Change Clothes
Jay-Z feat. Beatles Lyrics


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Yeah ma, your dude is back, made back roof is back
Tell the whole world the truth is back
You ain't got to argue about who could rap
Cause the proof is back just go through my rap
New York New York yeah where my troopers at
Where my hustlers where my boosters at
I don't care what you do for stacks
I know the world glued you back to the wall
You gotta brawl to that
I been through that, been shot at shoot back
Gotta keep it peace like a Buddhist
I ain't a New Jack nobody goin' Wesley Snipe me
It's less than likely, move back
Let I breathe Jedi Knight
The more space I get the better I write
(Oh) Never I write, but, if, ever I write
I need the space to say whatever I like, now just

[Chorus]
(Change clothes and go) You know I stay, fresh to death
I brought you from the projects
And I'm a take you to the top of the globe so let's go (Change numbers and go)
Uh huh yeah, uh (Now girl I promise you, no substitute)
It's just me

And I goin' tell you again let's get ghost in the phantom
You could bring your friend we could make this a tandem
You could come by yourself and you could stand him
Best believe I sweat out weaves, give Afro puffs like R.A.G.E.
You get if you could move it
Back it on up like a you Haul truck
Then run and tell them thugs you heard HOV knew
He and the boy for real make beautiful music
He is to the east coast what Snoop is, to the west coast what Face is to Houston
Young HOV in the house it's so necessary
No bra with the blouse it's so necessary
No panties and jeans that's so necessary
Now why you fronting on me is that necessary
Do I to you look like a lame
Who don't understand a bra with a mean shoe game
Whose up on Dot Dot Dot and Vera Wang
Ma are you insane, let's just
(What you want me to do?)

[Chorus]

Uh, uh (Sexy sexy) Woo!
Uh huh (Sexy sexy) It's so necessary right)
Uh huh, woo! (Sexy sexy) That's right it's a groove
Uh huh, it's a groove (Sexy sexy) bring it back

Young HOV in the house it's so necessary
No bra with that blouse it's so necessary
No panties and jeans it's so necessary
Why you fronting on me?
Let's go to my hotel cause this don't go well
With those S Dots, gotta to stay fresh ma
Ma, I don't shop what the rest by
Oh no ma please respect ma
Jiggy this is probably purple label
Or that BBC or it's probably tailored
But y'all niggas acting way to tough
Throw on a suit get it tapered up, and let's just

[Chorus]

Uh uh (Sexy sexy) sing along
Yeah, uh (Sexy sexy) turn your radio up
Woo! (Sexy sexy) Put your hands in the air if your in the car
Uh! Snap your fingers now (Sexy sexy) woo, uh
Uh, uh, your boy is back




Uh huh, uh, uh, uh, the bounce is back
Uh, uh, woo, uh HOV is back, peace!

Overall Meaning

The song "Change Clothes" by Jay-Z featuring Pharrell is all about style, wealth, and confidence. The lyrics are flowery and laced with pop culture references that express Jay-Z's newfound success and cultural clout. He acknowledges his position as a rap icon, stating that his return signifies a change in the game. He then proceeds to talk about his luxurious lifestyle and how he's able to have anything he wants due to his success. In the chorus, he tells girls to change their clothes and numbers, indicating that he's going to take them with him on his acclivitous journey.


Jay-Z takes pride in his fresh dress sense and his ability to turn heads. He mentions specific clothing brands such as "BBC," "Vera Wang," and "purple label" to illustrate the kind of power he has amassed through his success. Towards the end of the verse, he addresses the listener directly and asks if he looks like a "lame," ending the verse with a phrase - "let's just" - that suggests he's ready to move on from the topic. The overall theme of the song is one of confidence, success, and self-empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah ma, your dude is back, made back roof is back
Jay-Z is back and ready to take over the music industry with his high-end luxury car.


Tell the whole world the truth is back
Jay-Z is proud of his music and wants the whole world to appreciate it as well.


You ain't got to argue about who could rap
Jay-Z believes he is the best rapper and doesn't need to argue with anyone else about it.


Cause the proof is back just go through my rap
Jay-Z believes his music speaks for itself and is the ultimate proof of his skills.


New York New York yeah where my troopers at
Jay-Z pays homage to his hometown, New York City, and the loyal fans who support him.


Where my hustlers where my boosters at
Jay-Z reminds his fans that he started from the bottom and came up through hard work and determination.


I don't care what you do for stacks
Jay-Z is not concerned with how others make money or acquire wealth.


I know the world glued you back to the wall
Jay-Z acknowledges the difficulties of life and the challenges people face on their path to success.


You gotta brawl to that
Jay-Z encourages his fans to fight for what they want and not give up in the face of adversity.


I been through that, been shot at shoot back
Jay-Z reflects on the dangerous lifestyle he led before becoming successful.


Gotta keep it peace like a Buddhist
Jay-Z has left his tumultuous past behind and now values peace and tranquility in his life.


I ain't a New Jack nobody goin' Wesley Snipe me
Jay-Z is confident in his abilities and knows that he won't be taken down easily.


It's less than likely, move back
Jay-Z warns his detractors or competition to stay away because they won't win.


Let I breathe Jedi Knight
Jay-Z compares himself to a Jedi Knight, able to control his environment and take whatever he wants from it.


The more space I get the better I write
Jay-Z needs space and time to create his music and be successful.


(Oh) Never I write, but, if, ever I write
Jay-Z acknowledges that he doesn't write often, but when he does it's always impactful.


I need the space to say whatever I like, now just
Jay-Z values his creative freedom and wants to be unencumbered to make the best music possible.


(Change clothes and go) You know I stay, fresh to death
Jay-Z values style and wants to look good at all times.


I brought you from the projects
Jay-Z remembers his humble beginnings and grateful for his success.


And I'm a take you to the top of the globe so let's go (Change numbers and go)
Jay-Z is confident in his abilities to take his fans to new heights and bigger success.


Uh huh yeah, uh (Now girl I promise you, no substitute)
Jay-Z promises his love interest that there is nobody who can replace her in his heart.


It's just me
Jay-Z is authentic and true to himself, he doesn't put on airs or pretend to be someone he's not.


And I goin' tell you again let's get ghost in the phantom
Jay-Z wants to leave with his love interest in a stylish, luxury car.


You could bring your friend we could make this a tandem
Jay-Z is open to bringing another person along, making it a threesome.


You could come by yourself and you could stand him
Jay-Z is okay with his love interest coming alone, and doesn't feel threatened by anyone else being there.


Best believe I sweat out weaves, give Afro puffs like R.A.G.E.
Jay-Z acknowledges the physical strain he puts on his love interests and realizes he is a high maintenance partner.


You get if you could move it
Jay-Z is sexually explicit with his love interest, telling her to move her body in a certain way to please him.


Back it on up like a you Haul truck
Jay-Z references a popular moving truck company to tell his love interest to back her body up on him.


Then run and tell them thugs you heard HOV knew
Jay-Z boasts about his reputation and wants his love interest to tell people about him.


He and the boy for real make beautiful music
Jay-Z refers to his successful collaborations with other musicians, like Pharrell, and boasts about their ability to make great music together.


He is to the east coast what Snoop is, to the west coast what Face is to Houston
Jay-Z compares himself to other successful musicians, with each one being the definitive sound of his respective region.


Young HOV in the house it's so necessary
Jay-Z announces his presence and dominance as a rapper in the industry.


No bra with the blouse it's so necessary
Jay-Z values the freedom of women and doesn't believe they should be confined to specific clothing expectations.


No panties and jeans that's so necessary
Jay-Z is sexually explicit and values the freedom of women to dress as they please.


Now why you fronting on me is that necessary
Jay-Z is annoyed that his love interest is being coy and wants her to be straightforward with him.


Do I to you look like a lame
Jay-Z questions his love interest's perception of him, wondering if she thinks he is uncool or weak.


Who don't understand a bra with a mean shoe game
Jay-Z is complimenting his love interest's fashion sense, particularly her shoes.


Whose up on Dot Dot Dot and Vera Wang
Jay-Z references two popular fashion brands and is asking his love interest if she is knowledgeable about high-end fashion like he is.


Ma are you insane, let's just
Jay-Z is exasperated with his love interest and wants to move on from their conversation.


Uh, uh (Sexy sexy) Woo!
Jay-Z is enjoying himself and his love interest's company, feeling sexy and desirable.


Uh huh (Sexy sexy) It's so necessary right)
Jay-Z is continuing his sexual banter with his love interest and is urging her to continue being sexy.


Uh huh, woo! (Sexy sexy) That's right it's a groove
Jay-Z is enjoying the music and the vibe, feeling the groove and the energy.


Uh huh, it's a groove (Sexy sexy) bring it back
Jay-Z wants to keep the party going and urges the DJ to bring the music back.


Ma, I don't shop what the rest by
Jay-Z is wealthy enough to not need to shop at the same places as everyone else.


Oh no ma please respect ma
Jay-Z is asking his love interest to respect his status as a successful musician and businessman.


Jiggy this is probably purple label
Jay-Z is referring to a high-end fashion brand for men and is wearing their clothing.


Or that BBC or it's probably tailored
Jay-Z is referencing another high-end fashion brand and believes his clothing was tailored specifically for him.


But y'all niggas acting way too tough
Jay-Z is calling out other rappers in the industry for being too aggressive and confrontational.


Throw on a suit get it tapered up, and let's just
Jay-Z believes that wearing a stylish suit will make other rappers rethink their approach and urges them to join him in a more peaceful lifestyle.


Uh uh (Sexy sexy) sing along
Jay-Z is enjoying the music and encourages others to join in and sing along.


Yeah, uh (Sexy sexy) turn your radio up
Jay-Z wants his fans to turn up the volume and enjoy the music with him.


Woo! (Sexy sexy) Put your hands in the air if your in the car
Jay-Z is affirming his love of cars and the freedom they represent, and encourages his fans to enjoy it with him.


Uh! Snap your fingers now (Sexy sexy) woo, uh
Jay-Z is enjoying the beat and encourages others to snap their fingers and join in.


Uh, uh, your boy is back
Jay-Z is announcing his return and readiness to take over the music industry once again.


Uh huh, uh, uh, uh, the bounce is back
Jay-Z is referencing the beat and the energy of the music, and states that it is back and better than ever before.


Uh, uh, woo, uh HOV is back, peace!
Jay-Z is announcing his return and is confident in his abilities to succeed once again.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, SHAWN CARTER

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