Like That
Kid Capri Lyrics
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Watch this, y'all
C'mon, Jigga, watch this, y'all
C'mon, Roc-A-Fella, y'all
It's Kid Capri an' Jay-Z
It's Jay-Z an Kid Capri
'Cause I'm like that, yo, yeah
As a young'un dumbin', gun in the waist
Sold crack to those who couldn't take the pain
An' had to numb it with base
Couldn't drink the Henny straight
I needed somethin' to chase
Nowadays, I throw shots back, leavin' nuttin' to waste
Life's like a treadmill, niggas runnin' in place
Gettin' nowhere fast, a whole year done past
I vowed to never stop winnin' 'til the earth stop spinnin'
Rock hot linen, cop hot cars an' hot women
If it's not him, then you got it confused
Y'all not rememberin'
My motto is simply 'I will not lose'
Abide by the block rules, I buy my glocks used
Wit bodies on it, let me know, anybody want it?
I'm raised, ill rational, way misunderstood
If you ain't live like I live, been one with the hood
I done what I could to come up with this paper
'Til this day still, run with the hood
Guess, it's part of my nature
If hell awaits a nigga, I'm comin' with the razors
Still flashin' ya shit, try to pass me in a six
Type classy on the wrists, every bit of 30 karats
This is not a game, this is not why I came
May these words find a spot on your brain an' burn
Then I recycle my life, I shall return
How tight is your flow? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
How right is your dough? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
How white is your blow? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
Only write what you know 'cause I'm like that
How tight is your flow? 'Cause like that, yo
How right is your dough? Just like that
How white is your blow? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
Only write what you know, just watch this, yo
I'm a hop skip an' a jump from grippin' the pump
Spittin' a couple of curse words an' hittin' you chump
Shit, I get digits in lumps
I'm a motherfuckin' problem, is this what you want?
Over-achiever, I love chicks that puff cheeba
In reefer paper, I hate the ones that blow up ya beeper
'Cause I go in ya deeper, I only bone divas
Impregnate the world when I cum through your speakers
Fuck hot, my records got the fever
Niggas kick dirt, get ya whole block sweeped up
I creep up when the beef heats up
Caught him with his feet up an' shoes off
'Bout to snooze off
Hatin' 'cause you can't turn the booze off
You dudes is too soft, why I don't fuck with you all
I might bark your ex an' spit at the locks
But other than that I don't be fuckin' with cats
Just me. Ty an' B.I., thug it like that
E, Dame an' Biggs, what's fuckin' with that?
Y'all can never diss Jigga, get nothin' for that
Other than a couple of slugs in ya back
Rappers, y'all runnin' around like I won't gun ya down
Last nigga that fronted, two shots spun him around
Lord, accept this offerin', here's somethin' for your crown
I meant no malice, I just met his challenge an' won
How tight is your flow? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
How right is your dough? Just like that, yo
How white is your blow? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
Only write what you know, I'm just like that
How tight is your flow? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
How right is your dough? Just like that, yo
How white is your blow? 'Cause I'm like that, yo
Only write what you know, just like that
How tight is your flow?
How right is your dough?
How white is your blow?
Only write what you know
How tight is your flow?
How right is your dough?
How white is your blow?
Only write what you know
Girls an' guns, all I want
Stock exchange, rocks an' thangs
Girls an' guns, all I want
Stock exchange, rocks an' thangs
The song "Like That" by Kid Capri featuring Jay-Z shows off their skills and confidence in their talents. They boast about their success, flow, and ability to make money. The lyrics tell a story of the struggles they faced growing up and how they overcame them. They talk about their past, present, and future aspirations. The song represents the high energy and competitiveness that is common in the genre of hip-hop. The chorus repeats the phrase "How tight is your flow? How right is your dough? How white is your blow? Only write what you know," and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself.
Jay-Z raps about his past as a drug dealer and his current success as a rapper and businessman. He speaks about his determination to keep succeeding and his desire for success. He references his motto, "I will not lose," and his willingness to abide by the rules of the streets. He also mentions his desire for expensive cars, clothing, and women.
Kid Capri's verse is more aggressive, with more focus on guns and violence. He describes himself as an "over-achiever" and brags about his ability to get phone numbers from women easily. He also touches on the theme of authenticity, stating that he only associates with real people and not "cats".
Overall, "Like That" is a song that shows off the confidence and talent of both Kid Capri and Jay-Z. It touches upon themes of authenticity, success, and the struggles of growing up in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, watch this, y'all
Kid Capri is introducing himself and Jay-Z and telling the audience to pay attention.
It's Kid Capri an' Jay-Z
Kid Capri and Jay-Z are performing together.
As a young'un dumbin', gun in the waist
As a youth, Jay-Z carried a gun while selling drugs.
Sold crack to those who couldn't take the pain
Jay-Z sold crack to people who were struggling with pain and needed to numb themselves.
An' had to numb it with base
These people turned to crack cocaine to dull their pain.
Couldn't drink the Henny straight
Jay-Z couldn't handle drinking Hennessy without adding a mixer.
I needed somethin' to chase
Jay-Z preferred to chase his drinks with another mixer.
Nowadays, I throw shots back, leavin' nuttin' to waste
Jay-Z now drinks straight and doesn't leave any alcohol in his glass.
Life's like a treadmill, niggas runnin' in place
Life can feel like a routine, with people working hard but not making significant progress.
Gettin' nowhere fast, a whole year done past
Time can fly by without people making significant progress towards their goals.
Abide by the block rules, I buy my glocks used
Jay-Z follows the street code and purchases his guns second-hand.
Wit bodies on it, let me know, anybody want it?
Jay-Z is warning his enemies that he is not afraid to use his weapons and has even killed people with them.
I'm raised, ill rational, way misunderstood
Jay-Z had a tough upbringing and often acts irrationally because of his experiences.
If you ain't live like I live, been one with the hood
If you haven't experienced what Jay-Z has been through, then you won't understand him.
Underestimate me, that'll be ya fate
If someone underestimates Jay-Z, they will ultimately suffer the consequences.
Fuck hot, my records got the fever
Jay-Z's records are popular and in high demand.
Hatin' 'cause you can't turn the booze off
Jay-Z is being criticized for his habits, but he isn't willing to change.
You dudes is too soft, why I don't fuck with you all
Jay-Z doesn't associate with people he perceives as weak or soft.
Other than a couple of slugs in ya back
If someone disrespects Jay-Z or his crew, they will be shot and killed.
Rappers, y'all runnin' around like I won't gun ya down
Jay-Z is warning other rappers that he is a force to be reckoned with and won't hesitate to kill if disrespected.
How tight is your flow?
Jay-Z asks other rappers about the quality of their music.
Only write what you know
Jay-Z advises other rappers to stay true to themselves when writing lyrics.
Girls an' guns, all I want
Jay-Z is interested in women and weapons.
Stock exchange, rocks an' thangs
Jay-Z is also interested in the stock market and selling drugs.
Writer(s): David A. Love, Frank A. Friedman, Shawn Carter
Contributed by Liam I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.