The World Is Yours
Nas feat. Puff Daddy Lyrics

Whose world is this?
Asking who holds power in the world

(The world is yours, the world is yours)
Answering that anyone can claim the world as their own

It's mine, it's mine, it's mine
Stating that the world belongs to the singer, reinforcing their sense of ownership

I sip the Dom P, watching "Gandhi" 'til I'm charged
Enjoying luxury and education before getting energized to write music

Then writing in my book of rhymes, all the words past the margin
Overflowing with ideas and creativity

To hold the mic I'm throbbin', mechanical movement
Feeling passionate and energized when performing on stage

Understandable smooth shit that murderers move with
Crafting rhymes with flow and style that even criminals can appreciate

The thief's theme: play me at night, they won't act right
Claiming that people who listen at night become emboldened to commit crime or other questionable actions

The fiend of hip-hop has got me stuck like a crack pipe
Admitting a strong addiction to hip-hop music

The mind activation, react like I'm facin' time like
Being in a mindset like facing a prison sentence where they need to focus and plan ahead

"Pappy" Mason, with pens I'm embracin'
Referencing notorious drug kingpin Lorenzo "Pappy" Mason and taking pride in their ability to write poetry

Wipe the sweat off my dome, spit the phlegm on the streets
Showing disregard for hygiene and public decency

Suede Timb's on my feets makes my cipher complete
Feeling confident and stylish because of their Timberland boots

Whether crusing in a Sikh's cab, or Montero Jeep
Claiming to be comfortable and confident in any setting or mode of transportation

I can't call it, the beats make me falling asleep
Admitting that the music they make puts them in a trance-like state

I keep falling, but never falling 6 feet deep
Acknowledging struggles and setbacks in life but never giving up entirely

I'm out for presidents to represent me (Say what?)
Striving for wealth and power in order to have a voice and make a difference

To my man Ill Will, God bless your life (It's yours!)
Giving a shoutout to a friend and wishing them well

To my peoples throughout Queens, God bless your life
Extending well wishes to those from their community

I trip, we box up crazy bitches
Dealing with drama and conflict in personal relationships

Aiming guns at all my baby pictures
Feeling so angry and frustrated that they are willing to destroy cherished memories

Beef with housing police, release scriptures that's maybe Hitler's
Expressing anger and resentment towards law enforcement and using provocative language to do so

Yet I'm the mild, money-getting style, rolling foul
Contrasting their tendency towards drama with their overall laid-back demeanor and desire for financial success

The versatile, honey-sticking wild golden child
Describing themselves as a multi-talented, charismatic, and attractive person

Dwelling in the Rotten Apple, you get tackled
Acknowledging the harshness of living in New York City and the difficulties that come with it

Or caught by the devil's lasso, shit is a hassle
Feeling trapped and oppressed like they are in the grip of Satan himself

There's no days, for broke days we sell it: smoke pays
Using drug dealing to make money when other options are not available

While all the old folks pray to Jesus, soaking their sins in trays
Observing religious fervor and hypocrisy in their elders

Of holy water. Odds against Nas are slaughter
Feeling personally targeted and persecuted despite the fact they come from a religious background

Thinking a word best describing my life to name my daughter
Contemplating what kind of impact their experiences and struggles will have on their future child

My strength, my son, the star, will be my resurrection
Believing that their son will be the key to carrying on their legacy and being remembered after they die

Born in correction. All the wrong shit I did, he'll lead a right direction
Believing that their child will learn from their mistakes and be better than they were

"How you living?" Large, a broker charge - cards are mediocre
Responding with bravado when asked about their lifestyle, highlighting their wealth and success

You flipping coke or playing spit spades and strip poker?
Questioning whether their peers are involved in illegal drug trade or engage in other risky behavior

I'm the young city bandit, hold myself down single-handed
Describing oneself as a streetwise criminal and self-reliant

For murder raps, I kick my thoughts alone, get remanded
Using their music to address violent and criminal experiences and being punished for it

Born alone, die alone, no crew to keep my crown or throne
Feeling isolated and that their success is entirely self-made

I'm deep by sound alone, caved inside, 1,000 miles from home
Being deeply affected by music and feeling lost and isolated in their own thoughts

I need a new nigga for this black cloud to follow
Looking for a new friend or associate who can relate to their experiences and struggles

Cause while it's over me it's too dark to see tomorrow
Feeling overwhelmed and depressed, unable to see a brighter future

Trying to maintain, I flip, fill the clip to the tip
Struggling to stay mentally and emotionally stable, resorting to violent fantasies

Picturing my peeps, now the income make my heartbeat skip
Thinking about loved ones and the money they can provide feels thrilling and exciting

And I'm amped up, they locked the champ up, even my brain's in handcuffs
Feeling frustrated and powerless due to being imprisoned or held back in some way

Headed for Indiana, stabbing women like the Phantom
Referencing the murder spree of serial killer Richard Ramirez and expressing violent and misogynistic thoughts

The crew is lamping, Big Willie-style
Enjoying life and partying in a flashy and extravagant way

Check the chip-toothed smile, plus I profile wild
Displaying their unique look and style, as well as their tendency towards outlandish behavior

Stash through the flock wools, burning dollars to light my stove
Being reckless and careless with money, using it frivolously even when it is scarce

Walk the blocks with a bop, checking dames, plus the games
Walking around confidently and flirting with women, enjoying the thrill of the chase

People play, bust the problems of the world today
Acknowledging the difficulties and hardships of their personal life and the world in general