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Jay Z feat. Rick Ross Lyrics

Little over a year ago I was in bondage
I used to be in a difficult situation, but now I'm free and reaping the rewards.

And now I'm back out here reaping the blessings
I'm enjoying the positive outcomes of my hard work and good fortune.

And getting the benefits that go along with it
I'm experiencing the advantages and perks that come with success.

Everything that's out here for kings like us
We're entitled to the luxuries and riches of this world due to our status.

The reason why we like this this jewelry and this diamonds and stuff
We enjoy flashy items like jewelry and diamonds as symbols of wealth and power.

They don't understand is because we really from Africa
Others may not comprehend our love of luxury, but it's rooted in our African ancestry.

And that's where all this stuff come from
Our love of luxury comes from the wealth and riches of Africa.

And we originated from kings, you know what I'm saying
Our ancestry is from kings, so we have the right to enjoy the luxuries and riches of life.

So don't look down on the youngsters
Young people also love to enjoy the finer things in life, and they shouldn't be judged for it.

Because they wanna have shiny things
It's common for young people to desire flashy and valuable items.

It's in our genes, know what I'm saying
Our love of luxury is inherent to us and in line with our heritage.

Fuck with me, you know I got it
Believe in me and trust me, because I have everything under control.

Sexy bitch I hope she 'bout it
I hope the attractive woman I'm interested in is also interested in me.

Come fuck with me, you know I got it
Come be with me and trust me, because I am reliable and successful.

I just landed in Europe, nigga
I just arrived in Europe, having traveled from elsewhere.

Shopping bags, I'm a tourist, nigga
I am enjoying shopping and other tourist activities while on my trip.

Money talk I speak fluent, nigga
I'm fluently skilled in discussing and handling money matters.

Reeboks on, I just do it, nigga
I'm wearing Reebok shoes and always take action without hesitation.

Look at me, I'm pure nigga
I'm the real deal, and I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of.

I bet the hoes on my tour, nigga
I'm so confident in my abilities that I'm willing to bet on my tour's success with women.

I don't bop, I do the money dance
I'm not just dancing, but celebrating my financial prosperity.

My bitch whip cost a hundred grand
My girlfriend's car is worth $100,000.

Red vert, you see me slide
I'm riding in a red convertible and driving smoothly.

Hov just landed in Rome, nigga
Jay-Z has just arrived in Rome, Italy.

All hail, Caesar's home, niggas
Rome was once ruled by Caesar, and Jay-Z is celebrating the occasion by saying 'All hail'.

Come money dance with the good fellas
Celebrate with me and other successful people, and do the money dance.

Hov keep gettin' that dinero, got it
Jay-Z keeps making money and is doing well financially.

Even if a nigga gotta Robert, get it?
Jay-Z is so resourceful that he can even make money through illegal means (referring to Robert Vesco, a notorious financier).

Black Jack in a casino
Jay-Z is playing a game of blackjack in a casino.

A nigga got unlimited credit
Jay-Z has unlimited access to credit and is financially well-off.

A nigga got a lot of vendettas
Jay-Z has many people he has conflicts with.

But we the Black mob, we gonna set it
Jay-Z and his associates are a powerful group, and they will take care of any issues they have.

Peel off in a Lamborghini Countach
Jay-Z is driving away in a Lamborghini Countach, a luxury car.

200 in the dash we gonna rev it (skirt)
The car's max speedometer reading is 200, and they are going to show off by accelerating rapidly (making a 'skirt' sound).

Lucky Luciano is what they call me, paesano
Jay-Z is using the nickname of the famous New York City gangster to refer to himself (Lucky Luciano).

A 100 keys at the piano plays across the Verrazano
Jay-Z is referring to music production and has made 100 songs that have played over the Verrazano bridge in NYC.

El Padrino, in the villa in Venice sipping vino
Jay-Z is calling himself 'The Godfather,' and is currently in a villa in Venice, Italy drinking wine.

Not bad for a mulignano, y'all know like we know, I got it
Even though Jay-Z comes from humble beginnings (being biracial and having African-American ancestry), he's now doing great financially - as everyone knows.

Bad bitch, she a masterpiece
The attractive woman Jay-Z is interested in is a work of art, figuratively speaking.

Got a bad bitch, she a masterpiece
Jay-Z is happily dating a gorgeous woman who is a true masterpiece.