The Bounce Lyrics

[Intro: Jay-Z]
Uh, just point out the bounce, uh-huh
Show me the bounce, yeah
Just point out the bounce, geah
Timbo the king, yeah
Young Hov the king, yeah
Just point out the bounce, yes
Just point out the bounce nigga
Yo, listen

[Verse 1: Jay-Z]
Rumor has it The Blueprint classic
Couldn't even be stopped by Bin Laden
So September 11th marks the era forever

Of a revolutionary Jay Guevara
Now it's a whole museum of Hov MC'ers
Everybody dupin' the flow—you see 'em
Everybody loopin' up soul
It's like they tryna make The Blueprint 2 before Hov
Shout out to Just Bleezy and Kanyeezy
See how we adjust to the game so easy
Chicks belly dancin, glancin every chance they get
Like, "Oh shit, he's so handsome"
Still in demand in the longest run standing
Kidnapped rap seven years, no ransom
Can't one nigga get it back, no rap
Young Hov's going to Canton, I'ma land ya
[Chorus: Jay-Z]
(Point out the bounce) I'll show you how to get this dough in
Large amounts 'til it's hard to count
(Point out the bounce) I turn a eighth to an ounce
To a whole ki to the R-O-C

(Point out the bounce) Timbo the king, nigga (Uh-huh, woo)
Uh-huh, ay, uh
(Point out the bounce) Geah, young Hov the king, nigga
Uh, I got y'all

[Verse 2: Jay-Z]
For those that think Hov fingers bling-blingin'
Either haven't heard the album or they don't know English
They only know what the single is
And single that out to be the meaning of what he's about
And being I'm about my business, not mingling much
Running my mouth, that shit kept lingering

But no, dummy, that's the shit I'm sprinkling
The album with to keep the registers ringing

In real life, I'm much more distinguished
I'm like a bloke from London, England

Geah, you jingling, baby
See, I go right back and I bring 'em in baby
Business mind of a Ross Perot but never lost my soul
Crossed the line, I bought pop across the row
Then I walk through the hood, where they up to no good
Slangin them O's like a real OG should

"Oh, he's good"
"No, he would never sell out, he's so hood"
[Chorus: Jay-Z]
I'll show you how to get this dough in
Large amounts 'til it's hard to count
(Point out the bounce) I turn a eighth to an ounce
To a whole ki to the R-O-C

(Point out the bounce) Timbo the king, nigga, uh
(Point out the bounce) Geah, young Hov the king, nigga

[Outro: Jay-Z]
Point out the bounce
Point out the bounce
Point out the bounce
Point out the bounce
Point out the bounce

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About

Genius Annotation

“The Bounce” is the tenth track on The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse, featured on the first disc “The Gift.” It features the first Kanye West verse on a track by his mentor Jay-Z.

Despite the song featuring West, the original pressing of the album does not credit him as a featured artist. West was later credited on the compilation album The Blueprint 2.1 in 2003.

Q&A

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

Is this the first time Kanye has guested on a Jay Z song as a rapper?
Genius Answer

It’s actually the first time Kanye provided vocals for a Jay track, and could be seen as a song that helped propel him into the collective consciousness as a rapper. Before this song, his only other high profile guest spot was “Let’s Get Married (Reception Remix)” by Jagged Edge.

What is "The Bounce"?
Genius Answer

Jay’s likely referring to the signature sound that Timbaland was creating at the time. During 2004’s Fade To Black concert film, Jay is seen pestering Timbo at his home studio for “the bounce.”

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