Bittersweet Dirt Off Your ShoulderJay-Z vs. The Verve Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders offLadies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders offNiggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told youGet, that, dirt off your shoulder
If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders offLadies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders offNiggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told youGet, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with sodaI just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a RoverTryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yessirKeep the heckler close, you know them smokers'll test yaBut like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin'Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'emNow, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceilingIn case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin'With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeveAt the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screenI paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is cleanNo chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for real
If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders offLadies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders offNiggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told youGet, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Your boy back in the building, Brooklyn we back on the mapMe and my beautiful bitch in the back of that 'BachI'm the realest that run it, I just happen to rapI ain't gotta clap at 'em, niggas scared of that blackI drop that "Black Album" then I back, out itAs the best rapper alive nigga ask about meFrom Bricks to Billboards, from grams to Grammy'sThe O's to opposite, Orphan AnnieYou gotta pardon Jay, for sellin' out the Garden in a dayI'm like a young Marvin in his hey'I'm a hustler homey, you a customer cronyGot some, dirt on my shoulder, could you brush it off for me?
If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders offLadies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders offNiggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told youGet, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin' greatest
Best rapper alive, best rapper alive
The lyrics to Jay-Z vs. The Verve's song "Bittersweet Dirt Off Your Shoulder" are an anthem to brushing yourself off and getting back up after facing adversity. Jay-Z's powerful and confident flow exudes that he has been through tough times but has come out on top, feeling proud and accomplished. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with Jay-Z brushing his shoulder off in a symbolic gesture of getting rid of the dirt - which could represent negativity, hard times, or the haters that try to bring him down. The chorus suggests that both men and women should feel empowered to brush their shoulders off, while the second verse speaks to Jay-Z's grit and determination to succeed in his profession by working hard and persevering. The ending verse highlights the singer's success, from the clubs to the billboards, and his ability to sell out Madison Square Garden in just one day. Overall, the lyrics convey a message of strength, resilience, and success in the face of adversity.
You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin greatestAttention please, I am the greatest
Turn the music up in the headphonesMake the music louder so I can hear it better
Tim, you can go and brush your shoulder off nigga I got you, yeahIt's okay to brush off any problems you have because I'm here for you
If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders offIf you're feeling confident and successful, brush off any negativity that comes your way
Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders offWomen can also be confident and successful, so they should brush off any negativity like men
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told youDon't underestimate how unpredictable and dangerous men can be
Get, that, dirt off your shoulderForget about any problems or negativity and move on
I probably owe it to y'all, proud to be locked by the forceI owe my success to my fans who support me and my hard work
Tryin' to hustle some things, that go with the PorscheI'm hustling to maintain my luxurious lifestyle
Feelin' no remorse, feelin' like my hand was forcedI have no regrets about my actions and feel justified in them
Middle finger to the Lord, nigga grippin' my ballsI don't care about religion and am expressing my defiance
Stab the ladies they love me, from the bleachers they screamin'Women love me and show their support from the crowds
All the ballers is bouncin' they like the way I be leanin'Athletes are dancing to my music and enjoying my style
All the rappers be hatin', off the track that I'm makin'Other rappers are jealous of my success and criticize my music
But all the hustlers they love it just to see one of us make itPeople who worked hard to succeed appreciate and support success in others
Came from the bottom of bottom, to the top of the potsI came from a humble background and worked my way up to success
Nigga London, Japan and I'm straight off the blockI'm popular and successful globally, but I still represent my roots
Like a running back, get it man, I'm straight off the blockI am constantly moving forward and succeeding, despite my humble beginnings
I can run it back, nigga, 'cause I'm straight with the RocI can succeed again and again because I am in partnership with Roc-A-Fella Records
Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with sodaI am in control and have power, like a drug dealer in the kitchen
I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a RoverI made quick money and want to use it to buy a fancy car
Tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yessirI'm trying to maximize my profits, like a wrestler stretching before a match
Keep the heckler close, you know them smokers'll test yaI need to keep a gun close, because drug addicts might try to rob me
But like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin'I am in control and successful, like a skilled card dealer
Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'emNow that my music is released, listeners can enjoy my lyrics
Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceilingI'm so successful that I can afford to buy many luxury cars with retractable roofs
In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin'I am so attractive and successful that women will be interested in me
With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeveI'm with a powerful and successful woman who is wearing designer clothing
At the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screenI'm at a popular sports bar watching ESPN
I paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is cleanI spent a lot of money on my expensive jeans and clean shoes
No chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for realI don't need flashy car accessories to prove my independence and maturity
Your boy back in the building, Brooklyn we back on the mapI am back and representing for Brooklyn
Me and my beautiful bitch in the back of that 'BachI am with my attractive partner, riding in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class
I'm the realest that run it, I just happen to rapI am a genuine and authentic person, who just happens to be a rapper
I ain't gotta clap at 'em, niggas scared of that blackI don't need to use violence, because people recognize my power and respect me
I drop that "Black Album" then I back, out itI released a popular album, and then I became less involved in the music industry
As the best rapper alive nigga ask about meI am highly respected and known for being the best rapper of my time
From Bricks to Billboards, from grams to Grammy'sI came from a difficult background and am now successful in the music industry
The O's to opposite, Orphan AnnieI went from being broke and having nothing, to having everything and more
You gotta pardon Jay, for sellin' out the Garden in a dayI sold out Madison Square Garden in one day, and it's okay to be impressed
I'm like a young Marvin in his hey'I am like a talented and successful artist like Marvin Gaye was in his prime
I'm a hustler homey, you a customer cronyI am successful and hardworking, while others are just consumers
Got some, dirt on my shoulder, could you brush it off for me?I have faced some challenges, and am asking for help in overcoming them
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou need to forget about any problems or negativity and move on, just like I did
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou need to brush off any negative experiences and failures, just like I did
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou need to forget about any problems or negativity and move on, just like I did
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulderYou need to brush off any negative experiences and failures, just like I did
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.Written by: Timothy Mosley, Shawn Carter
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