N.O.R.E. Lyrics

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Yo, I go by the name
(I'm yo' Pusha) of Pharrell from the Neptunes
And I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha)
The world is about to feel
Something (I'm yo' Pusha)
That they've never felt before, c'mon

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard

I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
I'm the neighborhood Pusha
Call me sub woofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack
On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause
Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the fetti govs
Sorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
Benz convoys with the wagon on the side
Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
Man, I make a buck, why scram?
I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am
The jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurting
Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Platinum on the block with consistent hits
While Pharrell keep talking this music shit

Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
I bake them cakes as fast as I can
And you can tell by how my bread stack up
And disguised in this rap so the Feds back up
Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
Grindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozen
Even Eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
Cocky, something that I just can't help
'Specially when them twenties is spinning like windmills
And the ice thirty-two below minus the windchill
Filthy, the word that best defines me
I'm just grinding man, y'all never mind me

Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)

(Huh-huh)
Grindin' (whoa), when you know what I keep in a linin' (whoa)
Niggas better stay in line, when (whoa)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)

Grindin' (whoa), when you know what I keep in a linin' (whoa)
Niggas better stay in line, when (whoa)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
From days I wasn't able, there was always 'caine
Four and a half will get you in the game
Anything less is just a goddamn shame
Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way
Not to mention the hideaway that rests by the lake
Consider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm grinding

I move 'caine like a cripple
Balance weight through the hood
Kids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickel
Plated whistle, one eye closed, I'll hit you
As if I was Slick Rick, my aim is still an issue
Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'
One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin', I'm grindin', Jack

Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)
Grindin' (ah)

(Huh-huh)
Grindin' (whoa), when you know what I keep in a linin' (whoa)
Niggas better stay in line, when (whoa)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)

Grindin' (whoa), when you know what I keep in a linin' (whoa)

Niggas better stay in line, when (whoa)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)

Overall Meaning

The song "Grindin" by Baby/Clipse/Lil Wayne/N.O.R.E. is a rap song that glorifies drug dealing and the success that comes with it. The song is structured as a series of verses from each rapper, with each verse containing boasts about their wealth, power, and control over the drug trade. The hook of the song repeats the word "Grindin'" over and over, which is a reference to the hard work and effort that goes into selling drugs.

The first verse, performed by Pusha T, talks about his status as a neighborhood Pusha, or drug dealer. He brags about his success, with lines like "I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard" and "Only big boys keep deuces on the ride." He also talks about his flashy lifestyle, with references to his Benz convoys and Gucci Chuck Taylors. The second verse, performed by Birdman, continues the theme of wealth and power, with lines like "Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man" and "And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name."

The third verse, performed by Lil Wayne, is perhaps the most explicit in its depiction of drug dealing. He raps about his ability to move cocaine, with lines like "My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame/From days I wasn't able, there was always 'caine" and "I move 'caine like a cripple/Balance weight through the hood." He also references violence, with lines like "One eye closed, I'll hit you/As if I was Slick Rick, my aim is still an issue." The fourth verse, performed by N.O.R.E., continues the theme of drug dealing and violence, with lines like "Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'" and "One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin'."

Overall, "Grindin" is a song that celebrates the wealth and success that comes with selling drugs. The lyrics are explicit in their depiction of drug dealing and violence, and the repetitive hook of the song emphasizes the hard work and effort that goes into the drug trade.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo, I go by the name
Introducing himself as Pusha T with Pharrell from the Neptunes.

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
He sells drugs in various places and neighborhoods.

I'm the neighborhood Pusha
He is the local drug dealer.

On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause
Successful in whatever he does, drug dealing, and music.

Man, I make a buck, why scram?
He makes a lot of money legally and illegally, so why run away?

Platinum on the block with consistent hits
He is a popular drug dealer who always delivers good quality product.

Grindin' (ah)
The sound effect of grinding or chopping drugs.

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
He compares himself to a baker who bakes cakes, but he bakes drugs.

And disguised in this rap so the Feds back up
He makes music and disguises his drug dealing operation to avoid getting caught by the authorities.

Grinding cousin, I got hoes for a dozen
He is always working hard and has many women interested in him.

So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Having so much money can change a person, and he is not sure if he will remain the same.

'Specially when them twenties is spinning like windmills
He has a lot of money, and his cash is constantly circulating.

Grindin' (whoa), when you know what I keep in a linin' (whoa)
He continues to grind and work hard, and people should stay away from him if they know what he's carrying.

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
He works hard to provide for his family, not for personal fame or recognition.

From days I wasn't able, there was always 'caine
When he was in need of money, he turned to selling drugs for a living.

Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
He has a very expensive watch with blue diamonds on it.

Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way
He is armed and will use his weapon against anybody who stands in his way.

Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'
He has the power to change someone's life in a negative way depending on which hand he holds out.

Grindin' (whoa), when you know what I keep in a linin' (whoa)
He repeats his warning to those who know what he carries, to stay away from him.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Terrence Thornton, Gene Thornton Jr, Pharrell Williams

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