Success
Jay-Z; Nas Lyrics

Your success took a shot at you
Your achievements and accomplishments have affected you in some way.

What are you gonna to do now?
How will you respond to the challenges brought by your success?

How are you gonna kill it?
How do you plan to overcome difficulties caused by your success?

You're gonna become unsuccessful?
Are you willing to let go of your success just to avoid the problems that come with it?

Frank, you can be successful and have enemies, uh
Being successful doesn't guarantee that you have no enemies or that everyone will like you.

Be unsuccessful too, and you can have friends
Even if you're not successful, you can still have friends who accept and appreciate you for who you are.

I got these niggas, Breezy, don't worry 'bout it
I have control over my foes and adversaries, Breezy, so don't concern yourself about them.

Let that bitch breath
Don't let other people's opinions or criticisms affect you; just let them go.

I used to give a fuck, now I give a fuck less
I used to care about what people thought of me, but now I don't care that much anymore.

What do I think of success
What is my personal opinion or perspective on success?

It sucks, too much stress
Success is not always glamorous; it often comes with a lot of pressure and challenges.

I guess I blew up quick, 'cause friends I grew up with
I became famous and successful quickly, so my childhood friends still see me as the same person, but I've changed.

See me as a premie but I'm not and my nuts big
My friends think I'm still a small guy, but in reality, I'm big and powerful.

I don't know what the fuss is
I don't understand why people are making a big deal out of my success.

My cribs illustrious
My houses are spectacular and impressive.

My rep is impeccable
My reputation is excellent, and I have a good standing in the industry.

I'm not to be fucked with, with
I'm not someone you want to mess with or take lightly.

Shit, let that bitch breath
Don't let people's opinions or criticisms affect you; just let them go.

I'm way too important to be talking 'bout extorting
I am a significant figure who shouldn't have to resort to illegal means to generate income.

Asking me for a portion is like asking for a coffin
Don't ask me for money or favors because it will lead to your downfall.

Broad daylight, I off your on switch
I'm not afraid to harm or eliminate my enemies, even in plain view of the public.

You're not too bright, goodnight, long kiss
You're not very smart, so it's time to say goodbye and move on.

Bye, bye, my reply, blah, blah
I don't have time for your nonsense or empty talk.

Blast burner, then pass burner to Ty-Ty
Shoot your enemies and pass the gun to your partner or accomplice.

Finish my breakfast, why?
I'm so confident in my safety that I can casually order breakfast or meals during a mission.

I got an appetite for destruction and you're a small fry
I have a strong desire to eliminate my enemies, and you are no match for my power and influence.

Now where was I?
What was I saying again?

Let that bitch breathe
Don't let other people's opinions or criticisms affect you; just let them go.

I used to give a shit, now I don't give a shit more
I used to care about what people thought of me, but now I care even less.

Truth be told, I had more fun when I was piss poor
Honestly, I enjoyed life more when I was broke and struggling.

I'm pissed off
I'm angry or annoyed about something.

This what success all about?
Is this what comes with success?

A bunch of niggas acting like bitches with big mouths
A lot of people are acting arrogantly and talking too much.

All this stress, all I got is this big house
Despite all the pressure and problems that come with success, all I have to show for it is a large house.

Couple cars, I don't bring half them shits out
I have a few cars, but I hardly ever use them.

All of this Ace of Spade I drank just to piss out
I drank a lot of expensive champagne, but it was just a waste.

I mean, I like the taste, could've saved myself 6 hours
I enjoyed the champagne, but it wasn't worth the high cost and time spent drinking it.

How many times can I go to Mr. Chow's, Tao's, Nobu?
I'm tired of going to expensive restaurants like Mr. Chow's, Tao's, and Nobu.

Hold up, lemme move my bowels
Wait a moment, I need to go to the bathroom.

I'll shit on y'all niggas, OG tell these boys
I will dominate my competition and come out on top; let the elders confirm this to the others.

(Y'all ain't about to shit on my nigga)
I won't let anyone disrespect or harm my friend.

I got watches I ain't seen in months
I have a collection of watches that I haven't used or looked at in several months.

Apartment at the Trump, I only slept in once
I have an apartment at Trump Tower, but I've only slept there once.

Niggas said Hova was over, such dummies
People said I was washed up and finished, but they were wrong and foolish.

Even if I fell I'll land on a bunch of money
Even if I fail or fall from grace, I still have a lot of wealth and resources to depend on.

Y'all ain't got nothing for me
None of you have anything that I want or need.

Success, McLaren, women staring
My success has given me the ability to afford and attract expensive cars and women.

My villain appearance
I look like a villain or antagonist in movies or media.

Sacred blood of a king and my vein ain't spilling
My bloodline is royal or noble, but I won't spill it or back down from a fight.

Ghetto Othello, Sugar Hill Romello
I grew up in the hood, but I have the heart and intellect of Othello, a Shakespearean character. My name is similar to Romeo from Sugar Hill.

Camaro driven, I climax from paper
I drive a Camaro, a muscle car that gives me a rush of excitement. Money and wealth give me an even greater thrill.

Then ask, "Why is life worth living?"
Despite having success and material possessions, I still question the purpose and value of life.

Is it to hunt for the shit that you want?
Is the point of life to relentlessly pursue and acquire what you desire?

To receive's great, but I lust giving
Receiving gifts and favors is fun, but I get more satisfaction from helping and giving to others.

The best jewelers wanna make my things
High-end jewelry makers want to create custom pieces for me.

I make Jacob shit on Lorraine just to make me a chain
I'm so rich and famous that I can make two famous jewelers compete to make my personalized chain.

Niggas mentioned the One Love
People talk about my first hit song, One Love.

Came home to paper in hand
I returned home after a period of time and found more money and success waiting for me.

Ain't gotta brag about the Feds, young man
I don't have to boast about being involved with the government or authorities, young man.

Old cribs I sold, y'all drive by like monuments
I sold the houses I used to live in, but people still view them as landmarks or significant places.

Google Earth Nas, I got flats in other continents
If you look up my name on Google Earth, you'll see that I own apartments in other parts of the world.

Worst enemies wanna be my best friends
Even my most hated enemies want to associate and align themselves with me.

Best friends wanna be enemies like that's whats in
Even my closest allies or friends may turn on me and become my enemies.

But I don't give a fuck, walk inside the lion's den
But I don't care, I am willing to take risks and enter dangerous situations.

Take everybody's chips, 'bout to cash them in
I will dominate and win all the money and chips from my opponents in a poker game.

Up your catalog, dawg, mine's worth too much
Improve or update your music catalog, but mine is already valuable and significant.

Like Mike Jacks ATV pub, Mottola can't touch
My status and influence in the music industry are similar to Michael Jackson's legendary status. Tommy Mottola, a former music executive, has no power or control over me.

Let this bitch breathe
Don't let other people's opinions or criticisms affect you; just let them go.