Stop
Jay-Z feat. Swizz Beatz Lyrics

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
You've had plenty, now be generous and give to those in need.

Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Be honest and help those who are less fortunate.

Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
I'm getting hungry, so don't make me wait too long.

Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate
Don't mess with me or I'll take what's rightfully mine.

I could flip that flow, I could stick that ho
I can change my style and attract women easily.

I could get that dough, you know I'm with that yo
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get money.

And the thing about the shit I came through, I haven't seen
I've experienced things that most people haven't even imagined.

But when it gets dark, it's like a nigga's having dreams
At night, my fears and anxieties take over and I have nightmares.

All nightmares, the light dares to desert me
My fears seem to intensify in the darkness.

Got me like everybody wants to hurt me
I feel like everyone is out to get me.

Paranoid, so I strike out at whatever
I'm so scared that I tend to attack anything that comes my way.

The closest thing to me is gonna get it, but, never
I may attack those around me, but I would never harm someone intentionally.

Will I, can I think death is wrong
I believe that taking someone's life is morally wrong.

So I'ma keep holding, on 'til, what's left is gone
I'll keep going until there's nothing left to live for.

You could put that on my nigga Boom
You can trust me on this, just like you can trust my friend Boom.

These other rap cats will give a nigga room
Other rappers will back off and give me space to perform.

But if it calls for me to force my way in the door
If I have to, I'm willing to fight to get what I want.

Headhunting motherfuckas, stay on the floor
Anyone who opposes me will face the consequences and be defeated.

4-4, that's what I get sick wit (Grr)
I'm skilled with a .44 caliber gun and know how to use it.

Fall off, now all this is liquid (Grr)
Losing my status would be devastating, so I'll fight to maintain my position of power.

I thank the Lord everyday that I'm blessed with the gift
I'm grateful for my musical talent and recognize it as a gift from God.

I'm the best, so, unless you wanna rest with the stiff
I'm confident in my abilities and won't let anyone challenge my status as the best.

Don't touch that, uh-uh, leave it alone
Stay away from what belongs to me and don't even think of taking it.

When you walk pass the doghouse, leave it a bone
Show respect to those who are loyal to me, even if they're just dogs.

Dogs bite, dogs fight, dogs knife
Even dogs can be dangerous and will fight to protect their territory.

Scratch, shake, and hold all night
Dogs will relentlessly attack and hold onto their prey until they succeed.

So when you hear the arf arf, start running
Once you hear the dogs barking, it's time to make a run for it.

'Cause when you hear the arf arf, I'm coming
When the dogs start barking, it means I'm on my way and you should be scared.

But I don't like drama, so I stay to myself
I don't enjoy conflict and would rather avoid it altogether.

Keep focus with this rap shit and pray for the wealth
I'm dedicated to my music career and hope it brings me financial success.

I want the money and give me the honeys with big asses
I want both money and attractive women, specifically those with large buttocks.

The most expensive champagne you got in big glasses
I want to live luxuriously and indulge in expensive champagne served in large glasses.

I'm broke so I'ma bash his head wide open
I'm currently poor and may resort to violence to get what I want.

Begging me to stop but at least he died hopin'
Even if my victim begged for mercy, his hope for survival was futile.

Didn't get his wish, and now he's a dish for the pack
His hope for survival was in vain and now he's become prey for the wolves.

Two glowing red eyes, everything else is black
The only thing that can be seen in the darkness are the glowing red eyes of a predator.

When the sun is up, the gun is up on the shelf
I keep my gun hidden when it's unnecessary to use it.

And all the runners up are thanking me for their help
Those who have assisted me in achieving my success are grateful for the opportunity to do so.

Hoping that they not around when it gets dark outside
They hope to avoid conflict and stay safe when it's dark out.

Sun's going down you hear the bark outside
As the sun sets, the sounds of barking dogs can be heard in the distance.

Locks off the cage, gauge, with the buck shots
I'm prepared for any danger that may come my way and have a gun with buckshot shells ready to use.

Faggot, you've been lucky all day that's when your luck stops
I'm calling out and intimidating anyone who has been lucky until now and is about to face the consequences of their actions.

One drops, and another and another
My victims will continue to pile up, one after another.

Gun pops, going through you, hit your mother
My gun shots will strike and kill mercilessly, even hitting an innocent bystander like your mother.

When does it all end? I found a friend in a dog
I'm questioning the endless cycle of violence and have found companionship and loyalty in my dogs.

'Cause fucking with these cats will send a friend to the morgue
Dealing with my enemies could result in their death and even the death of someone close to them.

Many questions, no answers, stress
I'm constantly questioning my life and situation, but have no clear answers, leading to stress.

Try to hold my head and remember that I'm blessed
I try to stay positive and remind myself of the good things in my life.

With the curse and it gets worse as time goes by
Despite my blessings, my negative situation seems to get worse over time.

Can't see straight cause I'm so high
My drug use has caused me to feel disoriented and unable to function properly.

Why ask why when you know?
There's no point in questioning the inevitability of death.

Nigga, when its your time to go, you go
When your time is up, it's up, and nothing can change that, regardless of who you are.