Niggas In Paris
Jay-Z - Kanye West Lyrics

We're going to skate to one song and one song only
We're going to focus all our attention and energy on one thing and one thing only

Ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me
I'm living such a lavish and successful lifestyle that people want to penalize me financially

But first niggas gotta find me
Before anyone can judge or criticize me, they need to actually locate and catch up to me

What's fifty grand to a muh'fucka like me
A sum of fifty thousand dollars doesn't hold much significance or value for someone as wealthy as me

Can you please remind me?
Can you kindly refresh my memory or provide me with a reminder?

Ball so hard, this shit crazy
I'm having such an incredible and unbelievable time, it's absolutely mind-boggling

Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me
You all don't realize that nothing bothers or affects me

The Nets could go oh for eighty-two and I look at you like this shit gravy
Even if the Brooklyn Nets basketball team were to lose every single game in a season, I would still view it as a minor inconvenience or not a big deal

Ball so hard, this shit weird
I'm partying and living life so extravagantly, it's unusual or unconventional

We ain't even 'pose to be here
We're not expected or supposed to be in this elevated and successful position

Ball so hard, since we here
Since we've achieved this level of success or fame, we might as well enjoy it to the fullest extent

It's only right that we be fair
It's fair or justifiable for us to indulge and take advantage of our current status

Psycho, I'm liable to be go Michael
I have the potential to become as legendary or iconic as Michael Jackson

Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6
Choose any of the greats like Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, Michael Jordan, or a specific historical sports moment like Game 6

Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rollies that don't tick tock
I'm so successful that even my non-working or malfunctioning luxury watches, like Rolex, are still considered valuable

Audemars that's losing time, hidden behind all these big rocks
My expensive Audemars Piguet watch may not be keeping accurate time, but it's overshadowed by the multitude of large diamonds on it

Ball so hard, I'm shocked too, I'm supposed to be locked up too
I'm causing such a stir and breaking societal norms that I, like others, would expect myself to be incarcerated or in trouble

You escaped what I've escaped
You managed to avoid or overcome the obstacles and challenges that I have faced

You'd be in Paris getting fucked up too
If you were in my shoes, you would also be partying and having an amazing time in Paris

Ball so hard, let's get faded, Le Meurice for like six days
Let's indulge in excessive drinking and getting high, staying at the luxurious Le Meurice hotel in Paris for a lengthy period

Gold bottles, scold models, spillin' Ace on my sick J's
Drinking expensive Ace of Spades champagne, surrounded by attractive models, and accidentally spilling it on my expensive sneakers

(Ball so hard) bitch behave, just might let you meet 'Ye
(I'm partying) to such an extreme extent, you better behave well if you want a chance to meet me (Kanye West)

Chi town's D. Rose, I'm movin' the Nets to BK
Referring to Derrick Rose, a basketball player from Chicago, and stating that I, Kanye West, am bringing my influence to the Brooklyn Nets team

That shit cray
That situation or experience is crazy or unbelievable

She said 'Ye can we get married at the mall?
She asked if we could have our wedding ceremony at a shopping mall

I said look you need to crawl 'fore you ball
I replied, saying consider starting from a more humble or lowly position in order to achieve success

Come and meet me in the bathroom stall
Join me in a private or discreet location, like a bathroom stall

And show me why you deserve to have it all
Demonstrate to me why you are deserving of receiving everything or achieving great success

(Ball so hard) that shit cray, (that shit cray) ain't it Jay?
(I'm partying) to such an extreme extent, that situation is crazy, right Jay-Z?

(Ball so hard) what she order? (What she order?) Fish fillet
(I'm partying) to such an extreme extent, what did she order? A fish fillet from a restaurant or fast-food place

(Ball so hard) your whip so cold (whip so cold) this old thing
(I'm partying) to such an extreme extent, your car is so amazing, this old car is nothing impressive

(Ball so hard) act like you'll ever be around motherfuckas like this again
(I'm partying) to such an extreme extent, behave as if you will never have the opportunity to be around people as influential or high-profile as us again

Bougie girl, grab her hand
Sophisticated or high-class girl, take her hand

Fuck that bitch she don't wanna dance
Ignore or dismiss that woman, as she doesn't want to dance

Excuse my French but I'm in France (I'm just sayin')
Pardon my use of explicit language, but I'm currently in France and I'm just expressing my thoughts

Prince William's ain't do it right if you ask me
In my opinion, Prince William didn't make the correct choices or decisions

'Cause I was him, I would have married Kate and Ashley
If I were in Prince William's position, I would have chosen to marry both Kate and Ashley

What's Gucci my nigga?
What's up, my friend? (Gucci is a slang term for 'good')

What's Louie my killa?
What's up, my killer? (Louie is short for Louis Vuitton, a luxury brand)

What's drugs my deala?
What's going on with the drugs, my dealer? (Referring to involvement in the drug trade)

What's that jacket, Margiela?
What's the story behind that jacket? (Margiela is a high-end fashion brand)

Doctors say I'm the illest
Medical professionals claim that I'm the sickest (referring to my exceptional talent or skill)

'Cause I'm suffering from realness
Because I'm dealing with and expressing genuine, unfiltered emotions and truth

Got my niggas in Paris
I have my close friends with me in Paris

And they going gorillas, huh!?
And they're going crazy or behaving in an unruly, wild manner, huh!?

(I don't even know what that means)
(I don't have a clear understanding of what that means)

(No one knows what it means, but it's provocative)
(No one has a definitive explanation, but it's intended to stir up discussion or controversy)

(No it's not)
(Contrary to previous statement) Actually, it's not provocative

(It gets the people going!)
(The phrase or expression creates excitement or enthusiasm among the listeners)

You are now watching the throne
You are currently witnessing or observing the pinnacle of power and influence

Don't let me get in my zone
Don't allow me to enter a state where I feel invincible or unstoppable

These other niggas is lyin'
These other individuals are not being truthful or genuine

Actin' like the summer ain't mine
Behaving as if they have control or dominance during this time of success and prosperity

I got that hot bitch in my home
I have an attractive and desirable woman in my residence

You know how many hot bitches I own?
Do you have any idea how many beautiful women I have relationships with or possess?

The stars is in the building
Prominent and highly influential individuals are present at this event or gathering

They hands is to the ceiling
They have raised their hands in excitement or approval

I know I'm 'bout to kill it
I am fully confident that I'm going to deliver an outstanding performance or achieve great success

How you know? I got that feeling
How do I know? I simply have a strong instinct or intuition about it

(Zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone)
(Repetition of the word 'zone') Emphasizing being in a focused, concentrated mental state