Gotta Have It
Gotta Have It

JAY-Z, Kanye West - Gotta Have It Lyrics

This track is a powerful exploration of the relentless pursuit of success, wealth, and respect in the face of adversity. JAY-Z and Kanye West employ their lyrical prowess to depict their journey from humble beginnings to becoming influential figures in the… Read more

Hip-Hop/Rap
Aug 8, 2011
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Gotta Have It Music Video

Gotta Have It Lyrics

Turn my headphones up, louder
Uh-huh, uh-huh

(What you need, what, what you need)
(I got what you need, what, what you need)
(What you need, what, what you need)
(I got what you need)

Hello, hello, hello, hello, white America, assassinate my character
Money matrimony, yeah, they tryna break the marriage up
Who gon' act phonier? Who gon' try to embarrass ya?
I'ma need a day off, I think I'll call Ferris up
Bueller had a Mueller, but I switched it for a Miele
'Cause I'm richer, and prior to this shit was movin' freebase
Had a conference with the DJ's (yeah), Puerto Rico three-days
Poli' with the PDs, now they got our shit on replay
Sorry I'm in pajamas, but I just got off the PJ
And last party we had, they shut down Prive
(Ain't that where the Heat play?) Yep (niggas hate ballers these days) yup
Ain't that like LeBron James? (Ain't that just like D-Wade, wait)

(What you need, what, what you need)
(I got what you need, what, what you need)
(What you need, what, what you need)
(I got what you need)

What's up, what's up, what's up, what's up
What's up ma'fucka, where my money at? (what you need)
You gon' make me come down to your house where yo' mommy at (what you need)
Mummy wrap the kids, have 'em cryin' for they mommy back
Dummy that your daddy is, tell 'em I just want my racks
(Racks on racks on racks) racks
(Maybachs on bachs on bachs on bachs on bachs) who in that?
Oh shit, it's just blacks on blacks on blacks
(Hundred stack) how you get it? (Nigga, layin' raps on tracks)
I wish I could give you this feelin', I'm planking on a million
I'm riding through yo' hood, you can bank I ain't got no ceiling
(Made a left on Nostrand Ave) right (we in Bed-Stuy)
Made a right on 79th, I'm coming down South Shore Drive
(I remain Chi-town) Brooklyn 'til I die

(Take 'em on home, take 'em on home)
(Take 'em on home, take 'em on home)
(I got what you need, what, what you need)
(Take 'em on home)
(What you need, what, what you need)
(I got what you need, what, what you need)
(Take 'em on home, take 'em on home)
(Take 'em on home, take 'em on home)
(Tryna hurt my name, huh?)

Writer(s): James Brown, Fred Wesley, St. Clair Pickney, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Shawn Carter, Joseph Roach
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Gotta Have It?

This track is a powerful exploration of the relentless pursuit of success, wealth, and respect in the face of adversity. JAY-Z and Kanye West employ their lyrical prowess to depict their journey from humble beginnings to becoming influential figures in the music industry. They highlight their triumphs over personal and societal challenges, using references to luxury brands as symbols of financial success. The repeated phrase "I got what you need" serves as both a taunt to their detractors and a reassurance to themselves - they have achieved what others desire or 'need'. The song also touches on racial issues with lines like "blacks on blacks on blacks", indicating the struggles they faced due to their race. Overall, it's a defiant anthem of self-assured victory against all odds.

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