Primetime
The Throne Lyrics


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[Intro: Jay-Z]
We in the time of our lives, baby
Turn the music up
Primetime

[Verse 1: Jay-Z]
Primetime, beat by Dion
A third eon, that's what the fuck we on
More money, 40-year old phenom
My fifteen minutes of fame is stretched beyond
At 42, I'll be better than 24's
I carry the 4-5 master 48 laws
Still wearing my 23's, they can't fuck with the boy
Far as them 16's, I'm 23 up in all
Primetime, riding that 6 deuce
That 9/11, I only subtract the roof
Started in '88, got warm in '92
I landed in '96, that's the year I came through
I hit the club, order some Grey Goose
Switched it for Ciroc to give Puff's stocks a boost
New money, I found a fountain of youth
I'm heading to Miami to fuck up the Fontaine Bleu
A case of Ace... make it 2
Nigga we rollin', keep the deuce
The night is young, what the fuck we gon' do

[Hook: Kanye West]
The night is young, what the fuck you wanna do, huh?
The night is young, what the fuck we gon' do, huh?
The night is young, what you really wanna do, huh?

[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Primetime, basking in the lime
Cassius in his prime, coloring out of the line
Cause they don't want nobody that's colored out of the lines
So I'm late as a motherfucker, colored people time
Damn, Yeezy, it all gotta be dimes?
Well Adam gave up a rib, so mine better be prime
Niggas gonna kill me, I swear they better be lying
I never live in fear, I'm too out of my mind
Primetime, never hit these heights
I mean it's like
It's like a first first-class flight, I'm tripping on it
Socks on marble floors, I'm slipping on it
Champagne I'm sipping on, the shit tastes different, don't it?
You know what? You right
It's like the best damn champagne I had in my life
"When you coming home?" That's a text from my wife
I told her run a bubble bath
And float in that motherfucker like a hovercraft
And soak in that motherfucker 'til I call you back
I mean, who says shit like that, and doesn't laugh?

[Hook: Kanye West]
The night is young, what the fuck you wanna do, huh?




The night is young, what the fuck we gon' do, huh?
The night is young, what you really wanna do, huh?

Overall Meaning

The Throne's song Primetime is a collaboration between Jay-Z and Kanye West that explores their success and wealth. The song begins with Jay-Z declaring that they are in the prime time of their lives, celebrating their success and artistry. He boasts about his age, proclaiming that he will be better at 42 than he was at 24, and recalls his early days in the rap industry. He also talks about his flashy lifestyle, including his fondness for expensive drinks and luxurious hotels. Kanye West adds a verse that touches on his own experiences with racism and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Despite the challenges he has faced, he is still proud of his success and feels like he is living life to the fullest.


The song's hook, which is repeated throughout the track, emphasizes the sense of freedom that comes with youth and the opportunity to do whatever they want with their time. The two rappers use this as an invitation to indulge in their vices and pleasures, enjoying the fruits of their labor.


Overall, Primetime is a track that celebrates the pinnacle of success and living life to the fullest. Both Jay-Z and Kanye West use their verses to reflect on their journeys to this point, acknowledging the obstacles they've faced and the sacrifices they've made to achieve their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

We in the time of our lives, baby
We are currently experiencing the best moments of our lives.


Turn the music up
Increase the volume of the music.


Primetime, beat by Dion
We are in the best hours or moment of our lives, accompanied by Dion's rhythm.


A third eon, that's what the fuck we on
We are on the third era or a long period of time in which we are enjoying success and luxury.


More money, 40-year old phenom
With more wealth, even at 40 years old, we are still labeled as exceptional or prodigious.


My fifteen minutes of fame is stretched beyond
My fame and influence have long surpassed the short time frame of 15 minutes.


At 42, I'll be better than 24's
Even at the age of 42, I will still surpass the success and achievements of a 24-year-old.


I carry the 4-5 master 48 laws
I possess both power and knowledge, evident in carrying a firearm and a mastery of the 48 laws of power.


Still wearing my 23's, they can't fuck with the boy
I am still wearing my favorite shoes, the number 23, and nobody can surpass or defeat me.


Far as them 16's, I'm 23 up in all
In any race or competition, I am always 23 steps ahead of those who are only 16 steps ahead.


Primetime, riding that 6 deuce
We are currently enjoying the best moments while cruising in a 1962 vehicle.


That 9/11, I only subtract the roof
I own a Porsche 911, but the roof is removed or missing.


Started in '88, got warm in '92
My career started in 1988 but only became successful or heated up in 1992.


I landed in '96, that's the year I came through
In 1996, I reached the pinnacle of my success and made a grand entrance.


I hit the club, order some Grey Goose
Upon arriving at the club, I order a bottle of Grey Goose vodka.


Switched it for Ciroc to give Puff's stocks a boost
I changed my drink to Ciroc vodka to support my friend Puff Daddy's business and boost his stocks.


New money, I found a fountain of youth
With newfound wealth, I feel young and rejuvenated again.


I'm heading to Miami to fuck up the Fontaine Bleu
I am heading to Miami to party and indulge in luxury at the Fontaine Bleu hotel.


A case of Ace... make it 2
I order not just one but two cases of Ace of Spades champagne.


Nigga we rollin', keep the deuce
We are riding in style so yes, we must keep the convertible car.


The night is young, what the fuck we gon' do
We still have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves, what are we going to do to make the most of it?


Primetime, basking in the lime
We are currently experiencing the best moment of our lives while basking in the limelight or spotlight.


Cassius in his prime, coloring out of the line
I am like Muhammad Ali in his prime, bold and unapologetically pushing boundaries.


Cause they don't want nobody that's colored out of the lines
Society often rejects people who consistently go outside of societal norms and expectations.


So I'm late as a motherfucker, colored people time
I may be running late for an event, but it is not entirely my fault, it's just the culturally accepted 'colored people time.'


Damn, Yeezy, it all gotta be dimes?
Kanye is being questioned or criticized for only accepting the most beautiful women as he partners.


Well Adam gave up a rib, so mine better be prime
Adam lost a rib to create Eve, so my partner must be of exceptional quality or beauty.


Niggas gonna kill me, I swear they better be lying
People may want to hurt Kanye, resulting in his death, but he hopes that it is only a false threat.


I never live in fear, I'm too out of my mind
Kanye is too crazy or eccentric to let fear take control of his life.


Primetime, never hit these heights
Even though he has experienced many successes, Kanye has never reached the highs he is currently at.


It's like the best damn champagne I had in my life
The champagne I am currently sipping on is absolutely amazing and likely the best I've ever tasted.


"When you coming home?" That's a text from my wife
Kanye's wife, Kim Kardashian, is asking when he will return home.


I told her run a bubble bath
Kanye instructed his wife to prepare a bubble bath for her relaxation.


And float in that motherfucker like a hovercraft
He tells his wife to fully immerse herself in the bubble bath and relax completely, as if she is floating on a hovercraft.


And soak in that motherfucker 'til I call you back
Kanye wants his wife to stay in the bath until he calls her back, then they can continue their conversation or interaction.


I mean, who says shit like that, and doesn't laugh?
Kanye recognizes that he is somewhat ridiculous in his demands and instructions to his wife, but he is genuinely serious and not laughing about it.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jaybird4571

At 42 be better than 24
I carried the .45
Mastered 48 laws
Still wearing my 23's - they can't can't fuck fuck the bull
Far as them 16's I'm 23 of it all!

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All comments from YouTube:

@BeatsByJxy

This is timeless. One of the hardest beats Iโ€™ve ever heard

@kinduvabigdeal100

you ain't lie

@momishcarreviews

Yes had this stuck in my head all day

@nolinpowe

Primetime beat by Dion (No I.D.)

@my2cupcakes

Are you still A fan

@ForWhatItsWorth_

Underrated track... Shouldve been on the radio

@sejidsokoli963

The instrumental and lyricism isn't exactly radio friendly.

@tobiasfarragut292

NOOOO it shouldnt have.. then we wouldnt like it as much because everyone would know about it instead of smart ppl like us who hate radio music and live for that hot B-side of the album shit

@robertblazer1773

Tobias Farragut hipster af

@tobiasfarragut292

Robert Blazerย what.. the song? or my response?... dont give AF but JW

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