It's All Right
Memphis Bleek & Jay-Z Lyrics


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(Cardo got wings!)

I said you already know nigga, you ain't gotta flow
Before rap, Young really got dough
Before rap, Young really seen snow
In the kitchen 'bout to make some magic
Then blow it all in Magic
Pull up to my partner in traffic
Gave it to him, it was all in plastic
All I know, I ain't tryna go to jail
Heard that shit closest thing to hell
When it's stepped on, make it hard to sell
When you been where I been, make it hard to fail

'Cause I'm the realest nigga in this
Y'all know it, first nigga hitting Magic in that 645
Valet say "Jizzle nigga, stay in new shit"
But everybody back back 'cause that nigga can't drive
Doors open up I emerge with ten chains
Even back then they was calling me ten chains
Ask me what I spent, I tell 'em it's no thing
Even if I had to add it up, it'da cost like ten things
We used to take a little show money just to throw money
If it's on the floor nigga, it's the floor money
If you brought it out to blow, when you got it from the blow
Then that's why the fuck they call that shit blow money
Still the realest nigga in this, y'all know it
Kept it one hundred 'til the day I came through
My nigga hit me up, say he going out of town
So I threw him fifty thou, told him "bring me back two!"
Not only had my fingers crossed, I prayed
Called this little piece up, got laid
Then he walked in, threw them both on the table said
"Fuck that shit, young nigga get paid"
Then I whipped the Benzo on Lorenzo
Stayed down nigga, yeah I'm talkin' ten toes
Hoes see me in this big pretty mothafucka
Bet I leave the parking lot with about ten hoes

I done seen it all
Yay stacked seven feet tall
Swear it look white like a wall
What you know about thumbing through the hundreds, twenties, and the fifties
Spending tens and the fives at the mall?
I done seen it all

20/20 Pyrex vision
Catch a contact standing next to my kitchen
Hear the twenties, fifties, hundreds, the money machine clickin'
And my Rollie ain't tickin', I ball
I done seen it all

Uncle died on the spot
Pop killed the family with heroin shots (real shit)
Gave my life to the block
Figured, I get shot 'least I die on top (real shit)
I came alive in the drop
Big body all white, shit looked like a yacht (real shit)
I got 'em five grand a pop
Had a plug in Saint Thomas on a trillion watts
Flew him back to the States
Parked 92 bricks in front of 560 State
Now the Nets a stone throw from where I used to throw bricks
So it's only right I'm still tossing 'round Knicks
Probably brought your auntie a couple bags
I probably front your uncle a couple halves
I was in the S-Class you was just in class
You know I was finna blow like a meth lab
Expanded the operation out in Maryland
Me and Emory Jones in the Caravan
Took the show on the road out in VA
Dropped a couple off with Rolla in the PA (Real Rolla!)
Plug got shot, we start slowing up
Took a trip down there to see how he was holding up
The wars on now he got shot again
This time he was gone for good, then we got it in
Emory got knocked, we was down 10
The whole team hot, walls closing in
Niggas can't tell me shit about this dope game
'Bout this cocaine, man I done seen it all

Yay stacked seven feet tall
Swear it look white like a wall
What you know about thumbing through the hundreds, twenties, and the fifties
Spending tens and the fives at the mall?
I done seen it all

20/20 Pyrex vision
Catch a contact standing next to my kitchen
Hear the twenties, fifties, hundreds, the money machine clickin'




And my Rollie ain't tickin', I ball
I done seen it all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "It's All Right" by Memphis Bleek & Jay-Z provide a glimpse into the experiences and mindset of two individuals who have lived a life immersed in street culture and the drug trade. They express their resilience and success in the face of adversity, while also reflecting on the harsh realities and consequences of their chosen lifestyle.


The song opens with Memphis Bleek asserting his authenticity and the fact that he has always been involved in making money, even before his rap career. He refers to his experience with drug trafficking, mentioning that he has seen and dealt with cocaine firsthand. He also acknowledges the risks involved in the illegal activities he engaged in, emphasizing the similarities between jail and hell. These lines convey his determination to avoid incarceration and his acknowledgment of the challenges faced in the drug trade.


Jay-Z's verse further highlights his status as the "realest nigga" in the industry. He boasts about his luxurious lifestyle, mentioning expensive cars and multiple chains. Even from a young age, he was known for his wealth and generosity, as he would throw money around and spend extravagantly. He recalls a time when he trusted a friend with a significant amount of money, demonstrating his confidence and the extent of his success. He also references his involvement in the sale of drugs, mentioning the risks and dangers associated with it. Throughout his verse, Jay-Z depicts his journey from the streets to success, giving listeners a glimpse into the highs and lows of his life and career.


Overall, "It's All Right" showcases the experiences, triumphs, and struggles faced by Memphis Bleek and Jay-Z in their pursuit of success, primarily within the confines of street culture and the drug trade.


Line by Line Meaning

I said you already know nigga, you ain't gotta flow
I'm confident in my skills, I don't need to prove myself


Before rap, Young really got dough
I had a lot of money even before becoming a rapper


Before rap, Young really seen snow
I have experienced the drug trade and its profits firsthand


In the kitchen 'bout to make some magic
I'm about to cook up some drugs


Then blow it all in Magic
I'm going to spend the money frivolously, like blowing it in a strip club called Magic


Pull up to my partner in traffic
I meet my associate while driving


Gave it to him, it was all in plastic
I give him the drugs, which are packaged and concealed


All I know, I ain't tryna go to jail
I don't want to end up in prison


Heard that shit closest thing to hell
I've heard that jail is a terrible place to be


When it's stepped on, make it hard to sell
When drugs are adulterated, it becomes difficult to sell them


When you been where I been, make it hard to fail
Having experienced the drug trade, it's hard for me to fail in any other endeavor


'Cause I'm the realest nigga in this
I'm the most authentic and genuine person in this industry


Y'all know it, first nigga hitting Magic in that 645
Everyone knows I'm the first person to arrive at the strip club Magic in my luxurious 645 car


Valet say 'Jizzle nigga, stay in new shit'
The valet recognizes me and tells me to keep driving new and expensive cars


But everybody back back 'cause that nigga can't drive
However, everyone moves away because I actually don't know how to drive well


Doors open up I emerge with ten chains
When the car doors open, I step out wearing ten chains around my neck


Even back then they was calling me ten chains
Even in the past, people referred to me as 'Ten Chains'


Ask me what I spent, I tell 'em it's no thing
If someone asks me how much I spent, I casually reply that it's not a big deal


Even if I had to add it up, it'da cost like ten things
Even if I calculated the total, it would still only amount to ten things


We used to take a little show money just to throw money
We used to take some of the money earned from performances and throw it around


If it's on the floor nigga, it's the floor money
If money is on the floor, it's considered disposable and meant for spending


If you brought it out to blow, when you got it from the blow
If you brought the money out to spend, it was obtained from selling drugs


Then that's why the fuck they call that shit blow money
That's why they call that money 'blow money' because it was acquired through drug sales


Still the realest nigga in this, y'all know it
I'm still the most authentic person in the industry, everyone recognizes it


Kept it one hundred 'til the day I came through
I've always been truthful and honest, even until now


My nigga hit me up, say he going out of town
My friend contacted me, saying he's leaving the area


So I threw him fifty thou, told him 'bring me back two!'
I gave him $50,000 and told him to return with $200,000


Not only had my fingers crossed, I prayed
I hoped for the best outcome, and even prayed for it


Called this little piece up, got laid
I contacted a woman I'm involved with and had sexual intercourse


Then he walked in, threw them both on the table said
Then my friend walked in and casually tossed both the money and drugs on the table


'Fuck that shit, young nigga get paid'
He disregarded the money and drugs, encouraging me to focus on making money


Then I whipped the Benzo on Lorenzo
Then I drove my Mercedes-Benz with fancy rims called Lorenzo


Stayed down nigga, yeah I'm talkin' ten toes
I remained loyal and dedicated in the drug game, I put everything into it


Hoes see me in this big pretty mothafucka
Women notice me in this luxurious and attractive car


Bet I leave the parking lot with about ten hoes
I confidently believe I will leave the parking lot with approximately ten women


I done seen it all
I have witnessed everything


Yay stacked seven feet tall
Stacks of money, possibly from drug sales, reach a height of seven feet


Swear it look white like a wall
The stacks of money are so large that they seem to be as white as a wall


What you know about thumbing through the hundreds, twenties, and the fifties
What do you know about counting large amounts of money in various denominations?


Spending tens and the fives at the mall?
And spending tens and fives as if they were small change in the shopping mall?


20/20 Pyrex vision
Having a clear vision and understanding, like looking through a Pyrex container


Catch a contact standing next to my kitchen
Even standing near my kitchen, you can feel the impact of the drug activity


Hear the twenties, fifties, hundreds, the money machine clickin'
Hear the sound of counting money, including twenty, fifty, and one hundred dollar bills, from the money counting machine


And my Rollie ain't tickin', I ball
My Rolex watch doesn't even tick because I'm so successful and wealthy


Uncle died on the spot
My uncle died at that moment


Pop killed the family with heroin shots (real shit)
My father destroyed our family with his addiction to heroin, it's a painful reality


Gave my life to the block
I dedicated my life to the streets, specifically the drug trade


Figured, I get shot 'least I die on top (real shit)
I thought, if I get shot, at least I would die while being successful and at the top of my game


I came alive in the drop
I felt alive and invigorated while driving in a convertible car


Big body all white, shit looked like a yacht (real shit)
I drove a large, all-white car that resembled a luxurious yacht


I got 'em five grand a pop
I sold drugs for $5,000 each


Had a plug in Saint Thomas on a trillion watts
I had a connection in Saint Thomas with immense power and influence


Flew him back to the States
I brought him back to the United States


Parked 92 bricks in front of 560 State
I concealed and stored 92 bricks of drugs in front of a specific address


Now the Nets a stone throw from where I used to throw bricks
Now the Brooklyn Nets basketball team is located near the area where I used to sell drugs


So it's only right I'm still tossing 'round Knicks
Therefore, it's fitting that I'm still involved in the drug trade around New York


Probably brought your auntie a couple bags
I likely sold drugs to your aunt


I probably front your uncle a couple halves
I most likely provided drugs to your uncle, allowing him to distribute them


I was in the S-Class you was just in class
While you were in school, I was driving a luxurious Mercedes-Benz S-Class car


You know I was finna blow like a meth lab
You knew I was destined for success, like a meth lab that is about to explode


Expanded the operation out in Maryland
I extended my drug operation into Maryland


Me and Emory Jones in the Caravan
Me and Emory Jones, my associate, in the Caravan vehicle


Took the show on the road out in VA
We took our drug business on a trip to Virginia


Dropped a couple off with Rolla in the PA (Real Rolla!)
We delivered a few items to Rolla in Pennsylvania


Plug got shot, we start slowing up
Our drug supplier got shot, so our operation began to decrease in activity


Took a trip down there to see how he was holding up
We traveled to that location to check on our injured supplier


The wars on now he got shot again
Now that there's a drug war, he got shot again


This time he was gone for good, then we got it in
Unfortunately, he was killed this time, which led us to find a new source of drugs


Emory got knocked, we were down 10
Emory got arrested, and our team was down by 10 members


The whole team hot, walls closing in
The entire team was under intense scrutiny and pressure, with the authorities closing in


Niggas can't tell me shit about this dope game
No one can advise or lecture me about the drug trade


'Bout this cocaine, man I done seen it all
No one knows more about cocaine than me, I have witnessed everything




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jay Jenkins, Yoko Agi, Ryudo Uzaki, Shawn Carter, Ron Latour, Brock Korsan

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Who's bumping this in 2023 ?

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Jay-Z was the KING at this juncture... flow swagger on a 1000!

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