Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Jay-Z feat. Beatles Lyrics

You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin greatest
This is a song by the greatest.

Turn the music up in the headphones
Increase the volume in the headphones.

Tim, you can go and brush your shoulder off nigga I got you, yeah
Tim, you can relax, I have your back.

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
If you feel like a boss, show it off.

Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders off
Women can also show off their power.

Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Remember, men can be crazy.

Get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Brush off any negativity or criticism.

I probably owe it to y'all, proud to be locked by the force
I owe my success to my fans, and I am proud to be praised.

Tryin' to hustle some things, that go with the Porsche
I'm trying to make money to afford a nice car.

Feelin' no remorse, feelin' like my hand was forced
I feel no guilt and believe I had no other choice but to succeed.

Middle finger to the Lord, nigga grip I'm a boss
I don't care what anyone else thinks, I'm in charge of my success.

Stab the ladies they love me, from the bleachers they screamin'
My female fans adore me, and my concerts are filled with enthusiastic screaming from the crowd.

All the ballers is bouncin' they like the way I be leanin'
Basketball players enjoy my music and dance to it as well.

All the rappers be hatin', off the track that I'm makin'
Other rappers may not like my music because it is so successful.

But all the hustlers they love it just to see one of us make it
Other people who have worked hard to achieve success appreciate my success and can relate to it.

Came from the bottom the bottom, to the top of the pots
I started from nothing and worked hard to become successful.

Nigga London, Japan and I'm straight off the block
I have become famous all over the world, but I still came from the streets in my hometown.

Like a running back, get it man, I'm straight off the block
I have the ability to make a comeback no matter what situation I am in.

I can run it back nigga cause I'm straight with the Roc
I can make a successful comeback because I am affiliated with Roc Nation.

Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with soda
I am in a powerful position, and I am making money by dealing drugs.

I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a Rover
I have made so much money that I can afford a luxury car and expensive jewelry.

Tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yessir
I am trying to maximize my profits from drug dealing like a wrestler trying to stretch his opponent's body.

Keep the Heckler close, you know them smokers'll test ya
I always carry a gun because drug addicts might try to rob me.

But like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin'
I am done with drug dealing now, like a deck of cards when all the cards have been dealt.

Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'em
Instead of drugs, now my music is what people relate to and enjoy.

Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceiling
I am so successful that I can now afford to buy and show off 52 luxury cars.

In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin'
I have so much money and success that I can have many beautiful women around me.

With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeve
I have a successful and powerful woman by my side, and she proudly represents her hometown of South Carolina.

At the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screen
I am enjoying a successful night at my own club with the popular sports network showing on the TVs.

I paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is clean
I spent a lot of money on my clothes and shoes to look stylish and successful.

No chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for real
I don't need flashy car accessories to prove my success, because I am mature and comfortable in my own skin.

Your boy back in the building, Brooklyn we back on the map
I am back to claim my success in my hometown of Brooklyn, and to make it relevant again.

Me and my beautiful bitch in the back of that 'Bach
I am with my beautiful girlfriend in the back of a luxurious Maybach car.

I'm the realest that run it, I just happen to rap
I am one of the most authentic and successful rappers ever.

I ain't gotta clap at 'em, niggas scared of that black
I don't need to use violence or aggression to prove my power, because my success is intimidating enough.

I drop that "Black Album" then I back, out it
After I released my highly successful album, The Black Album, I took a break from music.

As the best rapper alive nigga ask about me
I am confident that I am the best rapper ever, and my success proves it.

From Bricks to Billboards, from grams to Grammy's
I went from dealing drugs to achieving success in the music industry, even winning Grammy awards.

The O's to opposite, Orphan Annie
I went from having nothing to having everything I ever wanted, including luxury cars and beautiful women.

You gotta pardon Jay, for sellin' out the Garden in a day
You have to excuse me for selling out Madison Square Garden in just one day.

I'm like a young Marvin in his hey'
I am as successful and talented as the legendary musician Marvin Gaye in his prime.

I'm a hustler homey, you a customer crony
I am a real hustler and you are just a customer trying to buy into my success.

Got some, dirt on my shoulder, could you brush it off for me?
I have some negative comments or criticisms, can you help me brush them off and stay successful?

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Don't let any negativity or criticism affect your success.