You Know Style
Nas Lyrics


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[Nas]
Cup'a Hen', cup'a Goose, cup'a Cris'
White chain, colored watch on the wrist
Switch lanes in monster whips, ambience
Specially dressed, guess who? -- Nas, it's obvious
Step to bars, we just ordered dark liquors
Clear liquors, y'all niggaz are s-e-x
Yes we get respected, eclectic messages
Left our brains, get into a female's estrogen
She feels electric, her breasts she touchin' them
Wet 'tween the legs from this thug seduction
N-a-s, then they ass, over-spank it
Whisperin' she loves intelligent gangstas
Call fatties 'bubbles', call head 'skull'
Before I get either I need some Red Bull
She'll scream as I pushed in her freezing cold pool
When she piss she gon' bleed in the whole stool
That's how much I want to bang and touch her pretty thing
Won't pluck no chicken wing, don't fuck with just anything
Gotta come up, run up and get touched up
Suicide, that's if you confront us

Don't talk, just hold your breath
Been here a while, s'only one nigga left
And all'a y'all know my style
I spend dough but I still let it pile

Mama shake ya thing
Coochie get wet while the bass beat bang
You put it on and on and on and on
Everybody talkin' 'bout the new Nas song

Uh, from a boy to a king
Love to rock diamonds and fancy rings
I'm a thoroughbred, real heavy mang
I'm fuckin' something tonight that's on everything
Fellas who beat bodies with me
Kidnappers and stick-up kids, they all poli' with me
Pop bottles with me, button-up shirts and throwbacks
Those cats only roll when I'm in the city
And the dance floor is disgustin'
Move your waistline to the basic percussion
I'm that, cool laid-back don who won't say nuttin'
And laugh when a nigga start frontin'

And all'a y'all know my style
I spend dough but I still let it pile
Mama shake ya thing
Coochie get wet while the bass beat bang

You put it on and on and on and on
Everybody talkin' 'bout the new Nas song

Bass beat bang [Repeat: x2]
Everybody talkin' 'bout the new Nas song

Rock Tims, rock Chucks, rock Bapes
I like eyes, pretty lips, fly face
First you said you would spread for me in an instant
See me with the next chick, now you act different
Power of the stick shift, now I embarrass her
Play your position, you're way outta character
Do the knowledge, graduated hood college with honors
Pay homage to Nas, Dickies and Converse
On her eyes shades in the nighttime regardless
The army's so thick you can't harm us

And all'a y'all know my style
I spend dough but I still let it pile

Mama shake ya thing
Coochie get wet while the bass beat bang




You put it on and on and on and on
Everybody talkin' 'bout the new Nas song

Overall Meaning

In Nas's song "You Know My Style," the rapper discusses his luxurious lifestyle, including expensive drinks, cars, and jewelry. The lyrics also mention his prowess with women, describing how he can seduce them with his intelligence and gangster persona. Nas talks about his respect within the hip-hop community, name-checking other rappers and boasting about the company he keeps. He also talks about his fashion sense, mentioning popular brands like Dickies and Converse.


One particular line that stands out is "Mama shake ya thing, coochie get wet while the bass beat bang." While this line may be controversial or offensive to some, it is a common trope in hip-hop songs and is not meant to be taken literally. It is a reference to women dancing to the music and enjoying themselves.


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "You put it on and on and on and on, everybody talkin' 'bout the new Nas song." This could be interpreted as Nas reminding listeners that he is still relevant and making music that people are talking about.


Line by Line Meaning

Cup'a Hen', cup'a Goose, cup'a Cris'
Drinking Hennessy, Grey Goose, and Cristal


White chain, colored watch on the wrist
Wearing a white gold chain and a colorful watch on the wrist


Switch lanes in monster whips, ambience
Driving expensive cars and enjoying the atmosphere


Specially dressed, guess who? -- Nas, it's obvious
Dressed extravagantly and obviously standing out


Step to bars, we just ordered dark liquors
Ordering dark-colored alcoholic beverages at the bar


Clear liquors, y'all niggaz are s-e-x
Choosing to avoid clear-colored alcoholic beverages since they make others appear promiscuous


Yes we get respected, eclectic messages
Gaining respect and conveying eclectic messages with one's actions and behaviors


Left our brains, get into a female's estrogen
Letting go of rational thinking to seduce a woman


She feels electric, her breasts she touchin' them
The woman feels aroused and touches her own breasts


Wet 'tween the legs from this thug seduction
The woman becomes wet between her legs due to the seduction tactics of a thug


N-a-s, then they ass, over-spank it
Referring to oneself as Nas and boasting about one's sexual prowess


Whisperin' she loves intelligent gangstas
Seducing a woman by portraying oneself as an intelligent gangster


Call fatties 'bubbles', call head 'skull'
Using derogatory terms to refer to obese women and oral sex


Before I get either I need some Red Bull
Using Red Bull energy drink as a sexual enhancer


She'll scream as I pushed in her freezing cold pool
The woman will scream as the rapper penetrates her in her cold pool


When she piss she gon' bleed in the whole stool
The rapper states that he will have sex with the woman until she is injured


That's how much I want to bang and touch her pretty thing
Expressing a strong desire to have sex with the woman


Won't pluck no chicken wing, don't fuck with just anything
The rapper won't settle for mediocre sexual partners


Gotta come up, run up and get touched up
Working hard to become successful and being willing to fight for it


Suicide, that's if you confront us
Violent retribution for anyone who challenges the rapper and his associates


Don't talk, just hold your breath
Silence is necessary


Been here a while, s'only one nigga left
The rapper has been in the game for a long time and is one of the few left standing


And all'a y'all know my style
Everyone is aware of the rapper's unique style


I spend dough but I still let it pile
Spending money extravagantly while still accumulating wealth


Mama shake ya thing
Encouraging women to dance seductively


Coochie get wet while the bass beat bang
The bass-heavy music arouses women


You put it on and on and on and on
The rapper's music is endlessly popular


Everybody talkin' 'bout the new Nas song
The rapper's new music is generating a lot of buzz


Uh, from a boy to a king
The rapper has grown and matured into a successful adult


Love to rock diamonds and fancy rings
Enjoying expensive jewelry


I'm a thoroughbred, real heavy mang
The rapper is an authentic and significant figure


I'm fuckin' something tonight that's on everything
Having sex with a highly desirable partner


Fellas who beat bodies with me
Associating with violent criminals


Kidnappers and stick-up kids, they all poli' with me
Being affiliated with dangerous criminals


Pop bottles with me, button-up shirts and throwbacks
Drinking champagne and dressing stylishly


Those cats only roll when I'm in the city
Being instrumental in attracting others to particular events and establishments


And the dance floor is disgustin'
The rap artist finds the dancing style of others to be obscene


Move your waistline to the basic percussion
Encouraging people to dance to the rhythm of the music


I'm that, cool laid-back don who won't say nuttin'
Being a calm and collected figure who does not speak unnecessarily


And laugh when a nigga start frontin'
Finding humor in others who act superior and pretentious


Rock Tims, rock Chucks, rock Bapes
Wearing various types of fashionable footwear


I like eyes, pretty lips, fly face
Preferring attractive facial features in a partner


First you said you would spread for me in an instant
Promising sexual favors to the rapper


See me with the next chick, now you act different
Changing behavior towards the rapper due to him spending time with another woman


Power of the stick shift, now I embarrass her
Enjoys showing off his ability to drive manual cars and making women feel inferior


Play your position, you're way outta character
Critiquing a woman for not conforming to his expectations


Do the knowledge, graduated hood college with honors
Being educated in street smarts and being successful in the rap game


Pay homage to Nas, Dickies and Converse
Respect and pay tribute to the rapper, and his casual style


On her eyes shades in the nighttime regardless
Wearing sunglasses at night, regardless of what others might think or say


The army's so thick you can't harm us
Having a large group of supporters that provides protection and safety


Bass beat bang
The music has a heavy bass that creates an enthusiastic atmosphere




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NASIR JONES, DANIEL MCDANIELS, JASON MIZELL, RUSSELL W. SIMMONS, LAWRENCE SMITH, SALAAM REMI GIBBS

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