Who Gon Stop Me
Jay-Z & Kanye West (Watch The Throne) Lyrics

This is something like the Holocaust
Comparing the loss of millions of people in the Holocaust with the struggle faced by black people in America.

Millions of our people lost
Acknowledging the large number of black people who have suffered and died due to racism and systemic oppression.

Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Expressing a call for hope and faith in the face of adversity and hardship.

Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
Determined to keep striving for success and wealth throughout life.

Now who gon stop me?
Asserting one's determination and confidence in the face of obstacles and opposition.

Who gon stop me huh?
Reiterating the question of who will be able to stand in the way of one's success.

Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads
Listing symbols of wealth and luxury associated with black culture and success.

Whole lotta money in a black bag
Referring to the accumulation of wealth and riches through secretive, possibly illegal means.

Black strap, you know what that's for?
Implying that the black strap is a weapon used to protect oneself or to carry out criminal activity.

Y'all weed purple, my money purple
Contrasting one's wealth and status with that of others, specifically pointing out one's ability to afford high-quality drugs.

Y'all Steve Urkel, I'm Oprah circle
Comparing oneself to a successful, influential figure who has overcome obstacles and achieved great things.

I wrote the verse, that I hope will hurt you
Asserting one's lyrical skill and confidence in their ability to impact listeners through their music.

Beat the odds, beat the feds
Having overcome obstacles and escaped legal repercussions for one's actions through cunning and intelligence.

It wouldn't be wise, to bet against the kid
Warning others not to underestimate or doubt one's ability to succeed against all odds.

Start me broke, I bet I get rich
Expressing a determination to overcome poverty and achieve success despite beginning with nothing.

No ceiling, new coupe
Referencing one's lavish lifestyle with no limitations, especially in regards to acquiring new luxury vehicles.

I only like green faces
Admitting a preference for making money and accumulating wealth, possibly through questionable or exploitative means.

Middle finger to my old life
Expressing a disdain for one's past struggles and hardships, and a determination to move forward towards success and prosperity.

If it wasn't for your advice, a nigga would have been so dead
Acknowledging the influence and guidance of others who have helped one to overcome challenges and achieve success.

I'm living life, 'til these niggas kill me
Embracing a life of risk and danger in the pursuit of wealth and success, knowing that one's enemies may try to prevent them from achieving their goals.

No lies in my verses
Claiming that one's lyrics are truthful and authentic, not exaggerated or fabricated for the sake of entertainment or appeal.

Shit gotta come some way, fuck, when you growing up worthless
Admitting to having struggled with poverty and worthlessness in the past, indicating that one's wealth and success may have been acquired through questionable means.

Street smart, and I'm book smart
Proudly asserting one's intelligence and knowledge gained both from personal experience and formal education.

Only thing that can stop me is me, and I'm a stop when the hook start
Asserting total control over one's actions and decisions, and expressing a desire to keep working towards success until the song's hook section begins.

Who gon stop me huh?
Reiterating one's confidence and determination to overcome all obstacles and opposition.

Now who gon stop me?
Asserting the same question again, repeating one's confidence in their ability to remain successful and overcome difficulties.

Who gon stop me huh?
Emphasizing the question once more, indicating a final challenge to any enemies or nay-sayers who would try to stand in one's way.

This is something like the Holocaust
Reiterating the comparison between the struggles of black people in America and the tragic loss of life and suffering in the Holocaust.

Millions of our people lost
Reminding listeners of the large numbers of black people who have been oppressed and even killed over time due to systemic racism and injustice.

Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Calling for hope and faith even in the darkest of times, and a recognition of the importance of spirituality in overcoming adversity.

Til I die, I'm a fuckin' ball
Asserting one's determination to remain successful and wealthy throughout one's life, no matter the obstacles or challenges that may arise.

Black cards, black cars
Listing symbols of wealth and luxury associated with black culture and success.

Black on black, black broads
Emphasizing the association between black culture and material success, particularly in relation to sexual attraction and power dynamics.

Whole lotta money in a black bag
Referencing the secretive, possibly illegal acquisition of wealth and riches.

Black strap, you know what that's for
Imagining the weapon or tool which could be used to carry out criminal activity or violence in order to protect one's interests.