Hate
Jay Z feat Kanye West Lyrics


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Haters, haters, these niggas is haters!
And I made myself so easy to love

Yeah, yeah
How much they hate it? Very
Kiss girls like Katy Perry
I am never sprung but I Springer, Jerry
Don't try to this at home, results may vary
King like T.I. But in the Chi, Lary

Whova? Hova, botha
American gangstas you choose whose, colder
Rappers get nasty in the booth
But I'm gross, I cant even stomach myself
Ulcer, more realer 'cause I'm closer
Had girlies in girdles weighing more than they suppose ta
Posera, no sir, my hustle, so Russell
I stretch work, yoga
You know I got it down dog
Al Roker, I used to knock pounds off
It ain't nothing for me to knock nails off
But these M-C's are prayin' for my downfall
They just, haters
I wave at you, I'm so player
I'll never be done I'm so rarer

We killin' the game its not fair
You motherfuckers stay right there
'Cause we too high up in the air
We blastin' off just like a lazer
Nigga pewoon, pewoon, pewoon
Give me rap, give me room, room, room
D-b-9 like vroom, vroom, vroom
Young Hov what we doin', doin', doin'?

We ballin', bitches, eatin' y'all food leavin' dishes
Why these niggas always talkin' leir talk, Ye?
Why I never see them at the clear port, Ye?
Why I always hear they at the airport
While I fly daily like I'm in the Air Force?
Therefore, please stop talkin' my ears off
Millionaire talk, you haters
You mad at me 'cause your paper
need to get his mother fuckin' weight up, waiter
I ain't done, name one thing that I ain't done
It hurts when you say that I ain't the one, you haters
How do I gain your favor, I need to know 'cause I care
I need you to love me I swear, look here
See Ye is, runnin' the Chi like Gale Sayers
I'm runnin' New York, I got the mayor, on my pager
You cant fade us, you hate us
I need you, stay there
I breath you, like air
Air
Ya, ya, ya, yayer
Ya, ya, ya, yayer
Where are my haters?
I love all my haters
Love all my haters
I love all my haters




Where the fuck are my haters? hater
Yayer

Overall Meaning

The overall theme of Jay Z feat Kanye West's song "Hate" is the haters who come between the two successful, powerful rappers. Jay Z and Kanye West spell out the reasons why their haters are jealous of them, from their successful careers and luxurious lifestyles, to their talent and creativity. Jay Z and Kanye both assert their confidence and dominance in the rap game, expressing that the hate only fuels them to keep rising to the top. The chorus emphasizes this point, as they assert that even with all the hate directed at them, they love all of their haters.


The lyrics that follow this outline various reasons why their haters might be envious, particularly their financial success and popularity with women. They also touch on their individual achievements and personas, with Jay Z comparing himself to T.I., while Kanye West references running the Chi like Gale Sayers and mingling with New York City leadership.


However, despite the bravado and confidence, the two rappers also address the hurt that comes with being hated on. Jay Z asks how he can gain his haters' favor while Kanye West notes that it hurts when people say he's not "the one". Overall, "Hate" is both a display of the two rappers' dominance and success in the industry, as well as a commentary on the frustration and negativity that can come with that level of fame.


Line by Line Meaning

Haters, haters, these n****s is haters!
There are people who fiercely dislike me, but I don't let this bring down my spirits, I still continue to love myself.


And I made myself so easy to love
I am confident in myself, and despite the haters, I know that I am worthy of love and attention.


How much they hate it, very
I am fully aware of the fact that my haters feel a strong distaste toward me.


Kiss girls like Katy Perry
I have no problems with women, and my relationships with them are healthy and exciting.


I am never sprung but I Springer, Jerry
I am not in a relationship that consumes me or makes me vulnerable, but I still enjoy the thrill of flirting and having fun with women.


Don't try to this at home, results may vary
This lifestyle I lead is not for everyone, and attempting to mimic it may lead to different or negative outcomes.


King like T.I. but in the Chi-lary
I am a respected and admired figure in my community, and often compared to other accomplished public figures.


Whova? Hova, both ofa'
I am Jay-Z, also known as J-Hova, and my presence and influence is undeniable.


American gangstas you choose whose, colda'
There are a lot of notable gangsters in America, but I am confident in saying that I am one of the best.


Rappers get nasty in the booth,
Other rappers often try to outdo each other with vulgar and controversial lyrics when recording their music.


But I'm gross, I cant even stomach myself
Sometimes even I am disgusted by the things I say or do for fame and fortune. I struggle to reconcile my actions with my values at times.


Ulcer, more realer cause I'm closer
The fact that I have a lot of internal turmoil and conflict adds to the authenticity and realness of my music and persona.


Had girlies in girldles weighing more than they suppose ta
I have dated and been intimate with women who may not fit the standards of traditional beauty, but I still find them attractive and enjoyable company.


Posera, no sir ,my hustle, so Russell,
I am not a fake or inauthentic person, and my work ethic is comparable to that of successful businessman Russell Simmons.


I stretch work, yoga
I am able to handle a lot of work and stress, and I attribute this to my ability to stay limber and flexible in my thinking and approach to life.


You know I got it down dog,
I am confident in my abilities and know that I am successful in many aspects of my life.


Al Roker, I used to knock pounds off
Similar to how Al Roker lost weight, I have also had to work hard to slim down and improve my health.


It ain't nothing for me to knock nails off,
I am strong and capable, and breaking or destroying things is easy for me.


But these M-C's are prayin' for my downfall,
Other rappers want to take me down and see me fail, but I remain strong and focused despite their negativity.


They just, haters
These other rappers are just haters who want to see me fail and are not happy with my success.


I wave at you, I'm so player,
Despite the hate and criticism, I am still able to remain cool, calm, and collected, like a true player.


I'll never be done I'm so rare'r
I will always be unique and different from others, and therefore never done or finished developing as an artist and person.


We killin' the game its not faiyr
Together, with Kanye West, we are dominating the rap music industry and leaving other rappers behind.


You motherf***ers stay right theyre
Don't try to come after us or compete with us, because we are the best and will continue to win.


'cause we too high up in the ayir
We have gained so much success and fame that we are above everyone else and unreachable by other rappers or groups.


We blastin' off just like a layzer
We are blasting off into space like a laser, moving forward in our careers and lives with incredible speed and momentum.


N**** pewoon, pewoon, pewoon
We are making a lot of noise and causing a lot of excitement with our music and success.


Give me rap, give me room, room, room
Give us space and opportunity to make our music and continue to succeed, without other rappers getting in the way or trying to compete with us.


D-B-9 like vroom, vroom, vroom
We are driving fast and living life like we have a high-performance car, with a lot of power and speed.


Young Hov what we doin', doin', doin'
What we are doing, as young successful rappers, is setting an example and paving the way for the next generation of artists.


We ballin', b****es, eatin' y'all food leavin' dishes
We are living luxuriously and enjoying the spoils of our success, while other rappers are struggling and not able to keep up with us.


Why these n****s always talkin' leir talk Ye
Other rappers are always talking and bragging about things they haven't actually done or achieved, which annoys and frustrates me.


Why I never see them at the clear port Ye
I never see these other rappers at the airport with me, because they are not traveling and touring as much as I am.


Why I always hear they at the airport
I hear rumors that other rappers are at the airport, but I never see them when I am there.


Why I fly daily like I'm in the Air Force
I fly frequently and with ease, as if I am in the Air Force and am used to traveling constantly.


Therefore, please stop talkin' my ears off
I am tired of hearing other rappers talk nonsense and brag about things they haven't actually accomplished.


Millionaire talk, you haters,
These other rappers are talking like millionaires and pretending to be more successful than they actually are, which only makes me more successful and rich by comparison.


You mad at me cause your paper,
Other rappers are jealous of my success and wealth, and it shows in their criticism and negative attitude toward me.


"you need to get his mother f***in' weight up", waita
These other rappers need to focus on their own careers and success, rather than trying to take me down or bring me down to their level.


I ain't done, name one thing that I ain't done
I have accomplished so much in my life and career, and there is not a single thing that I haven't done or tried my hand at yet.


It hurts when you say that I ain't the one, you haters
These other rappers hurt me when they doubt or criticize me, because it feels like they are personally attacking me and saying that I am not good enough.


How do I gain your favor, I need to know cause I cayre
I care what other people think of me and want to be liked by everyone, even my haters. I am always looking for ways to improve and win over my critics.


I need you to love me I sweayr, look heyre
I am desperate for the love and admiration of others, and I will do whatever it takes to convince my haters to like me.


See Ye is, runnin' the Chi like Gale Sayers,
Kanye West is a powerful figure in Chicago, much like Gale Sayers, a famous football player from the area.


I'm runnin' new york, I got the mayor, on my pager
I have a lot of influence and power in New York City, as shown by my connection with the mayor and his willingness to talk to me whenever I need him.


You cant fade us, you hate us
My success and power is so overwhelming that other rappers are unable to compete with us and therefore resort to hating us instead.


I need you, stay theyre
I need my haters to be present and engaged, so that I can continue to thrive and gain success at their expense.


I breath you, like ayir,
My haters are so important to me that I even use them as inspiration and motivation in my life and work.


Yayer
A slang term that Kanye West uses to signify his excitement and joy at his current level of success and influence.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shawn Carter, Kanye West

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