You Know What It Is
Young Jeezy Lyrics


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Ay bruh, I'ma tell you on some real shit homie
You know what I'm sayin', you can't let this shit get to you dog
Know what I'm sayin', it ain't no pressure out there my nigga
Everybody fucks wit' you cause of what you do my nigga
What you say, what you speak on these motherfuckin' beats nigga
Only thing I can motherfuckin' tell you on some real G shit
Is to stay focused and let these niggas know you still the
Realest nigga alive
You could see it in my eyes
I ain't playin' wit 'em homie
Yeah I'm strapped when I ride
You real nigga yeah he keep it way hood
To govern a bitch, I make Georgia look good
Those a hundred proof nigga tell you different, he a liar
Drop 1 album, set the world on fire
I will not stop and I wont retire
You niggas smoke good, but I stay higher
Take 'em back to the white lex bubble
Could of told back then that dem boys was in trouble
Trend setter like the boy Don Can
I started makin' dollars then it started makin' cents
I used to share my room with the roaches and the rats
My lil' cousin Paul and my uncle, Po' Slick
Used to get 'em by the hundreds nigga, you can ask Slick
Bet Jeezy pack the dough homie just like Vick
You Know What It Is

I can't even lie
A day like this
Hey, it's gonna be a hell of a night
Homie you know what it is
Cause I'm so fly
Ya eyes don't lie
You fuckin' wit a gangsta tonight
Baby, you know what It is
I can't even lie
A day like this
Hey, it's gonna be a hell of a night
Homie you know what it is
Cause I'm so high
My eyes don't lie
You fuckin' wit a gangsta tonight
Baby, you know what It is

I gave 'em my heart, they lent me they ears
This is the best gangsta shit that you've heard in years
I try to told dem niggas keep one in the plastic
July 26, ya boy delivered a classic
I walk through the fire, gasoline doors
I dun seen everything nigga, and I dun sold it all
New whips every month, nigga I dun drove it all
Pocket full of bread, nigga bet I blow it all
And then we go to jail, and think about it all
Nothin' else to do, so we ball till' we fall
Baby on the way, I'm just waitin' on the call
Told her bring her her friends, we goin' run through 'em all
Lets get it, she know what it is

I can't even lie
A day like this
Hey, it's gonna be a hell of a night
Homie you know what it is
Cause I'm so fly
Ya eyes don't lie
You fuckin' wit a gangsta tonight
Baby, you know what It is
I can't even lie
A day like this
Yey, it's gonna be a hell of a night
Homie you know what it is
Cause I'm so high
My eyes don't lie
You fuckin' wit a gangsta tonight
Baby, you know what It is

I'm ya hoods last hopes
I'm the El' Capi'tan
Ask about me in the city
I'm the motherfuckin' man
Head above war, we call it 10 doors down
We hustle right here, work 10 doors down
Live life like a ? I call it the big game
Investigate it for me, I call it the big change
I sleep when I'm gone, yeah I'm tryna get to it
It's like a Nike campagne the way ya' boy just do it
Aye!, the paper keeps coming
Yeah, it flows like fluid
Get a 50 pack and we run right through it
Make dem boys tuck it in cause I'm all iced out
87-32 yeah, you know what I'm about
HA HA, you know what it is

I can't even lie
A day like this
Hey, it's gonna be a hell of a night
Homie you know what it is
Cause I'm so fly
Ya eyes don't lie




You fuckin' wit a gangsta tonight
Baby, you know what it is

Overall Meaning

Young Jeezy's "U Know What It Is" is a song that is all about staying true to oneself in the face of fame and fortune. The lyrics are directed towards Jeezy himself, advising him not to get caught up in the hype and to remember what made him successful in the first place. The line "Only thing I can motherfuckin' tell you on some real G shit is to stay focused" exemplifies the song's central message of staying grounded and not letting the pressure of the industry take over.


Throughout the song, Jeezy discusses how he has risen to the top of the rap game, but has not let his success change him. He tells listeners that he keeps it "way hood" and always stays true to his roots. He also notes that his success has allowed him to give his family a better life, as he no longer has to share a room with roaches and rats.


Despite the darker themes of the song, there is a sense of celebration and triumph throughout, as Jeezy revels in his success while also staying true to his origins.


Line by Line Meaning

Ay bruh, I'ma tell you on some real shit homie
I am going to tell you the truth, my friend.


You know what I'm sayin', you can't let this shit get to you dog
Don't let the negativity get to you, man.


Know what I'm sayin', it ain't no pressure out there my nigga
There's no need to stress, my friend.


Everybody fucks wit' you cause of what you do my nigga
People like you for your talent and skills.


What you say, what you speak on these motherfuckin' beats nigga
Your lyrics and messages on the beats are powerful.


Only thing I can motherfuckin' tell you on some real G shit
The only advice I can give is the honest truth.


Is to stay focused and let these niggas know you still the
You need to stay focused and prove that you're still the best.


Realest nigga alive
I am the most authentic person alive.


You could see it in my eyes
My eyes reflect my realness and sincerity.


I ain't playin' wit 'em homie
I'm serious and not joking around.


Yeah I'm strapped when I ride
I carry a gun for protection while driving.


You real nigga yeah he keep it way hood
I am a true gangster and stay true to my roots.


To govern a bitch, I make Georgia look good
I am a successful and powerful person who represents Georgia well.


Those a hundred proof nigga tell you different, he a liar
Someone who denies my authenticity is lying.


Drop 1 album, set the world on fire
My album was a huge success and gained the attention of the world.


I will not stop and I wont retire
I will continue to work hard and never quit.


You niggas smoke good, but I stay higher
Others may get high, but I am on a different level.


Take 'em back to the white lex bubble
I reminisce about my past success with my white Lexus.


Could of told back then that dem boys was in trouble
I knew then that my competitors were in trouble.


Trend setter like the boy Don Can
I am a trendsetter, like Don C.


I started makin' dollars then it started makin' cents
My music career started to make financial sense once I started earning money.


I used to share my room with the roaches and the rats
I grew up in humble living conditions and had to share my space with pests.


My lil' cousin Paul and my uncle, Po' Slick
My relatives, Paul and Po' Slick, were also there with me.


Used to get 'em by the hundreds nigga, you can ask Slick
We used to buy drugs in large quantities, ask Po' Slick.


Bet Jeezy pack the dough homie just like Vick
I bet that I have a lot of money, just like Michael Vick.


I gave 'em my heart, they lent me they ears
I put my heart and soul into my music, and people listened.


This is the best gangsta shit that you've heard in years
My music is the best gangsta music you've heard in awhile.


I try to told dem niggas keep one in the plastic
I gave them advice to keep a gun in the plastic bag to avoid being caught by cops.


July 26, ya boy delivered a classic
My album that was released on July 26th is a classic.


I walk through the fire, gasoline doors
I have faced tough challenges and came out of it stronger.


I dun seen everything nigga, and I dun sold it all
I've seen it all and sold everything.


New whips every month, nigga I dun drove it all
I drive new cars every month and have driven them all.


Pocket full of bread, nigga bet I blow it all
I have a lot of money in my pocket, and I am not afraid to spend it all.


And then we go to jail, and think about it all
When we go to jail, we have plenty of time to think about our actions.


Nothin' else to do, so we ball till' we fall
We don't have anything else to do, so we party until we can't anymore.


Baby on the way, I'm just waitin' on the call
I'm waiting for the call letting me know the baby is on the way.


Told her bring her her friends, we goin' run through 'em all
I told her to bring her friends, and we are going to have sex with all of them.


I'm the El' Capi'tan
I am the leader of my community and/or gang.


Ask about me in the city
People know me and my reputation in the city.


I'm the motherfuckin' man
I am the most important and powerful person in my circle.


Head above war, we call it 10 doors down
I am above the competition, and we refer to it as '10 doors down.'


Live life like a ? I call it the big game
I live my life like it's a game, and I call it 'the big game.'


Investigate it for me, I call it the big change
I am making big changes in my life, and I want you to look into it.


I sleep when I'm gone, yeah I'm tryna get to it
I am always working towards achieving my goals and do not rest until they are accomplished.


It's like a Nike campagne the way ya' boy just do it
I do what I need to do to be successful, like a Nike ad campaign.


Aye!, the paper keeps coming
I am constantly making money and have a lot of it.


Yeah, it flows like fluid
The money comes in easily and abundantly.


Get a 50 pack and we run right through it
We buy drugs in large quantities and use them quickly.


Make dem boys tuck it in cause I'm all iced out
I have a lot of jewelry and make other men feel insecure.


87-32 yeah, you know what I'm about
I identify with the zip code '87-32' and my audience knows what I am all about.


HA HA, you know what it is
I am happy and confident about my success and reputation.


I can't even lie
I am telling the truth.


A day like this
This is a special day or occasion.


Hey, it's gonna be a hell of a night
Tonight will be an amazing night.


Homie you know what it is
You know what it is and what to expect.


Cause I'm so fly
I am stylish and confident.


Ya eyes don't lie
You can tell from my eyes that I'm telling the truth and am the real deal.


You fuckin' wit a gangsta tonight
You are spending time with a dangerous and powerful gangster tonight.


Baby, you know what It is
You are aware of my reputation and status as a gangster.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEMETRIUS STEWART, DEMETRIUS L STEWART, JAY JENKINS

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Jonathan Williams

You ride out to this when you know who you are TRULY. THE MAN 100% authentic. There's no one that can imitate you. You feel every lyric of this song.

Moise Zigo

I used to listen this track in 2007 in my car on the road of 60 km that separated my home to university on Mondays at 4.30 a.m for a week of studies far from my wife and my son . In 2019 , it still inspires me accomplishment, achievement and dreams . Thank you Jeezy for the intelligence that you put in your music and to have unified the electro and rap music ( I am a Trance music amateur also) .

TheThunderSound

One of the hardest beats in hip hop history

CARLOS Michael

This shit give me chills. Crazy how music can bring u back to a certain point in life... Thank God for Growth

Dondrel Witherspoon

CARLOS Michael #AMEN

Buck Anderson

Facts...

Cash Rules

The word you are looking for is "ruminating".. the beats do it.. just like drums on the battlefield

christoper King

I fill you bra! If you fill this song that mean you a thinker! Deep thinker!

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Jenna Fisher

they don't make music like this anymore, love it

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