El Jefe Intro
Young Jeezy Lyrics


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I can't tell you why
I just changed, from one day to the next
I grew tired of everything
So, I decided to express my frustrations
You know what the thing about revolutions is?
You don't plan them, I didn't at least
There just happened to be alot of people that agreed with me
I happen to be the voice that spoke
They called me El Jefe

Niggas wanna go , we can go nigga I'm talking head up
Sick and tired of the bullshit and now I'm fed up
Hatin' on another grown man get your bread up
We can bread down nigga then keep your head up

Niggas wanna go , we can go nigga I'm talking head up
Sick and tired of the bullshit and now I'm fed up
Hatin' on another grown man get your bread up
We can bread down nigga then keep your head up

See timing is everything
Right now , you and I watch
Streets been watching us since '04
And they still ours

Niggas wanna go , we can go nigga I'm talking head up
Sick and tired of the bullshit and now I'm fed up
Hatin' on another grown man get your bread up
We can bread down nigga then keep your head up

Niggas tryin' to take the spot yeah you know they gon' try
You ain't gotta say a word know them numbers don't lie
I ain't spazzing , I ain't hating, I ain't trippin' I'm just focused
Came back to claim what's mine I think everybody noticed
Ye I know ya'll feel, is that nigga really real?
What's understood ain't gotta be said you niggas know the deal
Got a whole one from my partner one time he charged me thirty
Got a nigga wanted 2 way I need another birdy
I'm a genius when it comes to gettin money; kinda nerdy
Started counting at 6:15 be done by 7:30
If your subject is some real shit, you know I'm goin ham
Keep your opinions and your comments niggas I can't give a damn

I wasn't surprised to find my enemies
I could see the "el odio" in their eyes
They wanted to stomp me for my accomplishments
I thank them though, because without them, I wouldn't have no one to stand above

Say, that's the way it is
That's the way it's gonna be
Won't be happy till I'm in the same place as Max B
For them niggas do your thing dog you know how cats be
Anything you wanna know about them things just ask me
See I might be from the ghetto but I'm gonna be classy
You can hate it if you want but I'm gonna be flashy
See I do it for the time that I was broke and ashy
Bitches say you want them clothes all week ,you nasty
See Pac said it best , real niggas don't die
How you niggas so opinionated you don't know the guy
If you think you're going forward then you don't know the guy
If you thinking there's a limit then you don't know the sky
You ain't feeling me guess you ain't fucking with the game
If you ain't feeling me I guess you fucking with them lames
Gave you niggas hope how the fuck you gon' doubt me
Let you niggas in, how the fuck you gonna out me

I knew that nobody could stop me
I knew that I would make it through this point...
Yo sabΓ­a como jefe
El Jefe... I represent everbodio
I say, look at me, because I'm here right now
Yo estoy aquΓ­
And I will be present, and I'll be here permanently. [Speaks in spanish]




Se acabΓ³
Es El Mundo

Overall Meaning

In the song El Jefe Intro, Young Jeezy expressed his frustrations and the reason for the revolution. The lyrics signify a significant change in him that he cannot explain, but it led him to voice his frustrations. He did not plan the revolution, it came naturally, and many people agreed with him. Therefore, he became the voice that spoke, and they called him El Jefe. He also talks about his enemies who wanted to stomp him for his accomplishments, and he thanks them because it placed him above them.


The song is also about freedom, hustle, and determination to succeed despite all odds. Jeezy emphasizes that timing is everything, and he's been watching the streets since 2004, and they are still his. He also talks about being fed up with the BS and how it's time to go head up with those who hate on another grown man. He cautions that you do not plan a revolution; it just happens naturally, and he's focused on getting his money, which he's a genius at. The lyrics talk about keeping opinions and comments and coming back to claim what's his.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't tell you why
I am at a loss to explain how I changed over time.


I just changed, from one day to the next
I changed suddenly and unexpectedly.


I grew tired of everything
I became fed up with my surroundings, circumstances or life in general.


So, I decided to express my frustrations
I made a conscious decision to voice my discontent.


You know what the thing about revolutions is?
Revolutionary changes happen unexpectedly.


You don't plan them, I didn't at least
I didn't purposely set out to start a revolution but my actions caused it all the same.


There just happened to be alot of people that agreed with me
I found support from a lot of people who shared my feelings.


I happen to be the voice that spoke
I became a prominent figure who was vocal about our shared discontent.


They called me El Jefe
They gave me the nickname of 'The Boss' or 'The Chief' because of my leadership qualities.


See timing is everything
Timing is crucial and can make or break a situation, a plan or an endeavor.


Right now , you and I watch
We are currently witnessing a pivotal or significant moment.


Streets been watching us since '04
The public has been paying close attention to us since 2004.


And they still ours
We still command the attention and loyalty of the people who started following us years ago.


Niggas wanna go , we can go nigga I'm talking head up
If someone wants to start a fight or challenge me, I'm ready to face them head on.


Sick and tired of the bullshit and now I'm fed up
I'm sick of dealing with insincere, false or troublesome situations, and I've reached my limit.


Hatin' on another grown man get your bread up
Instead of hating or resenting someone's success, focus on improving your own situation and achieving your goals.


We can bread down nigga then keep your head up
We can work together to achieve our individual or shared goals and maintain our positive attitude despite any obstacles.


Niggas tryin' to take the spot yeah you know they gon' try
There will always be people who want to replace or surpass me, and I expect that.


You ain't gotta say a word know them numbers don't lie
The facts and statistics speak for themselves and prove my success or accomplishments.


I ain't spazzing , I ain't hating, I ain't trippin' I'm just focused
I'm not losing my cool, being negative or distracted, I'm just being single-minded and determined to succeed.


Came back to claim what's mine I think everybody noticed
I have returned to assert my authority or dominance over something that rightfully belongs to me and everyone is aware of that.


Ye I know ya'll feel, is that nigga really real?
I know that some people doubt my authenticity, skills or reputation.


What's understood ain't gotta be said you niggas know the deal
There are some things that are universally known or agreed upon and don't need to be talked about explicitly.


Got a whole one from my partner one time he charged me thirty
I bought a kilogram of drugs from my partner for thirty thousand dollars once.


Got a nigga wanted 2 way I need another birdy
I sold a customer a firearm and now I need more narcotics to sell to another customer.


I'm a genius when it comes to gettin money; kinda nerdy
I have exceptional skills when it comes to making money and some people might think that's unusual or uncool.


Started counting at 6:15 be done by 7:30
I'm capable of counting money very quickly and accurately.


If your subject is some real shit, you know I'm goin ham
If you talk about something serious or important, I will respond fiercely or energetically.


Keep your opinions and your comments niggas I can't give a damn
I don't care about or want to hear what other people think or say; I do my own thing.


I wasn't surprised to find my enemies
I knew that I had people or rivals who didn't like me or wanted to harm me.


I could see the 'el odio' in their eyes
I could sense the hate, animosity or enmity in their facial expressions or body language.


They wanted to stomp me for my accomplishments
They were jealous or resentful of my achievements or success and wished to harm me.


I thank them though, because without them, I wouldn't have no one to stand above
I'm grateful for their hostility or opposition because it gave me the opportunity to stand out or be above them.


Say, that's the way it is
That's how things are, whether we like it or not.


That's the way it's gonna be
That's how things will continue to be in the near or distant future.


Won't be happy till I'm in the same place as Max B
I won't be satisfied until I reach the same level of success or notoriety as Max B, a rapper whom I admire.


For them niggas do your thing dog you know how cats be
Keep doing what you're doing, my friend, because you know how things work in our environment or culture.


Anything you wanna know about them things just ask me
If you have any questions or doubts about illegal or shady activities, feel free to ask me.


See I might be from the ghetto but I'm gonna be classy
Even though I come from a rough or disadvantaged background, I'm going to maintain my dignity and style.


You can hate it if you want but I'm gonna be flashy
You might dislike or disapprove of my flamboyant or showy attitude, but I'm going to keep being that way.


See I do it for the time that I was broke and ashy
I behave extravagantly or ostentatiously as a way to compensate or make up for a time when I was poor and struggling.


Bitches say you want them clothes all week ,you nasty
Some women are sexually attracted to me or my style and express it in vulgar or indecent ways.


See Pac said it best , real niggas don't die
Tupac Shakur famously said that real men or gangsters live on even after they've passed away.


How you niggas so opinionated you don't know the guy
You are too quick to judge or make assumptions about someone that you don't really know or understand.


If you think you're going forward then you don't know the guy
If you believe that you're making progress or succeeding against me, then you have no idea who you're up against.


If you thinking there's a limit then you don't know the sky
If you're underestimating my potential or abilities, then you have no idea how high I can soar.


You ain't feeling me guess you ain't fucking with the game
If you don't appreciate or connect with my music or persona, then you're not truly part of the hip-hop culture.


If you ain't feeling me I guess you fucking with them lames
If you don't like or support me, then you're probably following or listening to less talented, mediocre artists.


Gave you niggas hope how the fuck you gon' doubt me
I inspired or motivated many people with my music or story, so why would you question or challenge my credibility or potential?


Let you niggas in, how the fuck you gonna out me
I shared my experiences, struggles or secrets with you or the world, so how can anybody betray or undermine me?


Yo sabΓ­a como jefe
I knew how to be the boss or leader (in Spanish).


El Jefe... I represent everbodio
I am The Boss, and I represent everybody or everyman (in Spanish and slang).


I say, look at me, because I'm here right now
I'm telling everybody to pay attention to me and recognize my presence or status.


Yo estoy aquΓ­
I am here (in Spanish).


And I will be present, and I'll be here permanently. [Speaks in spanish]
I will always be there, existent and influential (in Spanish).


Se acabΓ³
It's over or finished (in Spanish).


Es El Mundo
It's The World (in Spanish).




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jay Jenkins

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@eljay4k

Easily one of the greatest intros of all time

@smartymcfly3957

This joint helps me start my gym day πŸ’ͺ🏽

@djuanboyd616

This song is a masterpiece you can tell the way he raps he was really that nicca this whole mixtape is amazing

@kevinrichburg7522

Facts

@thomastatham8864

2024 still tryna be el
Jefe

@cosmicether7594

Hell yeaπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@LadiVirgo412

Still banging this in 2019 πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@keishaclark2201

It's 2023 and I'm still riding to this

@user-jp3ne5wp6s

Jeezy need to drop more bangers no capπŸŽ‰

@MrJtremayne89

Dem strings killin. Jeezy keep grindin big homie you killin it.

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