Here We Go
Jay-Z Ft. El Father Lyrics

Yeah, yeah (jaja)
The song starts with an expression of excitement and laughter.

Young Hov' in the place to be
Jay-Z refers to himself as Young Hov' and is letting people know he is present.

Héctor 'Bambino' runnin' with me, yeah (uh uh) (como los degollo)
Jay-Z mentions Héctor 'Bambino' who is running with him, with a reference to his violent nature.

Héctor 'Bambino' runnin' with me, yeah (uh uh)
Jay-Z repeats that Héctor 'Bambino' is running with him.

ROC is the family
Jay-Z refers to his record label Roc-A-Fella as his family.

(Here we go, c'mon)
Jay-Z starts the chorus of the song with the phrase 'Here we go' which is repeated throughout the song.

Here we go, yo
Jay-Z starts the chorus, inviting the listeners to join in on what's about to happen.

Here we go, yo (here we go)
Jay-Z repeats the start of the chorus, emphasizing its importance.

Here we go, yo (here we go, c'mon)
Jay-Z repeats the chorus, urging people to join in.

(Jaja) (yeah)
Jay-Z interrupts the chorus with laughter, showing his enjoyment.

Como los degollo
Jay-Z repeats the violent reference to Héctor 'Bambino'.

Y los mato como Carlos Arroyo
Jay-Z mentions former NBA player Carlos Arroyo, implying that he will also harm others.

Go yo, esto tiene que sonarlo Coyo'
Jay-Z encourages himself and others to make the song popular.

Go yo, me he comido los mejores boyo
Jay-Z boasts about his success and accomplishments.

To' las gatas griten "here we go, yo" (where you at?) (here we go)
Jay-Z mentions women who are excited about the song and invites them to join in on the chorus.

Quieto go yo
Jay-Z tells people to stay calm and listen to what he has to say.

No te envuelvas o te cargamos al hoyo
Jay-Z threatens violence to those who get involved and interfere with his business.

Go yo, te metemos con el mata-pollo
Jay-Z threatens violence again, this time with a reference to a dangerous weapon.

Go yo, papi, con el Tonka los atoyo
Jay-Z uses slang to imply that he dominates and controls the situation.

To' los gangsters griten "here we go, yo" (here we go, c'mon)
Jay-Z invites all tough and dangerous people to join in on the chorus.

Here we go, yo (yeah, c'mon)
Jay-Z repeats the chorus, encouraging people to participate.

Here we go, yo (yeah, yeah)
Jay-Z repeats the chorus with a variation, still urging people to join in.

Here we go, yo (here we go, c'mon) (yeah, yeah)
Jay-Z repeats the chorus again, emphasizing its importance and inviting people to participate.

(Jaja)
Jay-Z interrupts the chorus again with laughter, showing his enjoyment.

To' estos raperitos se creen Placido Domingo
Jay-Z criticizes other rappers who think highly of themselves.

Bingo, hijo mío tírale a los gringos
Jay-Z tells someone to attack Americans with their music.

Que en Puerto Rico los tengo del tingo-al-tingo
Jay-Z claims to have influence and control over people in Puerto Rico.

Que yo no llamo gatas, papi, después que las chingo
Jay-Z comments on his sexual relationships and implies that he doesn't care for women after he's been with them.

Hey yo, mami, yo le meto lindo y bello
Jay-Z uses a seductive tone to talk to a woman, implying that he's good in bed.

Y si se me alzan los estrello
Jay-Z threatens to harm anyone who disobeys him or gets out of line.

No me ronques, Peyo'
Jay-Z tells people not to bother him or they will face the consequences.

Con el AK te degollo el cuello
Jay-Z mentions another dangerous weapon he would use to harm people.

Amaneces tieso y sin cabello
Jay-Z threatens to harm someone so badly they won't make it to the next day.

Héctor 'Bambino' runnin' wit' me (uh uh)
Jay-Z mentions Héctor 'Bambino' again, repeating that they are together.

Baby, dame un chin
Jay-Z uses slang to ask for a favor from a woman.

Y a la cama rómpale el spring
Jay-Z encourages sexual activity with someone and to be aggressive with them in bed.

Que esta noche nos vemos en el ring
Jay-Z implies a fight or competition may occur between him and the woman.

Con ese g-string, pa' tu gato tengo un magacín
Jay-Z comments on the woman's clothing and implies that he has the ability to impress her cat.

Y más conecta'o que el mismo Don King
Jay-Z references boxing promoter Don King to emphasize his connections and influence.

Sin fin, mami, pa' comerte ese booty
Jay-Z uses slang to tell the woman he wants to have sex with her.

Que yo soy más perro que Rin Tintín
Jay-Z implies he is more aggressive and dangerous than a fictional dog.

Tin, así que no me ronques 'e Carly Klin
Jay-Z tells people not to bother him or there will be consequences, using a reference to Carly Klin, a comic book character.

El papaúpa que los tiene a to's en un patín (uh uh) (yeah) (yeah)
Jay-Z boasts about being in control of everything and everyone, using slang and repeating himself.

(here we go, c'mon) (uh uh)
Jay-Z repeats the chorus, but this time with a slight variation, still encouraging people to join in.

Here we go
Jay-Z repeats the chorus one last time, emphasizing its importance.

Here we go c'mon
Jay-Z urges people to join in one last time, ending the song with energy.

ROC - La Familia
Jay-Z references his record label again, calling it the family.

World music
Jay-Z refers to his music as worldly and international.

World movement
Jay-Z refers to his music as a global movement.

Worldwide gangsters
Jay-Z implies that his music is enjoyed by tough or dangerous people all over the world.

Worldwide pranksters
Jay-Z implies that his music is also enjoyed by people who like to play practical jokes or tricks.