Nothin'
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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Oh (Millitainment)
Oh (Millitainment)
Come on (Millitainment)
Oh (Millitainment)
This motherfucker hot, boy (Millitainment)
Ayo (Millitainment)
Homeboy, I came to party (oh)
Yo' girl was lookin' at me (oh)
She's a haggler, nah, I'm not taggin' her (oh)
But you don't want them boys to come over and start askin' ya (oh)
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you tryna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin') (yo, yo, yo)
What you tryna do? (Nothin')
Yo, N-O-R, papi, say what? That nigga's the man
With his manager Chris and the label that jams
Still flossin', showin' your rocks
Ain't you dudes heard "Grimey," man we stold your watch
It goes Indian style, knees bent in dashiki
Strapped with the Veritek, baby Tec, B.T.
Juicy at the bar lookin' good in a brown dress
Four to six shots and them things ain't around yet
Persona all thugged out loud and clear
Said, "Fuck the straight Henny, just grab me a beer"
You see I'm reppin' now, and my mami's, I got a weapon now
Shoot at them clowns at they feet, they high steppin' now
Left that wack label 'cause I don't like pricks
I'm like a hammer that you hold in your hand, I make hits
At the white boy club while I'm buyin' the bar
They like, "Hey now, you're an all star," it go
Homeboy, I came to party (oh)
Yo' girl was lookin' at me (oh)
She's a haggler, nah, I'm not taggin' her (oh)
But you don't want them boys to come over and start askin' ya (oh)
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you tryna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you tryna do? (Nothin')
I spit math, millimeter rhymes, kill a leader in line
My nigga Peter got a heater of mines
Niggas still lyin', in they wack-ass bars
Only time they seen jail, when they watchin' "Oz"
I'm in the club pissy drunk like, "Ah-da-di-da"
And mami took a popper like, "Da-da-di-da"
Adios, kill your soul, then we body your ghost
They call me Gordo, I sip the champagne that's importo
Playin' "Capicu" (man, you ain't nappy too)
I like when chocha be nappy too
I treat life like a fast car, lower my speed
I try and chill, and sell more records than Creed
Been a hustler (what? What?)
Way before Melvin Flynt
A criminal, don't leave no prints
These dudes gave me a brick and they ain't seen me since
Caught up wit 'em, had them dudes straight hoppin the fence, it go
Homeboy, I came to party (oh)
Yo' girl was lookin' at me (oh)
She's a haggler, nah, I'm not taggin' her (oh)
But you don't want them boys to come over and start askin' ya (oh)
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you tryna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
Yo, yo, yo
Yo, oops, I done done it again, I got another one
I keep it hid in my pocket I got another one
Fast and Furious, dun-dun-dun-duh-dun
Still be in, Miami and jet skiin'
In the ocean where the sharks be at, just OD'in'
Adebesi, want a brick you pay double easy
I got them things that'll move easy
And I told the lawyer, I sold blow to old Goya
I'm half Spanish, you see I cook coke for Goya
I'm half Spanish, all day arroz con pollo
Recognize, when I'm runnin the game, before me
Chickens wasn't even messin' with brain, because me
Now you started gettin' head on the Westside highway
So recognize, my nigga, you did it my way
Ice rockin', brick choppin' and gun shoppin'
I did it all, beat cases without Cochran
Homeboy, I came to party (oh)
Yo' girl was lookin' at me (oh)
She's a haggler, nah, I'm not taggin' her (oh)
But you don't want them boys to come over and start askin' ya (oh)
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you tryna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
La, la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la (oh)
The lyrics to N.O.R.E.'s song "Nothin" depict the rapper's celebration of his success and wealth, as he parties with women and drinks alcohol. He boasts about his ability to sell drugs and avoid getting caught, even boasting "Beat cases without Cochran" (a reference to lawyer Johnnie Cochran known for defending high-profile clients). He also makes references to other rappers' music and catchphrases, such as "Grimey" (a song by rapper N.O.R.E.'s former group Capone-N-Noreaga), and "Hey now, you're an all star" (from the song "All Star" by Smash Mouth). The repeated phrase "What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')" suggests that N.O.R.E. and his crew are not afraid of anyone and are not interested in drama or conflict.
The lyrics reflect the braggadocio and party-loving themes often found in hip-hop music, but also showcase N.O.R.E.'s unique style and wordplay. He mixes Spanish phrases with English slang (such as "arroz con pollo" meaning "chicken with rice") and uses complex rhymes and word associations (such as "fast and furious" rhyming with "dunn dunn dunn tudunn"). The song's chorus and hook ("La la la la...") are catchy and have become memorable parts of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Millitainment Oh!
The song is from the album Millitainment and it's a Millitainment production
Millitainment Oh! Millitainment Come on
The song is produced by Millitainment, and it's inviting people to come and have a good time while listening to it
Millitainment Oh! Millitainment This one is the hot one!
The song from the Millitainment album that's playing is considered to be the hottest one
Millitainment Aiyyo! Millitainment
Another reference to the album and production company behind the song
Homeboy, I came to party (ohh!)
The singer came to the party or club, and he's excited about it
Yo' girl was lookin at me (ohh!)
The singer noticed that another person's girlfriend was looking at him, which could potentially cause a conflict
She's a haggler naw I'm not taggin her (ohh!)
Even though the girl is interested in the singer, he's not planning on having sex with her
But you don't want them boys to come over and start askin ya (ohh!)
The singer's warning to the person whose girlfriend was looking at him; if they come over to ask him something, it could lead to a confrontation
What you wanna do, nigga? (Nothin')
The singer's taunting the other person by asking them what they want to do, but he's implying that they won't do anything
What you tryin to do, nigga? (Nothin')
Another question from the singer, implying that the other person is too scared to do anything
What you tryin to do
The singer is continuing to taunt the other person
Yo, yo, yo..
A general interjection to grab the listener's attention
Yo N-O-R papi, say what? That nigga's the man
A reference to the singer, N.O.R.E., and how he's the 'man'
With his manager Chris and the label that Jams
Some of the people and entities working with and producing the singer's music
Still flossin, showin your rocks
The singer's still very confident and showing off his jewelry
Ain't you dudes heard 'Grimey' man we stoled your watch
A boast from the singer that they stole something from someone else
It goes indian style, knees bent in dashiki
A reference to how someone is sitting, with their knees bent Indian style and wearing a dashiki
Strapped with the veritek baby tec B.T.
The singer is carrying a weapon
True she at the bar lookin good in the brown dress
A woman at the bar is catching the singer's eye
Four to six shots and them things ain't around yet
The singer is drinking alcohol and waiting for something else to happen
Persona all thugged out loud and clear
A reference to the tough image the singer is projecting
Sayin fuck the straight Henny, just grab me a beer
The singer is saying that he's skipping the straight alcohol and just grabbing a beer to drink
You see I'm reppin now, and my mami's I got a weapon now
The singer is saying he represents something now and is carrying a weapon to protect himself
Shoot at them clowns at they feet, they high steppin now
If he were to shoot at some people's feet, they would jump around and act like they're dancing (i.e. 'high stepping')
Left that wack label cause I don't like pricks
The singer left his previous record label because he didn't like the people there
I'm like a hammer that you hold on your hand, I make hits
A reference to the singer's ability to create hit songs
At the white boy club while I'm buyin the bar
The singer is at a club where mostly white people are, and he's buying drinks for everyone
They like, 'Hey now, you're an all star,' it go
People in the club are acknowledging the singer's status as a famous artist
I spit mack millimeter rhymes, kill a liter in line
A boast about the singer's ability to deliver high-quality lyrics and verses
My nigga Peter got a heater of mines
The singer's friend, Peter, is carrying a weapon of his
Niggaz still lyin, in they wack ass bars
The singer is saying that other artists are still lying in their music
Only time they seen jail, when they watchin 'Oz'
Many rappers talk about being in jail, but they've never actually been there
I'm in the club pissy drunk like, 'Ahhhdadidaaaaa!!!!!!'
The singer is very drunk and making a lot of noise in the club
And mami took it proper like, 'Dadadidaaaaa!!!!!!'
A woman in the club responded positively to the singer's noise-making
Adios kill your soul, then we body your ghost
A threat from the singer that he'll kill someone and then destroy their spirit
They call me gordo, I sip the champagne that's importo
The singer has a nickname ('gordo') and he's drinking expensive champagne
Playin 'Capicu' (Man you ain't nappy too!!!)
A reference to a popular game, and a response from someone in the club that the singer's hair isn't 'nappy' enough
I like when chocha be nappy too
The singer likes women with 'nappy' hair
I treat life like a fast car, lower my speed
The singer lives life at a quick pace, but he is trying to slow down and enjoy it more
I try and chill, and sell more records than Creed
The singer is trying to relax and enjoy life while still being productive and successful
Been a hustler (What? What?) Way before 'Melvin Flynt'
The singer has been hustling and working hard for a long time
A criminal, don't leave no prints
The singer is involved in illegal activities but is careful not to leave evidence behind
These dudes gave me a brick and they ain't seen me since
Some people gave the singer drugs to sell, and they haven't seen him since because he's successful
Caught up wit 'em, had them dudes straight hoppin the fence, it go
The people who gave the singer drugs are now trying to escape him, but he's following them
La la la la la la la la la (ohh!)
A nonsensical phrase that is common in music
Yo oops, I done done it again, I got another one
The singer has created another hit song
I keep it hid in my pocket I got another one
The singer is keeping his success hidden from others
'Fast and Furious,' dunn dunn dunn tudunn
A reference to the movie franchise 'Fast and Furious'
Still be in, Miami and jet skiing
The singer is still enjoying his life and going jet skiing in Miami
In the ocean where the sharks be at, just O.D.'n
The singer is taking a risk by going jet skiing in an area with sharks, but he's still having fun
Adebesi, want a brick you pay double easy
A reference to a person named Adebesi who wants to buy drugs at a high price
I got them things that'll move easy
The singer has access to drugs that are easy to sell
And I told the lawyer, I sold blow to old Goya
The singer has admitted to selling drugs to someone named Goya and has informed his lawyer about it
I'm half spanish, you see I cook coke for Goya
The singer is half-Spanish and is saying that he sells drugs to Goya because of his connection to the Hispanic culture
I'm half spanish, all day arroz con polla
The singer is half-Spanish and enjoys eating the traditional Spanish dish arroz con pollo
Recognize, when I'm runnin the game, before me
The singer is saying that he's the one in charge and everyone should recognize that
Chickens wasn't even messin with brain, because me
Because of the singer's popularity, women are now interested in being with him
Now you started gettin head on the westside highway
The singer is saying that his influence has resulted in people getting oral sex on a certain highway
So recognize my nigga you did it my way
The singer's way of doing things has resulted in success and people should recognize that
Ice rockin, brick choppin and gun shoppin
The singer is involved in the illegal activities of selling drugs and obtaining weapons
I did it all beat cases without Cochran
The singer has been successful in court and has beaten legal charges without the help of famous lawyer Johnnie Cochran
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gregory Dean Camp, Pharrell L. Williams, Victor Santiago
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