> "know she's wishing we were still close / don't cry, it is to be; in time / i'll take away your miseries and make it mine, d'evils / my flesh no nigga could test, my soul is possessed / by d'evils in the form of diamonds and lexuses" these lines further emphasize the pain of lost connections. the final phrase, "make it mine, d'evils," reflects his acknowledgment that he has embraced the darkness within himself. here, jay-z proclaims his physical and psychological toughness, stating that his flesh cannot be tested. the reference to being "possessed" suggests that his ambition and the materialistic nature of his lifestyle have overtaken him, portraying wealth (diamonds and lexus cars) as manifestations of evil. > "the exorcist got me doing sticks / like, 'homie, you don't know me / but the whole world owe me, strip!' / was thought to be a pleasant guy all my fucking life / so now i'm down for whatever, ain't nothing nice" this line plays on the idea of possession, comparing his struggles to those depicted in horror films like the exorcist. the phrase "the whole world owe me" reveals a sense of entitlement stemming from his hardships and the belief that he has earned his place in the world. jay-z contrasts his past self with his current state, indicating a transformation driven by the harsh realities of street life.
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