Sweet
Jay-Z And Small Professor Lyrics

And still there's pain
Despite all the success and riches, there is still pain and struggles in life.

If I would have grew up to be a doctor
If I had a different upbringing, I and my family members might have pursued different professions.

My nephews would have grew up to do the same
My family would have followed the same career path as mine if I had become a doctor.

But since I grew up through the game
Since I have grown up in the world of hustling and music industry, my influence and career path have affected my family differently.

And my influence is the same and my therapy is music
I have used music to deal with the pain and struggles of my life and my influence on people is with the same passion and intensity that I used in the music industry.

They ask if you ashamed
People question me if I regret my life decisions and ashamed of my past due to the stereotypes attached to my profession.

And though I wish I could separate the two things
Though I wish I could separate my profession and personality, people often associate me with my past and it's difficult to detach myself from it.

I cannot so my answer to you remains
I can't change the past and how people view me, so my answer remains the same.

I can walk down the hall of mirrors in Versailles
I can walk with pride and confidence in luxurious settings.

And be so satisfied when I look at myself in the eyes
I can look at myself in the mirror with pride and contentment from my journey and experiences.

No shame, no sir
I have no regrets or shame for my past life choices.

Just big boats and tearin' the cost up
I enjoy luxury and extravagance and do not hesitate to spend money.

Tight coup like I'm wearin' the roadster
Referring to his luxurious car, compares it to a tight fit like a tailored outfit.

For any coup I'm bear hugging the holster
He's always prepared to protect himself in any situation and doesn't shy away from any confrontation.

The life, the life, the life, once again it's the life
Reinforcing the idea that this lifestyle is what he lives and breathes for, and he wouldn't want it any other way.

So I make no apologies crooked policies
He doesn't feel guilty about the policies he has had to bend or break to get ahead in the game.

So a G a nigga gotta be
He has accepted that he is part of the gangster culture and that's how he has to live his life.

We playin' our property, no monopoly
They are strategizing to take over the game and make it their own, not just playing to collect a quick profit.

So I'll pass go and let my nephew follow me
He's paving the way for the next generation to follow his footsteps.

They say the child shall lead
The younger generation is expected to carry on the legacy and leadership is expected from them.

So I take it far as I can we then shall see
He's pushing himself and his family to achieve their full potential and see what the future holds for them.

Shall we dance with the devil for a beat?
Is it worth it to compromise morals and values for success?

I pray to God I ain't got two left feet feet
He doesn't want to make any missteps or regrets in pursuing success.

Do the hustle put keys in the street?
Is it worth it to live a life of crime and danger?

Then I'm ballroom dancin'
He's confident and successful in his endeavors regardless of how others view it.

Ke-ke'ing in the suite, sweet BB's on the feet
He's enjoying luxury and success along with his friends and family.

TV's in the seat enemies on the creeps
Even in a world of luxury and wealth, one has to be alert and mindful of adversaries lurking around.

It's so corrupt soak it, it's a lesson never fuck up
Referring to the corrupt lifestyle, learn from the mistakes and never mess up the opportunity.

One day you're up, next day you're down
Success is not guaranteed and one must be ready to accept failures and setbacks.

Long as you stay the same, it will come back around
In the game of life, maintaining authenticity and true to oneself is key to success.

I'm even better, I'm eatin' better
He's on top of his game and enjoying the fruits of his labor.

Best thing about it is my niggas eatin' together
He's happy and grateful to share his success and wealth with his friends and family.

With each endeavor, we reachin' levels
They are constantly pushing themselves to achieve higher levels of success and fulfillment.

Niggas ain't seen in like forever
They are achieving a rare level of success and power that hasn't been seen before.

I'm Hyman Roth I made all my partners rich
Referring to a mob boss, he's implying his success and reputation in making his associates rich and powerful.

I can vouch for you if you ain't a part of this
He has the power and influence to support or vouch for anyone not involved in illegal activities.

So pardon me as I pave my wrist as I parlay my chips
He's unapologetic for his success and the way he enjoys it, as he's taking steps to ensure it continues.

American gangster, gangster
Referring to himself as a gangster, a term associated with the American dream and success.

Business like I'm white but I'm not I'm just bright
He's a Black man thriving in the world of business, acknowledging the racial biases in society.

So fly with no fear of the flight
He's confident in his journey and has no fear of what the future holds.

So if y'all hear my plight
If people can hear and understand what he's gone through and his perspective, they can appreciate his success more.

And if you think you can make it this far without a fight
It takes a lot of hard work and struggle to achieve such success.

Couple mistakes here and there, not always right
No one is perfect, and mistakes are inevitable on the path to success.

But I'm always real, that's how I sleep at night
He stays true to himself no matter what, which gives him peace of mind and allows him to sleep well at night.

The life, the life, the life, once again it's the life
Reiterating the fact that this lifestyle is what he lives and breathes for, and what he wants to continue pursuing.