H.A.M
Jay-Z ft. Kaney West Lyrics
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Niggas feel they selves
And then Watch The Throne drop
Niggas kill they selves
What niggas gon' do Hov?
This a new crack on a new stove
I'm in the two-door, true that
Niggas tellin' me "You back" (you back)
And if life a bitch suck my dick huh?
And I bet she fucked the whole clique, huh
By the way nigga, you should fuckin' quit, nigga
Just forget it, you talk it, I live it
Like Eli I did it, jokes on you mothafucker and I get it
No paper hoe, but you can have some more of me
Or-gy, or are we, speakin' metaphorically
Historically, I'm kickin' bitches out like Pam nigga
Goin' HAM nigga, me and Jigga
And a nigga still young, wanna have no kids
But I've been practicing with some actresses as bad as shit
Had a few white girls, asses flat a shit
But the head so good, damn a nigga glad he hit
Got 'em jumpin' out the building
Watch out below, a million out the door
I'm about to go HAM
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
I'm about to go HAM
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
Fuck y'all mad at me for?
Y'all don't even know what I've been through
I play chicken with a Mack truck
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been moved
I swam waters with great whites
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been chewed
I hustle with vultures late nights
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been food
Fuck wrong with these dudes
Try to walk around in these shoes
See the shit I saw growing up
And maybe you can take a peek at these boo's
Niggas fantasize about the shit that I do daily like
These rappers rap about all the shit that I do really
I'm like really half a billi nigga
Really you got baby money
Keep it real with niggas
Niggas ain't got my lady money
Watch the Throne don't step on our road
Bad enough we let you step on our globe
When my nephew died, daddy dead
Niggas took the price on my uncles head
Nobody called the cops as my uncle bled
So I feel like I would like to know my uncles bread
Bow down, brother pay homage
Don't spill hate all on my garments
Commes Des Garcon, fuck your fresh
Head shots nigga fuck your vests
Fuck the pig, no pork on my fork
Peace God 'cause you know a nigga just went Ham
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
Yeah I'm 'bout to go HAM
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
Yeah I'm 'bout to go HAM
The lyrics to Jay-Z ft. Kaney West's song H.a.m showcase the rappers' confidence and ability to overcome adversity. The first verse talks about how quickly things can change in the music industry, with the success of the Watch The Throne album causing some people to become arrogant and ultimately self-destructive. Jay-Z asserts his dominance and success by stating that he never left the industry and is still at the top of his game. He continues to brag about his wealth and sexual exploits before ending the verse by declaring that he is "going HAM" or "hard as a motherfucker."
The second verse is directed towards those who doubt Jay-Z's experiences and success. He challenges his critics to walk in his shoes and experience the hardships he has faced, including swimming with sharks and hustling with vultures. He also takes a shot at fellow rappers who claim to be wealthy but don't have anywhere near the amount of money he has. He asserts his power and warns others not to step on his territory, as he has already been through enough hardships.
Overall, the song H.a.m showcases Jay-Z and Kaney West's confidence, wealth, and power within the music industry. The title of the song, which stands for "hard as a motherfucker," emphasizes the message of dominance and power conveyed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It was all good just a week ago
Everything was fine until recently
Niggas feel they selves
People are becoming arrogant
And then Watch The Throne drop
Their album came out and everyone went crazy
Niggas kill they selves
People are getting too caught up in their own hype
What niggas gon' do Hov?
What is Jay-Z going to do about the situation?
This a new crack on a new stove
The music they are producing is like a new addictive drug
I'm in the two-door, true that
Jay-Z is driving a luxurious car
Niggas tellin' me "You back" (you back)
People are excited that Jay-Z is back in the spotlight
Like a nigga ever left up out this bitch, huh?
As if Jay-Z was ever gone from the music industry
And if life a bitch suck my dick huh?
If life is difficult, Jay-Z is going to persevere
And I bet she fucked the whole clique, huh
Jay-Z has had great success in his career
By the way nigga, you should fuckin' quit, nigga
Jay-Z is telling his competition to quit because they can't measure up
Just forget it, you talk it, I live it
Jay-Z doesn't just talk about his success, he lives it
Like Eli I did it, jokes on you mothafucker and I get it
Jay-Z has achieved great things and his success speaks for itself
No paper hoe, but you can have some more of me
Jay-Z is not just about making money, but he is willing to give more of himself to his fans
Or-gy, or are we, speakin' metaphorically
Jay-Z is not actually having an orgy, he is speaking figuratively about his success
Historically, I'm kickin' bitches out like Pam nigga
Jay-Z has been around for a long time and has a history of being successful
Goin' HAM nigga, me and Jigga
Jay-Z and Kanye West are going hard and are unstoppable
And a nigga still young, wanna have no kids
Jay-Z is still relatively young and not ready to settle down and have kids
But I've been practicing with some actresses as bad as shit
Jay-Z has been with some beautiful women and has been enjoying himself
Had a few white girls, asses flat a shit
Jay-Z has been with women of all races, including some with small butts
But the head so good, damn a nigga glad he hit
The oral sex he received was so good, he is glad he had sex with those women
Got 'em jumpin' out the building
Jay-Z has so much influence, people are taking extreme actions because of him
Watch out below, a million out the door
Jay-Z's success has led to great financial gain
I'm about to go HAM
Jay-Z is about to go hard and show everyone who he is
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
Jay-Z is going to work extremely hard and show the world who he truly is
Fuck y'all mad at me for?
Why are people mad at Jay-Z?
Y'all don't even know what I've been through
People don't even understand Jay-Z's struggles and experiences
I play chicken with a Mack truck
Jay-Z takes risks
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been moved
Most people wouldn't take the risks that Jay-Z does
I swam waters with great whites
Jay-Z has been in dangerous situations
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been chewed
Most people wouldn't survive the situations Jay-Z has been in
I hustle with vultures late nights
Jay-Z works hard, even when others may not
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been food
Most people wouldn't have the work ethic that Jay-Z has
Fuck wrong with these dudes
What's the matter with these people?
Try to walk around in these shoes
Most people wouldn't be able to handle Jay-Z's life
See the shit I saw growing up
Jay-Z has seen some tough times growing up
And maybe you can take a peek at these boo's
Maybe people can understand Jay-Z's experiences if they take a closer look
Niggas fantasize about the shit that I do daily like
Other rappers imagine what Jay-Z does every day
These rappers rap about all the shit that I do really
Jay-Z actually lives the lifestyle that others just rap about
I'm like really half a billi nigga
Jay-Z is worth over 500 million dollars
Really you got baby money
Other rappers aren't even close to Jay-Z's level of wealth
Keep it real with niggas
Jay-Z is honest with other people
Niggas ain't got my lady money
Most people don't have the same level of wealth as Jay-Z's wife Beyonce
Watch the Throne don't step on our road
Don't get in the way of Jay-Z and Kanye West's success
Bad enough we let you step on our globe
Other rappers have already encroached on their success
When my nephew died, daddy dead
Jay-Z has experienced the death of family members
Niggas took the price on my uncles head
Jay-Z's family has been in danger in the past
Nobody called the cops as my uncle bled
Nobody helped Jay-Z's family when they were in danger
So I feel like I would like to know my uncles bread
Jay-Z wants to know if his uncle's death was related to money
Bow down, brother pay homage
Respect Jay-Z's accomplishments
Don't spill hate all on my garments
Don't hate on Jay-Z's success
Commes Des Garcon, fuck your fresh
Jay-Z doesn't care about designer clothes
Head shots nigga fuck your vests
Jay-Z doesn't care about other rappers talking about shooting people
Fuck the pig, no pork on my fork
Jay-Z doesn't eat pork and doesn't like the police
Peace God 'cause you know a nigga just went Ham
Jay-Z is at peace because he has worked hard and achieved great things
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye West, Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, Lexus Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thenman23
broooo that 2k13 vibe when it first starts damnn where has the time gone
@activizionz
Yessir bro
@lyrics_matrix5704
when it started i felt a 2k vibe but didnt know what year.
@XxKayRellzXx
I miss 2k13, Jay didn't miss with the soundtrack.
@brettmcgill5085
No shit bro 2012-2016 were the goat years for me
@michaeldejesus5434
ON EVERYTHING I LOVE DAWG FR
@fornax4676
Thank you Project X.
@paradoxus6098
I wish modern rap music would incorporate more opera/orchestra elements in it, it sounds bloody epic
@travylacefield2770
look up boosie
@andrewdjdrewyoung6999
Yessss!!!! This opera orchestra sounds too epic