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(Let's work) My motherfucker is a billionaire motherfucker!
(Let's work) You heard that shit I said my motherfucker, is a billionaire motherfucker
(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look, billionaire
D boy drug dealer look, billionaire
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way (Let's work)
D boy drug dealer look, billionaire (Let's work)
Bally shoes, Gucci sneakers
Pharrell's a pharaoh, peep the features
Unlaced Adidas
Top of the world like pyramids in Giza
Uh Fila sweats, 88 I rocked a mock neck
Carried a nine in my projects
Bucket hat EPMD cassettes
Now I'm smoking loud in Ibiza
Mix the D'USSE with the reefer
My whole life is leisure
Gangsta lean like the Pisa
Eiffel Tower, Hermes towel
The Feds is perched like an owl
Real niggas all feel the hook
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire nigga
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way eh (Let's work)
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire ('naire)
Let me make sure you hear my mufuckin' jewelry (Let's work)
What you know about going out, head west
Maybach, 3 TV's all up in the headrest
Mase niggas at Madison Square Garden
20 million sold and we still catching charges
Rope chains, Rakim and Eric B
Bought my sidekicks Suzuki Jeeps and Cherokees
Hoop earrings, coupes with the rear cameras
Put that bitch in a cherry M3
I'm not your average dope dealer
Silver Toyotas four runners and four wheelers
Me and Teflon Q45 infinite
Windows tinted, white girl all in it uh
Britney, bitch
MCM seats buck 50 stitch uh
Versace plates got the Basquiat collab from Versace's place uh
Cuban link 5 kilo
Your life is illegal when your chain can get the RICO uh
Real niggas all feel the hook
(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire nigga
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way eh
(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire
D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire nigga
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
Now we on our way eh
(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look (Let's work) billionaire ('naire)
자기 신발 끝내주는데
자기 돈 좀 많나봐
자기 스타일 진짜 멋있다
백만장자 소년들의 모임
In Jay-Z's song BBC, he celebrates his success as a drug dealer turned billionaire. The song opens with the line "My motherfucker is a billionaire motherfucker," indicating that Jay-Z has made a lot of money through illicit means but is now living the life of a wealthy man. The song talks about his journey from dealing drugs to making clothes and partnering with other elite brands like Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club and Bally shoes, among others. The song also acknowledges the death of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace and pays tribute to him.
The lyrics in the song showcase Jay-Z's flashy lifestyle, with references to expensive brands and luxurious destinations like Ibiza. He raps about his cars, jewelry, and other material possessions that speak of his wealth. There is also a reference to his more humble beginnings when he had to drive a Suzuki Jeep and engage in illegal activities like selling drugs.
In a larger context, BBC talks about the American dream of becoming successful by whatever means necessary, and Jay-Z is often seen as a prime example of achieving that dream. However, his success highlights the systemic injustice and inequality prevalent in society where people born underprivileged don't have the same opportunities for success as others.
Line by Line Meaning
(Let's work) My motherfucker is a billionaire motherfucker!
Let's get to work. I want to remind you that the person I'm referring to is a billionaire, so we need to operate at that level of excellence.
(Let's work) You heard that shit I said my motherfucker, is a billionaire motherfucker
I'm emphasizing again that we need to work hard because the person I'm talking about is extremely successful.
(Let's work) D boy drug dealer look, billionaire
We need to work hard to achieve the success that D boy drug dealers have, but we should aspire towards the level of success that billionaires have achieved.
From the coca leafs to the farmers (Ooh)
We've been involved in the drug trade from the very beginning, from sourcing the coca leaves to dealing with the farmers who grow them.
To the polo fleece to the bombers (Ooh)
As we've become more successful, we've moved from wearing simple clothes like polo fleeces to more expensive items like bombers.
R.I.P. to Gianni (Ooh)
We're paying respect to fashion designer Gianni Versace, who was tragically killed.
Now we on our way (Let's work)
We're on our way to becoming successful, but we still have a lot of work to do.
Bally shoes, Gucci sneakers
We wear expensive shoes from brands like Bally and Gucci.
Pharrell's a pharaoh, peep the features
Pharell is like a king, and his appearance reflects that.
Unlaced Adidas
We wear Adidas shoes without laces.
Top of the world like pyramids in Giza
We feel like we're on top of the world, like the great pyramids in Giza, Egypt.
Uh Fila sweats, 88 I rocked a mock neck
Back in 1988, I wore Fila sweats and a mock neck shirt.
Carried a nine in my projects
I used to carry a gun in my neighborhood.
Bucket hat EPMD cassettes
I used to wear a bucket hat and listen to EPMD cassettes.
Now I'm smoking loud in Ibiza
Now I'm smoking the best weed in Ibiza, Spain.
Mix the D'USSE with the reefer
I mix my cognac with weed.
My whole life is leisure
I live a life of luxury and ease.
Gangsta lean like the Pisa
I lean like the Leaning Tower of Pisa when I walk, giving me a gangsta look.
Eiffel Tower, Hermes towel
I'm at the Eiffel Tower, drying my hands with an expensive Hermes towel.
The Feds is perched like an owl
The government is watching me closely, like a vigilant owl.
Real niggas all feel the hook
People who have truly lived the life of a gangsta can relate to the message of the song.
Let me make sure you hear my mufuckin' jewelry (Let's work)
I want to make sure you can hear the sound of my expensive jewelry, which shows how successful I am.
What you know about going out, head west
Do you know what it's like to party on the west side?
Maybach, 3 TV's all up in the headrest
I have a luxury Maybach car with three TVs in the headrests.
Mase niggas at Madison Square Garden
I went to a concert with rapper Mase at Madison Square Garden.
20 million sold and we still catching charges
Despite selling 20 million records, we're still facing legal charges.
Rope chains, Rakim and Eric B
I wear thick gold chains and listen to classic hip hop artists Rakim and Eric B.
Bought my sidekicks Suzuki Jeeps and Cherokees
I bought my closest friends Suzuki Jeeps and Cherokees as a gesture of my wealth.
Hoop earrings, coupes with the rear cameras
I wear hoop earrings and my cars have rear cameras installed.
Put that bitch in a cherry M3
I put a woman in a cherry red BMW M3 sports car.
I'm not your average dope dealer
I'm not like other drug dealers. I've achieved a level of success that sets me apart.
Silver Toyotas four runners and four wheelers
I have a fleet of silver Toyota 4Runners and four-wheelers.
Me and Teflon Q45 infinite
Me and my friend Teflon ride in an infinite Q45 luxury car.
Windows tinted, white girl all in it uh
The windows of our car are tinted, and there's a white woman riding in it with us.
Britney, bitch
We're referencing pop star Britney Spears, who famously said, 'it's Britney, bitch.'
MCM seats buck 50 stitch uh
Our MCM seats are very high quality and have a distinctive stitch pattern.
Versace plates got the Basquiat collab from Versace's place uh
We have Versace plates with a design made in collaboration with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Cuban link 5 kilo
I wear a heavy gold chain, with each link weighing 5 kilograms.
Your life is illegal when your chain can get the RICO uh
When your jewelry is so expensive, you're at risk of being investigated by the government under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MM
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, KASSEEM DEAN, NASIR JONES, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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