Na Na Na
Flo Rida feat. J.Randall Lyrics

Nas is
Nas is a legend in rap music and culture

Freedom or jail, clips inserted, a baby's being born
Life has different stages happening all at once. Happy times like the birth of a baby can be happening at the same time as dark and dangerous moments like crime and going to jail

Same time my man is murdered, the beginning and end
Life can be beautiful and tragic at the same time. One minute someone you know can be alive and the next they can be gone forever

As far as rap go, it's only natural, I explain
Explaining the nature of rap is easy for Nas as he has been in the industry for a long time and knows it well

My plateau, and also, what defines my name
Nas knows that his skills and style of music are his unique selling points and what make him stand out in the industry

First it was Nasty, but times have changed
Nas used to be called Nasty but he has since changed and is now known by his own name

Ask me now, I'm the artist, but hardcore, my science for pain
Nas's rhymes and music come from a place of raw honesty and pain that he has experienced in life

I spent time in the game, kept my mind on fame
Nas has dedicated a lot of time to building his career and reputation in the rap industry

Saw fiends shoot up, and do lines of cocaine
Nas has seen first-hand the negative impact that drugs and addiction can have on people's lives

Saw my close friends shot, flat-line am I sane?
Nas has witnessed the violence in his communities and the impact it has had on himself and his loved ones

That depends, carry Mac-10's to practice my aim
Nas has had to protect himself and his loved ones in a dangerous environment by carrying a weapon

On rooftops, tape CD covers to trees
Growing up in the projects, Nas had to find creative ways to promote his music and get noticed, like hanging CD covers on trees

Line the barrel up with your weak picture then squeeze
Nas's lyrics can be violent and aggressive, depicting a tough and dangerous life in his community

Street scriptures for lost souls, in the crossroads
Nas's music is a reflection of the life he and many others have experienced. It speaks to people who feel lost or trapped in their circumstances

To the corner thugs hustling for cars that cost dough
Many people in Nas's community turn to crime and hustling in order to get ahead and make money

To the big dogs living large, taking it light
There are also people who have made it big and are now enjoying the fruits of their labor and success

Pushing big toys, getting nice, enjoying your life
Some people in Nas's community have been able to achieve a luxurious lifestyle through hard work and perseverance

Is what you make it, suicide, few try to take it
Life can be positive or negative depending on how you choose to live it. Unfortunately, some people feel like they can't handle it anymore and choose to end their life

Belt tied around they neck in jail cells naked
Suicide and depression are prevalent in jail cells and can be a grim reality for people who are incarcerated

Heaven and hell, rap legend, presence is felt
Nas knows that he is a legend and his impact on the rap industry is significant

And of course N-A-S are the letters that spell
Nas spells his name with pride and wants to be recognized for his talent and hard work

Sex to a nympho, but nothing sweet
Nas's music is exciting and addictive, like sex to someone who is addicted to it, but it's not always pleasant or sweet

I'm like beef, busting heat through your windows
Nas's rhymes are like a violent encounter. He's intense and coming at you with his words like someone shooting at you through your window

I'm like a street sweeper, greenleaf reaper
Nas is like a street sweeper cleaning up the battle and death that surrounds him

Like Greeks in Egypt, learning something deep from they teachers
Nas is like the Greeks in Egypt who learned from the ancient Egyptians, gaining knowledge and wisdom from the past

I'm like crime, like your nine, your man you would die for
Nas's music is like a life of crime, dangerous and addictive. He's like your partner in crime that you would die for

Always got you, I'm like Pop Duke you would cry for
Nas is like someone you can depend on and trust, like a father figure you would cry for. He's there for you when you need him most

I'm like a whole lot of loot, I'm like crisp money
Nas's rhymes are rich and valuable, like money that's fresh and crisp

Corporate accounts from a rich company
Nas has achieved wealth and success through his music and has corporate accounts in a rich company

I'm like ecstasy for ladies, I'm like all races
Nas's music is like a drug that women crave and he transcends race and ethnicity

Combined in one man; like the '99 summer jam
Nas is a mix of different styles and genres, like the 1999 summer jam that combined many different artists and sounds

Bulletproof Hummer man
Nas has achieved a level of success and wealth where he can afford a bulletproof Hummer

I'm like being locked down around new faces, and none of em fam'
Nas's fame and success can sometimes make him feel isolated and disconnected from the people around him

I'm the feeling of a millionaire spending a hundred grand
Nas knows what it's like to be rich and successful and spend money freely without concern

I'm a poor man's dream, a thug poet
Nas is a representation of the underdog and the overlooked, someone who has made it big despite coming from humble beginnings

Live it, and I write down and I watch it blow up
Nas's life and experiences are the inspiration for his music, and he watches as it becomes successful and grows

Y'all know what I'm like, y'all play it your system every night
Nas knows that his fans love his music and it's a part of their everyday life