Lost One Lyrics

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Genius Annotation

Jay-Z describes different situations in which he has lost something. The first verse is about losing his business partners, the second about a girlfriend, and the third about his nephew.

This song samples Mel and Tim’s “Keep the Faith”, and features vocalist Chrisette Michele singing the hook.

The music video features Jay cruising in an $8 million Maybach Exelero, rumoured to be Birdman’s.

It was the second single from the record, released on December 4th 2006, Jay’s birthday.

In 2004, Dre told Scratch Magazine he had been studying classical piano, and this beat is the fruit of that labour.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What certifications has this track received?
Genius Answer

On December 4, 2023, “Lost One” was certified gold by the RIAA.

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Recorded At
Baseline Studios II/Battery Studios NYC/Avex Honolulu Studios/Record One Studios
Release Date
November 21, 2006
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