Lyrics & breakdown
- 06
You had to see she keep calling me B.I.G
07And my name is Jay-Z
08She be all on my dick
09Gradually I'm taking over your bitch
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetNas
MeaningWhat it means: In “You had to see she keep calling me B.I.G,” Jay-Z addresses Nas directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.” Naming or plainly addressing Nas removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.”
- 14
I got your bitch in my Rover man
15I never kiss her, I never hold her hand
16In fact I diss her I'm a bolder man
17I'ma pimp her, it's over man
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetNas
MeaningWhat it means: In “I got your bitch in my Rover man,” Jay-Z addresses Nas directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.” Naming or plainly addressing Nas removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.”
- 18
(It's over man, it's over man...)
- 41
She got you whipped, got your kids
42Got your home, but that's not your bitch
43You share that girl, don't let 'em hear that he'll hurl
44It'll make 'em sick that his favorite chick
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetNas
MeaningWhat it means: In “She got you whipped, got your kids,” Jay-Z addresses Nas directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.” Naming or plainly addressing Nas removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.”
- 45
Ain't saving it, unfaithful bitch
- 60
From cats who order Cris' play the floor with the Knicks
61It can only lead to something unfortunate
62Hot boy like Jigga Man scorch your bitch
63Play the four dot, Jigga Man go first
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetNas
MeaningWhat it means: In “Hot boy like Jigga Man scorch your bitch,” Jay-Z addresses Nas directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.” Naming or plainly addressing Nas removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.”
- 89
I whip it up in the stomach
90Your bitch on the passenger side of me flashing your money
91Why you acting so funny?
92You know she been flirting while you working
Block noteTurns money and possessions into leverage
TargetNas
MeaningWhat it means: In “Your bitch on the passenger side of me flashing your money,” Jay-Z contrasts financial power or possessions with Nas' alleged lack of money, access, or control. Why it was said: The track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.” The comparison converts status into material evidence and is meant to make Nas' success claims look hollow beside something listeners can picture and measure.
ContextThe track is part of the Nas–Jay-Z feud, which moved from subliminal references to direct exchanges including “Takeover,” “Ether,” and “Super Ugly.”
- 126
[Break]