Just Give Me a Reason
NRC DJ™ • Mr.Z Lyrics

Let's go
Let's get started.

Hov!
Referring to himself, Jay-Z.

Uh huh, Hov'
Jay-Z is egging himself on and agreeing with himself.

You, are, not, ready
Jay-Z believes that his audience is not prepared for what he is about to deliver.

Hov', unstoppable, Dynasty, young Hova
Jay-Z sees himself as unstoppable, part of a powerful hip-hop family, and has the nickname 'Young Hova.'

I'm a hustler baby (I'm a hustler)
Jay-Z is a hustler, working tirelessly to achieve his goals.

I just want you to know (Wanna let you know)
Jay-Z wants his audience to understand his motivations.

It ain't where I been (It aint where I been)
Jay-Z doesn't dwell on the past.

But where I'm bout to go (Top of the world!)
Jay-Z is focused on his future and sees himself as being at the top.

Now I just wanna love you (just wanna love you)
Jay-Z desires emotional connection with someone.

But be who I am (you know you love me)
Jay-Z wants to be accepted for who he is.

And with all this cash (mo' money, mo' problems)
Jay-Z acknowledges that money can come with pitfalls and issues.

You'll forget your man
Jay-Z believes that with all that he has to offer, his partner will leave her previous lover.

Now give it to me
Jay-Z wants something.

Gimme that funk, that sweet, that nasty, that gushi stuff
Jay-Z is asking for something exciting and pleasurable.

But don't bullshit me
Jay-Z doesn't have time for games or deception.

C'mon, gimme that funk, that sweet, that nasty, that gushi stuff
Jay-Z repeats his request for something exciting and pleasurable.

When the Remi's in the system, ain't no tellin'
Jay-Z acknowledges that when he's been drinking, he may act unpredictably.

Will I fuck 'em will I diss 'em, that's what they be yellin'
Jay-Z's fans question whether he will hook up with the women he's around or reject them.

I'm a pimp by blood, not relation
Jay-Z sees himself as a natural ladies' man.

Y'all be chasin', I replace them, huh?
Jay-Z isn't interested in commitment, and replaces any women who become attached to him.

Drunk off Crist', mami on E
Jay-Z has been drinking Cristal champagne and the woman with him has taken ecstasy.

Can't keep her little model hands off me
Jay-Z has attracted a model who is drawn to him physically.

Both in the club, high, singing off key
Jay-Z and his partner are in a nightclub, singing loudly and badly because they are under the influence.

"And I wish I never met her at all"
Jay-Z has regrets about hooking up with the woman next to him.

It gets better, ordered another round
Jay-Z hopes that the situation will improve if he keeps buying drinks.

It's, about, to go, down
Jay-Z feels like something big is about to happen.

Got six model chicks, six bottles of Crist'
Jay-Z is surrounded by six models and six bottles of Cristal.

Four Belvederes, got weed everywhere
Jay-Z has four bottles of Belvedere vodka and weed all around him.

What do you say, me, you, and your Chloe glasses
Jay-Z suggests that the woman he's with join him for an intimate moment wearing her Chloe glasses.

Go somewhere private where we can discuss fashion
Jay-Z wants to have a private moment with the woman he's attracted to where they can talk about fashion.

Like, Prada blouse, Gucci bra
Jay-Z mentions high-end fashion brands to impress the woman he is with.

Filth Mart jeans, take that off
Jay-Z wants her to remove her lower layers of clothing.

Give it to me
Jay-Z reiterates his desire for something.

I said give it to me
Jay-Z repeats his request for something.

Mama, gimme that funk, that sweet, that nasty, that gushi stuff
Jay-Z makes a suggestive request for something exciting and pleasurable.

Yeah, save the narrative, you savin' it for marriage
Jay-Z doesn't want to hear about a woman's romantic story, especially if it's something she is planning to save for her eventual wedding day.

Let's keep it real ma, you savin' it for karats
Jay-Z calls out a woman, telling her that she is saving her love for an expensive diamond.

You wanna see how far I'm a go
Jay-Z is challenging this woman to see how far he will go to impress her.

How, much I'ma spend but you already know
Jay-Z plans to spend lots of money on her and she expects it.

Zip, zero, stingy with dinero
Jay-Z won't be spending any money on a woman who doesn't appreciate him.

Might buy you Crist', but that about it
Jay-Z might spend some money on her, but will limit his spending.

Might light your wrist, but that about it
Jay-Z plans to give her a modest gift but won't overdo it.

Fuck it, I might wife you and buy you nice whips
Jay-Z is indicating that he is willing to spend more for a woman he views as wife material.

Ma, but you really gotta ride nice dick
Jay-Z's level of affection is highly dependent on the quality of sex.

Profess you love the Hov', and I'll never let you down
Jay-Z expects his partner to be completely loyal to him

Get you bling like the Neptune sound
Jay-Z wants to add some jewelry to his partner's look

Okay, hot Hov', too hot to hold
Jay-Z views himself as being on fire, too valuable for anyone to resist.

Ladies love me long time like 2Pac's soul
Jay-Z believes that he is so likable that women can't resist him.

Only way to roll, Jigga and two ladies
Jay-Z sees being in the company of two women as the best way to be.

I'm too cold, Motorola, two way page me, c'mon
Jay-Z is confident and unapproachable. He carries the latest in tech, making it easy to reach him.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Jay-Z is concluding his song.