F.U.T.W
Jay-Z Lyrics

Just let me be great, let me be great
Allow me to excel, to achieve greatness in my own right

I feel like mothafuckin' Cassius Clay right now, Genius!
I am on top of the world, feeling like the greatest of all time, a true genius

Don't be good my nigga, be great
Don't settle for mediocrity, strive for excellence and greatness

After that government cheese, we eating steak
From humble beginnings, we have come a long way and can now enjoy the good life

After the projects, now we on estates
We have left the poverty-stricken projects behind and are now living on luxurious estates

I'm from the bottom, I know you can relate
I come from a disadvantaged background and understand and empathize with others who share that experience

Fuck up the world
Challenge the established status quo and make significant changes to the world we live in

Me and destiny got a date
I am destined for greatness and have a date with my destiny to fulfill my potential

Martin had a dream, Hov got a team
Martin Luther King Jr had a dream of racial equality, I have a team of talented individuals to help me achieve my goals

My chain already heavy, don't let me get a ring
I am already wealthy and successful, so imagine what I could achieve with even more resources and power

Parades down Flatbush, Confetti on my fur
I am being celebrated and applauded for my achievements, with confetti flying and people cheering

Turn right in Red Hook, niggas heavy on the curb
Even in my success, I am aware of the struggles of my fellow men who may still be living in poverty and hardship

See most my niggas died early twenties or late teens
Many of my friends and acquaintances have died at a young age due to violence, a consequence of the environment we grew up in

I'm just trying to come from under the thumb of this regime
I am striving to break free from the oppressive systems and institutions that have held my people back for generations

1% of a billion more than niggas ever seen
The richest of the rich have wealth that most people can't even imagine, let alone achieve

Still they wanna act like it's an everyday thing, clean
Some people take extreme wealth for granted and act like it's a normal and expected part of life

High Yellow sky dweller and the rose gold
I am a successful and wealthy person, represented by my light skin and luxurious rose gold accessories

Legend of the summer in the Rose Bowl
I am an iconic and influential figure during the summer season, living a life of luxury and leisure

Came through Pasadena in the low low
I arrived in Pasadena in a low-slung, sleek car, demonstrating my wealth and status

Just to show respect to the cholos
I am paying homage to the Hispanic gang culture of California, acknowledging and respecting its influence on the region

Feelin' like a stranger in my own land
Despite my success and influence, I still feel like an outsider within the society and culture I come from

Got me feeling like Brody in Homeland
I am paranoid and anxious, feeling like I am not fully accepted or trusted

I just want a shot to show my genius
I am eager for an opportunity to demonstrate my talent, intelligence, and creativity

Standing on the top hold my penis
I am confident and proud of my success, standing tall and asserting my dominance

America tried to emasculate the greats
The United States has a history of suppressing and limiting the power of influential black figures

Murder Malcolm, gave Cassius the shakes
Malcolm X was assassinated and Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) faced backlash and controversy for his political and religious views

Wait, tell them rumble young man rumble
Encourage young, passionate, and driven men to keep fighting, pushing, and striving towards their goals

Try to dim your lights tell you be humble
Some people will try to bring you down and make you feel small, discouraging you from embracing your own success and power

You know I'm gon' shine like a trillion watts
I am confident that I will continue to succeed and radiate with immense energy and brilliance

You know a nigga trill as Michael Jackson socks
I am authentic, real, and genuine, just like the iconic Michael Jackson

Sendin' light out to Compton and the hundred blocks
I am sending positive energy and inspiration to the impoverished and disadvantaged areas of Compton and the hundred blocks

Lil bastard boy, basking on top
Despite being born into challenging circumstances, I have achieved incredible success and power

Sipping D'USSE boy this ain't your daddy yak
I am drinking a high-end cognac, a clear demonstration of my wealth and success, not just any average liquor

He in a Cadillac; me? I'm in the Maybach
While some people may be content with driving a standard luxury vehicle like the Cadillac, I prefer the even more high-end Maybach

This ain't grey sweat suits and white tube socks
I don't dress in cheap or ordinary clothes, but rather in elegant and fashionable ensembles

This is black leather pants and a pair of Stance
My sense of style is refined and sophisticated, with high-end materials like black leather and designer socks

Socks is my synopsis is clear
Even my choice of socks is a clear indication of my wealth, taste, and success

Got strip clubs feeling like Oxford, I swear
I am so influential and wealthy that even strip clubs feel like high-end institutions or universities

Teacher teacher, I'm trying to unteach ya
I am trying to break free from old and limiting ways of thinking, teaching people to embrace new, progressive ideas and approaches

All the shit they taught y'all, they got you all in the bleachers
The traditional institutions and systems of education have stifled creativity and held people back, keeping them in a lower position in society

When you front row at the Knicks game, those the Spike Lees
Having a coveted front-row seat at a basketball game is similar to having Spike Lee's iconic and influential presence

You front row everywhere, you in the H.O.V.'s
I am at the forefront of everything I do, moving quickly and efficiently like the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane

Jordan 1's and dungarees
Even my casual attire is fashionable and impressive, with a classic pair of Jordan sneakers and stylish dungaree pants

And that's just the half of my warpath
My journey towards success and power is only just beginning and there is still much more to come

Make a million another million let my niggas make a million
I want to not only achieve wealth and success for myself but also help my friends and community members to achieve similar success

'til we all check a billion, shit it's just the way I'm feeling
I have lofty aspirations to generate wealth for myself and others until we all reach the elusive billion-dollar mark, a goal that is entirely within my reach

We have yet to see a ceiling, we just top what we top
There is no limit to what we can achieve, and we will continue to push and exceed expectations

Cause the bars don't struggle and the struggle don't stop
Despite all the success and wealth, the struggles and hardships that I and my community have experienced are still very real and present, motivating us to keep working hard and pushing forward

Let's fuck up this world
Let's disrupt the established order and make significant changes to the world we live in

Fuck up this world
Challenge the norms and expectations of society in order to make significant progress and achievement

Fuck up the world
Push boundaries and exceed expectations in order to achieve greatness

Fuck up the uh
Disrupt and challenge the status quo in a forceful and dynamic way

Let's fuck up this world
Let's come together and take action to make significant changes and progress in our world

Let's fuck up this world
Let's challenge established norms and expectations in order to achieve greatness and progress

Let's fuck up the world
Let's take bold action to disrupt and challenge the status quo and make significant changes to the world we live in

Let's fuck up the world
Let's push the boundaries of what is possible and achieve greatness in all that we do

Let's fuck up the world
Let's strive for excellence and greatness in our lives and the world around us