Frontin'
Jay-Z · Other Songs - Jay-Z
Don't wanna sound full of myself or rude
But you ain't looking at no other dudes cause you love me
(I'm sorry but.. so sexy)
So you think about a chance
You find yourself trying to do my dance
Maybe cause you love me (Uh, you do it well)
B-Sect - Pharrell
So then we tried - I'm singing a slow beat
Because you weren't used to how fast we touched (fast we touched)
Then we locked eyes - and I knew I was in there
And I was gon' tear ya ass up (tear ya ass up)
Chorus - Pharrell
I know that I'm carrying on,
Nevermind if I'm showing off
I was just frontin (you know I want ya babe)
I'm ready to bet it all, unless you don't care at all
But you know I want ya (you should stop frontin babe)
Pharrell
Trying to be the best girlfriend you could be
But still you sneak and look at me, and girl I love it
Then you give your other girl a shove
Tell her you gon' palm her ass like it was
And she's gon love it (whoa-oh whoa, yeah yeah)
B-Sect - Pharrell
Chorus - Pharrell
Bridge - Pharrell (Jay-Z)
(We got another one Pha-real)
Dance, ooooooh ooooh
(I call you Pha-real cause you the truest, haha, Young!)
Whoa-oh, oh ohhhh
(Uh, yeah)
Dance, ooooooh ooooh
(Yeah, lemme talk to em)
Whoa-oh, oh ohhhh
(I'm a keep it real)
Jay-Z (Pharrell)
Everytime your name was brought up
I would act all nonchalant in front of an audience
Like if you was just another shorty I put the naughty on
But uh, truth be told you do me for a loop, this Hov
I'm too old to be frontin when I'm feeling Denzel
And you acting like you ain't appealing but you are
Struting like you ain't my only girl but you are (I was just frontin')
I'm ready to stop when you are
Chorus - Pharrell
Outro - Pharrell
Frontin'
Released in 2003, "Frontin" stands as a defining track from Jay-Z's "The Black Album," showcasing his evolution into a more introspective and socially conscious artist. The song features a haunting, minimalist production that contrasts with the aggressive, confrontational lyrics typical of his earlier work. In this recording, Jay-Z addresses the complexities of fame, the pressure of public scrutiny, and the internal battles of maintaining authenticity in the spotlight. It serves as a pivotal moment in his discography, bridging the gap between his street-level origins and his status as a cultural icon. The track remains a staple of hip-hop history, celebrated for its raw honesty and its exploration of the human cost of success.