Shorty
R. Kelly & Jay-Z Lyrics


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So I told shorty I be producing, I be making those beats
Be making those hits, ya know
So I told her my name, my name is Tone
She said "Town!"
You know like she never heard of me, ya know
So I said okay you may know me by my other name
Sometimes they call me
Track master

We see you Tone
Tone the referee
We see you, baby

See man Shorty
That nigga Hov

Holla

Why y'all niggas don't understand

Uh-uh, they don't understand
Flow for 'em
No lemme sing for em
Just sing for 'em

Check It
Mr. Kell
Its like this, some of why y'all niggas got, legs for lips
Running ya mouth mad 'cause I, pop that Cris
Go up in 3-10, and cop that six
Then roll around with yo cheese
Some of why y'all niggas mad 'cause I drop these hits
Thug ass nigga, on some, R&B Shit
Now that shit done fucked around and, made me rich
And, For those of you who don't like it, why y'all can suck my "Uh!"
These honies to my suite like I'm, the Pidi piper
Body ass, hitting high notes, like they Mariah
Get that pussy wet enough to put out a bonfire
She be like "Woo", and I be like "Woo"
When her tides got high, fuck it I'ma Don
Running late for the studio, fuck it I'm bout to come
Dress cold at club fuck it Air Force I's
Said I wouldn't mention Sisqo, fuck he's a bum
Ally boom, buaya, Hit you with the right hook
You be like, what the fuck was that
Me and Jigga, we are like the industries popo
Nigga why y'all best shit can't even fuck with our demo's
Shorty

[Chorus: x2]
From New York on to L.A. (Shorty)
Chi-Town we freak the night away (Shorty)
Miami all the pretty girls (Shorty)
We know chicks all around the world (Shorty)

Shorty, what yo name is?
Shorty, who yo man is?
See man and make moves with a dude who move cane
Like a old man, you know who game this is, Young Hov
Name is respected in fifty different languages, mommy come roll
I keep a jet on the runway, Sunday in Paris, London on Monday
Back to L.A.
This ain't rap, this is real, I could trip and have a meal
In three hours ma the streets will be ours (Woo)
Shorty, I got something for you, Wouldn't give a chick a dime before
But now I want to spoil you
Shorty, The trips to the gucc shop, get your cooch hot
How bout I do a helipads on the roof top
Shorty, Ya hella rag, your my rock star Shorty
Here's my number shit, you don't gotta to call me
Shorty

[Chorus: x2]

I'm chilling in my 4.6, at the light
5 o'clock in the morning, been drinking all night
And, Plus I'm high, but it ain't over
4 slim bodies scooped me in a wide body rover
Panties and bras all the way from the bed to the sofa
For all you R&B so called playas, I'm bout to coach ya
Sit right there, and watch me freak yo girl chocha
Tongue all down her throat as if a nigga was trying to choke her
Its The Best Of Both Worlds, sticking ya in the "uh!"
Put ya hands up like it's money in the air
We bout to rip these charts like Zorro Blade
So hot your gonna need a cold glass of lemonade
To all my real live niggas, that shoot dice and play spades
In a nice crib, word up, drinking the Maid
On the rizel my nizel, that nigga Jigga is the dizel
R. Kizel in the hotel swizel's chicks on the mizel's

[Chorus: x2]





Shorty
Shorty

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R. Kelly & Jay-Z's song Shorty seems like a boastful conversation between the two artists about their success and their ability to attract women. In the first verse, R. Kelly declares that he produces beats and makes hits, introducing himself as "Tone" or "Track master" in case the girl he's talking to doesn't know him. Jay-Z chimes in, addressing R. Kelly as "Shorty" and talking about how other people don't seem to understand their success. R. Kelly continues with more braggadocio, boasting about his ability to make hits and his thug-R&B style that has made him wealthy. The chorus is a repetitive list of cities where the artists say they know pretty girls across the world.


The second verse seems to be a conversation between Jay-Z and a woman. Jay-Z asks her name and who her man is, claiming he can make moves with someone who moves "cane" (presumably drugs). He drops a few lines boasting about his wealth and fame, claiming that he could have a meal in any city in three hours. He then offers to spoil the woman he's talking to, throwing out expensive stores and even helicopter rides as possibilities. The final verse sees R. Kelly boasting more about his sexual conquests and his success on the charts, bragging about his fame and the amount of money he and Jay-Z make.


Line by Line Meaning

So I told shorty I be producing, I be making those beats
I told her I'm a music producer and I make hits


Be making those hits, ya know
I'm good at making popular songs


So I told her my name, my name is Tone
I introduced myself as Tone


She said "Town!"
She misheard my name as Town


You know like she never heard of me, ya know
She didn't recognize my name


So I said okay you may know me by my other name
I suggested that she might know me by another name


Sometimes they call me Track master
I also go by the name Track Master


We see you Tone Tone the referee We see you, baby
People recognize me and acknowledge me by my name


See man Shorty That nigga Hov Holla
Hey Shorty, my friend Jay-Z is here, say hello


Why y'all niggas don't understand Uh-uh, they don't understand Flow for 'em No lemme sing for em Just sing for 'em
People don't understand us, let's try to communicate our message through music


Check It Mr. Kell Its like this, some of why y'all niggas got, legs for lips Running ya mouth mad 'cause I, pop that Cris Go up in 3-10, and cop that six Then roll around with yo cheese Some of why y'all niggas mad 'cause I drop these hits Thug ass nigga, on some, R&B Shit Now that shit done fucked around and, made me rich And, For those of you who don't like it, why y'all can suck my "Uh!"
Let me break it down for you - some people talk too much and get mad when I make money and become successful. Those same people are hating on my R&B music, but it has made me rich. And if anyone still doesn't like it, they can suck it


These honies to my suite like I'm, the Pidi piper Body ass, hitting high notes, like they Mariah Get that pussy wet enough to put out a bonfire She be like "Woo", and I be like "Woo"
Women come to my room like I'm famous for controlling people (like the Pied Piper), and they are so attracted to me that they get very excited. I make them very turned on


When her tides got high, fuck it I'ma Don Running late for the studio, fuck it I'm bout to come Dress cold at club fuck it Air Force I's Said I wouldn't mention Sisqo, fuck he's a bum Ally boom, buaya, Hit you with the right hook You be like, what the fuck was that Me and Jigga, we are like the industries popo Nigga why y'all best shit can't even fuck with our demo's Shorty
I'm very confident and don't care if I'm running late or not dressed properly. I won't hold back on criticizing someone I don't like, like the singer Sisqo. My friend Jay-Z and I are like the police of the industry, nobody can match our talent. And hey, Shorty


[Chorus: x2] From New York on to L.A. (Shorty) Chi-Town we freak the night away (Shorty) Miami all the pretty girls (Shorty) We know chicks all around the world (Shorty)
We party in many different cities and meet girls everywhere


Shorty, what yo name is? Shorty, who yo man is? See man and make moves with a dude who move cane Like a old man, you know who game this is, Young Hov Name is respected in fifty different languages, mommy come roll I keep a jet on the runway, Sunday in Paris, London on Monday Back to L.A.
Hey Shorty, what's your name and who's your man? Come hang with me and my friend Jay-Z, who is respected all over the world. I travel a lot and keep a private jet on standby


This ain't rap, this is real, I could trip and have a meal In three hours ma the streets will be ours (Woo) Shorty, I got something for you, Wouldn't give a chick a dime before But now I want to spoil you Shorty, The trips to the gucc shop, get your cooch hot How bout I do a helipads on the roof top Shorty, Ya hella rag, your my rock star Shorty Here's my number shit, you don't gotta to call me Shorty
This is not just music, it's real life. I'm very successful and can afford to treat myself and those close to me. I want to spoil you with trips to expensive stores and even a helicopter ride on my rooftop. You're wonderful and I want to make you feel like a rock star. Here's my number, don't hesitate to contact me


I'm chilling in my 4.6, at the light 5 o'clock in the morning, been drinking all night And, Plus I'm high, but it ain't over 4 slim bodies scooped me in a wide body rover Panties and bras all the way from the bed to the sofa For all you R&B so called playas, I'm bout to coach ya Sit right there, and watch me freak yo girl chocha Tongue all down her throat as if a nigga was trying to choke her Its The Best Of Both Worlds, sticking ya in the "uh!" Put ya hands up like it's money in the air We bout to rip these charts like Zorro Blade So hot your gonna need a cold glass of lemonade To all my real live niggas, that shoot dice and play spades In a nice crib, word up, drinking the Maid On the rizel my nizel, that nigga Jigga is the dizel R. Kizel in the hotel swizel's chicks on the mizel's [Chorus: x2]
I'm driving at night after a long night of drinking and smoking. I meet some girls who come back to my place, and I want to show off my skills in bed. I'm very confident that I'm making great music, and we're going to be very successful. We're going to be so hot that you'll need something cold to cool down. Shoutout to all the guys who play dice and spades, and my friend Jay-Z is an unstoppable force in the industry, just like me


Shorty Shorty
Hey Shorty, I'm talking to you




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN OLIVIER, ROBERT KELLY, SHAWN CARTER

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Comments from YouTube:

@raheemtucker49

y i can't play this song jay z man what's good bro this jawn fire slim

@MultiR33d

where's the full version dammit?

@Lab4ny34

Been 8 years n you still waitin' ma nigga... Me too

@tuckmcneil9220

Gavin Whitbread DEAD ASS

@movesilently2717

Word....and this song was jumpin...fireπŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ™‹πŸ™‹πŸ™‹πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«

@twoforfive9228

@@Lab4ny34 album is impossible to find. like to think hov hates this shit so much he will personally make sure no one can hear it

@airpegasus5167

It was on here before . They must’ve took it down

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