Show Me What You Got
Jay Z Feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics
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What you want me to do? I'm sorry, I'm back
Lets go get 'em, Just!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, uh huh
Show me what you got, lil' mama
Show me what you got, pretty lady
Show me what you got, baby
Hands up and wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got) And wave
Give the drummer some
Shit, I already gave the summer some
It's the winter's turn
Hovie Hov is the coldest
I'm just getting better with time I'm like Opus
One young, no two alike, like a snowflake
Okay, show me what you got, babe
Words is slurring, engine purring
Mami frontin', but I'm so determined
Shots of Patron, now she's in a zone
I ain't talking about the 2-3
Mami in the zone like the homie 2-3
Jordan or James, makes no difference, boo
I'm ballin' the same, nigga, I am the Mike Jordan of recording
Nigga, you might want to fall back from recording
Shit that you write, it's not important
So it forced him to go for the hype
For being brave, and they may applaud him
Well, misery I will assure them
Aw, baby, just ignore them
Truth or dare, mami, listen and learn
I got a drop I just took off the top, it's your turn
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Show me what you got, lil' mama
Show me what you got, pretty lady
Show me what you got, shorty
Show me what you got, baby
Hands up and wave, and wave, and wave, and wave
Show me what you got, lil' mama
Show me what you got, pretty lady
Show me what you got, shorty
Show me what you got, baby
Hands up and wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got) And wave
H-O-V-A, gold bottles of that ace of spade
Why even fool with these other guys?
They all stingy, all these dudes know how to say is "Gimmie"
Gimmie some head, give me some brain
Give me your number, gimmie your name
But if I get one night, baby girl, I swear
I'll make you tell these other dudes gimmie got you here
I'll take you shopping, take long trips
I'll take the cork off, you can take sips
I'll take you there, take my time, take your clothes off
I'll take off mine, ma, show me what you got
Hovi in the spot tried to told you I was hot
Tell these other dudes it's a wrap
Get the fuck out the throne, you clone, the king's back!
Y'all got less than two months to get y'all thing together, good luck!
Show me what you got, lil' mama
Show me what you got, pretty lady
Show me what you got, shorty
Show me what you got, baby
Hands up and wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got) And wave
Show me what you got, lil' mama
Show me what you got, pretty lady
Show me what you got, shorty
Show me what you got, baby
Hands up and wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got)
And wave (Show 'em what you got) And wave uh
Ladies and gentlemen, the most incredible!
H-O., uh huh H-O uh huh, he's back! Uh uh
Justin Blaze you the Blazettes
Rocafella Records the dynasty continues, y'all die Peace
The lyrics to Jay Z Feat. Lil Wayne's song Show Me What You Got are about Hova's experience in the music industry and his success, as well as his confidence in his ability to continue to improve over time. He urges others to show him what they've got, which can be interpreted as a challenge for them to prove themselves in the music industry. The lyrics are full of bravado and machismo, with references to alcohol and sexual innuendos.
The first few lines set the tone for the song and introduce a sense of urgency: "This is a state of emergency. What you want me to do? I'm sorry, I'm back". This is immediately followed by the opening call to action: "Show me what you got, lil' mama / Show me what you got, pretty lady / Show me what you got, shorty / Show me what you got, baby", which is repeated throughout the song.
Hova then goes on to discuss his success and how he has become a legend in the rap game: "Hovie Hov is the coldest / I'm just getting better with time / I'm like Opus". He also takes a dig at his competitors and their lack of originality: "Y'all got less than two months to get y'all thing together, good luck!"
Overall, the lyrics of Show Me What You Got are a testament to Jay Z's confidence in his abilities as a rapper and his belief that he is the best in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a state of emergency
There's something urgent that needs to be done, and quickly
What you want me to do? I'm sorry, I'm back
Apologizing for being away, and ready to get to work
Lets go get 'em, Just!
Motivating someone named Just to take action
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, uh huh
A catchy interjection before the chorus begins
Show me what you got, lil' mama
Asking a woman to demonstrate her abilities or skills
Show me what you got, pretty lady
Asking a woman to show off what she's got
Show me what you got, shorty
Asking a young woman to display her talents
Show me what you got, baby
Asking a woman to prove herself or impress him
Hands up and wave (Show 'em what you got)
Encouraging the audience to join in and participate
And wave (Show 'em what you got)
Continuing to invite the audience to show off
Give the drummer some
Acknowledging and encouraging the percussionist
Shit, I already gave the summer some
Having already achieved success, ready for more
It's the winter's turn
Feeling confident that he will continue to succeed
Hovie Hov is the coldest
Asserting that he is the best at what he does
I'm just getting better with time I'm like Opus
Comparing himself to a masterpiece that improves with age
One young, no two alike, like a snowflake
Pointing out his uniqueness and individuality
Okay, show me what you got, babe
Reiterating the request for a woman to prove her skills
Words is slurring, engine purring
Describing a scene where he's possibly drunk but still determined
Mami frontin', but I'm so determined
A woman is hesitating or playing hard to get, but he's persistent
Shots of Patron, now she's in a zone
Describing an atmosphere where people are drinking and letting loose
I ain't talking about the 2-3
Making a reference to a famous basketball jersey number
Mami in the zone like the homie 2-3
Comparing the woman's state to her being in the zone like Michael Jordan or LeBron James
Jordan or James, makes no difference, boo
Saying it doesn't matter which athlete she is compared to, she's still impressive
I'm ballin' the same, nigga, I am the Mike Jordan of recording
Declaring himself the best in the recording industry
Nigga, you might want to fall back from recording
Warning other rappers to step back or back down
Shit that you write, it's not important
Calling out mediocre lyrics and challenging others to improve
So it forced him to go for the hype
Imitating other rappers' attempts to create buzz through controversy
For being brave, and they may applaud him
Suggesting that others applaud that rapper for being bold
Well, misery I will assure them
Promising to bring misery to those who don't measure up
Aw, baby, just ignore them
Telling a woman to ignore the haters and stay focused
Truth or dare, mami, listen and learn
Asking whether she's ready to hear the truth or take a risk
I got a drop I just took off the top, it's your turn
Showing off a fancy car and teasing that it's someone else's turn
H-O-V-A, gold bottles of that ace of spade
Introducing himself with a nickname and bragging about luxury champagne
Why even fool with these other guys?
Questioning why anyone would bother competing with him
They all stingy, all these dudes know how to say is 'Gimmie'
Complaining that other rappers are selfish and only care about themselves
Gimmie some head, give me some brain
Mocking the simplistic lyrics of other rappers
Give me your number, gimmie your name
Continuing to mock and criticize the lyrics of other rappers
But if I get one night, baby girl, I swear
Promising a woman a great time if she gives him a chance
I'll make you tell these other dudes gimmie got you here
Saying he'll be the one to make her famous and successful
I'll take you shopping, take long trips
Promising expensive gifts and travel experiences
I'll take the cork off, you can take sips
Offering a bottle of expensive champagne
I'll take you there, take my time, take your clothes off
Promising a sensual encounter
I'll take off mine, ma, show me what you got
Getting intimate and requesting a demonstration of her skills
Hovi in the spot tried to told you I was hot
Reminding everyone that he's been hot since the beginning
Tell these other dudes it's a wrap
Declaring his victory and telling other rappers to give up
Get the fuck out the throne, you clone, the king's back!
Telling other rappers to get off his throne and stop copying him
Y'all got less than two months to get y'all thing together, good luck!
Issuing a challenge to other rappers to step up their game before the time runs out
Ladies and gentlemen, the most incredible!
Making a grand entrance and introducing himself
H-O., uh huh H-O uh huh, he's back! Uh uh
Repeating his nickname and asserting his return
Justin Blaze you the Blazettes
Shouting out to someone named Justin Blaze and his backup singers the Blazettes
Rocafella Records the dynasty continues, y'all die Peace
Promoting his record label and celebrating its success
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Johnny Pate, Michael Mcewan, Shawn Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arthurqampi3239
"I'm more Kobe Bryant of an artist." RIP Kobe 😭😭
@HipHopScenedaily
Arthur Qampi so true too
@Skeeterjo
Broooo 5 months ago????😔😪
@ehwilliamz
I want rings with my performance!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@Picmanreborn
World ain't been right since he left
@zelloguy
@@ehwilliamz *I won rings with my performance
@reeseevan8187
I heard this freestyle made Jayz rethink his whole music career 😂
@flexonnembixthh7679
dat jus tell you who da goat is🤷🏾♂️ weezy goin be fa ever da goat
@TheRealNeil-kc7si
@@flexonnembixthh7679 yeah, no. Wayne is not the goat 😂
@melvinprince93
Lol who ???