Put On
Young Jeezy Feat. Kanye West & Casely Lyrics


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I put on, I put on, I put on, I put on
I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city

When they see me off in traffic, they say "Jeezy on some other shit"
Send them pussy niggas runnin' straight back to the dealership
Me I'm in my spaceship, thats right I work for N.a.s.a
This 7H is not a fraud, call that bitch my bodyguard
Call that bitch your bodyguard? Yeah, that's my bodyguard
Wear a lot of jewelry, Young don't do security
What's whiter than a napkin, harder than a dinner plate
If you want it come and get it, you know I stay super straight
Ran up in my spots and now I'm workin' Out the Super 8
Know you niggas hungry, come and get a super plate
Y'all sing happy birthday, yeah I got that super cake
Hundred karat bracelet, I use it like some super bait

I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
Put on (east side) Put on (south side) Put on (west side) Put on

I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
Put on (east side) Put on (south side) Put on (west side) Put on

Half bag, top back,
Ain't nothin' but a young thug
HKs, AK's, I need to join a gun club
Big wheels, big straps,
You know I like it super sized
Passenger's a red-bone,
Her Weave look like some curly fries
Inside fish sticks, outside tartar sauce
Pocket full of celery,
Imagine what she tellin' me
Blowin' on asparagus,
The realest shit I ever smoked
Ridin' to that Trap or Die,
The realest shit I ever wrote
They know I got that broccoli,
So I keep that glock on me
Don't get caught without one,
Comin' from where I'm from
Call me Jeezy Hamilton,
Flyin' down Campbellton
So fresh, so clean,
On my way to Charlene

I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
Put on (east side) Put on (south side) Put on (west side) Put on

I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
Put on (east side) Put on (south side) Put on (west side) Put on

I put on, I put on, I put on
I put on for my city, I put on for my
I put on for my city, I put on for my city, on

I feel like there's still niggas that owe me checks
I feel like there's still bitches that owe me sex
I feel like this but niggas don't know the stress
I lost the only girl in the world that know me best
I got the money and the fame and that don't mean shit
I got the Jesus on a chain, man that don't mean shit
Cause when the Jesus pieces can't bring me peace
Sure I need just at least one of Russell's nieces on
I let my nightmares go I put on,
Everybody that I knew from the go
I know hoes that was frontin' when they knew he was broke
They say damn, Yeezy Yeezy, you don't know us no more
You got that big fame homie, and you just changed on me
You can ask big homie, man the top so lonely
I ain't lyin', so lonely I ain't lyin'
Let me see what we have tonight (what we have tonight)
I'm high as a satellite (satellite)
I see those flashin' lights (flashin' lights)
Cause every night (every night) I put on

I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
Put on (east side) Put on (south side) Put on (west side) Put on

I put on for my city, on on for my city
I put on for my city, on on for my city
Put on (east side) Put on (south side) Put on (west side) Put on

Let me see what we have tonight (what we have tonight)
I'm high as a satellite (satellite)
I see those flashin' lights (flashin' lights)
Cause every night (every night)
Let me see what we have tonight




I'm high as a satellite
I see those flashin' lights

Overall Meaning

In "Put On," Young Jeezy raps about his success and how he represents his city. The chorus emphasizes his allegiance to his city and how he puts on for it. He mentions his flashy lifestyle and how he doesn't need security because he has his "bodyguard," his expensive car. He also talks about how he's been robbed before, but he keeps going and keeps grinding. Kanye West's verse centers around his own struggles with fame and how it hasn't brought him the happiness he thought it would. He name-drops Russell Simmons and his nieces, insinuating that he's trying to find real connections amidst this superficial world.


Overall, "Put On" is a song about success and maintaining your identity in the face of it. It's about representing your roots and the people who have supported you along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

I put on, I put on, I put on, I put on
I am emphasizing that I put on for my city and want to make sure everyone knows it.


I put on for my city, on on for my city
I represent and am doing this for my city.


When they see me off in traffic, they say 'Jeezy on some other shit'
People notice me when I'm in traffic and think I'm really successful.


Send them pussy niggas runnin' straight back to the dealership
People who try to compete with me or pretend they're like me realize they can't and give up.


Me I'm in my spaceship, thats right I work for N.a.s.a
I feel like I'm flying high and working for the best with my success.


This 7H is not a fraud, call that bitch my bodyguard
My 7H is legit and even my car can protect me like a bodyguard.


Call that bitch your bodyguard? Yeah, that's my bodyguard
Yes, my car is that trustworthy and great at protecting me.


Wear a lot of jewelry, Young don't do security
I wear expensive jewelry but I don't need security.


What's whiter than a napkin, harder than a dinner plate
I'm asking a rhetorical question about something very white and hard, most likely referring to cocaine.


If you want it come and get it, you know I stay super straight
I'm not afraid of competition and remain honest and successful.


Ran up in my spots and now I'm workin' Out the Super 8
People ran into my business and now I'm trying to climb back up.


Know you niggas hungry, come and get a super plate
I know people want what I have and can offer them a great opportunity.


Y'all sing happy birthday, yeah I got that super cake
I have so much money and success that it feels like it's my birthday.


Hundred karat bracelet, I use it like some super bait
I use my expensive jewelry to attract attention.


Put on (east side) Put on (south side) Put on (west side) Put on
I'm putting on for all the different parts of my city.


Half bag, top back
I have my money and am driving with my convertible top down.


Ain't nothin' but a young thug
I'm just a young boy trying to make it big.


HKs, AK's, I need to join a gun club
I have a lot of guns and should probably be in a gun club.


Big wheels, big straps
I have big wheels on my car and big guns to protect myself.


You know I like it super sized
I like things that are exaggerated or blown out of proportion.


Passenger's a red-bone, Her Weave look like some curly fries
The girl riding with me has light skin and curly hair that looks like curly fries.


Inside fish sticks, outside tartar sauce
I'm eating fish sticks with tartar sauce, juxtaposing the luxury of my car and the everyday food I'm eating.


Pocket full of celery, imagine what she tellin' me
My pocket is full of money and the girl next to me is probably asking for some.


Blowin' on asparagus, the realest shit I ever smoked
I'm smoking something very expensive and luxurious like asparagus, which is the most extravagant thing I've ever smoked.


Ridin' to that Trap or Die, the realest shit I ever wrote
I'm listening to my own music, which is the most real and truthful music I've ever made.


They know I got that broccoli, so I keep that glock on me
People know I have a lot of money and wealth, so I have to have a gun to protect myself.


Don't get caught without one, comin' from where I'm from
I come from a place where it's dangerous and you should always have a gun on you.


Call me Jeezy Hamilton, flyin' down Campbellton
I'm comparing myself to Alexander Hamilton, a successful and wealthy man. I'm driving down a street named after myself, which is exciting.


So fresh, so clean, on my way to Charlene
I'm feeling really good and fresh on my way to meet a girl named Charlene.


I feel like there's still niggas that owe me checks
I feel like there are people who haven't paid me back yet and still owe me money.


I feel like there's still bitches that owe me sex
I feel like there are girls who used to reject me and now want to sleep with me because I'm successful.


I feel like this but niggas don't know the stress
I feel stressed even though people don't know or see it.


I lost the only girl in the world that know me best
I lost the girl who knew me the most and understood me the most.


I got the money and the fame and that don't mean shit
Having money and fame isn't everything and doesn't solve all problems.


I got the Jesus on a chain, man that don't mean shit
Even though I have a Jesus pendant, it doesn't make things better or easier.


Cause when the Jesus pieces can't bring me peace
Even though I have expensive jewelry, it doesn't bring me happiness or inner peace.


Sure I need just at least one of Russell's nieces on
I just need to be with a nice girl like one of Russell Simmons' nieces.


I let my nightmares go I put on
I'm putting on a persona or image to cover up my fears and anxieties.


Everybody that I knew from the go
Everyone I knew from the beginning or my hometown.


I know hoes that was frontin' when they knew he was broke
I know girls who didn't like me when I was poor and now like me because I'm wealthy.


They say damn, Yeezy Yeezy, you don't know us no more
People think I've changed and don't know or care about them anymore.


You got that big fame homie, and you just changed on me
You are famous and have changed since becoming successful.


You can ask big homie, man the top so lonely
Even though I'm at the top and successful, it can be lonely.


I ain't lyin', so lonely I ain't lyin'
I'm not lying about the loneliness that can come with being successful.


Let me see what we have tonight (what we have tonight)
Asking to see what we have planned for the night.


I'm high as a satellite (satellite)
I'm feeling really good and high.


I see those flashin' lights (flashin' lights)
I see the paparazzi and attention that comes with being famous.


Cause every night (every night) I put on
I'm putting on my persona or image every night.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JAMES GHOLSON, JAY JENKINS, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST

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