Otis
Jay-Z; Kanye West Lyrics
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You won't regret it, no, no
No, girl they don't forget it
Love is their home
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, Hublot's
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
Photo shoot 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 G four fifty 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 Hermes 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 mana-na!
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
The chorus in Otis by Jay-Z and Kanye West is a sample of the famous Otis Redding track "Try a Little Tenderness." The lyrics express the idea that love makes things easier to bear and that it is a happy and welcoming place that should be cherished. The artists urge their listeners to never tease or leave their loved ones while emphasizing the importance of squeezing them, conveying physical affection.
In his verse, Jay-Z boasts about his success and wealth, claiming to have invented "swag." He also references his expensive watches and luxury cars. Kanye West references his run-ins with the law and his ability to escape punishment through his various passports. He also talks about his relationships with famous figures, such as Fidel Castro and Jay-Z. The artists conclude the song by proclaiming their success in "bod[ying] the damn lames" and praying that others can accept their own limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
It makes it easier, easier to bear
Love can make life's burdens easier to bear
You won't regret it, no, no
Don't worry, you won't regret falling in love
No, girl they don't forget it
Girls don't forget the love and affection they receive
Love is their home
Love is where they feel like they belong
Happiness yeah
Being in love brings happiness
Sq-sq-sq-squeeze her (Sounds so soulful don't you agree)
They enjoy expressing their love with physical affection
Don't tease her
Don't play games with love or lead someone on
Never leave her
They are committed to staying with their significant other
I invented swag
They are confident and believe they started the trend of swagger
Poppin' bottles, puttin' supermodels in the cab, proof
They are living a lavish lifestyle and have evidence (proof) to show for it
I guess I got my swagger back, truth
They feel confident and stylish once again
New watch alert, Hublot's
They have acquired a new luxury watch brand Hublot
Or the big face Rollie I got two of those
They own two big-faced Rolex watches
Arm out the window through the city I maneuver slow
They are driving through the city leisurely with their arm out the window
Cock back, snap back
They are ready to take action and snap back to any criticism
See my cut through the holes
The rims on their car have cut outs and look decorative
Damn Yeezy and Hov, Where the hell ya been?
They question where they have been and what they have been doing lately
Niggas talkin' real reckless, stuntmen
Other rappers have been talking recklessly and acting like stuntmen
I adopted these niggas, Phillip Drummond 'em
They have taken other rappers under their wing or have become a mentor to them
Now I'm bout to make them tuck they whole summer in
They are about to show their dominance and force other rappers to stay indoors during summer
They say I'm crazy, well, I'm 'bout to go dumb again
They know people have called them crazy before but that won't stop them from being wild and free
They ain't see me 'cause I pulled up in my other Benz
They have multiple cars and pulled up to the scene in a different one than expected
Last week I was in my other other Benz
They want to emphasize having multiple luxurious cars
Throw your diamonds up 'cause we in this bitch another 'gain
They are celebrating and asking everyone to show off their diamonds because they are doing well yet again
Photo shoot fresh, looking like wealth
They are dressed nicely and appear wealthy in photoshoots
I'm 'bout to call the paparazzi on myself
They like being in the spotlight and will call the paparazzi themselves
Uh, live from the Mercer
They are announcing their location from the Mercer hotel
Run up on Yeezy the wrong way, I might murk ya
They are warning others to not approach Kanye West in a disrespectful way
Flee in the G four fifty I might surface
If in danger, they will flee in a Mercedes G450 and resurface later
Political refugee, asylum can be purchased
They have enough money to bribe officials for political asylum if needed
Uh, everything's for sale, I got five passports
They have everything for sale and can travel internationally with their five passports
I'm never going to jail
They are confident they will never go to jail
I made 'Jesus Walks' I'm never going to hell
They know their song 'Jesus Walks' was a success and they won't pay for their sins in hell
Couture level flow, it's never going on sale
Their rapping skills are top notch and can't be bought or sold
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses
Their rapping is luxurious and high-end like the brand Hermes
Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
They can still be ignorant but deliver it in an elegant way, even when they swear
I get it custom, you a customer
They like to customize things to their liking and treat their fans as customers
You ain't 'customed to going through customs, You ain't been nowhere, huh?
They are suggesting that if someone hasn't frequently been traveling outside of the country, they aren't worldly enough
And all the ladies in the house, got 'em showing off
All the women are feeling confident and showing off their beauty
I'm done, I hit ya up mana-na!
They are finished with their rap and will contact everyone soon
Welcome to Havana
They are welcoming everyone to Havana, Cuba
Smoking Cubanos with Castro in cabanas
They are smoking Cuban cigars with Fidel Castro in their cabana
Viva Mexico, Cubano
They are celebrating both Mexican and Cuban cultures
Dominicano, all the plugs that I know
They know all the right people (plugs) in the Dominican Republic
Driving Benzes, with' no benefits
They are driving around in Mercedes-Benz cars that have no special features
Not bad huh? For some immigrants
They are proud of their immigrant status and all that they have accomplished
Build your fences, we diggin' tunnels
They will continue to find ways to be successful and get around any obstacles
Can't you see? We gettin' money up under you
They are making a lot of money and it's right under everyone's noses
Can't you see the private jets flyin' over you?
They are flying in private jets and want everyone to notice
Maybach bumper sticker read 'What would Hova do?'
Even the bumper sticker on their car is paying homage to Jay-Z
Jay is chillin', 'Ye is chillin'
Both Jay-Z and Kanye West are laid back and unconcerned
What more can I say? We killin' 'em
They are killing the game and no one can touch them
Hold up, before we end this campaign
They want to make sure to address all issues before ending the rap campaign
As you can see, we done bodied the damn lames
They dominated and outperformed weaker rappers
Lord, please let them accept the things they can't change
They are praying for those who can't accept defeat or change in their life
And pray that all of their pain be champagne
They are wishing for those in pain to turn their situation into a celebration (like champagne)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
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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@KWIZZ30
The inspiring story of how a college dropout and a drug dealer both became billionaires
@vkchamp8948
Anything's possible when you sell your soul
@Jetxdog
vk champ who sold their soul???
@namae9952
@@Jetxdog Im a fan of two because two sold their soul
@Jetxdog
@@namae9952 What are you even saying???
@akech24
anythings possible when you sell your little brother's masters for his first 6 albums to def jam so you can get your reasonable doubt masters back
@NenedzhyanStudios
"Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive." Absolutely fire line, that one does it for me.
@funtimefreddie9637
Love it.
@tammifields4142
💯💯
@perussi_gaming4459
A whole different league of flexing