an MC is decent, but they don't consider him to be authentic or genuine.


Jay-Z's that deal, with seeds in a field
Jay-Z is the real deal, an influential figure in the industry, with many proteges or talented individuals under his guidance.


Never fear for war, hug, squeeze that steel
I am never afraid of engaging in conflict, and I will fiercely hold and fire a gun if necessary.


Fuck, you got a flow, that's cool with me
I don't really care if you have a unique or impressive rapping style.


You got a little dough, that cool with me
If you have a small amount of money, it doesn't matter to me.


You got a little cars, little jewelries
Even if you possess a few cars and some jewelry, it doesn't impress me.


But none of y'all motherfuckers could fool with me
However, none of you can compare or compete with me.


You know the wrist frostbit minus two degrees
My wrist is adorned with extravagant and expensive jewelry, freezing at a temperature of minus two degrees Celsius.


'Bout as blue as the sea the way I maneuver the V
The color of the jewelry on my wrist is as vibrant and blue as the sea, just like how I expertly maneuver or drive my vehicle.


Hat cocked can't see his eyes, who could it be?
I wear my hat in a tilted manner, making it difficult to see my eyes. It creates an air of mystery and intrigue, prompting others to wonder who I am.


With that new blue Yankee on, who but me?
I am the only one wearing the new blue Yankee hat, so it's obviously me.


Niggas shipped two million, then I blew the three
People sold or shipped two million albums, but I surpassed them by selling or achieving three million.


Then I skated the four, 'fore I went on tour
Afterward, I quickly left town before going on a concert tour.


I came back and it's plain, y'all niggas ain't rappin' the same
Upon my return, it became obvious that other rappers had changed their style or were not performing at the same level of skill as before.


Fuck the flow, y'all jackin' our slang
I don't care about your musical style; what bothers me is that you're copying our unique language and expressions.


I seen the same shit happen to Kane
I witnessed a similar situation occur to the rapper Big Daddy Kane.


Three cuts in your eyebrows tryin' to wild out
You have three cuts or shaved lines in your eyebrows, attempting to appear rebellious or unruly.


The game is ours, we'll never foul out
We have control over the rap game and will never lose or be disqualified.


Y'all just better hope we gracefully bow out
You all should pray or hope that we choose to retire from the rap game in a respectful and graceful manner.


Throw yo' hands up, niggas, bitches, bustas
Everyone, including men, women, and those who are not respected, should raise their hands in the air.


Hustlers, fuck that (throw the hands up)
Entrepreneurs and hard workers, ignore the negative mindset and raise your hands in the air.


Come on
Let's get into the vibe and energy of the song.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwight Grant, Kyambo Joshua, Dana Stinson, Shawn Corey Carter

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@peopleschampiii584

"He's alright but, but he's not real" J was talking his shit on this one. One of my favorite J verses.

@yea728

Basic ass bar 😂

@AridGems

I'm 40 yrs old now. This song reminds me of my youth. Rap City in the Basement days. Dope ass time to be alive.

@wendykirschner147

Yes..I just listened to THIS and my mind went all the way back

@laquanedwards7366

I just turned 40 to I feel u

@laquanedwards7366

Major Facts high school shit

@letsbefair2675

For me it was clubbing days!! Miami nights!

@ramsesiglesias7296

anybody ever will made music like this

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@youngking2067

Jay Z's swag and confidence is on another level

@deserie8886

Lol right!

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