15 Songs On How Jay-Z Is A Spiritual Guru – Part 2

02. Thank You

Summary of Principles:

This song is deep, sincere, authentic appreciation for the millions of fans Jay-Z has. It explains that he feels blessed by God for this occurrence, it explains how this song is completely dedicated to them, and it explains how he loves being ‘high’ and living a good life and will not settle for anyone manifesting otherwise.

[Jay-Z Talking]
Thank you, thank you very much
For comin’ out this evening

[Verse 1]
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
You're far too kind
Hold you're applause
This is your song not minesJay-Z truly, sincerely lavishes praise, attention, support, and tribute on his fans.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Please hold your applause
For I just applied logic Keys keys open doors
Now I’m balcony, Opera, Black Tux, Binocula
Black luxe, Stop it I shouldn’t be so popular
Name keep poppin’ up Face keep poppin’ up
On the tube I’m just watchin’ Pacquaio box ‘em up
How would I know HBO would get a shot of us
Sitting so close that we almost got snot on us
Please dont bow in my presence,
How am I a legendRappers have a very interesting relationship with confidence and humility, but it's similar for all of us. The universal laws advocate talking positive, visualizing outcomes, expecting and having faith in miracles. That is a very confident thing to do. The flipside is that humbleness and humility is the mark of greatness. This line can be taken either way, and embodies the dichotomy.
I just got 10 number 1 albums Maybe now 11
More hits than a Now! 11
That is no reason to treat me like I’m somehow from outta heaven
Heaven knows that I`ve made my mistakes
Thank God, what a guy, as I say my graceMore humility pours forth from his inspired mind - He`s well-known for writing songs in literally minutes with no paper or pen, just straight channeled hit records, and so lines such as this speak of true humility as he thanks God for all blessings.
Who woulda thought by making birds migrate
For the winter I be fly all summer Might I say

[Hook]
Thank you, Thank you, thank you You’re far too kind
Hold your applause This is your song not mines
Thank you, Thank you, thank you You’re far too kind
Do me a favor, don't do me no favors I'll handle minesJay-Z let's us know that he doesn't and hasn't asked or looked for any favours or hand-outs, and is happy to grow and make bold moves on his own to get where he is. He puts responsiblity on no one, nor blame, except his self.

[Verse 2]
Hovi Baby
We are really high, really high tonight
We tip the waiter a hundred dollars
To keep the ice cold, alright?
We the last guys to keep the Wise guys code alive
If I can't live by my word Then I'd much rather dieThis line is pretty much the definition of authenticity and integrity, and again feels like subconscious nature emerging into lyrical form. It's not a far cry to say that Jay-Z is simply an authentic human being and loves being that way.
No no don’t thank me, This is just how my suit is stitched
I’m cut from a different cloth, I’m just who the shoe fits
For the Color Of Money like a Tom Cruise flick
‘Cept I put 8-balls in corners without using pool sticks
Beautiful music when champagne flutes click
Beautiful women sippin' through rouge lipsLife is good.
Dangers approaches We're like wait who's this?
Let us save you some trouble son
What size suit you is?
This way after the Ruger shoots through a few clips
You can lay in your casket just as you is
We appreciate the target practices
We'll be sure to send flower baskets kidThis is likely a metaphor for the definitive way Jay-Z and his circle handle 'uppity rappers' looking to compete instead of collaborate, but hey, it may just be him showing his gangsta roots, y0.

[Repeat Hook]

[Verse 3]
I was gonna kill a couple rappers
But they did it to themselves
I was gon' do it with the flow
But they did it with their sales
I was gon' 9/11 'em, but they didn't need the help
And they did a good job them boys is talented as hell
Cuz not only did they brick they put a building up as well
They ran a plane into that building and when that building fell
Ran to the crash site with no masks and inhaled
Toxins deep inside their lungs until both of them was filled
Blew a cloud out like a L into a jar then took a smell
Cuz they heard that second hand smoke kills
Niggas thought they was ill found out they was...ILL
And it's like you knew exactly how I wanted you to feelJay-Z blends his observation that other rappers are not really helped/supported by life in their sales and that they seem to alienate their fans and fail to deliver something that is seen as value, with a metaphor of the 9/11 disaster.

[Hook]