Just In Case
Paulo Mendonça Lyrics

Pimp on pimp... uh remix
Announcing the remix with the addition of Nas

A Divine Mill presentation, yeah, just in case
Introducing the song as a Divine Mill presentation and implying that it's important to listen to, just in case something happens

World get ready, Nas, Jaheim, yeah, two thousand two
Announcing Nas and Jaihem's presence in the song and the year it was released

Yo! Pretty as Dawn, the city is mine
Addressing someone named Dawn and proclaiming ownership of the city

Buss it you rap fools clappin like we Diddy and Shyne
Calling out other rappers and comparing them to Diddy and Shyne

Tattoo across the stomach spells Godson
Describing a tattoo that spells Godson

I'm from the jungle like Tarzan hundred spots sparkin
Asserting an affiliation with the jungle and highlighting the power and danger associated with it

Want it with Nas I'm right here, all you talk is paper
Challenging anyone who wants a confrontation with Nas and dismissing the importance of talk without action

I chalk this playa, right where you standin
Aggressively threatening someone by saying they will be defeated or killed where they are standing

This the anthem I had to be on it
Highlighting the importance of the song and the decision to be a part of it

Callin Divine Mills office asking Kay Gee where the boss at?
Making a phone call to the producer's office, asking for the boss

Tell him it's the God on the line
Identifying oneself as a powerful and influential person

Yo the streets is buzzin with Stillmatic and the artist you signed
Referring to the success of Nas' album, Stillmatic, and the other artists signed by the producer

Now we workin in the studio late
Indicating that they are working hard in the studio

Layin some vocals to pro to, we ain't never using no napes
Recording vocals with a professional recording system and not using any shortcuts

Thinkin bout musical great from Marvin to stevie
Reflecting on the musical artists who have influenced them

Wonder ten years where will Nas and Jaheim be?
Contemplating where they will be in ten years

Just in case I don't make it, my girl better rep me She know I was a thug when she met me, yo
Expressing the importance of having his girlfriend represent him if he doesn't make it and acknowledging that she knew he was a thug when they met

I'm a hustler baby look at me Got the streets locked baby loot at the grill See the hate now baby imagine me Pushin weight now baby gotta skate now baby
Boasting about being a successful hustler with control over the streets and acknowledging the dangers associated with it

And it's all for you, boo I'll ride for you Cause I wan't the best for you Took a bullet in the chest for you, yeah yeah
Stating that everything he does is for his girl, expressing his love for her, and even willing to take a bullet for her

Now don't cry now lady, cause you the reason why now lady Gotta hold it down for Ja now baby But I gotta take this route now lady
Encouraging his girl not to cry because she is the reason he is doing what he is doing and acknowledging that he needs to take a dangerous route

Yo I gave away cars and jewelry for less attention
Giving away valuable possessions for the wrong reasons

They think they know Nas from QB
Dismissing the idea that people really know him because he is from Queensbridge

I'm sick of dodgin groupies less is more
Feeling tired of avoiding groupies and realizing that sometimes it's better to have less

Few MC's got jealous that's expected God But a, that's the life that a hustler leads
Acknowledging that jealousy is expected from other MCs and stating that it's a natural part of the hustler lifestyle

Plenty ice on my wife stay custom veese See I rock everything Yankeees, every chain brand new spankin Jumpin out them jeep Lincolns
Boasting about his possessions, including the jewelry his wife wears, and describing his style

Fans in the streets wavin, spectators it's a few hatin Most just stand in amazement Whispering the kid is a messenger
Acknowledging that there are people who support him and others who hate him, but most are just amazed by him and whisper that he is a messenger

Knucklegame like Hurricane was a pimp like Hefner
Describing his fighting abilities and comparing himself to Hurricane and Hefner

Till shorty canged my life I changed my cell Even let her answer when it rings at night And I'm a gangsta, pop bottles with my team And my queen, remix Nas and Jaheim
Acknowledging that meeting his girl changed his life and proving his love for her by allowing her to answer his phone calls at night. Also, asserting his gangsta status by drinking champagne with his team and queen, and reaffirming Nas and Jaheim's presence in the song