Victory
Nas/John Legend Lyrics

They doubted me all my life
Throughout my life, people have expressed doubts in my abilities and potential.

Now it's victory
I have reached a point in my life where I have overcome those doubts and succeeded.

Whatever it is, I'll pay the cost
I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my goals, even if it comes at a great personal cost to me.

I'm willing to risk it, I'll take the loss
I understand that taking risks is necessary in order to achieve success, and I am prepared to accept any failures or losses that may come with those risks.

I'll put it all on the line (put it all on the line)
I am willing to risk everything I have in order to achieve my goals.

In a hustler's state of mind
I have adopted the mindset of a hustler, which involves taking calculated risks, working hard, and being persistent in order to achieve success.

I'm gonna make history (yeah, yeah)
I am determined to accomplish something great that will be remembered for years to come.

Just so we can claim victory (Victory)
I am working hard to achieve my goals so that I and others in my community can claim a victory.

Speedboats, three tokes and pass it
I am living a luxurious lifestyle with access to expensive amenities like speedboats and recreational drugs.

Grass lit, hittin' slopes in Aspen
I am smoking marijuana and skiing in the prestigious Colorado town of Aspen.

No coat, just an oath to stay thorough 'til we back to ashes
I am so committed to my goals that I am willing to risk hypothermia in cold weather instead of wearing warm clothing. I will stay true to my goals until I die.

Driven in fly sedans to the M-G-M Grand
I am driven in expensive cars to the luxury hotel and casino M-G-M Grand.

Picture lots of sand, two blonds, implants
I am imagining myself surrounded by sand, with two blonde women who have breast implants with me.

Remy in hand, we tryna tan, deal my cards with an honest hand
I am holding Remy Martin cognac while attempting to tan in the sun, and I am dealing cards fairly in a game of cards.

A modest man, aware of any counter-scam
I am a humble person who is always alert for anyone trying to take advantage of me or my business dealings.

Palm trees, magnum Don P's, L-V monograms
I am surrounded by palm trees, drinking magnum bottles of Dom Perignon champagne with Louis Vuitton logos on them.

Hottest girls flew from Rio
The most attractive women have flown from Rio de Janeiro to spend time with me.

Mojitos, mucho frio, my libido
I am drinking mojitos and am very sexually aroused.

Sex so strong, without the E though
The sex with me is so good that drugs are not even necessary to enhance the experience.

Hollow threats, we don't see those
I am not afraid of empty threats and I ignore them.

Higher death toll whenever we roll
Whenever my crew and I are out, there is a higher chance of danger or death.

That process is pivotal
The process of achieving success is crucial and requires careful planning and strategy.

My pitiful poverty-struck criminals will get a Jew
My associates who come from impoverished backgrounds and have turned to crime will receive an education and a new life to help them escape poverty.

Then we lounge in a Spanish-style house
After a long day, we relax in a large, aesthetically pleasing house with Spanish-style architecture.

'Til it all blows over, Dolce Gabbana out
We wait until any drama or negative attention dies down before returning to our lavish lifestyle, wearing designer clothing such as Dolce & Gabbana.

Contemplatin', there is no bond with Satan
I am reflecting on my life and my lack of allegiance to Satan or any form of evil.

Say a little prayer for me like Aretha Franklin
I am asking for others to pray for my success and protection, much like Aretha Franklin's song 'I Say a Little Prayer'.

For my hustlers, here's some motivation
I am providing motivation for others who are also working hard to achieve their goals.

He who has begun is half done, why you waitin'?
If you have started something, you are already halfway to achieving it, so why wait?

I'm too impatient to pray, too much patience for stress
I am too restless and impatient to pray, but I have enough patience to handle stress and difficult situations.

It's too much paper to rest, fuck around, you face death
I have too much money to be idle and relax, and if anyone crosses me, they could end up dead.

I know some niggas from Astoria
I am familiar with some people from Astoria, a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

That'll cut your daughter up
These acquaintances of mine are capable of kidnapping and harming your daughter.

Like I used to cut a quarter up
Just as I used to cut up drugs to sell, my associates will cut up individuals to extort money or get revenge.

Makin' all the bucks, banana clips I bought in Georgia bucks
We are making a lot of money, using guns with banana-shaped clips that I purchased in Georgia.

Kill all you fucks, easy
It would be easy to kill all of you.

I be on the golf cart, sleepy
I ride around in my golf cart, feeling tired or lethargic.

Y'all beneath me
You are all beneath me in terms of status, wealth, or success.

Y'all be at the pawn shop, pawnin' watches
You are all selling your valuable possessions like watches in pawn shops because you are broke.

Obnoxious, can't stop us, we shottas
I am aware that I and my associates can be loud and unpleasant, but we are also unstoppable and will not hesitate to use guns if necessary.

Say you killin' Pablo? Impossible
You claim to be killing drug dealer Pablo Escobar? That's impossible.

Nonsense, preposterous, bizarre at best
What you are saying is nonsensical, ridiculous, and strange.

Unfulfilled promises
Promises that were made but not kept.

I feel intelligence is my wealth
I believe that my intelligence and ability to achieve success are my greatest assets.

However, how enormous is Nas' pockets is a pop quiz to gossipers
The exact size of my wealth is unknown, and to people who gossip or spread rumors, it is like a trivia question or guessing game.

See me at the Oscars, lookin' dreamy, hood opulent
You will see me at the prestigious Oscars, looking confident and with a sense of luxury, even though I come from a rougher background.

Means esoteric, how I wore it
I dress in a way that is unique and somewhat mysterious, using fashion to showcase my unconventional personality and taste.

Exoticness makes you curious to see how serious my closet is
I wear a lot of exotic clothing that piques people's curiosity about the rest of my wardrobe, which is expensive and luxurious.

Shareholders wanna invest in that Nas stock, it's just
People are interested in investing in my success and reputation.

We be on that real shit, luxury four-wheel shit
We are engaged in genuine, authentic experiences and possessing expensive cars.

Niggas actin' thirst on some just-got-a-deal shit
People are showing a lot of enthusiasm and excitement over a recent deal or success.

Ha, for that victory we will kill shit
We will do anything, including harming or even killing others, to achieve our goals and claim a victory.

Get out the way, playboy, this is real shit
Move aside, because what we are doing is serious and not a game.

Just so we can claim victory
Our ultimate goal is to claim a victory, and we will work hard and take risks in order to achieve that.

Oh, victory
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement over the prospect of claiming a victory.

Victory
A repeated emphasis on the importance of achieving a victory, and an affirmation of the mindset and lifestyle necessary to achieve it.