Who Gon Stop Me
Jay Z and Kanye Lyrics
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Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
No brakes, I need, State Farm
So many watches I need eight arms
One neck but got eight charms
Who gon stop me huh?
Niggaas talkin', they bitch made, Ix-nay off my dicks-nay
That's pig-Latin, itch-bay
Who gon stop me huh?
Last night ain't go so well
Got kicked up out the hotel
Got a little freaky like Marvin Albert
Yes! Tell Howard Cosell
You just a commentator, if you get me paper
Everybody I know from the hood got common haters
In some relations, you just supposed to say none
Heard she fucked the doorman
Well that's cool I fucked the waitress
Heard Yeezy was racist, well, I guess it's on one basis
I only like green faces
This is something like the Holocaust
Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Black cards, black cars
Black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for
Y'all weed purple, my money purple
Y'all Steve Urkel, I'm Oprah circle
I wrote the verse, that I hope will hurt you
Who gone stop me huh?
Beat the odds, beat the feds
It wouldn't be wise, to bet against the kid
Start me broke, I bet I get rich
Night shift, six to six
Gimmie one shot, one pot
I'll show up in all white, wearing no socks
No ceiling, new coupe
They know I'm a dope boy
They don't have no proof
I'm 3 steps removed, I know how to move
It's looking like, I don't know how to lose
I'm winning again, I'm at the Wynn
I'm at the table, I'm gambling,
Lucky lefty, I expect a seven,
I went through hell, I'm expecting heaven, I'm owed,
See I'm thorough and I stuck to the G-code,
I'm here, oh yeah, I promise I ain't going nowhere,
Okay here, like a hare, like a rabbit, I like karats
I'm allergic to having bunny ears,
Like broke, like nope, like ha,
I ain't no joke, I can't be stopped
Like nope, like nope
Extend the beat Noah
2 seats in the 911 uh, no limit on the black card ah
Told y'all I was gonna go HAM uh, to the ocean was my backyard eh
No lies in my verses hey, please pardon all the curses hey
Shit gotta come some way, fuck, when you growing up worthless uh
Middle finger to my old life ugh, special shout out to my old head uh
If it wasn't for your advice uh, a nigga would have been so dead uh
I'm living life, 'til these niggas kill me
Turn this up, if these niggas feel me
I'm riding dirty, trying to get filthy
Pabalo Picasso, Rothkos, Rilkes
Graduated to the MoMA
And I did all of this, without a diploma
Graduated from the corner, y'all can play me
For a motherfuckin' fool if you wanna,
Street smart, and I'm book smart
Could have been a chemist, 'cause I cook smart
Only thing that can stop me is me, and I'm a stop when the hook start, hold up
This is something like the Holocaust
Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die, I'm a fuckin' ball
Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Black cards, black cars
Black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for
The lyrics in Jay-Z and Kanye West's song "Who Gon Stop Me" are not intended to evoke the atrocities of the Holocaust but rather use it as a metaphor for African American oppression. The line "This is something like the Holocaust, millions of our people lost" is meant to draw comparisons to the collective suffering of black Americans throughout history. The song also touches on themes of wealth, power, and success.
The chorus asks the question, "Who gon stop me?" as a boastful declaration of their power and status. The verses delve into specific examples of their success, such as having "Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads" and "so many watches I need eight arms." They also address rumors about their personal lives, including allegations that Kanye West is racist and that Jay-Z had an affair with a waitress.
The song's structure and sound reflect the influence of electronic and dubstep music on hip-hop. It features heavy bass drops and electronic beats that contrast with the traditional hip-hop sound. "Who Gon Stop Me" is one of the standout tracks on the hugely successful collaboration album "Watch the Throne," which was released in 2011.
Line by Line Meaning
This is something like the Holocaust
The situation they are in is reminiscent of the tragic events of the Holocaust, wherein millions of people lost their lives.
Millions of our people lost
The reference is to the loss of millions of lives during the Holocaust.
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
A reference to the act of seeking divine intervention to overcome the difficult situation.
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
The singer is resolved to remain strong until the end, taking on everything that comes his way.
Now who gon stop me?
The singer challenges anyone to thwart his resolve.
Who gon stop me huh?
The singer repeats his challenge to his opponents.
Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads
A reference to the lavish lifestyle, where everything is in black.
Whole lotta money in a black bag
The reference is to a bag filled with a large sum of money.
Black strap, you know what that's for?
A reference to a gun holstered on the hip.
Y'all weed purple, my money purple
The rapper highlights the difference in taste- some prefer purple weed, while he has an affinity for purple currency.
Y'all Steve Urkel, I'm Oprah circle
A comparison of their demeanours. Steve Urkel is awkward and disliked, while Oprah is a beloved circle of friends.
I wrote the verse, that I hope will hurt you
After a series of comparisons, the rapper asserts that he wrote the line that would hit home in their hearts.
Beat the odds, beat the feds
The singer alludes to overcoming obstacles and government authority.
It wouldn't be wise, to bet against the kid
The singer warns that it is not wise to underestimate his abilities.
Start me broke, I bet I get rich
A declaration that he will make it big despite having nothing to start with.
Night shift, six to six
The singer works day and night, tirelessly.
Gimmie one shot, one pot
The singer requests for the resources to pursue his dreams.
I'm here, oh yeah, I promise I ain't going nowhere
An assurance that he will not disappear anytime soon.
Okay here, like a hare, like a rabbit, I like karats
A play on words, comparing his position to that of a hare, while expressing love for diamonds (karats).
Like broke, like nope, like ha
A declaration that he will not experience poverty.
I'm living life, 'til these niggas kill me
The rapper vows to live his life to the fullest till his death.
Turn this up, if these niggas feel me
The singer wants listeners to raise the volume if they can relate to his music.
I'm riding dirty, trying to get filthy
He is riding dirty, but expresses a desire to become wealthy.
Pabalo Picasso, Rothkos, Rilkes, Graduated to the MoMA
A reference to being a graduate at the Museum of Modern Art.
And I did all of this, without a diploma, Graduated from the corner
The rapper is proud to have achieved success without a formal education.
Street smart, and I'm book smart
The rapper boasts of being both a street-smart and a book-smart person.
Only thing that can stop me is me, and I'm a stop when the hook start
The only thing that can hamper his success is his own self-doubt.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA KIERKEGAARD G STEELE, KANYE WEST, SHAWN CARTER, MAURICE SIMMONDS, SHAMA JOSEPH, MIKE DEAN
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@omega-playz4898
Til this day!!!!!!
@banana8949
My 6th fav ye project
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@nomore5410
May 18 2021
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meeeeee album changed my life
@jobsmine
man that production by Kanye and Quicy is just mesmerizing. Ye always has a third ear that creates banger beats.
@Empirebusiness
this werent produced by kanye, second beat was... but it was off beat lol
@killahpimpmusic7721
@@Empirebusiness this Beat actually from Flux Pavilion - I Cant Stop. Itโs a classic dubstep track
@Empirebusiness
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