Jay Jenkins (born October 12, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina), better kno… Read Full Bio ↴Jay Jenkins (born October 12, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina), better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, formerly Lil J, is an American rapper and actor signed to Def Jam Records. In 2001 he released his solo debut album Thuggin' Under the Influence, under the name Lil J, which featured production from Lil Jon. In 2004 he signed with Bad Boy Records and joined the group Boyz N Da Hood, whose self-titled album was released in June 2005. In 2005 he released his major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation

The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.

Amen
Young Jeezy Lyrics

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In the midst of negativity, a positive site can be blurred
And the visions that we thought were good, seems to let evil occur
While still possessing our human form,
We live life searching for greatness since the day we was born
And as we bow our heads at night rich wealthy or poor with dislikes
We pray, asking for forgiveness for our sinful ways
With mind, body, spirit and faith
We pray

Amen

Yeah, you like that right? I wrote it myself by the way
Yo Young, Jeezy, Jizzle, Snowman
We gotta give the streets what they want man
Fuck the god damn sheet man
You gotta get it in bruh
Let's get it

You like that don't you?
I wrote it myself by the way
And I don’t mean to be selfish
But I picture myself gettin’ paid
And you might catch pneumonia
'Cause I'm colder than an elf on a sleigh
Uh, me and Pusha back on it
Now everybody help us pray.
Lord forgive my sins and all my friends
Dollars make sense, I’m tryna get paid

Tryna get saved (too late)
Time to get paid
Got a gun and a stocking mask
Niggas thought I was tryna get waves
I’mma let y'all niggas pray for it
My young niggas knocking off a K for it
Sold my soul on the back end
Only fucking way I'ma pay for it
Front that shit you put a flame on
My niggas locked in a cage for
They keep telling me to go hard
Number one spot you was made for
Yeah, I made more
Front of the grill, got a racehorse
California Crayola red
Glow In The Dark like a ‘Ye tour
Fuck niggas steppin’ in my lane for
Not knowing that it’s a land mine
Soon as a nigga feel a cool breeze
Throw the top up like a gang sign
Red or blue, crip or blood
Solitaires, diamond studs
Like chandeliers I’ma flood
Black Jesus piece like it’s dipped in mud
Fashion God’s, notice mine
Roller ball spikes I’m Pokemon
Paris shit, Louboutin
Under bright lights where do you belong?

Please Lord, yeah, it’s gettin realer everyday
Niggas killin’ niggas, starving 'cause they can’t find no Yay
See at first they roll around and their bills they cannot pay
So some be trapped and some be dying, bow our heads and let us pray
Amen

Amen, how many people do you know hatin’?
On your downfall sitting their waitin’
When you shine, wonder what they gonna say then
Everything I do now stadiums
Tell me what they really gon’ say to him
And I’m headed straight to the ATM
Finna go HAM, nigga finna go in
Nigga you'll get it when pigs fly, when Yeezy fake
Devil’s pie, piece of cake
Kit-Kat I need a break
God’s child, Jesus Christ
Club like a broken neck, I need the ice
I need the lights
In Egypt they fightin’ for freedom
Cop pull you over no reason, beat him

Please Lord, yeah, it’s gettin realer everyday
Niggas killin’ niggas, starving 'cause they can’t find no Yay
See at first they roll around and their bills they cannot pay
So some be trapped and some be dying, bow our heads and let us pray, amen

I got them units packed in that black van like the A-Team
Even seen 'em come two tone like a Saleen (Saleen)
Saleen, Yeah that’s a Mustang
Break 'em down in the night, that's what I call hustling
They say they want that dumb shit, but this is ignorance
Come to warn the timepiece, yeah now that's ignorance
They like, Young you a fool, yeah I coulda bought some real estate
Instead I bought a half a block, I tried to sew up half the streets
I’m up seventy five on seventy five, when they was going for the twenty five
Guess who’s pickin’ up a trey
Just an ordinary day with extraordinary pay
Extraordinary risk
Can’t even explain, got an extraordinary wrist
I talk it cause I lived it man, this shit ain't really nothin’ to me
Tell ya like Sosa told Tony “don't you fuck with me”

Please Lord, yeah, it’s gettin realer everyday
Niggas killin’ niggas, starving 'cause they can’t find no Yay
See at first they roll around and their bills they cannot pay

So some be trapped and some be dying, bow our heads and let us pray
Amen

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Young Jeezy's "Amen" seems to address the conflict between good and evil, and the notion that despite striving for greatness, humans are still looking for forgiveness for their sinful ways. Jeezy's lyrics suggest that positive sights can become blurry in the face of negativity, and it is not uncommon for good intentions to lead to unintended negative consequences. The perspective of a person seeking redemption is evident throughout the chorus, linking mind, body, spirit, and faith in their prayers. The second half of the song seemingly transitions to a more worldly perspective, speaking about money, power, and greed. It suggests people are willing to do whatever it takes to get rich, even if it means selling their souls, and others' lives are at risk. Overall, the song's lyrics convey the idea that everyone has a different way of thinking about the concept of "amen."

Line by Line Meaning

In the midst of negativity, a positive site can be blurred
Negative things can cloud our view of the positive things happening in our lives

And the visions that we thought were good, seems to let evil occur
Things we once thought were good can turn out to be bad and cause harm

While still possessing our human form, We live life searching for greatness since the day we was born
As human beings, we strive for greatness and try to achieve it in our lives

And as we bow our heads at night rich wealthy or poor with dislikes, We pray, asking for forgiveness for our sinful ways
Regardless of our material wealth or lack thereof, we all pray for forgiveness for the wrongs we have done

With mind, body, spirit and faith, We pray, Amen
We pray with our whole selves - our mind, body, spirit, and faith - and end with an 'Amen'

I wrote it myself by the way, You like that right?
The singer is taking pride in something they wrote and asking if the listener likes it

Fuck the god damn sheet man, You gotta get it in bruh
The singer is urging someone to ignore any negative influences and go after what they want

Lord forgive my sins and all my friends, Dollars make sense, I’m tryna get paid
The artist is asking for forgiveness for themselves and their friends while acknowledging the importance of making money

My young niggas knocking off a K for it, Sold my soul on the back end
The artist's associates are committing violent acts to make money, and the artist has done morally questionable things to get ahead

Only fucking way I'ma pay for it, Front that shit you put a flame on
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes to stay successful, and they warn against crossing them

Please Lord, yeah, it’s gettin realer everyday, Niggas killin’ niggas, starving 'cause they can’t find no Yay
The singer is recognizing the increasing danger and violence in their community, including people dying due to lack of resources

See at first they roll around and their bills they cannot pay, So some be trapped and some be dying, bow our heads and let us pray
People can become desperate when they're struggling financially, and the artist asks for a moment of prayer for those in difficult situations

I got them units packed in that black van like the A-Team, Even seen 'em come two tone like a Saleen (Saleen)
The singer is describing a scene of them transporting illegal substances in a van and mentions a specific car that is a popular choice for street racing

They say they want that dumb shit, but this is ignorance, Come to warn the timepiece, yeah now that's ignorance
The singer is commenting on how some people may want a certain type of music that they find unintelligent, but the singer is still discussing their expensive watch

Can’t even explain, got an extraordinary wrist, I talk it cause I lived it man, this shit ain't really nothin’ to me
The singer feels they have something special and can't find words to describe it. They say they speak confidently because they have lived their life and this is nothing new to them

Tell ya like Sosa told Tony “don't you fuck with me”
The artist is warning others not to mess with them, using a quote from a character in the movie Scarface

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, JAY JENKINS, KANYE WEST, DEMETRIUS STEWART

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