MAJOR
The XX Vs. Kanye West Lyrics

You motherfuckers better do your job and roll up and watch how we roll up
We demand that you observe and learn from our actions as we execute our routine flawlessly.

I can't control it, can't hold it, it's so nuts
I am completely consumed by and addicted to my vices, unable to resist their allure.

I take a sip of that yak, I want to fuck
I am so intoxicated by this liquor that I am filled with a primal urge for sex.

I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
This marijuana has me so high that I am completely immobilized.

But really what's amazing is how I keep blazing
Remarkably, I continue to smoke marijuana despite its powerful effects on me.

Towel under the door smoke until the days end
I will be smoking marijuana all day, so I have taken precautions to prevent the smell from escaping my room.

Puff, puff then pass, don't fuck up rotation
When smoking marijuana with others, follow the order and pass the joint or blunt without fail.

Hypnotic for Henny, now nigga that's your chaser
I am chasing my liquor with Hypnotic, a sweet liqueur, and suggest you do the same.

Turn nothing to something now pimpin' that's a savior
I have used my skills and ambition to create wealth and success from nothing, like a savior for myself.

Best things are green now pimp and get your paper
Money is the best and most desirable thing, and you should become a pimp to earn it.

High off the ground instead of skyscraper
I prefer my high to come from drugs and alcohol rather than from achieving great success in life.

Too low thinkin' we local, come on homie, we major
Don't underestimate us, we're not just local, we're major.

Feeling better than some head on a Sunday afternoon
I feel amazing, like I just received some incredible oral sex on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Better than a chick that say yes to soon
Nothing feels better than being in control and having a woman eagerly agree to my advances.

Until you have a daughter, that's what I call karma
One day, you will have a daughter and she may experience the same objectification and disrespect that you have shown towards women.

And you pray to god she don't grow breasts too soon.
As a father, you hope your daughter does not mature too quickly and attract unwanted attention from men.

Projects to' up, gang signs is thrown up
I come from a rough and impoverished neighborhood where gang culture is prevalent.

Niggas hats broke off that's how we grow up
Growing up poor means that we cannot afford to replace things that break, including hats.

Why else you think shorty's write rhymes just to blow up?
Many rappers and musicians come from difficult backgrounds and see music as a way out of their situation.

Get they first car and then IRS show up
When someone first achieves success, the government will come to collect taxes on that success.

He ain't never had shit but he had that nine
This man grew up with nothing but had access to a firearm for protection or to commit crime.

Nigga come through flickin' and he had that shine
Despite his lack of material possessions, this man had jewelry that he would show off to others.

Put two and two together in a little bad weather
In difficult circumstances, it is important to think logically and make smart decisions.

Gon' be a whole family on that funeral line
Living a dangerous lifestyle often ends in early death, leaving grieving family members behind.

Ask the reverend was the strip club cool if my tips help send a pretty girl through school
Even if you participate in sinful activities, you can still do good by using your wealth to help others, such as paying for someone's education.

That's all I want like wino's want they good whiskey
Just as an alcoholic desires their drink of choice, all I want is money.

I ain't in the Klan, but I brought my hood with me
Although I am not a member of the Ku Klux Klan, I still represent and identify with my impoverished neighborhood.

I heard the beat and I ain't know what to write
When first hearing a musical beat, it can be challenging to determine what to write or rap about.

First line, should it be about the hos or the ice?
Deciding what to write about can involve choosing between writing about women or material possessions.

Four-four's or black Christ? Both flows would be nice
When considering how to approach a rap, choosing between religious imagery or violent themes can be influenced by what is popular or appealing to fans.

Rap about big paper or the black man's plight
Rappers can choose to focus on either wealth and success or the struggles and injustices faced by black people.

At the studio console asked my man to the right
When creating music, it is common to get someone's opinion and advice on the work in progress.

What this verse sound like, should I freestyle or write?
When writing music, there are different approaches, such as writing lyrics in advance or improvising on the spot.

He said, Nas, what the fans want is Illmatic, Stillmatic
Nas' friend suggests that his fans want to hear music that is similar to his two previous albums, Illmatic and Stillmatic.

Picked up the pad and pencil and jotted what I feel
Nas begins writing down his thoughts and emotions on paper in order to create the best music possible.

Been like 12 years since a nigga first signed
It has been a long time since Nas signed his first record deal, indicating his longevity in the music industry.

Now I'm a free agent
Nas is currently not signed to a record label and has more creative freedom with his music.

And I'm thinking it's time
Nas believes it is time to take control of his own career and create his own record label or music group.

To build my very own Motown
Nas wants to create his own music empire, similar to Motown Records, with a roster of talented artists.

Cause rappers be deprived of executive 9 to 5s
Many rappers struggle to find traditional employment or executive positions outside of music.

And it hurts to see these companies be stealing the life
Record labels and other music companies often exploit and take advantage of young, naive artists and their intellectual property.

And I love to give my blood sweat and tears to the mic
Nas is passionate about creating music and putting all of his effort and emotions into each song.

So y'all copped the LPs and y'all fiends got dealt
Nas' fans have purchased his albums and become addicted to his music like a drug.

I'm Jesse Jackson on the balcony where King got killed
Nas compares himself to Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader who was present when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.

I survived the livest niggas around
Nas has survived in a dangerous and competitive environment, where many others have not.

Lasting longer than more than half of you clowns
Nas has outlasted and achieved more success than many other rappers in the industry.

Look, I used to cook before I had the game took
Before his career as a rapper, Nas sold drugs and made money through illegal means.

Either way my change came like Sam Cooke.
Despite the illegal path he once took, Nas has found success and wealth through music, similar to Sam Cooke's rise to fame.

We major (come on, homie, we major)
We are significant and important, and we should be recognized and respected as such.