Who Gon Stop Me
Jay-Z; Kanye West Lyrics
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Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
No brakes, I need, State Farm
So many watches I need eight arms
One neck but got eight charms
Who gon stop me huh?
Niggaas talkin', they bitch made, Ix-nay off my dicks-nay
That's pig-Latin, itch-bay
Who gon stop me huh?
Last night ain't go so well
Got kicked up out the hotel
Got a little freaky like Marvin Albert
Yes! Tell Howard Cosell
You just a commentator, if you get me paper
Everybody I know from the hood got common haters
In some relations, you just supposed to say none
Heard she fucked the doorman
Well that's cool I fucked the waitress
Heard Yeezy was racist, well, I guess it's on one basis
I only like green faces
This is something like the Holocaust
Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Black cards, black cars
Black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for
Y'all weed purple, my money purple
Y'all Steve Urkel, I'm Oprah circle
I wrote the verse, that I hope will hurt you
Who gone stop me huh?
Beat the odds, beat the feds
It wouldn't be wise, to bet against the kid
Start me broke, I bet I get rich
Night shift, six to six
Gimmie one shot, one pot
I'll show up in all white, wearing no socks
No ceiling, new coupe
They know I'm a dope boy
They don't have no proof
I'm 3 steps removed, I know how to move
It's looking like, I don't know how to lose
I'm winning again, I'm at the Wynn
I'm at the table, I'm gambling,
Lucky lefty, I expect a seven,
I went through hell, I'm expecting heaven, I'm owed,
See I'm thorough and I stuck to the G-code,
I'm here, oh yeah, I promise I ain't going nowhere,
Okay here, like a hare, like a rabbit, I like karats
I'm allergic to having bunny ears,
Like broke, like nope, like ha,
I ain't no joke, I can't be stopped
Like nope, like nope
Extend the beat Noah
2 seats in the 911 uh, no limit on the black card ah
Told y'all I was gonna go HAM uh, to the ocean was my backyard eh
No lies in my verses hey, please pardon all the curses hey
Shit gotta come some way, fuck, when you growing up worthless uh
Middle finger to my old life ugh, special shout out to my old head uh
If it wasn't for your advice uh, a nigga would have been so dead uh
I'm living life, 'til these niggas kill me
Turn this up, if these niggas feel me
I'm riding dirty, trying to get filthy
Pabalo Picasso, Rothkos, Rilkes
Graduated to the MoMA
And I did all of this, without a diploma
Graduated from the corner, y'all can play me
For a motherfuckin' fool if you wanna,
Street smart, and I'm book smart
Could have been a chemist, 'cause I cook smart
Only thing that can stop me is me, and I'm a stop when the hook start, hold up
This is something like the Holocaust
Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die, I'm a fuckin' ball
Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Black cards, black cars
Black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for
In “Who Gon Stop Me”, Jay-Z and Kanye West use highly symbolic, violent and offensive metaphors to describe their success and power. The lyrics allude to the Holocaust, comparing the millions of people who were killed to the millions of dollars they are making. They believe that there is no stopping them and they will continue to rise to the top, regardless of the obstacles.
They also touch on issues like racism, common haters, and infidelity. The song is a representation of some of the darker aspects of their lives and the world, and they use the lyrics to send a message of warning to anyone who dares to stand in their way.
Overall, “Who Gon Stop Me” is a commentary on power, success, and materialism, and the lengths people will go to attain them. Jay-Z and Kanye West pride themselves on their ability to overcome adversity and get whatever they want, and they use the song to reaffirm their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
This is something like the Holocaust
Life is tough and there are struggles to overcome, similar to the horror of the Holocaust where so many people lost their lives.
Millions of our people lost
Many people struggle and face hardship in their lives, similar to the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust.
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
In times of hardship, one may turn to their faith and seek guidance and strength from a higher power.
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
I will live my life to the fullest and enjoy every moment until the day I die.
Now who gon stop me?
I am unstoppable and nothing can stand in my way.
Who gon stop me huh?
No one has the power to stop me from achieving my goals and succeeding.
Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads
Wealth and luxury are emphasized with the mention of black credit cards, cars, clothing, and women.
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Money is kept in a black bag, further emphasizing the theme of wealth and excess.
Black strap, you know what that's for?
Reference to a gun, adding a dangerous and violent element to the theme of wealth and luxury.
Y'all weed purple, my money purple
Others may focus on smoking weed, but I am focused on earning and spending money.
I wrote the verse, that I hope will hurt you
I am confident in my abilities as a rapper and am willing to use my words to challenge and hurt others if necessary.
Beat the odds, beat the feds
I have overcome the odds and beaten the system, including the government and law enforcement agencies.
It wouldn't be wise, to bet against the kid
I am destined for greatness and should not be underestimated or overlooked.
No ceiling, new coupe
My success has no limits and I am constantly upgrading and improving my lifestyle and possessions.
They know I'm a dope boy, they don't have no proof
I am accused of being a drug dealer, but there is no concrete evidence to support these claims.
It's looking like, I don't know how to lose
I am on a constant winning streak and do not know how to fail or give up.
Pabalo Picasso, Rothkos, Rilkes
Reference to famous artists and their works, further emphasizing the theme of wealth and status.
Graduated to the MoMA
I have achieved such success in my career that my artwork is displayed at the Museum of Modern Art.
Only thing that can stop me is me, and I'm a stop when the hook start, hold up
The only thing that has the power to halt my success is myself, but I am not planning on stopping anytime soon.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSHUA KIERKEGAARD G STEELE, KANYE WEST, SHAWN CARTER, MAURICE SIMMONDS, SHAMA JOSEPH, MIKE DEAN
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Til this day!!!!!!
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My 6th fav ye project
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May 18 2021
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@jobsmine
man that production by Kanye and Quicy is just mesmerizing. Ye always has a third ear that creates banger beats.
@Empirebusiness
this werent produced by kanye, second beat was... but it was off beat lol
@killahpimpmusic7721
@@Empirebusiness this Beat actually from Flux Pavilion - I Cant Stop. It’s a classic dubstep track
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