Born in 1998 in Saint-Étienne, N&SK quickly grew as a huge concert machine.… Read Full Bio ↴Born in 1998 in Saint-Étienne, N&SK quickly grew as a huge concert machine. Taking in hundreds of shows, the band toured Europe for four years before recording their first CD, Haroum Tchakha Pômh, under the band name Les Nomades. In 2000, N&SK brought a little gem to the French rock scene: [ kosmopolit ]. With nine members (vocals, two violinists, one accordionist, a guitarist, a bassist, a trombone player, a trumpet player and a drummer/DJ), the band throw in huge energy and skilled musicianship to make N&SK one of the best bands in the French scene (and European one for that matter).

The song, Kangourou Nomade is by far their most famous one.

Parade
N&SK Lyrics

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Get up, get up!
Get up, goddamnit!

Everybody know who the fuck I am
I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
(Get up!)

I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
Yeah, yeah

Yo, do you miss me?
You know I hope you do
I was destined to make it
I know I'm overdue
[?] I'm jumping over you
Talking [?] but no, so have you
Got [?]
[?] I feel right at home
They want with some Gucci and my hoodie down
Cause I've been running wild at least 20 now
And I would never think this when I'm selling weed
2017, feel like 1998
I knew this was it, soon as I heard it
This my parade and I deserve it

I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
(Get up!)
I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
Yeah, yeah

Ay yo it's been a long time
I shouldn't have left you
[?]
Know these weak dudes that you slept through
Times up, I'm sorry I kept you
Streets love me, I get [?]
Superdog raised in the mud, yeah
Camouflage morning with the dog yeah
[?] in Dubai, but ain't no [?] yet
Slime on this grown man
Surfboards and beaches, permanent [?]
I knew this was it, soon as I heard of it
Haz [?] and Swiss Beatz they murdered it

I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
(Get up!)
I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
Yeah, yeah

She said it feel like it's newer (yeah, yeah)
That's because everything is new here
She said it feel like it's newer (yeah, yeah)
That's because everything is new here
She said it feel like it's New York(yeah, yeah)
That's because every day is new year
I had that old bitch for 12 months
And I call my new bitch on new year's

I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
(Get up!)
I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
Yeah, yeah

Tell 'em throw me a parade
Poppin' bottles in the hood
Like I just beat a case
[?] in town, prolly somewhere out of state
Sitting in the sun, while they still throwing shade
Let the haters hate, cause they going through a phase
[?] vision on the money, know they see the [?] 8
[?] the streets to the [?]
[?] I'll be feeling like I'm [?]

I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
(Get up!)
I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
Yeah, yeah

I'm back, I'm back, okay
I tell 'em throw me a parade
I tell 'em throw me a parade
I'm back, I'm back, okay
I tell 'em throw me a parade

I tell 'em throw me a parade
Yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to N&SK Nomades & Skaetera's song "Parade" are about the artist's confidence and self-assurance after a period of absence. The opening lines, "Get up, get up! Get up, goddamnit!" express the artist's determination and urgency to make themselves known and heard. They assert their identity by declaring, "Everybody know who the fuck I am," emphasizing their return to the scene.

The artist demands recognition and celebration, asking for a parade to be thrown in their honor. They repeat the phrase, "I'm back, I'm back, okay. I tell 'em throw me a parade," reiterating their desire to be acknowledged and celebrated. The artist reflects on their journey and growth, feeling overdue for success and rising above obstacles. They express their confidence in overcoming challenges and jumping over the expectations set for them.

The verses touch on the artist's mindset and experiences. They mention feeling at home with their success and being comfortable in their own skin. The lyrics allude to the artist's past struggles and their journey to where they are now. They highlight the year 2017, contrasting it with 1998, indicating a significant shift in their life and career. The artist recognizes their own talent and their deservingness of the parade.

Line by Line Meaning

Get up, get up!
Rise from where you are, quickly!

Everybody know who the fuck I am
Every single person is aware of my identity

I'm back, I'm back, okay (okay)
I have returned, I have returned, alright

I tell 'em throw me a parade (tell 'em throw me a parade)
I instruct them to organize a large celebration in my honor

Yeah, yeah
Acknowledging agreement or affirmation

Yo, do you miss me?
Hey, are you longing for my presence?

You know I hope you do
You're aware that I truly desire for you to miss me

I was destined to make it
It was predetermined that I would achieve success

I know I'm overdue
I understand that I am past the expected time for something

[?] I'm jumping over you
[?] I am leaping above you

Talking [?] but no, so have you
Speaking [?] but no, that includes you as well

Got [?]
Obtained [?]

[?] I feel right at home
[?] I feel completely comfortable and at ease

They want with some Gucci and my hoodie down
They desire to have some Gucci along with my hoodie pulled over my head

Cause I've been running wild at least 20 now
Because I have been living recklessly for at least twenty years

And I would never think this when I'm selling weed
And I would never anticipate this when I am trading marijuana

2017, feel like 1998
The year 2017 feels reminiscent of the year 1998

I knew this was it, soon as I heard it
I was aware that this was the moment, as soon as I heard it

This my parade and I deserve it
This is my grand celebration, and I am worthy of it

Ay yo it's been a long time
Hey, it has been a significant amount of time

I shouldn't have left you
I should not have departed from you

[?]
[?]

Know these weak dudes that you slept through
Be aware of these ineffective individuals that you disregarded

Times up, I'm sorry I kept you
Time has expired, and I apologize for causing you to wait

Streets love me, I get [?]
The streets adore me, I receive [?]

Superdog raised in the mud, yeah
An exceptional individual brought up in difficult circumstances, yeah

Camouflage morning with the dog yeah
Concealing my presence in the morning alongside my trusted companion, yeah

[?] in Dubai, but ain't no [?] yet
[?] found in Dubai, but there is no [?] just yet

Slime on this grown man
Slang term for affection or camaraderie used towards a mature individual

Surfboards and beaches, permanent [?]
Engaging in the activity of surfing and enjoying beaches for an extended period of time

I knew this was it, soon as I heard of it
I was aware that this was the moment, as soon as I heard about it

Haz [?] and Swiss Beatz they murdered it
Haz [?] and Swiss Beatz greatly excelled at producing this song

She said it feel like it's newer (yeah, yeah)
She expressed that it feels like it is more recent (yeah, yeah)

That's because everything is new here
That is due to the fact that everything is fresh and unfamiliar in this place

She said it feel like it's New York (yeah, yeah)
She stated that it feels like it is New York (yeah, yeah)

That's because every day is new year
This is because every day feels like a fresh start or a celebration

I had that old bitch for 12 months
I had that previous partner for a period of 12 months

And I call my new bitch on new year's
And I contacted my new partner on New Year's Day

Tell 'em throw me a parade
Instruct them to organize a large celebration in my honor

Poppin' bottles in the hood
Opening bottles of champagne in the neighborhood

Like I just beat a case
Similar to when I have successfully won a legal case

[?] in town, prolly somewhere out of state
[?] is present in the local area, most likely in a location outside of the current state

Sitting in the sun, while they still throwing shade
Relaxing in the sunlight, while others continue to make negative or critical comments

Let the haters hate, cause they going through a phase
Allow the individuals who dislike me to express their negative emotions, as they are likely experiencing a temporary period of negativity

[?] vision on the money, know they see the [?] 8
[?] concentrate on obtaining wealth, and they understand the significance of the [?] 8

[?] the streets to the [?]
[?] bringing excitement and energy to the urban areas

[?] I'll be feeling like I'm [?]
[?] I will personally experience a sensation akin to royalty

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Victor Santiago, Daryl Kent Jones

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