Party People
Jay-Z feat. Twista Lyrics


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[Jay-Z]
Guess who? Uh, uh-uh uh-uh
Jigga, ya heard?
Uh-uh, a-Timbaland, ya heard?
Uh, Twista, ya heard? see'mon, see'mon
Uh-uh, uh-uh, g-ge, ge-geah
Yo.. yo.. ye-yea, ye-yea
Turn this up.. yo, yo, yeah

When the war's on, the pores are drawn like pictures
The niggaz is all gone when these triggers get witcha
Nigga before long you need stitches in your longjohns
A.K., t-t-t-t, heartbeat, t-t-t-t
Eight figures you fake twitchy niggaz can't stop (that)
Jigga, Twista my nigga Timb on the hot track
How you gon' stop that? We can't be slowed
Niggaz (?), look at your clothes
When I'm in crazy mode, three-eighty blows like
Maceo, leave acey holes
That's just Jay-Z doe, crazy flow
Rhyme great, dominate your radio
see'mon, get your gun, your mask and gloves
I don't ask for love, I blast 'em up
Respect my gangsta dude, or your life's in danger dude
Doctors pushin on your chest tryin to bring you through

[Chorus: Timbaland] + (Twista)
All my party people gon' do what? (Gonna get buck)
Get some liquor in the gut (So whassup?)
(Get them lighters lit up, make them get up
with somethin the East and West gon' bump)
All my party people gon' do what? (Get crunk)
Get some liquor in the gut (So whassup?)
(Get them lighters lit up, T got some gangsta shit
that's beatin in yo' trunk)

[Magoo]
Fuckin with Mag, nigga end up in a hospital
Sittin on the corner of the bed, sick cause of what I said to him
On a track star beef take it in the kitchen
Cookin MC's all niggaz taste like chicken
Hittin 'em high, right in the ear
Slicin on 'em muh'fucker vampire style, I'm a bloodsucker
You turnin into a mad ducker, tellin ya dog
I'm at the Rucker with a bad Puerto Rican chick
Fat as my cash and she a dick sucker, get up outcha car
You ain't goin real far, see the chainsaw?
Breakin the law, like turnin a dyke
when it come to that man that just like Mike
I don't care what you like, I'll make you run in outer space
If you go to court man, only wish you got a case
For real, I'm fuckin faced on a hill of ice
Mag hot now nigga 50 G's the price

[Timbaland]
Timbaland good for that - {*beat plays, he scats*}
{*scatting*} - I invented that
Hear the hi-hat, hear the bassline on the track
Remember "One in a Million" when I left ya back
Producers sayin, "How you get your sound like that?"
I don't know playa, I'm a creative cat
Got party people dancin to dis and dat
Got party people sayin, "This a dope-ass track!"

[Chorus]
[Twista]
Timbaland hit 'em with the um, ah-um, ah-um-ahh, you gon' do what?
Stop frontin you bumpin the new cut
like a shoe ah, um ah-um ah, hit 'em in the gut
Twitchin and itchin to get up, I hit 'em up
With some skanless to vibe to and ride to
with the stanky inside you - listen to while a freak lickin you
Go on a bogus mission to, somethin you crip-walk in the kitchen to
Somethin you bump on the porch or the park
Or pump it while you displayin yo' heart when you flex on a mark
You can play it to clear your head from drama with the feds
and all the homies like down for when they in the dark
Used to rock up at the block club, players wasn't ridin slick
You can let your mind cruise for miles
They can't tell no sucker who's allowed, with a strap on the mic
I'm thinkin how can I move the crowd, move the crowd

[Chorus] - repeat 2X
[Timbaland]
.. bounce wit me, bounce wit me, bounce, ow ow ow
Ow ow ow-ow ah, shake wit me, shake wit me, shake wit me, shake..
.. bounce wit me, bounce wit me..
Shake wit me, shake wit me
Ow, one time, bounce wit me, bounce wit me
Yo, ahh

Remember when you first found me?
I was workin at Burger King
Now take a good look around me
Look at all these cars, look at all these girls
Why you always tryin to put down me?
Why you always tryin to put down me?
You get 'round your friends and try to clown me
Why you always tryin to pull that boo-boo?
I'm gettin tired of all that bullshit
Always talkin dis and dat
Your girls screamin, "We looove him!"
See girls, they LOVE me
Girl that's just, only Tim
Yes, it's only Tim
Whatchu talkin 'bout that's only Tim?
Yeah whatchu talkin 'bout that's only Tim?
Cause

[Timbaland: repeat 2X]
I made it this far (this far)
Made it without yo' money (yo' money)
Made it without yo' car (yo' car)
Made it without yo' naggin (what?)
Now look who's the star (whoo!)

[Timbaland]
YaknowhatI'msayin?
Why it gotta happen to people like me, I don't get it
I don't understand it
That's why people like myself, only hang with self




Hahaha, and nobody else
Easy now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jay-Z feat. Twista's song Party People speak about living a life of luxury, surrounded by money, cars, and women. However, Jay-Z also touches upon the reality of violence that can occur in his world, where people are quick to pull the trigger and there is no stopping the consequences that come with it. The lyrics also mention staying true to oneself and being respected as a gangster. Twista's verse is full of braggadocio and talks about his lyrical prowess and how his music can make people dance, forget their troubles and let loose. He also mentions how he has made it without the help of others and is now a star.


The song is a collaboration between Jay-Z and Twista with Timbaland handling the production. Timbaland's signature beat-boxing style is present throughout the song along with his signature beat drops. The chorus is catchy and features Timbaland and Twista getting party people hyped up to dance and have fun. The song was released in 2006 on the album "Kingdom Come."


Line by Line Meaning

Guess who? Uh, uh-uh uh-uh
Jay-Z is introducing himself and announcing his presence


When the war's on, the pores are drawn like pictures
During times of conflict, tension is high and people are on edge


Nigga before long you need stitches in your longjohns
If you mess with Jay-Z, you'll end up hurt and needing medical attention


Eight figures you fake twitchy niggaz can't stop (that)
Jay-Z is too successful and powerful to be brought down by jealous and envious people


Jigga, Twista my nigga Timb on the hot track
Jay-Z, Twista, and Timbaland made a great song together


When I'm in crazy mode, three-eighty blows like Maceo, leave acey holes
Jay-Z is a force to be reckoned with and he is capable of causing destruction with his words


That's just Jay-Z doe, crazy flow
Jay-Z is just being himself and showing off his incredible rhyming abilities


Respect my gangsta dude, or your life's in danger dude
You better show Jay-Z respect or you might end up hurt


All my party people gon' do what? (Gonna get buck)
Timbaland is asking the crowd to get hyped and dance


(Get them lighters lit up, make them get up with somethin the East and West gon' bump)
Timbaland wants the crowd to hold up their lighters and enjoy some music that people from the East and West Coast will appreciate


Fuckin with Mag, nigga end up in a hospital
Magoo is warning people not to mess with him, or they could end up seriously injured


Timbaland good for that - {*beat plays, he scats*}
Timbaland has a great sense of rhythm and he is showing it off with some vocal improvisation


Hittin 'em high, right in the ear
Magoo is delivering some high-quality rhymes and wordplay


Timbaland hit 'em with the um, ah-um, ah-um-ahh, you gon' do what?
Timbaland is using his signature sound to get the crowd hyped and dance


Now look who's the star (whoo!)
Timbaland has become a success and is now a star




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELVIN LEE BARCLIFF, SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, TIMOTHY Z MOSLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@simbarasherandolphpaswani6384

Rest in Power Oliver Mtukudzi😭. Zimbabwe has lost a legend. His guitar for ndima ndapedza (perekedza mwana) was sampled from 3:38🙌🏾

@ignatiusmaziofa2393

yep, R.I.P legend

@_JONGFIRE

🐐🇿🇼

@stopblockingme9022

3 minute for 3 mill lol

@DynamicallyDC

Can't go wrong with Tim, Magoo, Jay and Twista! 4eva love this classic!! 🔥💕🎙🤗

@ZhemJZ

I love that Jay-Z just walked in to the studio and freestyled that verse after hearing the beat for the first time

@MMaRsu

Is this real? Man he is the sickest been listening to this album for a loooong time this song never dissapoints

@tawandachivasa335

At 3:39 the guitar that was sampled was originally from a track called Ndima Ndapedza by an African legend by the name Oliver Mtukudzi. This guy was so great at what he did that was recognized all over Africa and when he died he was given a sendoff befitting his status as a true African Hero with fighter jets flying by and a helicopter as his hearse .

@AlliCanThinkAbout

this song is so sick, never get tired of the beat

@surfrecordslondon

man i love magoo's verse

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