The 2012 Paralympics in London closed out with a bang, as Jay-Z and Rihanna joined Coldplay on stage and luckily fans got a treat from Hov, as he spit a new verse while “Paradise” was being performed. Where is the studio version of this, though?
Check out the performance above, and read Jay-Z’s “Paradise” lyrics after the jump.
OS REWIND: Kanye West, Big Sean & Jay-Z – Clique
I deserve a gold medal, get on my level/
I deserve platinum plaques, to match my bezel/
I walk around with five rings [“five rings” being the Olympic Rings], so pimpish/
Welcome to the Paralympics/
It’s paradise, this is the story of Gabby/
It’s paradise, it’s paradise/
Tears in her eyes, she sacrificed, he sacrificed, she paid the price/
This is everything, everything she ever dreamed/
She had nightmares she wouldn’t be here, she made the team/
From the projects to the podium, accepting awards with my Rollie on/
Gettin’ Gold medals with my grill in/
C-walking, cause all they see is a villain/
More belts than Phelps, Merry Christmas, my presence is felt/
Gold medals around my throat/
You can take everything, except the hope of reaching paradise/
For more of an explanation and thought behind the verse, head to Life+Times.