z-gangsta shit
Jay Lyrics

Uhh And you don't stop
The music and hustling never stops

Rockafella why'all
The record label known as Roc-A-Fella Records

Clueminati
A reference to Jay-Z's record company and the Illuminati

Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
Who else is as gangster as us?

We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
We are the most gangster

Understand why why'all nigga is mad at me
People are envious of Jay-Z's success

Sitting around like damn, that could be me
Others wish they had the success and riches Jay-Z has

All the cars and bitches livin' lavishly
Jay-Z enjoys a lavish lifestyle with expensive cars and women

But there's only one problem you ain't as bad as me
Nobody is as tough or successful as Jay-Z

Who could flip a record company from half a key?
Jay-Z successfully turned a small investment into a major record label

And drop a gold album do the math with me
Jay-Z has sold many gold albums and is a successful artist

Turn and go platinum, that would be
Jay-Z has sold many platinum albums

Fuck it I lost count
Jay-Z has been so successful he can't even remember how many albums he's sold

Why don't you tell me the amount?
Jay-Z challenges others to tell him how much money he's made

Since you gossip like groupies notice please
Jay-Z calls out those who gossip like fans

I never go broke my name got 2 G's
Jay-Z is successful and will never go broke

J-I-2-G-A I flip that on the platinum and be on the next day
Jay-Z can turn his name into a platinum-selling album quickly

I be right there when your mics blow out
Jay-Z is always present in the music scene

I was there when your lights when on and when you lights go out
Jay-Z has been around for the success and failures of many other artists

I right there with the same ice to light up your house
Jay-Z has expensive jewelry that can light up a house

Just bright enough to see the gun 'fo I wipe you out
Jay-Z is implying that he has a gun and can take care of himself

I'm the stuff Niggas write about
Jay-Z's success and toughness is often referenced in rap lyrics

Jigga's A legend
Jay-Z is a legendary rapper

J-Hova end of the session
Jay-Z is also referred to as J-Hova or Jehovah

Fuck with me now
Jay-Z is daring those who doubt him to confront him

We live from the 7-1-8
Jay-Z is referencing his hometown of Brooklyn, NY

Got my chick in D & V At this very second runnin' your plate
Jay-Z has a woman snooping on somebody's activities

2 knocks on your door, One gun in your face
Jay-Z can be violent and intimidating

2 Blocks of see-4, I put one in your safe
Jay-Z is capable of committing crimes such as robbery

Place the safe in the bath tub I got one plire
Jay-Z has a tool to break into a safe

You better hope this money don't catch fire
Jay-Z is referring to stolen money and implying that the person should hope it doesn't get burned or discovered

You so soft no mask no rope one clip and I
Jay-Z is calling somebody soft or weak

Let this nigga run around untie
Jay-Z is letting somebody free instead of killing them

I swear to god, you know the type that talk wild
Jay-Z is describing somebody who talks tough but isn't actually tough

But nigga's white cloud, soft as a baby's bottom
Jay-Z is continuing to call somebody weak

You know Jay Z's spot him
Jay-Z sees through fake personalities

I haven't heard him in a while
Jay-Z hasn't heard from this person in a while

And you know how come? His little faggot in the corner dialing 911
Jay-Z is mocking somebody for being a coward and calling the police

Snatched the phone get a grip thug you supposed to be tough
Jay-Z would take somebody's phone away to prevent them from calling the police

What you telling the cop huh? I'm taking your money and drugs
Jay-Z is taunting somebody for admitting their illegal activities to the police

In the underworld we take care of beef ourself
Jay-Z is implying that problems should be dealt within his criminal community

And another thing yo we police ourself
Jay-Z's community takes care of crime without involving the authorities

Either you follow the codes or you sell cocaine
Jay-Z is saying that if somebody wants to be a part of his community, they need to follow certain rules or deal drugs

This life will swallow your self so get outta game
Jay-Z is saying that the criminal lifestyle is dangerous and can lead to destruction

Go to church every Sunday and prey hard
Jay-Z is advising somebody to turn their life around and go to church

Drug dealer (haha) don't quit your day job
Jay-Z thinks that drug dealing is not a sustainable career and somebody should find a legitimate job

Pop guns and rap jewels
Jay-Z is referencing the flashy lifestyle of a rapper

Mean while / Burning in hell child
Jay-Z is acknowledging that despite his success, he may end up in hell

We the center of attention
Jay-Z's community is always at the center of attention

Show me love for my nigga blazing
Jay-Z is showing love for his associates who are smoking marijuana

My niggas is made men
Jay-Z and his associates are powerful and successful

Gangsters shit get coke and sugar boes
Jay-Z is referring to the illegal activities of his community

Got hoes for every home
Jay-Z and his associates have many women at their disposal

And never fuck they own
Jay-Z and his associates do not sleep with each other's women

Even though the Fed's got a sweating grip in the chrome
Jay-Z is aware that law enforcement is watching him

Commuter case is closed they tapping' the telephone
Jay-Z is acknowledging that his phone may be tapped by law enforcement

Dialing' a 213 zone now
Jay-Z is making a call to a specific area code

Got ?? slap a bitch up and send her down
Jay-Z is implying that one of his associates has hurt a woman and sent her away

Felling me, I want to put this hustle behind me
Jay-Z is considering leaving the criminal lifestyle behind

But every time I look away he's hitting me blindly
Jay-Z is being attacked by somebody when he least expects it

I'm looking for the light baby
Jay-Z is looking for a way out of the criminal lifestyle

And here it is
Jay-Z has found a way out

As soon as the nigga smiling
Jay-Z has found happiness

Darker the night gets
Jay-Z is saying that things may get worse before they get better

That's why we Gangster and you players
Jay-Z is saying that he and his associates are true gangsters, while others are just players

Take 2 to the heart Inc.
Jay-Z and his associates are not afraid to be violent

World most murderous
Jay-Z's community is one of the most violent in the world