Containing a sample of OutKast’s “Git Up, Git Out,” “Can I Get A…” is notable for popularizing Ja and Amil; as well as becoming one of Hov’s most commercially successful singles at the time, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.
The track was first released in September 1998 as a single on Def Jam’s Rush Hour Soundtrack in promotion of the hit film Rush Hour. It would later be included on Hov’s third studio album Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life.
Can I Get A...
Jay-Z Lyrics
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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
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
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 doesn’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 couldn’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 couldn’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 wasn’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 wasn’t wealthy
If I couldn't flow futuristic would ya
Asking if she would still be with him if he couldn’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 don’t love him
To these bitches from all of my niggas
Referring to people who don’t love and respect him or his friends
Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Stating that those who don’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 don’t love and respect his female friends
Who don't got love for niggas without dubs?
Stating that those who don’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 it’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 doesn’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 don’t want to be treated that way
It's been so long
Implying that it’s been a long time
Since I met a chick ain't on my tips but then I'm
Saying that he hasn’t met a woman who isn’t attracted to his money for a while
Dead wrong, when I tell 'em be gone
Saying that he’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 he’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 doesn’t want to join, he’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 © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Irving Lorenzo, Jeffrey Atkins, Rob Mays, Shawn Carter
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