Ni**as In Paris
The Throne Lyrics

So I ball so hard, muthafuckas wanna find me First niggas gotta find me What's fifty grand to a muthafucka like me? Can you please remind me?
Jay-Z is so successful that people are constantly trying to find him, but they have to work hard to do so. He wonders why he should even care about a relatively small amount of money like $50,000 when he has so much more.

Ball so hard, this shit crazy Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me The Nets could go 0 for 82 And I look at you like this shit gravy
Jay-Z is unfazed by anything and winning is very easy for him. He references his ownership of the Brooklyn Nets and implies that even if they did horribly, it wouldn't be a big deal to him.

Ball so hard, this shit weird We ain't even supposed to be here Ball so hard, since we here It's only right that we be fair
Jay-Z feels like he and Kanye are not supposed to be where they are and they have succeeded despite the odds. He believes that since they worked hard to get there, it is only right to treat everyone equally.

Psycho, I'm liable to go Michael Take your pick Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6
Jay-Z is saying that he is on the verge of being like Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, or Michael Jordan - all of whom have been known to do crazy things. He also mentions game 6, which could be in reference to Jordan's famous performance in game 6 of the NBA finals.

Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rolleys that don't tick tock Audemars that's losing time, Hidden behind all these big rocks
Jay-Z owns expensive watches, including a Rolex that doesn't work properly and an Audemars Piguet that is losing time. Despite their flaws, he keeps them behind his flashy jewelry.

Ball so hard, I'm shocked, too, I'm supposed to be locked up, too If you escaped what I've escaped You'd be in Paris getting fucked up, too
Jay-Z is amazed that he has succeeded and not ended up in jail like many of his peers. He jokes that if you were in his position with his level of wealth and success, you would also be partying in Paris.

Ball so hard, let's get faded, Le Meurice for like six days Gold bottles, scold models, Spillin' ace on my sick J's
Jay-Z wants to party hard in Paris, staying at the luxury hotel Le Meurice for six days. He plans to drink expensive champagne, hang out with beautiful models, and even spill some on his designer shoes.

Ball so hard, bitch behave, Just might let you meet Ye, Chi towns, D. Rose, I'm movin' the Nets to BK
Jay-Z is warning women to behave themselves in his presence, or else they might not get to meet Kanye. He then mentions his ties to Chicago and Derrick Rose before referencing his move of the Nets team to Brooklyn.

That shit cray That shit cray That shit cray
Kanye and Jay-Z are saying that their lives and experiences are so over-the-top and crazy that it's hard to explain them in any conventional way.

She said "Ye, can we get married at the mall?" I said "Look, you need to crawl 'fore you ball. Come and meet me in the bathroom stall And show me why you deserve to have it all."
Kanye is describing a woman who wants to marry him in a mall, but he is telling her that she needs to work hard and prove herself before they can even talk about something so serious as marriage.

What she order (what she order) fish filet?
Kanye is asking about a woman's food order, specifically a fish filet. The line is nonsensical and meant to be funny, without a clear deeper meaning.

Your whip so cold (whip so cold) this old thing
Kanye is complimenting Jay-Z on his luxury car, but he is also pretending to be unimpressed, as if the car is an old and worn-out object.

Act like you'll ever be around muthafuckas like this again
Jay-Z and Kanye are telling the listener to act like they will never be around anyone as famous or successful as them again, and to appreciate the experience of being in their presence.

Bougie girl, grab her hand Fuck that bitch, she don't wanna dance Excuse my French but I'm in France (I'm just sayin') Prince William's ain't do it right if you ask me 'Cause if I was him I would have married Kate and Ashley
Kanye is being disrespectful to a fancy girl who doesn't want to dance, calling her a 'bougie' girl. Then, he mentions being in France and comments on Prince William's choice of wife, joking that if he were in William's position he'd choose to marry both Olsen twins.

What's Gucci, my nigga? What's Louis, my killa? What's drugs, my deala? What's that jacket, Margiela?
Kanye is asking rhetorical questions about expensive brands and people he associates with - specifically, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, a 'killa' or killer (with money), a drug dealer (again with money), and Maison Margiela, a luxury fashion brand.

Doctors say I'm the illest 'Cause I'm suffering from realness Got my niggas in Paris And they going gorillas, huh!
Kanye thinks that he is the best because he is very genuine and authentic. He is celebrating his friends in Paris by making animal noises and saying that they are going crazy.

I don't even know what that means No one knows what it means, but it's provocative! No it's not, it's gross... It gets the people going!
Will Ferrell is making a joke about the nonsense lyrics of the song, saying that it's provocative even though it's meaningless. Jay-Z responds that it's not really provocative, but people still like it.

You know how many hot bitches I own?
Kanye is bragging about owning multiple attractive women, implying that he is very desirable and successful.

You are now watching the throne Don't let me get in my zone Don't let me get in my zone Don't let me get in my zone These other niggas is lyin' Actin' like the summer ain't mine
Jay-Z and Kanye are reminding fans that they are the best and people should pay attention to them. They don't want anything to distract them from their music and their quest for success.

I got that hot bitch in my home
Jay-Z is saying that he has a very attractive woman as his partner and she is with him now.

The stars is in the building They hands is to the ceiling I know I'm 'bout to kill it How you know I got that feeling?
Jay-Z and Kanye are performing in front of a big crowd and everyone is excited. They are confident that they will give a great performance and leave a lasting impression.

You are now watching the throne Don't let me into my zone Don't let me into my zone
Jay-Z and Kanye are once again telling their fans to focus on them and their music. They don't want any distractions or interruptions from the outside world.

I'm definitely in my zone
Jay-Z and Kanye are saying that they are very confident and focused on performing well. They are in the 'zone' and nothing else matters.