He calls himself the ‘rain man,’ a popular reference to a person with bountiful gifts. However, Jay also says that he likes to build up a cache for a rainy day. But, Jay-Z says that his life is so easy, and without struggle, thanks to the wealth he built up over the years. ‘Hydroplaning’ is drifting on a thin layer of water, which reduces traction, and causes many deadly vehicle accidents. ‘Clouds’ is also a tie-in with the ongoing rainy theme. Jay-Z flexes that he owns the best of the best diamonds that his money bought. While ‘stones’ refer to diamonds, clouds refer to impurities in these precious gems that diminish their value. Jay-Z jumps hoops with the themes of the actual rain, the metaphor rain stands for, difficult times, and the fact that he is not impacted by any hardships other mortals endure. Jay-Z sets up the tone for the song with his rap verse.
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