Do It Again
Jay-Z ft. Amil & Beanie Lyrics


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Roc-a-fella
Y'all know what this is
We givin' y'all five seconds to put your drink down
And report to the dance floor immediately
All the bustas we givin y'all five seconds to get close to a exit
It's about to get real ugly in here
Five seconds is up, let's go!
Throw the hands up (uh, uh, uh)
Throw the hands up (niggas)
Throw the hands up (bitches)
Throw the hands up (bustas)
Throw the hands up (hustlers)
Throw the hands up (hoes)
Throw the hands up (boasters)
Throw the hands up (Mac)

You know how Mac come through on the club tip
Everybody real deep on that thug shit
Cop Cris' spray the club on that thug shit
Cop frisks suits snub in the club quick
Told y'all real high, when I come you can try
If you want, you can die, if you want to

We hittin' whores on the floor, whole crew be wild
Bitch, back that ass up like Juvenile (huh)
When my peeps come to spend, a dime apiece
You know Mac come through with a line of freaks
Every bitch on the hit be a 9 at least
We gettin' head on the floor, while you grindin' freaks
Whole squad get it down like this
Whole squad buyin' rounds of Cris'
Whole squad got they crowns on wrist
Whole squad got a pound of twist
Whole squad got a pound to spit, in case a clown wanna flip
Mac never slip in the club
Told y'all niggas four-fifth in the club
If a nigga wanna draw then the blood it can drip in the club
You know how niggas get in the club
Shit you know how I be, all high in V-I-P
Rolling up to B-I-G
Niggas be all liquored up, talkin' shit
'Til they man gotta come and pick 'em up
Got bitches in the back bouncin' to "Jigga What"
You got your hands up and I ain't even stick y'all up

Throw the hands up
(Everybody get it up) throw the hands up

12 AM on the way to the club (uh)
1 AM DJ made it erupt (uh-huh)
2 AM now I'm gettin' with her (what up?)
3 AM now I'm splittin' with her (splittin' with who?)
4 AM at the Waffle House (Waffle House)
5 AM now we at my house (uh)
6 AM I be diggin' her out (who?)
6:15 I be kickin' her out (what?)
7 AM I'ma call my friends (uh-huh)
12AM we gon' do it again
We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again, let's go

Yo, how the fuck you gon' talk about MC's on our heel?
When we just cop them things homie the chromey wheels
Both arms are chunky the sleeves on chill
Any given times a hundred G's in your grill
Don't talk to me 'bout MC's got skills
"He's alright, but he's not real"
Jay-Z's that deal, with seeds in a field
Never fear for war, hug, squeeze that steel
Fuck, you got a flow, that's cool with me
You got a little dough, that cool with me
You got a little cars, little jewelries
But none of y'all motherfuckers could fool with me
You know the wrist frostbit minus two degrees
'Bout as blue as the sea the way I maneuver the V
Hat cocked can't see his eyes, who could it be?
With that new blue Yankee on, who but me?
Niggas shipped two million, then I blew the three
Then I skated the four, 'fore I went on tour
I came back and it's plain, y'all niggas ain't rappin' the same
Fuck the flow, y'all jackin' our slang
I seen the same shit happen to Kane
Three cuts in your eyebrows tryin' to wild out
The game is ours, we'll never foul out
Y'all just better hope we gracefully bow out
Throw yo' hands up, niggas, bitches, bustas
Hustlers, fuck that (throw the hands up)
Come on

12 AM on the way to the club (uh huh)
1 AM bout to shake the butt (uh)
2 AM now I'm checkin' the mix (ah yeah)
3 AM now he buyin' me drinks (what you drinkin' on?)
4 AM exit the club (let's go)
5 AM think he gettin' some butt (that's right)
6 AM nigga still ain't bust (what?)
6:15 nigga will get up (uh)
7 AM gotta tell my friends (uh-huh)
12 AM I'ma do it again, uh, uh
I'ma do it again
12 AM I'ma do it again
Uh-huh, uh, uh, let's go

12 AM on the way to the club
1 AM DJ made it a rub
2 AM now I'm gettin' with her
3 AM now I'm splittin' with her
4 AM at the waffle house
5 AM now we at my house
6 AM I be diggin' her out
6:15 I be kickin' her out
7 AM I'ma call my friends
12 AM we gon' do it again




We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again
Let's go

Overall Meaning

The song "Hands Up" by Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Young Chris is a classic club banger that encourages the crowd to throw their hands up and get ready to party. The intro sets the tone for the high energy song, letting everyone know that they need to report to the dance floor immediately. The song then delves into each of the rapper's verses, with each one detailing their own experiences with clubbing and the women they meet there.


Young Chris talks about how his crew rolls deep and always has a line of women waiting to hang out with him. He raps about getting freaky on the dance floor and enjoying the attention of the ladies. Jay-Z's verse takes a more confrontational tone, calling out those who try to imitate his flow and slang. He boasts about his success and wealth, and warns those who would try to challenge his reign. Kanye West follows with a verse that talks about his own experiences with women and getting down on the dance floor.


Overall, "Hands Up" is a song that celebrates the party atmosphere of the club, and encourages everyone to let loose and have a good time. The catchy beat and lyrics are perfect for getting the crowd hyped up and ready to dance.


Line by Line Meaning

Roc-A-Fella.. y'all know what this is
This is Roc-A-Fella, you already know what it represents


We givin y'all five seconds to put your drink down
You have five seconds to finish your drink and get ready


and report to the dance floor immediately
Head straight to the dance floor without delay


All the bustas we givin y'all five seconds to get close to a exit
If you're a coward, you have five seconds to find an escape route


It's about to get real ugly in here
Things will turn violent and chaotic in this place


Five seconds is up - let's go!
Time's up, let's get moving!


Throw the hands up (uh, uh, uh)
Raise your hands high


Throw the hands up (Niggaz)
Raise your hands up, fellas


Throw the hands up (Bitches)
Raise your hands up, ladies


Throw the hands up (Bustas)
Raise your hands up, cowards


Throw the hands up (Hustlers)
Raise your hands up, hustlers


Throw the hands up (Hoes!)
Raise your hands up, promiscuous women


Throw the hands up (Boasters)
Raise your hands up, braggarts


Throw the hands up (MAC)
Raise your hands up, my crew (MAC)


You know how Mac come through on the club tip
You are aware of how Mac (Jay-Z) operates in the club scene


E'rybody real deep on that thug shit
Everyone is heavily involved in criminal behavior


Cop Cris' spray the club on that thug shit
Police officers spraying champagne (Cris') represents the thug lifestyle


Cop frisks suits snub in the club quick
Cops searching people with suits to find concealed weapons in the club swiftly


Told y'all real high, when I come you can try
I've warned you that I will be intoxicated, and if you want, you can challenge me


If you want, you can die, if you want to
If you're willing, you can face death if you wish


We hittin whores on the floor, whole crew be wild
We're engaging in sexual activities with promiscuous women on the dance floor, the entire crew is going wild


Bitch "Back That Azz Up" like Juvenile (huh)
Ladies are twerking and shaking their buttocks like in Juvenile's song "Back That Azz Up"


When my peeps come to spend, a dime apiece
When my friends come to spend money, they each spend a significant amount


You know Mac come through with a line of freaks
You are aware that Mac (Jay-Z) always comes with a group of attractive women


Every bitch on the hit be a 9 at least
Every woman targeted by my crew is at least a 9 on the attractiveness scale


We gettin head on the floor, while you grindin freaks
We're receiving oral pleasure on the dance floor while you're dancing provocatively


Whole squad get it down like this
The entire crew is performing flawlessly like this


Whole squad buyin rounds of Cris'
The whole crew is purchasing rounds of champagne (Cris')


Whole squad got they crowns on wrist
The entire crew is wearing expensive watches on their wrists


Whole squad got a pound of twist
The entire crew has a pound of marijuana ready


Whole squad got a pound to spit, in case a clown wanna flip
The entire crew is prepared to respond with violence if someone tries to start trouble


Mac never slip in the club
Mac (Jay-Z) never makes mistakes in the club scene


Told y'all niggaz four-fifth in the club
I've informed you that I carry a .45 caliber gun in the club


If a nigga wanna draw then the blood it can drip in the club
If someone wants to provoke violence, then bloodshed can occur in the club


You know how niggaz get in the club
You know how men behave in the club


Shit you know how I be, all high in V.I.P.
You should know how I behave, always intoxicated in the VIP area


Rolling up to B.I.G. (bay-bay)
Arriving in a luxurious car to honor The Notorious B.I.G. (with respect, bay-bay)


Niggaz be all liquored up, talkin shit
Men are heavily intoxicated, talking nonsense


'Til they man gotta come and pick 'em up
Until their companion has to come and take care of them


Got bitches in the back bouncin to "Jigga What"
There are women in the back bouncing and dancing to the song "Jigga What"


You got your hands up and I ain't even stick y'all up
You have your hands raised voluntarily, and I didn't even threaten you


(E'rybody get it up) Throw the hands up
Everyone, raise your hands up


(E'rybody get it up) Throw the hands up
Everyone, raise your hands up


12 AM on the way to the club (uh)
At midnight, on the way to the club


1 AM DJ made it erupt (uh-huh)
At 1 AM, the DJ caused the crowd to go wild


2 AM now I'm gettin with her (what up?)
At 2 AM, now I'm starting to engage with a woman (what's up?)


3 AM now I'm splittin with her (splittin with who?)
At 3 AM, now I'm leaving with her (leaving with who?)


4 AM at the waffle house (waffle house)
At 4 AM, we're at the waffle house restaurant


5 AM now we at my house (uh)
At 5 AM, we're now at my house


6 AM I be diggin her out (who?)
At 6 AM, I'll be having sexual intercourse with her (who?).


6:15 I be kickin her out (what?)
At 6:15 AM, I'll be asking her to leave (what?).


7 AM I'ma call my friends (uh-huh)
At 7 AM, I'm going to call my friends


12AM we gon' do it again
At midnight, we're going to repeat the same actions


We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again
We are going to do it again, no doubt


(We gon' do it again)
We're going to do it again


By the way, yo..
By the way, hey..


How the fuck you gon' talk about MC's on our heel?
How dare you criticize MCs who are working alongside us?


When we just cop them things homie the chromey wheels
We just acquired expensive cars, my friend, with shiny chrome wheels


Both arms are chunky the sleeves on chill
Both my arms are adorned with expensive jewelry, and the sleeves are relaxed


Any given times a hundred G's in your grill
At any given moment, I could show you a hundred thousand dollars in cash


Don't talk to me 'bout MC's got skills
You better not bring up MCs who have skills in front of me


"He's alright, but he's not real"
They might say, "He's decent, but lacking authenticity"


Jay-Z's that deal, with seeds in a field
Jay-Z is the real deal, raising artists and nurturing their talent


Never fear for war, hug, squeeze that steel
No need to be afraid of conflict, embrace it, and use your gun


Fuck, you gotta a flow that's cool with me
Damn, your rap style is acceptable to me


You got a little dough that cool with me
You have some money, that's fine by me


You got a little cars, little jewelries
You have a few cars and some jewelry, that's not impressive


But none of y'all motherfuckers could fool with me
But none of you can compete with me


You know the wrist frostbit minus two degrees
My wrist is so icy and cold, it's like -2 degrees Celsius


Bout as blue as the sea the way I manuever the V
As blue as the sea, describing how I handle my vehicle skillfully


Hat cocked can't see his eyes, who could it be?
Wearing a tilted hat, concealing my eyes, who do you think it is?


With that new blue Yankee on, who but me?
Wearing the latest blue Yankee hat, who else but me?


Niggaz shipped two million, then I blew the three
My fellow artists sold two million copies, but I surpassed that with three million


Then I skated the four, 'fore I went on tour
After that, I got away swiftly before starting my tour


I came back and it's plain, y'all niggaz ain't rappin the same
I returned, and it's clear that you guys are not rapping at the same level


Fuck the flow, y'all jackin our slang
Forget about the flow, you guys are stealing our style and vocabulary


I seen the same shit happen to Kane
I witnessed the same thing happening to another artist, Kane


Three cuts in your eyebrows tryin to wild out
Three cuts in your eyebrows, attempting to look intimidating


The game is ours, we'll never foul out
We dominate the game, we'll never lose or fail


Y'all just better hope we gracefully bow out
You better pray that we decide to exit gracefully


Throw yo' hands up - niggaz, bitches, bustas
Raise your hands up - men, women, cowards


Hustlers - FUCK THAT (throw the hands up)
Hustlers - forget about that, raise your hands up


12 AM on the way to the club (uh huh)
At midnight, on the way to the club


1 AM bout to shake the butt (uh)
At 1 AM, about to dance provocatively


2 AM now I'm checkin the mix (ah yeah)
At 2 AM, now I'm evaluating the music mix


3 AM now he buyin me drinks (what you drinkin on?)
At 3 AM, now he's buying me drinks (what are you drinking?)


4 AM exit the club (let's go)
At 4 AM, we're leaving the club (let's go)


5 AM think he gettin some butt (that's right)
At 5 AM, he believes he's about to have sexual intercourse (that's correct)


6 AM nigga still ain't bust (what?)
At 6 AM, the man still hasn't ejaculated (what?)


6:15 nigga will get up (uh)
At 6:15 AM, the man will get up (uh)


7 AM gotta tell my friends (uh-huh)
At 7 AM, I have to inform my friends


12 AM I'ma do it again, uh, uh
At midnight, I'm going to repeat the same actions, uh, uh


I'ma do it again
I'm going to do it again


12 AM I'ma do it again
At midnight, I'm going to do it again


(Uh-huh, uh, uh.. let's go)
(Yes, yes, let's go)


12 AM on the way to the club
At midnight, on the way to the club


1 AM DJ made it a rub
At 1 AM, the DJ made it exciting


2 AM now I'm gettin with her
At 2 AM, now I'm engaging with her


3 AM now I'm splittin with her
At 3 AM, now I'm leaving with her


4 AM at the waffle house
At 4 AM, we're at the waffle house restaurant


5 AM now we at my house
At 5 AM, now we're at my house


6 AM I be diggin her out
At 6 AM, I'll be having sexual intercourse with her


6:15 I be kickin her out
At 6:15 AM, I'll be asking her to leave


7 AM I'ma call my friends
At 7 AM, I'm going to call my friends


12 AM we gon' do it again
At midnight, we're going to repeat the same actions


We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again
We are going to do it again, no doubt


Let's go
(Let's go)




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwight Grant, Kyambo Joshua, Dana Stinson, Shawn Corey Carter

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@peopleschampiii584

"He's alright but, but he's not real" J was talking his shit on this one. One of my favorite J verses.

@yea728

Basic ass bar 😂

@AridGems

I'm 40 yrs old now. This song reminds me of my youth. Rap City in the Basement days. Dope ass time to be alive.

@wendykirschner147

Yes..I just listened to THIS and my mind went all the way back

@laquanedwards7366

I just turned 40 to I feel u

@laquanedwards7366

Major Facts high school shit

@letsbefair2675

For me it was clubbing days!! Miami nights!

@ramsesiglesias7296

anybody ever will made music like this

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@youngking2067

Jay Z's swag and confidence is on another level

@deserie8886

Lol right!

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