Stop
Jay-Z Feat. Swizz Beats Lyrics

Aiyo I cannot (Stop), I will not (Stop)
I am determined and unstoppable.

AS WE PROCEED
Let's continue.

Young Hov got the block on smash
Jay-Z has all the control in his neighborhood.

Put the gun to the back and hop on some ass
Jay-Z will use violence to get what he wants.

Nigga fresh-dressed and stay poppin' tags
Jay-Z dresses well and buys expensive things.

Put the (?) on the truck 'for I drop the rag
Jay-Z makes sure his car is clean before driving it.

Bitches want to bring up the topic of my past
Women want to talk about Jay-Z's past mistakes.

It's legendary in the hood how I got my cash
Jay-Z is known for making money in his neighborhood.

I'm legendary in the hood so I got the mag
Jay-Z is respected and has a gun for protection.

And I've never been a fronter so I've got to blast
Jay-Z will use his gun if necessary because he's not a fake person.

Will I flash... Not...
Jay-Z won't show off his gun to intimidate people.

As I'm not playing with you motherfuckers the casket drops
Jay-Z is serious and won't hesitate to kill his enemies.

You bastards not gon' assassinate the name I got
Jay-Z won't let anyone ruin his reputation.

Ya'll hear me though
Listen to what I'm saying.

Young Hov got the block on smash
Jay-Z is still in control of his neighborhood.

And everybody and their momma want to stop my cash
Everyone is jealous of Jay-Z's money and wants to take it from him.

Everybody want drama with the top of the brass
People want to challenge Jay-Z because he's the best.

'Til I come through hop out the cab
Jay-Z will surprise everyone and show them who's boss.

1-8-7 they ass
Jay-Z will kill anyone who threatens him or his money.

(Stop) Somebody 'gon (Drop) Ya'll hear me though...
If someone messes with Jay-Z, they will get hurt.

Young Hov got the game in a frenzy
Jay-Z is dominating the music industry.

Twenty million sold all independently
Jay-Z has made a lot of money without relying on a record label.

So when you mention me
If you talk about Jay-Z...

Make sure you got together your 'semblies
...be prepared to face his supporters and fans.

Like "he's the games J.F.Kennedy"
Jay-Z is like a leader in the music industry, similar to how JFK was a leader in politics.

I started out I ain't have no chimney
Jay-Z grew up poor and without a fireplace.

My ma was Santa Claus, well at least she pretended to be
Jay-Z's mother pretended she was Santa Claus to make him happy.

'Til one night, well that's if memory serves me correct I caught her under the Christmas tree
Jay-Z caught his mother trying to sneakily put presents under the tree.

Young Hov ain't have no pops
Jay-Z didn't have a father figure growing up.

Thank God man I had the block
Jay-Z's neighborhood and friends supported him when he needed it most.

You young fucks got the game all wrong
Younger rappers don't understand the industry like Jay-Z does.

This is my life man this ain't no song
Jay-Z is living his own life, not just making music for fun.

You ain't livin' your rhymes out, you live at your mom's house
Some rappers don't actually do what they rap about, and still live with their parents.

In that tight-ass room, pullin' the cars out
These rappers only pretend to have nice cars in their cramped bedrooms.

And the mirror pointin' at your reflection, killing yourself
These rappers are only hurting themselves by pretending to be something they're not.

You American Pie, stop feeling yourself
These rappers are like characters in the movie American Pie, and should stop being so full of themselves.

Nigga, you just a worker, go deal yourself
These rappers are just employees and should go work for themselves.

Stop being a server, get a meal yourself
These rappers should stop waiting for opportunities, and create their own success.

Where your heart at, all that yick-yack, ain't nobody scared of your gats
These rappers aren't tough and nobody is scared of their guns.

We got bigger ones
Jay-Z and his crew have even bigger and scarier guns.

How many niggas done shot at me shivering
Jay-Z has been shot at, but his enemies were too scared to hit him.

Young Hov 'bout to go to the range
Jay-Z is going to practice shooting.

'Bout to work on perfecting my aim
Jay-Z wants to become a better shooter and be prepared for anything.

Aiyo I cannot (Stop), I will not (Stop)
Jay-Z is unstoppable and won't give up.

AS WE PROCEED
Let's continue on our way.