Stop
Jay Z ft Swizz Beatz Lyrics


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Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

I could flip that flow, I could stick that ho
I could get that dough, you know I'm with that yo
And the thing about the shit I came through, I haven't seen
But when it gets dark, it's like a nigga's having dreams
All nightmares, the light dares to desert me
Got me like everybody wants to hurt me
Paranoid, so I strike out at whatever
The closest thing to me is gonna get it, but, never
Will I, can I think death is wrong
So I'ma keep holding, on 'til, what's left is gone
You could put that on my nigga Boom
These other rap cats will give a nigga room
But if it calls for me to force my way in the door
Headhunting motherfuckas, stay on the floor
4-4, that's what I get sick wit (Grr)
Fall off, now all this is liquid (Grr)

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

I thank the Lord everyday that I'm blessed with the gift
I'm the best, so, unless you wanna rest with the stiff
Don't touch that, uh-uh, leave it alone
When you walk pass the doghouse, leave it a bone
Dogs bite, dogs fight, dogs knife
Scratch, shake, and hold all night
So when you hear the arf arf, start running
'Cause when you hear the arf arf, I'm coming
But I don't like drama, so I stay to myself
Keep focus with this rap shit and pray for the wealth
I want the money and give me the honeys with big asses
The most expensive champagne you got in big glasses
I'm broke so I'ma bash his head wide open
Begging me to stop but at least he died hopin'
Didn't get his wish, and now he's a dish for the pack
Two glowing red eyes, everything else is black

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

When the sun is up, the gun is up on the shelf
And all the runners up are thanking me for their help
Hoping that they not around when it gets dark outside
Sun's going down you hear the bark outside
Locks off the cage, gauge, with the buck shots
Faggot, you've been lucky all day that's when your luck stops
One drops, and another and another
Gun pops, going through you, hit your mother
When does it all end? I found a friend in a dog
'Cause fucking with these cats will send a friend to the morgue
Many questions, no answers, stress
Try to hold my head and remember that I'm blessed
With the curse and it gets worse as time goes by
Can't see straight cause I'm so high
Why ask why when you know?
Nigga, when its your time to go, you go

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy




Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Overall Meaning

β€œStop” is a rap song by Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz that was released in 2009. The song can be interpreted as a warning to those who forget about the less fortunate in society. The opening lyrics β€œY’all been eating long enough now stop being greedy, Just keep it real partner, give to the needy” can be seen as Jay-Z urging others to distribute their wealth and help those who are in need. He then goes on to warn those who refuse to help that they should watch their back because he will do whatever it takes to provide for himself and his loved ones. The line β€œRibs is touchin’, So don’t make me wait, Fuck around and I’m gon’ bite you and snatch the plate” is a metaphor for Jay-Z’s hunger and his determination to succeed at all costs.


Jay-Z then goes on to talk about his own experiences and how the music industry can be a cutthroat business. He talks about how he’s faced his own struggles and nightmares in the industry, but that he’s determined to keep going no matter what obstacles come his way. He also refers to himself as the best and warns others not to mess with him because he’s a force to be reckoned with. Jay-Z also emphasizes that he strives to keep his life drama-free and that he focuses solely on his music career and making money.


Overall, β€œStop” is a song that has a strong message about the importance of helping others and not being selfish. Jay-Z uses metaphors about hunger and the dog-eat-dog nature of the music industry to convey his message. The song is a call to action for listeners to examine their own lives and see how they can make a positive impact on the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Stop being selfish, share your wealth with those in need


Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Be truthful and give to those who are deprived


Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
I am starving, don't delay giving me food


Fuck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate
If you don't give me food, I will take it by force


I could flip that flow, I could stick that ho
I have the ability to change my style, to attract a certain type of woman


I could get that dough, you know I'm with that yo
I can make money, and that's what I'm about


And the thing about the shit I came through, I haven't seen
I have been through tough times that most people don't understand


But when it gets dark, it's like a nigga's having dreams
At night, my fears and worries haunt me and I can't sleep


All nightmares, the light dares to desert me
My fears and anxieties are overwhelming, and light can't bring me comfort


Got me like everybody wants to hurt me
I am paranoid, believing that there are people who would harm me


Paranoid, so I strike out at whatever
Due to my paranoia, I attack anything or anyone that appears threatening to me


The closest thing to me is gonna get it, but, never
I will lash out at whoever is near me due to my paranoia, but I will never attack my true allies


Will I, can I think death is wrong
I can't bring myself to condone or celebrate death


So I'ma keep holding, on 'til, what's left is gone
I will hold onto life and what I have until it is all gone


You could put that on my nigga Boom
You can trust me, I swear on my friend Boom


These other rap cats will give a nigga room
Other rappers will give me space and respect


But if it calls for me to force my way in the door
If necessary, I will use aggression to get what I want


Headhunting motherfuckas, stay on the floor
I will attack and overpower those who oppose me


4-4, that's what I get sick wit (Grr)
My weapon of choice is a 4-4, which I am very skilled with


Fall off, now all this is liquid (Grr)
If my opponents drop their guard, I'll make quick work of them


I thank the Lord everyday that I'm blessed with the gift
I am grateful every day for my talent and success


I'm the best, so, unless you wanna rest with the stiff
I am confident in my abilities and will defeat any challengers


Don't touch that, uh-uh, leave it alone
Don't mess with what's mine or touch anything that doesn't belong to you


When you walk pass the doghouse, leave it a bone
If you see my possessions, leave them alone and don't try to take them


Dogs bite, dogs fight, dogs knife
I am dangerous and won't hesitate to attack if provoked


Scratch, shake, and hold all night
I am persistent and will keep fighting until I get what I want


So when you hear the arf arf, start running
If you hear me coming, you'd better run away fast


'Cause when you hear the arf arf, I'm coming
You can expect me to come after you if you cross me


But I don't like drama, so I stay to myself
I try to avoid trouble and stay out of conflicts


Keep focus with this rap shit and pray for the wealth
I stay focused on my music career and hope to become wealthy


I want the money and give me the honeys with big asses
I am motivated by money and attracted to women with large buttocks


The most expensive champagne you got in big glasses
I enjoy drinking the most luxurious and expensive champagne


I'm broke so I'ma bash his head wide open
I am very poor and will resort to violence to get what I need


Begging me to stop but at least he died hopin'
I am so violent that my victim will hope for a quick death rather than suffer


Didn't get his wish, and now he's a dish for the pack
He hoped for a quick death, but instead became food for predators


Two glowing red eyes, everything else is black
He was attacked by a predator with red glowing eyes, which were the last thing he saw


When the sun is up, the gun is up on the shelf
I put my gun away when it's daytime and I am not expecting danger


And all the runners up are thanking me for their help
Everyone who comes after me in rap music thanks me for paving the way


Hoping that they not around when it gets dark outside
They hope they won't have issues or conflicts with me when things become dangerous


Sun's going down you hear the bark outside
As the sun sets, it becomes dangerous and violent outside


Locks off the cage, gauge, with the buck shots
I am ready to fight or attack anyone who tries to mess with me


Faggot, you've been lucky all day that's when your luck stops
I will attack someone who I believe is lucky, to show them what can happen when their luck runs out


One drops, and another and another
I am ruthless and will keep attacking others, one by one


Gun pops, going through you, hit your mother
My bullets will go through you and hit other people, including your family


When does it all end? I found a friend in a dog
I am tired of the violence and wish to end it. I find peace in my pet dog


'Cause fucking with these cats will send a friend to the morgue
Interacting with violent people like me will result in harm or death to those close to you


Many questions, no answers, stress
I have many doubts and worries, but no solutions or answers


Try to hold my head and remember that I'm blessed
I try to remain positive and remember the things I am grateful for


With the curse and it gets worse as time goes by
Although success has blessed me with many things, it also brings its own problems


Can't see straight cause I'm so high
I am so high on drugs that I am struggling to see clearly and make good decisions


Why ask why when you know?
There's no point in asking why things happen when you know the answer


Nigga, when its your time to go, you go
When it's your time to die, it will happen, no matter what you do




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BEHIND THE ROPES ENTERTAINMENT, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAMON J BLACKMAN, ANTHONY FIELDS, MICHAEL MASSER, EARL SIMMONS

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All comments from YouTube:

Real Presha

I caught this song on the radio once back in the day and never heard it again. Best believe i searched my ass off to find it on the internet. This shit still go hard.

HazeStash

Swisha Stan IK it's been 8 years, but this comment some real ass shit LMAO.

Melanie Lidji

Sounds like me it’s been yeeeeeaaaasrrs if searching just find it this morning

Bigrichtown17

This song was on blueprint 2.1. The re release of blueprint 2

Zack Zues

#Metoo...lol

Tariq Sharif

Big facts. I still don’t know what album this is on.

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Maurice Landers

I looking for this song for years! This beat is krazy! Finally found it! The radio never really played this song to much, 1 of his best joints

JOHNSON DAILY SPORTS

This is my favorite swizz beatz production

Johnathan Riggs

I just found this song after all this time & I'm still grooving the sh!t out of this .

Stephen Webb

I like when he says "your not living your rhymes out, you live in ya mom's house." This shit is dope!!!

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