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Jay-Z (feat. Beyoncé Justin Timberlake Nas Pharrell Swizz Beatz & Nigo) Lyrics

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億万長者少年クラブ

(Let's work) My motherfucker is a billionaire motherfucker!
(Let's work) You heard that shit I said my motherfucker, is a billionaire motherfucker

(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look, billionaire
D boy drug dealer look, billionaire
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)

To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way (Let's work)
D boy drug dealer look, billionaire (Let's work)

Bally shoes, Gucci sneakers
Pharrell's a pharaoh, peep the features
Unlaced Adidas
Top of the world like pyramids in Giza
Uh Fila sweats, 88 I rocked a mock neck
Carried a nine in my projects
Bucket hat EPMD cassettes
Now I'm smoking loud in Ibiza
Mix the D'USSE with the reefer
My whole life is leisure
Gangsta lean like the Pisa
Eiffel Tower, Hermes towel
The Feds is perched like an owl
Real niggas all feel the hook

D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire nigga
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way eh (Let's work)
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire ('naire)

Let me make sure you hear my mufuckin' jewelry (Let's work)
What you know about going out, head west
Maybach, 3 TV's all up in the headrest
Mase niggas at Madison Square Garden
20 million sold and we still catching charges
Rope chains, Rakim and Eric B
Bought my sidekicks Suzuki Jeeps and Cherokees
Hoop earrings, coupes with the rear cameras
Put that bitch in a cherry M3
I'm not your average dope dealer
Silver Toyotas four runners and four wheelers
Me and Teflon Q45 infinite
Windows tinted, white girl all in it uh
Britney, bitch
MCM seats buck 50 stitch uh
Versace plates got the Basquiat collab from Versace's place uh
Cuban link 5 kilo
Your life is illegal when your chain can get the RICO uh
Real niggas all feel the hook

(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire nigga
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way eh
(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire nigga
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way eh
(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire ('naire)

자기 신발 끝내주는데
자기 돈 좀 많나봐

자기 스타일 진짜 멋있다
백만장자 소년들의 모임

Overall Meaning

The song BBC by Jay-Z (feat. Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Nas, Pharrell, Swizz Beatz & Nigo) is an ode to the extravagant lifestyle of a billionaire, with a specific emphasis on the journey that many drug dealers take to achieve such status. The song begins with Jay-Z reveling in the fact that his motherfucker is a billionaire, repeating the phrase "Let's work" as a command to the listener to aspire for more. The name of the song itself is a reference to the British Broadcasting Corporation, which is known for its prestige and world-renowned reputation, much like how the song portrays the luxurious lives of the world's most successful drug dealers.

The verses detail the various elements that contribute to this status, such as the high-end fashion brands that are name-dropped throughout the song such as Bally shoes, Gucci sneakers, and Versace plates. It also delves into the mindset of those who have made it to this level of wealth, referencing the coca leafs and farmers that serve as the foundation for the drug trade, as well as expressing the idea that one's entire life can be leisurely when they have reached such heights. The chorus reinforces the idea that the drug dealer look is synonymous with the billionaire look, as they both illustrate the level of success and abundance that one has achieved.

Overall, the song is a celebration of the lavish lifestyle of the rich and successful, specifically those who have made their wealth through the drug trade. It highlights the distinct elements that contribute to this status, while also emphasizing the idea that hard work and determination are necessary to attain it.

Line by Line Meaning

(Let's work) My motherfucker is a billionaire motherfucker!
Let's get to work, my friend is incredibly rich!

(Let's work) You heard that shit I said my motherfucker, is a billionaire motherfucker
I said it once, now I'll say it again: my friend is a billionaire!

(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look, billionaire
I used to sell drugs, but now I'm a billionaire.

From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
I used to be involved in the drug trade, from the coca leafs to the farmers.

To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
From casual clothing like polo fleeces to the more expensive bomber jackets as my wealth grew.

R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
In remembrance of the late fashion designer, Gianni Versace.

Now we on our way (Let's work)
We're on our way to even more success, let's keep working hard.

Bally shoes, Gucci sneakers
I own expensive shoes from brands such as Bally and Gucci.

Pharrell's a pharaoh, peep the features
Pharrell's fashion is so revolutionary, he is like a pharaoh in his style choices.

Unlaced Adidas, top of the world like pyramids in Giza
I wear my Adidas shoes without laces, still feeling like I'm on top of the world like the pyramids in Giza.

Fila sweats, 88 I rocked a mock neck
In 1988, I rocked sweatsuits from the brand Fila, pairing it with a mock neck shirt.

Carried a nine in my projects, bucket hat EPMD cassettes
I used to carry a gun when I lived in the projects, and I was into the hip hop group EPMD and wore their bucket hats.

Now I'm smoking loud in Ibiza
Nowadays, I'm enjoying my success by smoking marijuana in Ibiza.

Mix the D'USSE with the reefer, my whole life is leisure
I mix alcohol with marijuana, and my life is now one of leisure.

Gangsta lean like the Pisa, Eiffel Tower, Hermes towel
I lean like the tower of Pisa and own a Hermes towel from my visit to the Eiffel Tower.

The Feds is perched like an owl, real niggas all feel the hook
The government is watching, and real people can relate to the message in this song.

Let me make sure you hear my mufuckin' jewelry (Let's work)
I want to make sure you notice my expensive jewelry, let's get back to work.

What you know about going out, head west Maybach, 3 TV's all up in the headrest
Do you even know what it's like to go out and drive around in a Maybach with three televisions in the headrest?

Mase niggas at Madison Square Garden
I performed with Mase at Madison Square Garden.

20 million sold and we still catching charges
Despite selling millions of records, we still face legal issues.

Rope chains, Rakim and Eric B
I wear chain necklaces and am a fan of hip hop duo Rakim and Eric B.

Bought my sidekicks Suzuki Jeeps and Cherokees
I purchased Suzuki Jeeps and Cherokees for my friends.

Hoop earrings, coupes with the rear cameras
I wear hoop earrings and drive coupes that have rear cameras.

Put that bitch in a cherry M3
I love my cherry M3 car.

I'm not your average dope dealer
I am not a typical drug dealer.

Silver Toyotas four runners and four wheelers
I own silver Toyota four runners and own four wheelers.

Me and Teflon Q45 infinite
I am associated with Teflon and own a Q45 infinite car.

Windows tinted, white girl all in it uh, Britney, bitch
The windows of my car are tinted and a white girl is in it, with a reference to Britney Spears.

MCM seats buck 50 stitch uh
My car seats are from the brand MCM and costed $150 to stitch in.

Versace plates got the Basquiat collab from Versace's place uh
My dinner plates are Versace, and some have Jean-Michel Basquiat's artwork on them.

Cuban link 5 kilo, your life is illegal when your chain can get the RICO uh
My chain is a Cuban link and weighs 5 kilos, showing that one's life can be viewed as illegal due to their possessions.

(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire
I used to look like a drug dealer but now I'm a billionaire.

D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire nigga
Although my past looks questionable, I am now a billionaire.

Now we on our way eh (Let's work)
We're still on our way to more success, let's keep working.

D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire ('naire)
I used to sell drugs, have that look, but I am now a billionaire.

From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
I used to be involved in the process of drug production, from coca leaves to the farmers.

To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
From casual clothing like polo fleeces to the more expensive bomber jackets as my wealth grew.

R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
In remembrance of the late fashion designer, Gianni Versace.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MM
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, KASSEEM DEAN, NASIR JONES, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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