CAN I GET A ..
Jay-Z Lyrics


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What? Well fuck you, bitch

Bounce with me, with me, with me, with me
Can you bounce with me, bounce with me, with me, with me?
Can you bounce with me, bounce with me, G-G-G-G-G
Can you bounce with me, bounce with me, yeah-yeah-yeah

Uh-huh uh-huh bounce with me, bounce with me
Can ya, can ya, can ya bounce with me, bounce with me?
With me, with me, with me, with me, with me, bounce with me, bounce with me
G-G-G-G-G yeah bounce with me, bounce with me
Yeah

Can I hit in the mornin'?
Without givin' you half of my dough
And even worse if I was broke would you want me?
If I couldn't get you finer things
Like all of them diamond rings bitches kill for
Would you still roll?
If we couldn't see the sun risin' off the shore of Thailand
Would you ride then, if I wasn't drivin'?
If I wasn't ah, eight figure nigga by the name of Jigga
Would you come around me or would you clown me?
If I couldn't flow futuristic would ya
Put your two lips on my wood and kiss it, could ya
See yourself with a nigga workin' harder than nine to five
Contend with six, two jobs to survive, or
Do you need a balla? So you can shop and tear the mall up?
Brag, tell your friends what I bought ya
If you couldn't see yourself with a nigga when his dough is low
Baby girl, if this is so, yo

Can I get a fuck you?
To these bitches from all of my niggas
Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Can I get a woop woop?
To these niggas from all of my bitches
Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?
Can I get a fuck you?
To these bitches from all of my niggas
Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Can I get a woop woop?
To these niggas from all of my bitches
Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?

Now can you bounce with me (with me, with me)
Can ya, can ya, can ya bounce with me, bounce with me? (Major coin, Amil-lion)
(Uh, yo) bounce with me, bounce with me
Can ya, can ya, can ya, bounce with me, bounce with me? (Yeah, uh-uh uh uh)

You ain't gotta be rich, but fuck that
How we gon' get around your bus pass?
Fo' I put this pussy on your mustache
Can you afford me? My niggas breadwinners, never corny
Ambition makes me, so horny
Not the fussing and the fronting
If you got nothin', baby boy, you betta
Get up, get out and get somethin', shit
I like a, lot of Prada, Alize and vodka
Late nights, candlelight, then I tear the cock up
Get it up, I put it down every time it pop up, huh
I got to snap 'em, let it loose, then I knock ya
Feel the juice, then I got ya, when you produce a rocka
I let you meet mama and introduce you to papa
My coochie remains in a Gucci name
Never test my patience nigga, I'm high maintenance
High class, if you ain't rollin', bypass
If you ain't holdin', I dash yo

Can I get a fuck you?
To these bitches from all of my niggas
Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Can I get a woop woop?
To these niggas from all of my bitches
Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?
Can I get a fuck you?
To these bitches from all of my niggas
Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Can I get a woop woop?
To these niggas from all of my bitches
Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?

Now can you bounce for me, bounce for me?
Uh
Can ya, can ya, can ya bounce with me, bounce with me?
Uh
Yeah yeah
Can ya bounce with me, bounce with me?
Uh
G-G-G-G-G-G can ya bounce with me, bounce with me?
Uh, yeah

It ain't even a question
How my dough flows, I'm good to these bad hoes
Like my bush wet and un-dry like damp clothes
What y'all niggas don't know, it's easy, to pimp a hoe
Bitches betta have my, money fo' sho'
Before they go, runnin' they mouth, promotin' half
I be dickin' they, back out, go 'head, let it out
I fucks with my gat out, bounce and leave a hunnid
Making 'em feel, slutted even if they don't want it
It's been so long
Since I met a chick ain't on my tips but then I'm
Dead wrong, when I tell 'em be gone
So hold on to the feelin of flossin' and platinum
'Cause from now on, you can witness Ja the icon
With hoodies and Timb's on, 'cause I thugs my bitches
VV, studs my bitches, then we rob bitch niggas
I'm talkin' 'bout straight figures if you here, get with us
If not boo, you know what, I still fucked you

Can I get a fuck you?
To these bitches from all of my niggas
Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Can I get a woop woop?
To these niggas from all of my bitches
Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?
Can I get a fuck you?
To these bitches from all of my niggas
Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Can I get a woop woop?
To these niggas from all of my bitches
Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?

Now can you bounce with me, bounce with me?
G-G-G-G-G, bounce with me, bounce with me
With me, with me, with me, bounce with me, bounce with me
Bounce, bitch, bounce with me, with me, with me, with me
Can ya bounce with me, with me?
G-G, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh uh




Can ya bounce with me, bounce with me?
Yeah

Overall Meaning

Jay-Z's song "Can I Get A..." featuring Amil and Ja Rule is a classic anthem that has stood the test of time. The lyrics of the song revolve around Jay-Z's questioning if his lover would still be with him if he wasn't famous, rich or couldn't provide expensive gifts to her. Jay-Z also talks about having sex and needing money from his woman while also not wanting her to talk about him being a sex partner. The song explores themes of love, money, status, and sex, that are common in popular hip-hop music.


Jay-Z's rapping skills and his talented co-vocalists Amil and Ja Rule make this song an instant hit. The song's captivating rhythm and catchy chorus helped spread it instantly. Jay-Z's lyrics reflect his experiences and observations of what he perceives in a relationship, especially involving a partner who is mainly attracted to his wealth and status. He uses the song to confront these lovers, asking them to make their intentions clear and be upfront with him, rather than being indecisive.


Overall, "Can I Get A..." is an excellent afro-centric party jam that celebrates urban lifestyles and a unique blend of rap and R&B influences. It is a reminder of the significance of hip-hop music in popular culture and an embodiment of its authenticity through its ferocity.


Line by Line Meaning

What? Well fuck you, bitch
A rude response to an unknown person or situation


Bounce with me, with me, with me, with me
Asking someone to bounce or dance with him repeatedly


Can you bounce with me, bounce with me, with me, with me?
Asking if someone can continue to bounce or dance with him


Uh-huh uh-huh bounce with me, bounce with me
Encouraging someone to continue bouncing or dancing with him


Can I hit in the mornin'?
Asking if he can have sex in the morning without giving her half his money


Without givin' you half of my dough
Referring to the money that he doesnโ€™t want to give her


And even worse if I was broke would you want me?
Asking if she would still want to be with him if he was broke


If I couldn't get you finer things
Asking if she would still want to be with him if he couldnโ€™t buy her expensive things


Like all of them diamond rings bitches kill for
Stating that he is talking about expensive diamond rings


Would you still roll?
Asking if she would still want to be with him even if he couldnโ€™t buy her expensive things


If we couldn't see the sun risin' off the shore of Thailand
Asking if she would still be with him if they couldn't afford to go to Thailand


Would you ride then, if I wasn't drivin'?
Asking if she would still be with him if he wasnโ€™t the one in control


If I wasn't ah, eight figure nigga by the name of Jigga
Reinforcing that he is worth a lot of money


Would you come around me or would you clown me?
Asking if she would still be with him or make fun of him if he wasnโ€™t wealthy


If I couldn't flow futuristic would ya
Asking if she would still be with him if he couldnโ€™t rap


Put your two lips on my wood and kiss it, could ya
Asking for a sexual favor from her


See yourself with a nigga workin' harder than nine to five
Asking if she would still be with him if he had to work harder than a regular job


Contend with six, two jobs to survive, or
Asking if she would be okay dating someone who had to work two jobs to survive


Do you need a balla?
Asking if she needs someone wealthy to date


So you can shop and tear the mall up?
Implying that she only wants a wealthy partner to go shopping with her and buy her things


If you couldn't see yourself with a nigga when his dough is low
Asking if she would still want to date him if he was broke


Baby girl, if this is so, yo
Acknowledging that he understands the situation


Can I get a fuck you?
Asking for a negative response to those who donโ€™t love him


To these bitches from all of my niggas
Referring to people who donโ€™t love and respect him or his friends


Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Stating that those who donโ€™t love women who are sex workers will not receive money or respect


Can I get a woop woop?
Asking for positive support and encouragement


To these niggas from all of my bitches
Referring to people who donโ€™t love and respect his female friends


Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?
Stating that those who donโ€™t love people without cars with rims will not be respected


Now can you bounce with me (with me, with me)
Asking again if she wants to dance or bounce with him


(Major coin, Amil-lion)
Referring to Amil-lion and money


(Uh, yo) bounce with me, bounce with me
Asking for her to continue bouncing or dancing with him


It ain't even a question
Implying that the answer is obvious


How my dough flows, I'm good to these bad hoes
Saying that because he has money, he can take care of women who do bad things


Like my bush wet and un-dry like damp clothes
Making a crude sexual comment


What y'all niggas don't know, it's easy, to pimp a hoe
Saying that itโ€™s easy to exploit women


Bitches betta have my, money fo' sho'
Saying that women better give him his money


Before they go, runnin' they mouth, promotin' half
Saying that women better not talk bad about him to others


I be dickin' they, back out, go 'head, let it out
Saying that he has sex with them and doesnโ€™t care if they tell anyone


I fucks with my gat out, bounce and leave a hunnid
Saying that he carries a gun and leaves after having sex


Making 'em feel, slutted even if they don't want it
Saying that he makes women feel like sluts even if they donโ€™t want to be treated that way


It's been so long
Implying that itโ€™s been a long time


Since I met a chick ain't on my tips but then I'm
Saying that he hasnโ€™t met a woman who isnโ€™t attracted to his money for a while


Dead wrong, when I tell 'em be gone
Saying that heโ€™s wrong for telling them to leave just because they want him for his money


So hold on to the feelin of flossin' and platinum
Telling her to stay with him to enjoy the wealthy lifestyle


'Cause from now on, you can witness Ja the icon
Saying that heโ€™s an icon people should respect


With hoodies and Timb's on, 'cause I thugs my bitches
Saying that his clothing style represents what he likes to do with his female partners


VV, studs my bitches, then we rob bitch niggas
Saying that he buys his girlfriends expensive jewelry, and they rob people together


I'm talkin' 'bout straight figures if you here, get with us
Implying that he and his friends make a lot of money and inviting her to join them


If not boo, you know what, I still fucked you
Saying that if she doesnโ€™t want to join, heโ€™s still had sex with her


Bounce, bitch, bounce with me, with me, with me, with me
Asking her again to dance or bounce with him


Can ya bounce with me, with me?
Asking if she still wants to dance or bounce with him


G-G, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
Making sounds to the beat of the music




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Lorenzo, Jeffrey Atkins, Rob Mays, Shawn Carter

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Comments from YouTube:

@meladgoat

This song sounded so Futuristic back in 98'. Over 20 years later and people still haven't caught up yet

@rm8344

True

@oneflowerninjamagic1912

Bruh, this beat had me delirious for a minute !

@Butters-pj3jo

What is futuristic?

@fpshooterful

@@Butters-pj3jo look into real hip hop, then you will know.

@Limacy

Memphis Rap already beat it years prior.

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@robertanthonycummings008

The smoothest beat with no crap lyrics. Can play it 5 times over......

@user-hp3kk7sm5v

Amil slid into her verse smooth af!

@Shae_3

I came just for her verse!

@tay9087

She barely got any screen time thu

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