Anything
Jay-Z ft. Usher & Pharrell Lyrics


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Anything you want girl
I'll bet you never seen it like this (uh oh, y'all know what this is)
Just stay up on that floor girl (for all the girls taking)
And I'll grant all your wishes (amateur strip classes for exercise)
You know, you know, you know (this one's for you)
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
Especially when you bounce, bounce (we all just taking like a Magic City, Club Rolex)
I really like it when you bounce, bounce
I like it when you bounce, bounce (Sue's Rendezvous)
I like it when you bounce, bounce
Oh, oh

Ooh you so nasty
Amateur pole dancing
Come and get this cash from me
They call me rain man
She tried to rain dance
Money so long it will drown you girl
Buried under so much stacks
They had to pull back about fifty thou
Before they found ya girl
I brought book bags of that bankroll
I'm a D boy, baby they know
I'm an original D boy
They go bankrupt if they try to keep up
No roof on my car but I got mirrors on the ceiling
I'll spread bread on the bed
Ever had sex on a million
Tell me

Anything you want girl
I'll bet you never seen it like this
Just stay up on that floor girl
And I'll grant all your wishes
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
Especially when you bounce, bounce
I really like it when you bounce, bounce
I see money when you bounce, bounce
I like it when you bounce, bounce
Oh, oh

Red light, TLC
Through my left eye
My POV
On the iChat
How's that for computer love
She rolled her eyes back
I'm like ooh you're so nasty
You turned my Maybach back seat
Into the Hotel De'Paris
I ain't gotta go
Down to the go-go
You got a private show that's like Magic City
I got stacks of fifties
I got piles of hundreds
Let's role play
Act like you want it
You know, you know you hot like fire
You throw that body
I'll throw them dollars
But not them ones's and not no five's
Have you ever seen a Grover Cleveland?
That's a thousand dollars

Anything you want girl (that's real baby)
I'll bet you never seen it like this
Just stay up on that floor girl
And I'll grant all your wishes
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
Especially when you bounce, bounce
I know I like it when you bounce, bounce
I see money when you bounce, bounce
I like it when you bounce, bounce
Oh, oh

You know, you know
You hot like fire
As I blow this dough
You might could retire
Take it slow like Neo
When shots was fired
In the Matrix have patience
Got lots of bottles
Rock-a-bye baby JAY-Z got notes like Mariah
Got no ones's got no fives's
My D notes are higher
I'm a D boy, they decoys
They money is lighter
Than Nicole Richie
Roll with me
They on the diet baby

Anything you want girl (that's real baby)
I'll bet you never seen it like this
Just stay up on that floor girl
And I'll grant all your wishes
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
Especially when you bounce, bounce
I know I like it when you bounce, bounce
I see money when you bounce, bounce
I like it when you bounce, bounce (this is sponsored by the Goodfellas)
Oh, oh

U-S
H-E-R
R-A-Y-M
O-N-D
Skateboard P
And the J to the A the Y to the Z
Magic City, Club Rolex
Sue's Rendezvous
And all the amateur strippers that's in 'robics classes
Try it out at home, it works baby, it works

I can make it rain baby
Just put it on the floor baby

Anything you want girl (
I'll bet you never seen it like this
Just stay up on that floor girl
And I'll grant all your wishes
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
You hot
You know, you know, you know
Especially when you bounce, bounce
I really like it when you bounce, bounce
I see money when you bounce, bounce




I like it when you bounce, bounce
Oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Jay-Z ft. Usher & Pharrell's song Anything are sexually suggestive and focus on indulgence and financial excess. The song opens with Jay-Z stating that he will do anything to please his partner, but then goes on to talk about throwing money around and making it rain. The chorus features Usher singing about enjoying a woman's movements, especially when she's bouncing, which is a clear euphemism for sexual activity. The song continues to describe sexual experiences with several references to strip clubs and pole dancing. Throughout the song, the artists boast about their wealth and their ability to spend money on luxury items.


The song features several references to specific strip clubs in Atlanta, including Magic City and Sue's Rendezvous. These clubs are known for their high-end clientele who spend large amounts of money on dancers. The song also references amateur strip classes, which are a popular form of exercise in some communities. The lyrics "I brought book bags of that bankroll" are a reference to the bag full of money that Jay-Z carries around in a famous photo.


One of the most interesting facts about the song is that the beat was produced by Pharrell Williams, who also appears as a featured artist on the track. The song was released in 2009 as a single from Jay-Z's album The Blueprint 3. Despite its explicit content, the song was successful commercially and received positive reviews from music critics. The song was also an inspiration for the YouTube video "How to Make It Rain on Instagram."


The chords for Anything are as follows: G#m, E, B, F#.


Line by Line Meaning

Anything you want girl
Whatever you desire, I am here to provide it for you.


I'll bet you never seen it like this (uh oh, y'all know what this is)
I promise to give you an unprecedented experience, and you already know what I'm talking about.


Just stay up on that floor girl (for all the girls taking)
Keep dancing with confidence and pride, and this is for all of the girls who are doing the same.


And I'll grant all your wishes (amateur strip classes for exercise)
I am willing to do anything to make you happy, even if it means providing amateur stripping classes as a form of exercise.


You know, you know, you know (this one's for you)
You are aware of what I'm capable of, and this song is dedicated to you.


You hot
You are attractive.


Especially when you bounce, bounce (we all just taking like a Magic City, Club Rolex)
Your dance moves are extraordinary and reminiscent of those at Magic City and Club Rolex, as we are all enjoying the moment.


I really like it when you bounce, bounce
I enjoy your dancing and the way you move your body.


I like it when you bounce, bounce (Sue's Rendezvous)
I find your dance moves captivating, reminiscent of those at Sue's Rendezvous.


I like it when you bounce, bounce
I am attracted to the way you dance and the way you move your body.


Oh, oh
Expressing pleasure and excitement.


Ooh you so nasty
You are naughty and seductive in a desirable way.


Amateur pole dancing
Performing pole dancing exercises as an amateur, perhaps in a class.


Come and get this cash from me
I have money and I want to share it with you.


They call me rain man
People refer to me as someone who can make it rain with money or shower others with wealth.


She tried to rain dance
Someone attempted to manipulate me into showering them with money.


Money so long it will drown you girl
I have so much money that it could overwhelm you.


Buried under so much stacks
I have an abundance of money that it could bury someone.


They had to pull back about fifty thou
In an effort to find you under all the money, they had to remove a large sum of it.


Before they found ya girl
Once the money was removed, they were finally able to locate you among the stacks.


I brought book bags of that bankroll
I came prepared with backpacks full of cash to spend.


I'm a D boy, baby they know
I am a drug dealer, and others are aware of my profession.


I'm an original D boy
I am an authentic, legitimate drug dealer from the streets.


They go bankrupt if they try to keep up
Others who try to emulate me will fail and go bankrupt in the process.


No roof on my car but I got mirrors on the ceiling
My car does not have a roof, yet the interior is adorned with mirrors on the ceiling.


I'll spread bread on the bed
I will spend money generously and comfortably, even on the bed sheets.


Ever had sex on a million
Have you ever made love on a bed worth a million dollars?


Tell me
Asking for confirmation or acknowledgment.


Especially when you bounce, bounce
I enjoy your dance moves and find them alluring.


I see money when you bounce, bounce
Your dance moves resemble flowing money, and it is hypnotizing to watch.


Red light, TLC
A reference to the R&B group TLC and their music video for 'Creep', where they had a scene inside a red light district.


Through my left eye
Watching or observing through my own perspective, that which I perceive with my left eye.


My POV
Short for 'point of view', referring to how I view things.


On the iChat
Having a conversation including video on an Apple iChat instant messaging client.


How's that for computer love
Commenting on how advanced and innovative technology has become, especially in regards to communication.


She rolled her eyes back
In a state of intense pleasure, one's eyes may roll backwards.


I'm like ooh you're so nasty
I find your naughty behavior highly appealing and attractive.


You turned my Maybach back seat
You have transformed my car's back seats into a luxurious hotel, such as the Hotel De'Paris.


Into the Hotel De'Paris
A reference to the prestigious hotel known for its luxury and grandeur located in Monte Carlo, Monaco.


I ain't gotta go
There is no need for me to leave the car to experience such luxurious treatment.


Down to the go-go
Going to a go-go bar or club, especially in regards to strip clubs.


You got a private show that's like Magic City
Instead, you are providing me with a highly intimate and exclusive show, similar in caliber to that of Magic City.


I got stacks of fifties
I have many stacks of money, specifically in the form of fifty dollar bills.


I got piles of hundreds
I have an abundance of one hundred dollar bills, represented as piles of cash.


Let's role play
We should engage in a fantasy or make believe scenario.


Act like you want it
Pretend as if you desire something specific or experience something specific.


You know, you know you hot like fire
You are already aware of how stunning and attractive you are, similar to the intensity of fire.


You throw that body
You move your body sensually and erotically in a highly attractive way.


I'll throw them dollars
I will pay money to watch you dance and move seductively.


But not them ones's and not no five's
I will pay generously, but not with one dollar bills or five dollar bills.


Have you ever seen a Grover Cleveland?
A reference to the one thousand dollar bill featuring the portrait of former President Grover Cleveland.


That's a thousand dollars
The Grover Cleveland one thousand dollar bill is worth one thousand dollars.


Anything you want girl (that's real baby)
Whatever you desire, I am here to fulfill it for you, and I am being genuine.


I know I like it when you bounce, bounce
I have confirmed that I am highly attracted to your dance style.


You know, you know
You are already aware of your attractiveness and allure.


Especially when you bounce, bounce
Your dance moves are captivating and alluring to me.


As I blow this dough
As I spend my money extravagantly.


You might could retire
You could potentially stop working due to my generous spending.


Take it slow like Neo
Go about life at a slower, more manageable pace, inspired by Neo's actions in the movie The Matrix.


When shots was fired
Referring to a dangerous or violent situation in which gunfire was present.


In the Matrix have patience
Referencing the movie The Matrix, where patience is key to survival.


Got lots of bottles
I have many bottles of expensive and prestigious alcohol, most likely champagne.


Rock-a-bye baby
A lullaby tune intended to soothe an infant into sleep.


JAY-Z got notes like Mariah
Jay-Z has a high net worth similar to that of Mariah Carey.


Got no ones's got no fives's
I don't have any one dollar bills or five dollar bills on me.


My D notes are higher
I have higher denomination bills, such as one hundred dollar bills.


I'm a D boy, they decoys
I am an authentic drug dealer, while others pretend to be drug dealers.


They money is lighter
Their money is not as valuable or abundant as mine.


Than Nicole Richie
A comparison to the celebrity Nicole Richie, who is wealthy but does not compare to the amount of money I possess.


Roll with me
Stick with me, join me on my financial journey.


They on the diet baby
Compared to me, they are on a financial diet, meaning they do not spend as much money as I do.


I like it when you bounce, bounce (this is sponsored by the Goodfellas)
I enjoy your dance moves, and this song is sponsored or endorsed by a group known as 'The Goodfellas.'


U-S
The beginning of the spelling of the name 'Usher.'


H-E-R
The next portion of the spelling of the name 'Usher.'


R-A-Y-M
The beginning of the spelling of the name 'Raymond', which is Usher's last name.


O-N-D
The remaining letters needed to complete the spelling of 'Raymond.'


Skateboard P
'Skateboard Pharrell', a nickname given to rapper and producer Pharrell Williams due to his love of skateboarding.


And the J to the A the Y to the Z
Referring to Jay-Z by spelling out his name.


Magic City, Club Rolex
References to strip clubs and nightclubs known for their luxurious atmosphere.


Sue's Rendezvous
A reference to a popular strip club in Mount Vernon, New York.


And all the amateur strippers that's in 'robics classes
Acknowledging all the aspiring strippers, particular those who attend pole-dancing aerobics classes.


Try it out at home, it works baby, it works
Encouraging listeners to try out pole-dancing and other stripping techniques at home, as it can be effective.


I can make it rain baby
I have the ability to 'make it rain,' or shower people with large amounts of money.


Just put it on the floor baby
If someone wants to receive money, they need to place themselves in a position to receive it, such as lying on the floor.


Anything you want girl
No matter what you desire, I am here to give it to you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shawn Carter, Pharrell L Williams

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