Otis
Jay-Z/Kanye West/Otis Redding Lyrics


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It makes it easier, easier to bear
You won't regret it, no, no
Some girls, they don't forget it
Love is their own happiness, yeah
Sq-sq-sq-squeeze her (sounds so soulful, don't you agree?)
Don't tease her
Never leave her
I invented swag
Poppin' bottles, puttin' supermodels in the cab, proof
I guess I got my swagger back, truth
New watch alert, Hublots
Or the big face Rollie, I got two of those
Arm out the window, through the city I maneuver slow
Cock back, snap back
See my cut through the holes

Damn, Yeezy and Hov
Where the hell ya been?
Niggas talkin' real reckless, stuntmen
I adopted these niggas, Phillip Drummond 'em
Now I'm bout to make them tuck they whole summer in
They say I'm crazy, well, I'm 'bout to go dumb again
They ain't see me 'cause I pulled up in my other Benz
Last week I was in my other other Benz
Throw your diamonds up 'cause we in this bitch another 'gain

Photoshoot fresh, looking like wealth
I'm 'bout to call the paparazzi on myself
Uh, live from the Mercer
Run up on Yeezy the wrong way, I might murk ya
Flee in the G450, I might surface
Political refugee, asylum can be purchased
Uh, everything's for sale, I got five passports
I'm never going to jail

I made "Jesus Walks" I'm never going to Hell
Couture level flow, it's never going on sale
Luxury rap, the Hermès of verses
Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
I get it custom, you a customer
You ain't 'customed to going through customs
You ain't been nowhere, huh?
And all the ladies in the house, got 'em showing off
I'm done, I hit ya up mañana

Welcome to Havana
Smoking Cubanos with Castro in cabanas
Viva Mexico, Cubano
Dominicano, all the plugs that I know
Driving Benzes, with' no benefits
Not bad, huh? For some immigrants
Build your fences, we diggin' tunnels
Can't you see? We gettin' money up under you

Can't you see the private jets flyin' over you?
Maybach bumper sticker read "What would Hova do?"
Jay is chillin', 'Ye is chillin'
What more can I say? We killin' 'em
Hold up, before we end this campaign
As you can see, we done bodied the damn lames




Lord, please let them accept the things they can't change
And pray that all of their pain be champagne

Overall Meaning

The song Otis, by Jay-Z/Kanye West/Otis Redding, is a tribute to the late soul singer Otis Redding. The lyrics are split between Jay-Z and Kanye West, with lines that speak to their pride, their personal style, and their success. The chorus is a sample from Otis Redding's song "Try a Little Tenderness."


The lyrics "It makes it easier, easier to bear/You won't regret it, no, no" suggest a sense of comfort when it comes to matters of love. The following lines, "Some girls they don't forget it/Love is their own happiness, yeah/Sq-sq-sq-squeeze her (sounds so soulful don't you agree?)/Don't tease her/Never leave her," reflect the importance of treating women with respect.


On the other hand, Kanye's verse is more focused on his success and his larger-than-life persona. He claims to have "invented swag" and boasts about "poppin' bottles" and putting "supermodels in the cab." He also mentions his extensive watch collection, luxurious lifestyle, and political connections.


The song is a celebration of success and a tribute to a musical legend. It blends the soulful voice of Otis Redding with the hard-hitting verses of Jay-Z and Kanye West. The lyrics capture the essence of their personalities and showcase their abilities as artists.


Line by Line Meaning

It makes it easier, easier to bear
Love helps one bear the difficulties of life with ease.


You won't regret it, no, no
One won't regret falling in love.


Some girls they don't forget it
Some women cherish the love they receive.


Love is their own happiness, yeah
Women find happiness in love.


Sq-sq-sq-squeeze her (sounds so soulful don't you agree?)
Embrace your lover, it's soulful and romantic.


Don't tease her
Don't play with your lover's feelings and emotions.


Never leave her
Stay faithful and committed to your lover.


I invented swag
I am responsible for pioneering a sense of style and confidence (swagger).


Poppin' bottles, puttin' supermodels in the cab, proof
Celebrating extravagantly, surrounded by beautiful women.


I guess I got my swagger back, truth
I have regained my confidence and charisma.


New watch alert, Hublot's
Drawing attention to my expensive and luxurious watch brand.


Or the big face Rollie I got two of those
I own two large-faced Rolex watches.


Arm out the window through the city I maneuver slow
I leisurely drive through the city with my arm out the window.


Cock back, snap back
Releasing the tension in my muscles.


See my cut through the holes
My luxury car moves seamlessly through the city streets.


Damn Yeezy and Hov
Wow, Kanye and Jay-Z are impressive artists.


Where the hell ya been?
I haven't heard from you in a while.


Niggas talkin' real reckless, stuntmen
People are speaking recklessly, pretending to be something they're not.


I adopted these niggas, Phillip Drummond 'em
I have taken these people under my wing and mentored them.


Now I'm bout to make them tuck they whole summer in
I will make them work hard this summer and achieve their goals.


They say I'm crazy, well, I'm 'bout to go dumb again
People think I'm crazy, but I'm about to take things to the next level.


They ain't see me 'cause I pulled up in my other Benz
People didn't recognize me because I arrived in a different Benz than usual.


Last week I was in my other other Benz
Just last week, I was driving a different luxury car.


Throw your diamonds up 'cause we in this bitch another 'gain
Raise your diamond jewelry in the air because we are successful once again.


Photo shoot fresh, looking like wealth
I look wealthy and fashionable like I just came from a photo shoot.


I'm 'bout to call the paparazzi on myself
I am so trendy and stylish that I should be in the paparazzi's photos.


Uh, live from the Mercer
I'm broadcasting live from the Mercer Hotel.


Run up on Yeezy the wrong way, I might murk ya
Don't mess with Kanye or he might hurt you.


Flee in the G450 I might surface
I might come back to the surface in my Gulfstream G450 if I need to escape.


Political refugee, asylum can be purchased
I am wealthy enough to buy political asylum if I ever need it.


Uh, everything's for sale, I got five passports
I can buy anything, including several passports for travel and protection.


I'm never going to jail
I am so powerful and wealthy that I could never be held accountable for my actions.


I made 'Jesus Walks' I'm never going to Hell
I wrote a song called 'Jesus Walks' and I know I'm going to heaven.


Couture level flow, it's never going on sale
My music is like designer clothes, exclusive and valuable to me.


Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses
My music is like a luxury brand, like Hermes, and my verses are high-quality.


Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
I talk about vulgar things, but I do it in a sophisticated manner and write it like it's art.


I get it custom, you a customer
My music is tailored to my liking, whereas you are just receiving it.


You ain't customed to going through customs
You don't have the experience of going through customs like someone who frequently travels.


You ain't been nowhere, huh?
You haven't travelled enough to have the experience of going through customs.


And all the ladies in the house, got 'em showing off
All the women in the club are dancing and showing off their best qualities.


I'm done, I hit ya up mañana
I'm done for the night, I'll hit you up tomorrow.


Welcome to Havana
We are in Havana, Cuba.


Smoking Cubanos with Castro in cabanas
We are smoking Cuban cigars with Fidel Castro in our private cabins.


Viva Mexico, Cubano, Dominicano, all the plugs that I know
I have connections in Mexico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic that help me make money.


Driving Benzes, with' no benefits
We drive expensive Benzes, but don't receive any government assistance.


Not bad huh? For some immigrants
We have achieved a lot considering we are immigrants.


Build your fences, we diggin' tunnels
Even if you build a fence, we will find another way to cross the border into America.


Can't you see? We gettin' money up under you
We are making money even though many people underestimate us.


Can't you see the private jets flyin' over you?
We are wealthy enough to fly private jets over the people who doubted us.


Maybach bumper sticker read "What would Hova do?"
My Maybach luxury car has a bumper sticker that asks what Jay-Z would do in a given situation, as a way to show my influence.


Jay is chillin', 'Ye is chillin'
Jay-Z and Kanye West are both relaxed and comfortable.


What more can I say? We killin' 'em
We are doing really well and killing the competition.


Hold up, before we end this campaign
Wait a minute, before we finish this music project.


As you can see, we done bodied the damn lames
As you can see, we have succeeded greatly over our competition.


Lord, please let them accept the things they can't change
Please grant our competition the understanding to accept the things they cannot change.


And pray that all of their pain be champagne
And may their pain be transformed into luxury and success.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Campbell, Reg Connelly, Harry Woods, James Brown, Shawn Carter, Roy C Hammond, Joseph Maloy Roach, Kirk S Robinson, Kanye West

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