Clouds
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Niggas always asking questions man
People are curious about why we act the way we do

Like why y'all niggas so wild
People wonder why we are so reckless and unpredictable

Y'all niggas go everywhere, shootouts, fights, things going on man
We are always at the center of chaos and violence

Y'all niggas doing y'all thing, getting a little paper man
We are doing our best to make money and survive

Why y'all niggas can't stay out of trouble man
People want to know why we can't avoid getting into dangerous situations

It's like black clouds be following us man
We feel like we are constantly in danger and bad luck follows us

Time for y'all niggas to get to know N.O.R.E
It's time for people to understand who we are and where we come from

Niggas wanna know yo what's wrong with the God
People are curious about what problems the artist is facing

'Cause every other day it's on with the God
The artist is constantly facing new conflicts and danger

Yea and my niggas cock guns and they buy them for cheap
The artist's friends are always armed and looking for easy ways to acquire weapons

Shotouts in front of here and there, let's be clear
There have been violent shootouts in various locations

And we done sent niggas to intensive care
The artist and his friends have caused serious harm to others

You see guns is no problem, beef is no problem
The singer and his friends are not afraid of violence, but snitching is unacceptable

Niggas start snitching, that's weak, that's a problem
The singer believes that cooperating with the police is dishonorable and brings shame

I stay quiet and don't talk to the press
The singer avoids speaking to journalists and avoids unnecessary attention

Fuck a courtroom, I'm good on the streets with the tec's
The artist prefers to handle things personally on the streets rather than going to court

Nigga Deuce locked, he got 15 years like Booth
One of the artist's friends, Deuce, was sentenced to 15 years in prison

He just went up, shit got me bent up
The singer is upset about his friend's incarceration and doesn't know how to cope

It's time to celebrate, but wait my niggas ain't here
The singer is trying to enjoy his success, but he misses his friends who are not present

My father ain't here, pun ain't here
The artist is also grieving the loss of his father and a friend named Pun

It don't seem life is treating me fair
The artist feels like life has been unfair to him

I drink Henny, it's stronger than that Belvedere
The artist drinks Hennessy, a stronger alcohol, to help him cope

Black clouds over my head follow my lead
The singer feels like a sense of danger and negativity is constantly present around him

Waking up in the morning, beer and weed
The artist drinks alcohol and smokes marijuana to help him deal with stress and anxiety

Why the fuck it seems like, it's so hard to breathe
The singer feels like he has a difficult time relaxing and being free from stress

Why the hood seems like it's too hard to leave
The singer feels trapped in the dangerous and stressful environment of the city

We've been waiting on this money for quite so long
The singer and his friends have been struggling financially for a long time

And my niggas on the run now, way too long
Some of the artist's friends are being pursued by the police and have been in hiding for too long

Black clouds go away for the rest of the day
The artist wishes that the sense of negativity would go away temporarily so he can enjoy life

Black clouds just go away, don't fuck up the day
The singer begs for some relief from the constant danger and negative environment

I make good music and that's the reason I sold
The singer believes that his music is successful because it is high quality

Through out platinum albums and shit went gold
The artist has sold many records and has achieved commercial success

I can't stress this 'cause God, I'm on the guest list
The artist feels like he has achieved a level of fame and success that he is proud of

Feeling like xzibit, straight restless
The artist feels like he is constantly on the move and is always restless

When it's my turn to blow and own the cable
The singer is looking forward to being even more successful and well-known in the future

I sold eight hundred thou on the penalty label
The artist has sold many records under a record label called Penalty

And man shit deep, I ain't reach my peak
The singer believes that he has even more potential for success and fame

It's my fifth album, ain't none of it weak
The singer believes that all of his albums have been successful and high quality

I admit, Melvin Flynt, my soul wasn't there
The singer acknowledges that one of his albums, Melvin Flynt, was not as successful or meaningful as his other work

Recording in the studio, mind wasn't clear
The artist was not in the right frame of mind while recording that album

Said had to backup blunts and skunks
During the time of recording Melvin Flynt, the artist was smoking marijuana and using other substances

No quotables still ain't get rhyme of the month
The singer did not receive an award for his lyrics on that album

Black clouds follow me like where ever I go
The singer feels like danger and negativity are always present, no matter where he is

Even when I ain't stressed, and I'm ready to flow
Sometimes, even when the artist is feeling creative and ready to write music, he still feels a sense of danger and negativity

I just let go, so just let me know
The artist tries to let go of his worries and just enjoy himself when he can

It's going be a better day, my seeds is celo
The artist believes that he will have a better day tomorrow and that his children give him purpose and hope

Black clouds, it seems like you always with me
The singer feels like the sense of danger and negativity is always present with him

Can't get no paper unless you there with me
The artist feels like he cannot achieve financial success without also dealing with danger

Can't go nowhere unless you there with me
The singer feels like he cannot go anywhere or do anything without encountering danger or negativity

I don't even care, who else is there with me
The singer is so used to dealing with danger that he doesn't even think about who else is around him

Black clouds go away
The singer is hoping for some relief from the constant sense of danger and negativity

You've been on slime back like everyday
The artist feels like the sense of danger and negativity is always present and never goes away

Every time I turn around, you bringing drama my way
The artist feels like he cannot escape from drama and danger

I don't know how I deal with your beef today
The singer is tired of dealing with people who cause trouble or provoke conflict

Got me trippin', it's got me flippin'
The singer is feeling anxious and upset due to the constant sense of danger and negativity