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.

Black Dreams
Young Jeezy Lyrics

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Mafia, Mafia bitch im in the mafia/
Holla at ya boy, yeah i can do alot fo ya/
Speakin my language if you talkin bout tilapia/ Say you want this money nigga so what da hell.

Mafia, Mafia bitch im in the mafia/
Holla at ya boy, yeah i can do alot fo ya/
Speakin my language if you talkin bout tilapia/
Say you want this money nigga so what da hell is stoppin ya.

Nothing in ya way, so what the hell is blockin ya/
Can't be worried bout dem haters homie got to shake them off of ya, off ya, off ya, got to get dem off ya, damn dem folkz love to hate, that should mean alot to ya, niggas got to jail and get the singing like the opera, didn't make the band so dem boys came to chopper ya, came to helicopter ya, surgeon got to doctor ya, more than enough nigga thats what we can offer ya.

Black chucks, black strings, black coups, black themes, black nights, black dreams, black glock, red beam

Black chucks, black strings, black coups, black themes, black nights, black dreams, black glock, red beam

Overall Meaning

In this song, Young Jeezy declares his affiliation with the Mafia and emphasizes his confidence in his ability to provide for his crew. He speaks in a language that resonates with his audience and indicates his expertise in the game. He mentions tilapia, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for money, as he says he can talk about it fluently. Young Jeezy portrays himself as a confident individual who is not afraid to take risks to achieve success. He encourages his listeners to push through any obstacle in their way and not let haters bring them down.

The repeated mentions of black suggest a sense of darkness, power, and strength that resonates with Jeezy and his crew. He lists various black items, including chucks (sneakers), coups (luxury cars), themes (possibly referring to their lifestyle), and dreams (referring to their aspirations). He also mentions a black glock with a red beam, further emphasizing their power and willingness to use violence if necessary.

In summary, Young Jeezy's "Black Dreams" is a representation of his affiliation with the Mafia and his confidence in his ability to provide for his people while encouraging them to push through challenges and ignore haters.

Line by Line Meaning

Mafia, Mafia bitch im in the mafia/
I am part of a powerful group and have strong connections that can help you out if you need something.

Holla at ya boy, yeah i can do alot fo ya/
If you need anything, let me know because I have the ability to make things happen for you.

Speakin my language if you talkin bout tilapia/
I am familiar with the topic you are discussing (tilapia), so I can understand and help you with it.

Say you want this money nigga so what da hell is stoppin ya.
You claim to want money, but there is no obstacle preventing you from making it. So, why haven't you achieved your goals yet?

Nothing in ya way, so what the hell is blockin ya/
There are no apparent barriers preventing you from achieving your goals, so what is it that is holding you back?

Can't be worried bout dem haters homie got to shake them off of ya, off ya, off ya, got to get dem off ya, damn dem folkz love to hate, that should mean alot to ya, niggas got to jail and get the singing like the opera, didn't make the band so dem boys came to chopper ya, came to helicopter ya, surgeon got to doctor ya, more than enough nigga thats what we can offer ya.
You can't let negative people affect your success; you must ignore them and focus on your goals. Some people will hate no matter what, which is why it's important to distance yourself from them. Some people even become informants in jail. If you are not successful in one area, someone may be there to take you out. However, we have more than enough resources to help each other out.

Black chucks, black strings, black coups, black themes, black nights, black dreams, black glock, red beam
This line serves as a chorus and lists various items that are black. The color black represents power, dominance, and fearlessness in this context. The red beam likely refers to the laser sight on the glock, indicating a readiness for action.

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