It's On
Jay-Z/Beanie Sigel Lyrics


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Feat. Jay-Z
[Beanie Sigel]
Bare witness to the greatest, can't beat us, join us
Keep heaters on us, wit red lasers
Now fair warning, sure shots won't graze ya
We hug corners, play blocks like Gators
With bundles on us, serve tre's like waiters
It's the life we chose to hustle
Can't stop it, can't knock it
Half the profit get flown out Vegas
Me and my niggaz try an' break tables
Stack chips like Connect Four
While you prick's try and whip try and stretch more
Charge less for, that ain't the program
Get ya lessons from the snow man
Like Pillsbury I get the doe man
I'll off ya head for a slice of bread
I keep my word and I'm true to my peeps
Give me a bird and my crew gon' eat
I'm over the stove like +Cuban Links+
Breakin' down +Cash Money+ like +Baby+ do
You niggaz soft like baby food
'Round the world niggaz pay me dues
While you niggaz sing the same old song like Sadies do
Grown man nigga, baby who?
I'll send you shots from the baby zoo
Old game like Grady fool
Propane flow flame you dudes
No name's don't claim ya shoes

Once again its on nigga, Sigel hard like corn liqour
I'll take you out this world like you was born nigga
Butt naked covered in blood, gaspin' for air
Clingin' for dear life, nigga you dead right

[Jay-Z]
Since you was a baby coward
We been sprinklin' the world with baby powder
+So Fresh and So Clean+
Been an outcast since I was a teen
But I outlast 'cause I outblast anybody you bring
Young, you got it the prophet I told ya'll niggaz
Then I showed ya'll niggaz, you +Can't Knock It+
Don't get carried away, you a mute nigga (mute nigga)
Where was you nigga? I was doin' this here like Mary J.
Like +Every Day+, and was true nigga

[Beanie Sigel]
They can't question what we do Jigga.

[Jay-Z]
Once again it's on, Young run through you niggaz
Like a glitch in the computer nigga
I'm the shit, I'm a sewer nigga
This is Jay everyday, no days off, Ferris Bueler nigga

[Beanie Sigel]
Be -Sig' Fred Kruger niggaz
Nightmare ??? nigga
You scared 'cause I grew with Jigga
He said "Sig' you that nigga," couldn't see his vision
But then he drew the picture, like a compository sketch
Yeah Sig' stay honest I'll deposit you a check
There's a secret society, all we ask is trust
No G money shit all we gots is us
True indeed, yes, more better, yes
More cheddar, S.P. chain, jeans and sweaters
Movies, cartoons, labels, etcetera
Fill in the blanks and drop blocks like tetris or
Get off the block, run south with M. Betha
From my block to your block, shout out to M Extra
Who the fuck (fuck) want (want) what (what)
None of you niggaz is be -Sig' word I'm done with you niggaz

[Beanie Sigel]
Once again it's on, fuck it we ain't through wit niggaz
Twin towers here to ruin niggaz
You couldn't break up the towers with Tomjanovich
Or Osama bombin' shit
We slay niggaz wit K's, we the drama men
Get it right young scrap don't even try it boy (boy)
You rather slide down the razor blade slidin' board
I'm a live wire, hoolahoop barb wire
Run through hell with gasoline draws on
You can't mute me put the pause on
My guns shoot like fast-foward's on
And dress cute when the war's off
What you doin' dawg, you playin' wit it
You make your bed right you layin' in it
You keep your ?share? tight you stayin' in it
You bringin' niggaz where your kids sleep
I sing to niggaz while the kids sleep
Rock-a-bye muthafucka.
I hope you high muthafucka.
Ready to die muthafucka.

Who shot ya? separate the weak from State Prop' the
Kids who squash beef and run them streets

[Jay-Z]
Once again it's on nigga, bring the drama to ya lawn nigga
Tell ya mama {?| get ready to mourn sista, it's a
See what you got here's a full blown twister
You nothin' but hot air, it's not fair
The reason why we lead the pack, this is a marathon
You start off fast then you weezin' in the back
So even if I slack, I got enough lee-way
To put out The Reason by the Mac, Philadelphia Freeway
And I'm back, without leavin' I'm here, but you can't see him
I gave you the Blueprint but you can't be him
So no matter what you been told or the records you sold
Deep inside you know that it's only one Hove
Young Vito, voice of the young people
If my life is a movie then Sigel be the sequel
We bring it to your door with Bleek peekin' through your peek hole
And don't get scared nigga, alert ya people





[Beanie Sigel]
Once again it's on

Overall Meaning

The song "It's On" by Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel reflects the lifestyle of hustlers and their way of living. The lyrics describe a life where having a gun is necessary for survival and where money comes from drug dealing. The opening lines, "Bare witness to the greatest, can't beat us, join us, Keep heaters on us, wit red lasers, Now fair warning, sure shots won't graze ya" suggest that the hustlers are aware of the dangers and are prepared to face them. The lyrics go on to describe the way they run their operation like a business, maximizing profits, and even using Connect Four metaphors for stacking chips.


Jay-Z contributes with lines like, "Where was you nigga? I was doin' this here like Mary J. Like Every Day, and was true nigga" which shows he has a long history of success in dealing with the same topics as Beanie Sigel. The song is bold and confident in its verses, with a message that being a hustler comes with risk, but it also brings rewards for those willing to take those risks.


Line by Line Meaning

Bare witness to the greatest, can't beat us, join us
Witness the true greatness of our skills and abilities, you can't surpass us so you might as well join us


Keep heaters on us, wit red lasers
We always carry weapons with laser sights for precision aiming


Now fair warning, sure shots won't graze ya
We're warning you, our shots will hit you directly and won't just graze you


We hug corners, play blocks like Gators
We carefully navigate street corners and dominate city blocks like powerful alligators


With bundles on us, serve tre's like waiters
We carry bundles of drugs and serve ounces of drugs like professional waiters serve food


It's the life we chose to hustle
We have chosen a life of hustling and illegal activities


Can't stop it, can't knock it
Our hustle and success cannot be stopped or criticized


Half the profit get flown out Vegas
We take half of our profits and go to Las Vegas to enjoy ourselves


Me and my niggaz try an' break tables
My crew and I aim to disrupt and overthrow the established order


Stack chips like Connect Four
We accumulate wealth and money like stacking chips in the game Connect Four


While you prick's try and whip try and stretch more
While you struggle to make a meager profit, we effortlessly make much more


Charge less for, that ain't the program
We charge lower prices for our products, but that's not our true strategy


Get ya lessons from the snow man
Learn your lessons from drug dealers who operate in the snow, referring to the cocaine trade


Like Pillsbury I get the doe man
Similar to how Pillsbury gets money, I profit from my activities


I'll off ya head for a slice of bread
I am willing to kill for even the smallest amount of money


I keep my word and I'm true to my peeps
I always keep my promises and remain loyal to my friends


Give me a bird and my crew gon' eat
Provide me with a kilogram of drugs and my crew will make a profit from it


I'm over the stove like Cuban Links
I am actively involved in the drug cooking process, just like the rapper group Cuban Links


Breakin' down Cash Money like Baby do
I am breaking down and profiting from drug money just like the rapper Baby from Cash Money Records


You niggaz soft like baby food
You other rappers are weak and easily manipulated, just like soft baby food


Round the world niggaz pay me dues
People from all over the world pay me money as a sign of respect and tribute


While you niggaz sing the same old song like Sadies do
You other rappers keep repeating the same tired songs, just like the band Sadies


Grown man nigga, baby who?
I am a mature and respected man, who are you?


I'll send you shots from the baby zoo
I will shoot at you ruthlessly, even if I am surrounded by innocent people


Old game like Grady fool
My tactics and strategies are old and traditional, like the tricks of a fool


Propane flow flame you dudes
My rap flow is intense and powerful, it burns and destroys other rappers


No name's don't claim ya shoes
Rappers with no reputation or talent can't compete with me


Since you was a baby coward
Even when you were young, you were a scared and weak person


We been sprinklin' the world with baby powder
We have been spreading our influence and drugs throughout the world like baby powder


So Fresh and So Clean
We are always fresh and clean, looking stylish and polished


Been an outcast since I was a teen
I have always been an outsider, even since I was a young teenager


But I outlast 'cause I outblast anybody you bring
I endure and outlast my competitors because I overpower and defeat anyone you bring against me


Young, you got it the prophet I told ya'll niggaz
Listen closely to the wisdom and knowledge I am sharing with you


Then I showed ya'll niggaz, you Can't Knock It
I proved to all of you that my success and skills are undeniable, so you can't criticize it


Don't get carried away, you a mute nigga
Don't get too confident and start talking, you are insignificant and have nothing meaningful to say


Where was you nigga? I was doin' this here like Mary J.
Where were you when I was achieving success and making a name for myself, just like Mary J. Blige?


Like Every Day, and was true nigga
I remained true to myself and my values, just like I do every day


They can't question what we do Jigga.
People can't doubt or challenge our actions and decisions, Jay-Z


Once again it's on, Young run through you niggaz
Once again, I am back and ready to dominate, I will defeat all of you


Like a glitch in the computer nigga
I will disrupt and malfunction your plans and actions, rendering you ineffective


I'm the shit, I'm a sewer nigga
I am the best and the most authentic, I am on a lower level than you


This is Jay everyday, no days off, Ferris Bueler nigga
I am Jay-Z every single day, I don't take breaks or days off like Ferris Bueller


Be-Sig' Fred Kruger niggaz
I am like Freddy Krueger, the fictional character who haunts and terrorizes people, Beanie Sigel


Nightmare ??? nigga
I am a nightmare to deal with and confront, Beanie Sigel


You scared 'cause I grew with Jigga
You are intimidated because I have grown and developed alongside Jay-Z


He said 'Sig' you that nigga,' couldn't see his vision
Jay-Z recognized and acknowledged my talent and potential, but others couldn't see it


But then he drew the picture, like a compository sketch
Jay-Z painted a vivid picture of my future success and potential, just like a detailed composite sketch


Yeah Sig' stay honest I'll deposit you a check
Yeah, I will always remain truthful and loyal to my values, and I will reward you with financial success


There's a secret society, all we ask is trust
We belong to an exclusive and secretive group, all we require from others is trust


No G money shit all we gots is us
We don't rely on outside money or support, we only have ourselves


True indeed, yes, more better, yes
That is absolutely true, we are even better than you think


More cheddar, S.P. chain, jeans and sweaters
We accumulate more money and wealth, wear expensive chains, jeans, and sweaters


Movies, cartoons, labels, etcetera
We are involved in the entertainment industry, including movies, cartoons, and record labels, among other things


Fill in the blanks and drop blocks like tetris or
We fill in missing pieces and dominate the game like in the puzzle video game Tetris


Get off the block, run south with M. Betha
Get off the street corner and run to the southern parts of the city with Mase Betha


From my block to your block, shout out to M Extra
From my neighborhood to your neighborhood, I give a shoutout to M Extra


Who the fuck want what
Who dares to challenge or confront us


None of you niggaz is Be-Sig' word I'm done with you niggaz
None of you can compare to Beanie Sigel, I am finished with all of you


Once again it's on, fuck it we ain't through wit niggaz
Once again, it's time for us to take action, we're not finished with all of you yet


Twin towers here to ruin niggaz
We are like the Twin Towers, here to bring destruction and chaos to our enemies


You couldn't break up the towers with Tomjanovich
You couldn't even break apart the Twin Towers, just like Rudy Tomjanovich couldn't


Or Osama bombin' shit
We are as powerful and destructive as Osama bin Laden's bombings


We slay niggaz wit K's, we the drama men
We kill people with guns, we are the bringers of conflict and chaos


Get it right young scrap don't even try it boy
Understand the facts, young person, don't even attempt to challenge us


You rather slide down the razor blade slidin' board
You would rather risk getting cut and hurt on a dangerous surface


I'm a live wire, hoolahoop barb wire
I am full of energy and unpredictable, like a spinning hula hoop made of barbed wire


Run through hell with gasoline draws on
I am willing to go through the toughest situations and challenges, fully prepared and ready


You can't mute me put the pause on
You can't silence my voice or halt my progress


My guns shoot like fast-foward's on
My guns fire rapidly, similar to pressing the fast-forward button


And dress cute when the war's off
Even when there is no longer a conflict, I still dress stylishly and presentable


What you doin' dawg, you playin' wit it
What are you doing, my friend? You are fooling around and not taking it seriously


You make your bed right you layin' in it
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions, and you have to face the consequences


You keep your ?share? tight you stayin' in it
You hold onto your portion of the profit, and you remain stuck in the same situation


You bringin' niggaz where your kids sleep
You are inviting dangerous people into the space where your children sleep


I sing to niggaz while the kids sleep
I deliver messages and warnings to people while their children sleep


Rock-a-bye muthafucka
I am about to cause harm and violence, just like the nursery rhyme Rock-a-bye Baby


I hope you high muthafucka
I hope you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, making you more vulnerable and easier to defeat


Ready to die muthafucka
I am ready and prepared to end your life, motherfucker


Who shot ya? separate the weak from State Prop' the
Who shot you? Identify the weak individuals from State Property, the rap group


Kids who squash beef and run them streets
We are the ones who resolve conflicts and navigate the dangerous streets


Once again it's on nigga, bring the drama to ya lawn nigga
Once again, I am here to bring the conflict and chaos to your doorstep


Tell ya mama {?| get ready to mourn sista, it's a
Notify your mother to prepare for grieving, sister, because it's a serious situation


See what you got here's a full blown twister
Realize what you are dealing with, it's a destructive force that will engulf you


You nothin' but hot air, it's not fair
You are just full of empty promises and talk, it's unfair


The reason why we lead the pack, this is a marathon
The reason why we are the best and ahead of everyone else is because we approach life like a marathon


You start off fast then you weezin' in the back
You may have a strong start, but you quickly lose your energy and fall behind


So even if I slack, I got enough lee-way
Even if I become less active or productive, I have enough flexibility or room for error


To put out The Reason by the Mac, Philadelphia Freeway
To release my album called The Reason, by the rapper Mac and featuring Philadelphia Freeway


And I'm back, without leavin' I'm here, but you can't see him
I am back and present, I never really left the scene, but you can't recognize my presence


I gave you the Blueprint but you can't be him
I provided you with a blueprint or guide, but you still can't emulate or match my success


So no matter what you been told or the records you sold
Regardless of what you have been told or what records you have sold


Deep inside you know that it's only one Hove
Deep down, you know that there is only one person who can truly be as successful as Jay-Z


Young Vito, voice of the young people
I am Young Vito, representing and speaking for the young generation


If my life is a movie then Sigel be the sequel
If my life were a movie, Beanie Sigel would be the sequel, the continuation of my story


We bring it to your door with Bleek peekin' through your peek hole
We deliver our message and presence to your doorstep, with Memphis Bleek looking through your peephole


And don't get scared nigga, alert ya people
Don't be scared, my friend, warn and inform your people about my actions and intentions


Once again it's on
Once again, the situation is intensifying and progressing




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, JAMAHL RASHID RYE, DWIGHT GRANT, DERIC ANGELETTIE, A. RAY

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@abrahampalmer8761

Both beans and hov killed this song period

@rockyward5007

This version of beans is one of the greatest rappers ever.. When beans was in the pocket he was unstoppable

@damariontaylor5232

Facts

@GregSkinner

yuo

@GregSkinner

he ate jay on a few tracks

@trunliving4567

One of his best verses! Jay wanted to school him to the business side. I think beans realized that later. Too late tho

@kekeedordu8422

dare i say up there with biggie flow wise when hes on a 100% incredible

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@jeremydavis7321

The B. Coming is lowkey one of the best rap albums of all time

@t-god2439

Classic album

@sambanelly4219

Best album of 2005 right after Tha Carter 2 and The Massacre

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