15 Songs on How Jay-Z Is A Spiritual Guru Part 6

From Part 5.

Looking at successful people is an interesting thing, a whole slew of common traits crop up.

Passionate purpose. Acting despite fear. Positive self-image/self-talk. Deep gratitude for life, faith in God, etc. — "Oh sure, it’s easy for them to have that, they’re rich and successful," is a common response. The thing is, if you were to sit down and talk to all those people, you’d find they all have hard times and rough starts and through all those times they focused on maintaining the above qualities, and it is that high-quality maintenance and standards they attribute their actual physical success to. It’s a chicken and egg thing, and the majority of humanity has it backward, but more are coming around every day.

The Blueprint III is like one long, passionate, emotionally intense affirmation peppered with gratitude, confidence, and the overcoming of nay-sayers and tire-kickers. It is the physical manifestation of Jay-Z’s amazing thoughts, attitudes, and experiences.

09. A Star Is Born
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Summary of Principles: It is a spiritual tenet that we are all connected and helping, praising, and supporting others is a powerful way to elevate ourselves.	[Hook] Everyday a star is born [J. Cole] Clap for em, clap for em, clap for em [Jay-Z] Everyday a star is born [J. Cole] Clap for em, clap for em, clap for em [Jay-Z] Hey! [Verse 1 - Jay-Z] I seen Mase do it, I seen Ye do it X came through, caught lighter fluid Still I came through it Clap for em But I’m the blueprint I’m like the map for em I dropped another classic Made Puff pass it Nobody could touch Puff back when Puff had it Wayne scorching, I’ll applaud him If he keep going, pass the torch to him 50 came through like hurricanes do I thought I’d finish his ass at Summer Jam too I had the Illmatic on bootleg The shit was so ahead, thought we was all dead Wayne did A milli, 50 did a milli Ye too, but what Em did was silly The white boy blossomed after Dre endorsed him His flow on Renegade, fuckin’ awesome Applaud himRespect, admiration, and appreciation from Jay-Z to Mase, Kanye West, DMX, Puff Daddy, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Nas, Eminem, and Dr. Dre. Some consider this to be a marketing ploy and a way to name-drop, and although it may function as such, I personally get the impression that Jay-Z is sincere, and an inspired artist, who truly appreciates hip-hop and all it’s components. [Hook] [Verse 2 - Jay-Z] Snoop Dogg did, Nelly came down The Face Mob, kept it ghetto for the H town Luda moved digits after he moved bitches Drake’s up next, see what he do with it Rule had a run, couple movie parts T.I. literally wanted to shoot up the charts What up Jeezy, what it do Y’all remind me of us in early ’92 Outkast landed, 3 thou was ill Like a male version of Lauryn Hill Mobb Deep shook it but Prodigy took it a lil’ too far Can’t fuck with Brooklyn Wu-Tang gangbanged it, Meth ate Rae’ took her on the date with the Purple Tape Passed on to Ason and then Ghostface They had a hell of a run Standing ovate, ayyyMore props to Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Face Mob, Ludacris, Drake, Ja Rule, T.I., Young Jeezy, Outkast Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan with a slight admonishment to Prodigy. [Hook] [Verse 3 - Jay-Z] And I am one of one Can’t you see just how long my run My reign Lulu’s son shine Been a star since I was back in one time One time give it up for him December 4th a star was born Clap for him This verse takes some time to self-appreciate, not uncommon in rap, and why should it be? Self-appreciation, and ’telling a better story’ about one’s life is a powerful practice. He went from moving that corner To this corner office is so enormous Hey, Pres Carter Watch them get they Monica on all day Hey Got so many different monikers but only 1 Jay They come, they go Some real, some faux Some friends, some hoes But no, I goes nowhere, this HovIllustrating how he went from drug-dealing to CEO of a Hip-Hop Empire. A feat many would consider anywhere from impossible to unlikely. Also he's garnered much attention from women [Hook] [J. Cole] And could I be a star Does fame in this game have to change who you are? Could I be the same one who came from a far away life Just to make it in these Broadway lights? Now shining in the broad day light, go figure A slow transition from a little broke nigga from the Ville Got a deal, a real life saver Dreams of being behind the wheel like Jada J. Cole suggests that one can gain fame and wealth and success without sacrificing creativity, inspiration, or principles. I chill now…cop a little ice later Cole you got the glow like a lil’ lightsaber So clap for him, then applaud Hov He gave him a platform Flow so sick thought he wrote the rap for him J. Cole also appreciates the love, trust, faith, and investment Jay-Z made in him, by offering him a platform for his rap. No sir The flow’s cold as a shoulder Of gold digging hoes when a broke nigga approaches Told ya I’m focused man I’ll let you motherfuckers soak it in.His rhymes are awesome because he's absolutely committed and focused to his craft.

I just find it beautiful when one artist is appreciating another. I mean, we are all artists

10. Venus Vs. Mars
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Summary of Principles: The battles of the sexes, an often interesting topic, Jay-Z delves into the ins and outs, literally and figuratively.	[Verse 1] If Hov's a Blackberry Bold Shorty is a Sidekick She used to have a man I used to have a side chick Shorty got wind I had to blow the chick off She got rid of him They both took the shit hard Shorty played the piano Me, I played with white keys Shorty from the South Oh I think she like me Shorty like Pac Me, Big Poppa She screaming Hit ’Em Up I’m screaming Who Shot Ya I’m on that red wine Shorty like white Same shit different toilet We both getting nice Me I’m from the Apple Which means I’m a Mac She’s a PC She lives in my lapWow. This entire song is an amazing masculine/feminine battle. The beautiful, ever-flowng interplay between yin and yang. It could be about Jay-Z's personal relatonships, it could be about archetypes, either way, it's really well done and littered with double-meanings and pop-culture metaphors. This verse focuses on the aspects that are opposite, complimentary, or different. [Hook] Shorty get it in (Jay-Z) Daddy go hard (Girl) Venus versus Mars (Jay-Z) [Verse 2] Whether black or white We both like Mike We both like Jordans We both Phil’s Knight I finish my breakfast Shorty’s out to lunch Yeah we both eating It’s better than brunch Shorty like Pepsi Me I’m the coke man Body like a Coke bottle I crush it like a Coke can Started at the window End up at the wall The Ying to my Yang I skeet skeet off In a salt and pepper ’Bach Shorty like to front The Bonnie to my Clyde Both riding shotgun Both covered in gold Like C3P0 James and Florida Evans Let the good times rollThis verse on ways they are similar. There’s also quite a bit of sexual imagery, Jay-Z doesn’t seem shy about any topic in life, be it cocaine, life, death, sex, etc. Many artists struggle with the question of what is too much and what goes over the line. [Hook] [Verse 3] Thought shorty was the truth Found out she was a cheater We were supposed to Takeover I caught her bumping Ether I thought shorty liked Mike Found out she liked Prince Thought she was Adrienne It&rsquot;s been rocky ever since My dollars was down She left me for some Euros Took my whole flavour I call her Coke Zero We were co-MVPs Like Kobe and Shaq Left me for the Heat We were winning back to back Said I party too much Shorty got fed up Shorty got Britney Shaved her whole head up We used to make out Kissing each other&rsquot;s face off Fell for the Ponzi scheme Damn shorty just made offThis verse rhymes about how it was all a sham, the relationship was a lie. which can certainly happen. Venus Vs. Mars.

SpiritSentient has much to offer on gender, relationships, and sexuality – If Jay-Z’s song didn’t do it for you, perhaps one of our articles will.

Continue on to part 7.

Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 1
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 2
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 3
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 4
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 5
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 6
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 7
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 8
Jay-Z’s Spirit – Part 9

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