That's My Bitch
Jay-Z; Kanye West Lyrics

Uh, hello, can I speak to uh, uh,
Introducing a phone call to the person being addressed.

Yeah you know who you are
Acknowledging the person being addressed knows who they are.

Look, you had no idea what ya dealing with
Informing the person being addressed that they underestimated the level of realness.

Something on some of this realest shit
Describing the authenticity of the situation.

Pop champagne yeah I'll give you a sip
Offering to share a celebratory drink.

'Bout to go dumb how come,
Asking why they haven't acted more foolish yet.

Yeah, that's my bitch
Asserting ownership over a woman being referred to as 'bitch'.

I've been waiting for a long long time
Suggesting that the artist has been anticipating a particular moment for an extended period.

Just to get off and throw my hands up high
Expressing the eagerness to celebrate and be carefree.

And live my life, and live my life
Emphasizing the desire for a fulfilling existence.

I paid for them titties, get your own
Boasting about spending money on breast implants and demanding the person being addressed to finance their own.

It ain't safe in the city, watch the throne
Warning that power must be maintained to stay secure in the rap world.

She say I care more about them Basquion's, Basquiats
Describing the woman's statement about the singer being preoccupied with art.

She learning a new word, it's yacht
Suggesting the woman lacks sophistication and is unfamiliar with upper-class vocabulary.

Blew the world up as soon as I hit the club with her
Describing the power dynamic between the singer and the woman he's with.

Too Short called, told me 'I fell in love with her'
Implying another rapper has developed feelings for the woman the artist is with.

Seen by actors, ball players and drug dealers
Listing off distinguished individuals who have encountered the artist and his female companion.

And some lesbians that never loved niggas
Suggesting that even women who aren't attracted to men are drawn to the singer and his partner.

Twisted love story 'True Romance'
Referencing an unconventional romance film to describe their love affair.

Mary Magdalene from a pole dance
Comparing the woman to a biblical figure that was said to have been a prostitute.

I'm a freak huh, rock star life
Asserting the artist's wild and unconventional lifestyle.

The second girl with us, that's our wife
Introducing the concept of polygamy and asserting that the artist and his partner are in a committed relationship with another woman.

Hey boys and girls, I got a new riddle
Introducing a figurative puzzle for the listeners to decipher.

Who's the new old perv that's tryna play second fiddle?
Questioning the identity of someone trying to compete with the artist's power and status.

No disrespect, I'm not tryna belittle
Clarifying that the singer isn't trying to insult anyone by questioning their motives.

But my dick worth money I put Monie in the middle
Boasting about the value of the singer's genitals and referencing a classic song about a woman's interest in money.

Swilling little licks and mixes 'til mornin'
Describing the partying and drinking the singer plans on indulging in all night.

I'm yearnin', ooh, yeah
Expressing a desire to experience hedonistic pleasure.

Could I maybe have another dab of your potion?
Requesting more alcohol or drugs.

Stop motion, ooh, yeah
Referencing a filming technique and suggesting that the night will be filled with spontaneous and erratic moments.

Go harder than a nigga for a nigga go figure
Asserting that the singer is more dedicated to the success of black people than some other black people are.

Told me 'keep my own money' if we ever did split up
Implying that the artist's partner urged them to maintain financial independence in case of a breakup.

How can somethin' so gangsta be so pretty in pictures?
Expressing awe at how glamorous the artist and his partner appear despite their street cred.

Ripped jeans and a blazer and some Louboutin slippers
Describing the artist's fashion sense as both casual and luxurious.

Uh, Picasso was alive he woulda made her
Complimenting the woman's physical appearance and suggesting that even the greatest artist in history would be enamored with her.

That's right nigga Mona Lisa can't fade her
Asserting that the woman is even more beautiful than the most famous painting in the world.

I mean Marilyn Monroe, she's quite nice
Comparing the singer's partner to another iconic beauty.

But why all the pretty icons always all white?
Questioning why society only seems to celebrate white women as the epitome of beauty.

Put some colored girls in the MoMA
Challenging the art world to recognize and accept Black and Brown women as beautiful.

Half these broads ain't got nothing on Willona
Suggesting that contemporary women are inferior to a character on an old TV show.

Don't make me bring Thelma in it
Implying that the artist could name-drop another character from the same TV show if necessary.

Bring Halle, bring Penélope and Salma in it
Listing off additional women whose beauty the singer admires.

Back to my Beyoncés
Returning to the singer's main female companion and comparing her to a successful and beautiful pop star.

You deserve three stacks word to Andre
Referencing a hip-hop duo and suggesting that the artist's partner is just as valuable as three rappers combined.

Call Larry Gagosian, you belong in museums
Suggesting that the woman is worthy of being displayed in the most prestigious art galleries in the world.

You belong in Vintage clothes crushing the whole building
Using exaggerated language to suggest that the woman's fashion sense is so impressive that it could bring down an entire building.

You belong with niggas who used to be known for dope dealing
Asserting that the woman should associate with people who have a similar background and cultural identity as the singer.

You too dope for any of those civilians
Complimenting the woman's uniqueness and suggesting that she's too special for ordinary people.

Now shoo trigga, stop looking at her tits
Insulting anyone who might be ogling or objectifying the woman being discussed.

Get ya own dog ya heard?
Asserting that the singer is the only one who can claim ownership over the woman being discussed.

That's my bitch
Reiterating the singer's possessiveness over the woman being described.

I've been waiting for a long long time
Repeating the earlier sentiment and emphasizing the anticipation of a particular moment.

Just to get off and throw my hands up high
Expressing a desire to celebrate and enjoy life to the fullest.

And live my life, and live my life
Reiterating the earlier desire for a fulfilling existence.

Just to get off and throw my hands up high, high, high, high
Indicating excitement and a willingness to let loose.