Ignorant Shit
Jay Z Feat. Beanie Sigel Lyrics


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Uh, uh, yes sir
Just the sound of his voice is a hit
Y'all niggas got me really confused out there
I make "Big Pimpin" or "Give It 2 Me", one of those
Y'all hail me as the greatest writer of the 21st Century
I make some thought-provoking shit
Y'all question whether he falling off
I'ma really confuse ya'll on this one
Follow

When them tops come down, chicks tops come down
Like when them shots come out, make cops come around
When the blocks come out, I can wake up a small town
Finish off the block then I make my mall rounds
Stares get exchanged then the 5th come out
The tough guy disappear, then the bitch come out
"That's him", I'm usually what they whisper about
Either what chick he with, or his chip amount
'Cause I been doing this since CHiPS was out
Watchin' Erik Estrada baggin' up at the Ramada
Table full of powder, A/C Broke
'Bout to take another shower on my 25th Hour
Spike Lees everywhere, game or the flight
You might see me anywhere, day in the life
Only thing changed the tail number on the flight
I can touch down and take off the same night
I'm so bossy
Bitch, get off me
Trick, get off me
You cant get shit off me
I'm so flossy
No 6's on Sprees
Laid back, Maybach's
Don't even talk to me

This is that ignorant shit you like
Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, trick, plus ice, c'mon
I got that ignorant shit you love
Nigga, fuck, shit, maricon, puta, and drugs, c'mon
I got that ignorant shit you need
Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, trick plus weed, c'mon
I'm only tryna give you what you want
Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, you like it don't front

They're all actors
Looking at themselves in the mirror backwards
Can't even face themselves, don't fear no rappers
They're all weirdos, De Niro's in practice
So don't believe everything your earlobe captures
It's mostly backwards
Unless it happens to be as accurate as me
And everything said in song you happen to see
Then actually, believe half of what you see
None of what you hear, even if its spat by me
And with that said, I will kill niggas dead
Cut niggas short, give you wheels for legs
I'm a K-I-double-L-E-R
See y'all in hell
Shoot niggas straight through the ER, whoa
This ain't B.R., no
Its S.C., C.E.O., the next Lyor
No, the next leader of the whole free world
And the first thing I'ma do is free Sigel, go

Uh, take off the cuffs, unlock the gate
Its that ignorant nigga that you love to hate
The '07 Ice Cube, B. Sig so rude
Tell a trick, get these nuts, eat dick like food
Now see if I care if this verse get aired
Even if you mute it the curse is there, yeah
I'm so raunchy, bitch get off me
Keep my flea collar on, you lil' ticks get off me!

I missed the part where it stopped being 'bout Imus
What do my lyrics got to do with this shit?
Scarface the movie did more than Scarface the rapper to me
Still that ain't the blame for all the shit that's happened to me
Are you saying what I'm spittin'
Is worse than these celebutantes showin' they kitten, you kidding?
Lets stop the bullshittin'
'Til we all without sin, let's quit the pulpittin'
Scarface the movie did more than Scarface the rapper to me
Still that ain't the blame for all the shit that's happened to me
Lets stop the bullshittin'
'Til we all without sin, let's quit the pulpittin', c'mon

This is that ignorant shit you like
Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, trick, plus ice, c'mon
I got that ignorant shit you love
Nigga, fuck, shit, maricon, puta, and drugs, c'mon
I got that ignorant shit you need
Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, trick plus weed, c'mon
I'm only tryna give you what you want
Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, you like it don't front





It's only entertainment

Overall Meaning

The song "Ignorant Shit" is mainly about Jay-Z's frustration with the hip-hop industry and its audience. It starts with Jay-Z acknowledging his undeniable talent as a writer with songs like "Big Pimpin" and "Give It 2 Me" but also pointing out that when he creates "thought-provoking" music, people question if he's falling off. Instead, he decides to confuse everyone by creating an "ignorant" and vulgar song that he knows his listeners would love. The song includes lyrics about drugs, violence, and promiscuity, which are themes that Hova knows will keep his audience entertained.


Jay-Z also takes a shot at other rappers in the game who he believes are "weirdos" and "actors," looking at themselves in the mirror backward and hating themselves because they aren't authentic. With lines like "Scarface the movie did more than Scarface the rapper to me" and "Lets stop the bullshittin'/ 'Til we all without sin, let's quit the pulpittin'", he questions the motivations behind some of the music that has gained popularity in the industry.


Overall, "Ignorant Shit" is a clever commentary on the hip-hop industry and the relationship between artists and their audiences.


Line by Line Meaning

When them tops come down, chicks tops come down
When the convertible car roofs lower, women in the car also expose their chests


Like when them shots come out, make cops come around
Similar to how gunfire makes police officers arrive at the scene


When the blocks come out, I can wake up a small town
When drugs are distributed, it can create chaos and stir up a small community


Finish off the block then I make my mall rounds
After selling drugs in the neighborhood, I go shopping in the shopping mall


Stares get exchanged then the 5th come out
When people give each other hostile looks, it often escalates into violence


The tough guy disappear, then the bitch come out
When faced with real danger, the person acting tough reveals their true cowardice


"That's him", I'm usually what they whisper about
People often gossip about me and speculate about my identity


Either what chick he with, or his chip amount
They talk about the woman I'm with or the amount of money I have


'Cause I been doing this since CHiPS was out
I have been involved in this lifestyle since the popular TV show CHiPS was airing


Watchin' Erik Estrada baggin' up at the Ramada
Observing Erik Estrada, an actor from CHiPS, packaging drugs at the Ramada hotel


Table full of powder, A/C Broke
A table covered in cocaine powder while the air conditioning is not working


'Bout to take another shower on my 25th Hour
About to consume more drugs and engage in illicit activities during the 25th hour, a metaphor for a time outside of the usual


Spike Lees everywhere, game or the flight
Like the filmmaker Spike Lee, I am constantly present and influential in both the entertainment industry and real-life situations


You might see me anywhere, day in the life
I can be encountered anywhere, living a life full of high-profile events


Only thing changed the tail number on the flight
The only difference is the identification number of the airplane I'm using, everything else remains the same


I can touch down and take off the same night
I can arrive at my destination and leave quickly without spending much time


I'm so bossy
I'm extremely powerful and dominant


Bitch, get off me
Don't bother me, leave me alone


Trick, get off me
A derogatory term for a woman of easy virtue, leave me alone


You cant get shit off me
You can't extract anything from me, I am untouchable


I'm so flossy
I am ostentatious and extravagant


No 6's on Sprees
I don't have chrome wheels on luxury vehicles


Laid back, Maybach's
I prefer the comfort and luxury of Maybach cars


Don't even talk to me
I don't even want to engage in conversation with you


They're all actors
The people around me are all pretenders and performers


Looking at themselves in the mirror backwards
They are self-absorbed, focused on their own image and not reality


Can't even face themselves, don't fear no rappers
They lack self-awareness and are not intimidated by other rappers


They're all weirdos, De Niro's in practice
They are all strange individuals, imitating the actor Robert De Niro


So don't believe everything your earlobe captures
Be skeptical of what you hear, as it may not be true or accurate


It's mostly backwards
The truth is often distorted or misrepresented


Unless it happens to be as accurate as me
Unless it happens to be as truthful and precise as my words


And everything said in song you happen to see
Don't blindly believe everything you hear in songs, as it may not reflect reality


Then actually, believe half of what you see
Even when you witness something, only believe part of it, as there may be more to the story


None of what you hear, even if its spat by me
Don't believe anything you hear, even if it comes from me


And with that said, I will kill niggas dead
Having made that statement, I will harm or bring ruin to individuals


Cut niggas short, give you wheels for legs
I will sever the lives of individuals, leaving them disabled or incapable


I'm a K-I-double-L-E-R
I am a killer, spelling it out to emphasize the point


See y'all in hell
I will see all of you in the afterlife, implying that I will inflict harm upon them


Shoot niggas straight through the ER, whoa
I will shoot individuals directly through the emergency room, suggesting lethal intent and a lack of concern for consequences


This ain't B.R., no
This is not Baton Rouge, indicating that the artist is not referring to a specific geographical location


Its S.C., C.E.O., the next Lyor
Referring to themselves as the CEO from South Carolina and the next influential music executive like Lyor Cohen


No, the next leader of the whole free world
Moreover, I consider myself to be the next leader of the entire free world


And the first thing I'ma do is free Sigel, go
If I were to become the leader, my initial action would be to release Beanie Sigel from incarceration


Uh, take off the cuffs, unlock the gate
Remove the restraints, open the door, and set me free


Its that ignorant nigga that you love to hate
I am that uneducated and offensive person you despise but simultaneously find intriguing


The '07 Ice Cube, B. Sig so rude
I am comparable to Ice Cube from 2007, and Beanie Sigel is also rude and disrespectful


Tell a trick, get these nuts, eat dick like food
I tell a woman of questionable morals to perform oral sex on me, comparing it to eating food


Now see if I care if this verse get aired
I don't care if this song verse is broadcasted or made public


Even if you mute it, the curse is there, yeah
Even if you silence the audio, the offensive nature and profanity still remain


I'm so raunchy, bitch get off me
I am vulgar and crude, so don't come close to me


Keep my flea collar on, you lil' ticks get off me!
Like a protective collar worn by animals to repel fleas, I keep my defenses up, preventing any subtle attacks from insignificant individuals


I missed the part where it stopped being 'bout Imus
I'm not aware of when the focus shifted from Don Imus, a controversial radio host, to something else


What do my lyrics got to do with this shit?
How does my music and content relate to the current situation or controversy?


Scarface the movie did more than Scarface the rapper to me
The impact and influence of the movie 'Scarface' exceeded that of the rapper named Scarface for me


Still that ain't the blame for all the shit that's happened to me
However, those external factors are not responsible for all the negative experiences I've faced


Are you saying what I'm spittin'
Are you suggesting that my lyrics or verses


Is worse than these celebutantes showin' they kitten, you kidding?
Are more offensive or objectionable than these famous women openly displaying their private parts?


Lets stop the bullshittin'
Let's put an end to all the lies and deception


'Til we all without sin, let's quit the pulpittin'
Until we are all free from wrongdoing or fault, let's stop preaching and lecturing to one another


C'mon
Come on, let's do it


This is that ignorant shit you like
This is the type of vulgar and uneducated content you enjoy


Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, trick, plus ice, c'mon
Expressions of vulgarity and derogatory terms, along with materialistic references like expensive jewelry


I got that ignorant shit you love
I possess that content of low intelligence that you find appealing


Nigga, fuck, shit, maricon, puta, and drugs, c'mon
Vulgar language, derogatory terms in Spanish, and references to drugs


I got that ignorant shit you need
I provide that uneducated and offensive content that you desire


Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, trick plus weed, c'mon
Expressions of vulgarity and derogatory terms, along with references to marijuana


I'm only tryna give you what you want
I am simply attempting to provide you with the content you desire


Nigga, fuck, shit, ass, bitch, you like it don't front
Expressions of vulgarity and derogatory terms, stating that you enjoy it even if you deny it


It's only entertainment
This content is purely for amusement and should not be taken seriously




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Levar Coppin, Dwight Grant, Marvin Isley, Ernie Isley, Rudolph Isley, O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Shawn Carter

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