It's Like That
Jay Z feat. Kid Capri Lyrics

Yeah, uh-huh, watch this y'all
Introduction to the song

Uhh, watch this y'all
Second part of introduction

C'mon, Jigga, watch this y'all
Encouragement to Jay-Z

C'mon, Roc-A-Fella y'all..
Reference to the record label

It's Kid Capri and Jay-Z, it's Jay-Z and Kid Capri
Introduction to the verses

Cause I'm like that yo! I'm really like that
Claiming to be skilled and talented

As a young'un dumbin, gun in the waist
Recalling past actions as a young drug dealer

Sold crack to those who couldn't take the pain
Selling drugs to those in pain

And had to numb it with base
Using drugs to escape the pain

Couldn't drink the Henny straight, I needed somethin to chase
Drinking alcohol with a chaser

Nowadays I throw shots back, leavin nuttin to waste
Drinking alcohol without a chaser

Life's like a treadmill, niggas runnin in place
Comparison to a treadmill, where life feels stagnant

Gettin nowhere fast, a whole year done past
Feeling time pass quickly without progress

I vowed to never stop winnin, 'til the earth stop spinnin
Commitment to success until the end of time

Rock hot linen, cop hot cars and hot women
Pursuing luxury items and women

If it's not him then you got it confused, y'all not rememberin
Asserting identity and recognition

My motto is simply I will not lose
Motivational statement to never give up

Abide by the block rules, I buy my glocks used
Following street rules and buying used guns

wit bodies on it, let me know anybody want it?
Boasting about having a gun with a body count

I'm raised, illrational, way misunderstood
Explanation of being raised in a tough environment

If you ain't live like I live, been one with the hood
Suggesting that those who haven't lived in the hood can't understand

I done what I could, to come up with this paper 'til this day still
Working hard to achieve financial success

Run with the hood, guess it's part of my nature
Being loyal to one's upbringing and environment

If hell awaits a, nigga I'm comin with the razors
Willing to fight and defend oneself

Still flashin ya shit, try to pass me in a six
Jealousy towards those with better cars

Type classy on the wrists, every bit of 30 karats
Wearing expensive and flashy jewelry

This is, not a game this is not why I came
Taking the music seriously

May these words find a spot on your brain and burn
Hoping the message will be memorable and impactful

How tight is your flow?
Asking about one's rapping skills

How right is your dough?
Asking about one's financial success

How white is your blow?
Asking about drug dealing success

Only, write what you know
Advice to only rap about one's true experiences

I'm a hop skip and a jump from grippin the pump
Being close to getting violent

Spittin a couple of curse words, and hittin you chump
Threatening to fight someone

Shit, I get digits in lumps
Getting a lot of phone numbers

I'm a motherfuckin problem, is this what you want?
Boasting about being a challenge to others

Overachiever, I love chicks that puff cheeba in reefer paper
Preferring women who smoke marijuana

I hate the ones that blow up ya beeper
Disliking women who constantly call or text

Cause I, go in ya deeper, I only bone divas
Being selective in sexual partners

Impregnate the world when I "cum" through your speakers
Boasting about the power of his music

Fuck hot, my records got the fever
Claiming that his music is better than anything hot

Niggas kick dirt, get ya whole block sweeped up
Threatening to harm others and their neighborhood

I creep up when the beef heats up
Being stealthy and dangerous during conflicts

Caught him with his feet up and shoes off, bout to snooze off
Catching someone off guard

Hatin, cause you can't turn the booze off
Jealousy towards those who can drink more

You dudes is too soft, why I don't fuck with you all
Refusal to associate with weak individuals

I might bark your ex, and spit at the locks
Threatening to harm someone's former partner and possessions

Just me Ty and B.I., thug it like that
Being part of a small group of tough individuals

E, Dame and Biggs, what's fuckin with that?
Showing loyalty towards friends and business partners

Y'all can never diss Jigga, get nothin for that
Challenging others to not insult or disrespect Jay-Z

Other than a couple of slugs in ya back
Threatening to harm others physically

Rappers y'all, runnin around like I won't gun ya down
Warning other rappers about violence

Last nigga that fronted, two shots spun him around
Claiming to have previously harmed someone

Lord, accept this offerin here's somethin for your crown
Possibly referencing God or another higher power

I admit no malice, I just met his challenge and won
Claiming that any violence was in self-defense and not malicious

Girls and guns, all I want
Referencing desires for women and weapons

stock exchange, rocks and thangs
Desiring financial success and luxury items

Girls and guns, all I want
Repeated line about wanting women and weapons

stock exchange, rocks and thangs
Repeated line about wanting financial success and luxury items