Anti Matter
N・E・R・D Lyrics
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You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
Kay, what's this on your iPod
Tell me what you listening to
Why you jumping bout his money
I ain't hear him mention you
I know this aggravates you
And it upsets you
But I change you
I know how you hear me is this better
Yeah girl you like this
Yeah this your language
Life is short in black and white
Just like little penguins
Why you in Social Studies
Screaming and arguing
Why you Dr. Killjoy
Shooting up the party
Where you get that money from
Wait where you running to
Why I hearing sirens
Where them blue lights coming to
Dog you're a genius
You can blueprint and plan this
Instead of playing video games
Why don't you take advantage
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
What's that on your iPod
Tell me what you listening to
Why you jumping bout 'ese bitches
I ain't hear them mention you
I know this aggravates ya
And it upsets ya
I'ma change ya
I know how you hear me
Is this better
I don't understand you
You the schools biggest cut up
Riding in your mama car booming like a motherfucker
Why you always spittin' for
What you get her digits for
Don't you know with no money
That girl is not gon' give you none
Life doesn't dish out
Why you got your fists out
Oh you just gonna run in there
And five finger discount
Talking bout where the weed at
Wait what you coughing for
I thought you was an expert
Now listen to the officer
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
I know you're a light
And there's a lamp to let inside
It's not just burning bright
It won't blow up in your face if you try
I know you try hard
But you gotta try harder
Now you got your light to find your way
You're a multi-tasker
You're doing things faster
Are you going to let this guy give in your decay
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
Motherfucker are you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
You jump around like you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
You kiss the steel like you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
You fuck around like you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
The lyrics to N.E.R.D's song "Anti Matter" speak to the frustration of trying to connect with someone who is apathetic and disinterested. The repeated line "You so anti don't I matter (what!)" conveys a sense of rejection and hurt, as the singer feels ignored by the person they are addressing. The use of "punk bitch" in the chorus adds an aggressive edge to the lyrics, reflecting the frustration and anger felt by the singer.
In the verses, the lyrics explore the theme further, with the singer trying to understand why the other person is behaving in a way that is so dismissive. They question the other person's interests and behaviors, asking "What's that on your iPod? Why you jumping bout his money? Why you in Social Studies screaming and arguing?" The lyrics suggest that the other person is focused on trivial things and not living up to their potential, saying "Why don't you take advantage?"
The lyrics also make reference to drug use and stealing, highlighting the destructive behaviors that the singer sees in the other person. The lyrics ultimately express a feeling of frustration and hopelessness, as the singer tries and fails to connect with someone who is disconnected from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Tilt your head back and close your eyes
Relax and listen to the following words
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You act like you don't care about me
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You are disrespectful and rude to me
Kay, what's this on your iPod
What music are you listening to?
Tell me what you listening to
Share your music interests with me
Why you jumping bout his money
Why are you excited about someone else's wealth
I ain't hear him mention you
He hasn't acknowledged your existence
I know this aggravates you
I understand that this bothers you
And it upsets you
And it makes you upset
But I change you
But I can help change your attitude
I know how you hear me is this better
I know that you may not listen to me, but is this clearer?
Yeah girl you like this
Do you understand better now?
Yeah this your language
This is your language that you understand
Life is short in black and white
Life is brief and limited in clarity
Just like little penguins
Metaphor for the black and white coloration of penguins
Why you in Social Studies
Why are you studying social sciences
Screaming and arguing
Being loud and contentious
Why you Dr. Killjoy
Why do you ruin the fun
Shooting up the party
Causing destruction at the gathering
Where you get that money from
Where did you acquire that money?
Wait where you running to
Why are you running away?
Why I hearing sirens
Why are there police sirens nearby?
Where them blue lights coming to
Where are the police heading to?
Dog you're a genius
You are intelligent
You can blueprint and plan this
You can strategize this situation
Instead of playing video games
Instead of indulging in leisure activities
Why don't you take advantage
Why don't you make use of your talents
I know you're a light
You have potential and a bright future
And there's a lamp to let inside
You need to let the light inside you shine
It's not just burning bright
It's not just a temporary or small success
It won't blow up in your face if you try
It won't result in failure or disappointment if you attempt to succeed
I know you try hard
I know you make an effort
But you gotta try harder
But you need to put in even more effort
Now you got your light to find your way
Now you have a path to follow and a goal to achieve
You're a multi-tasker
You can accomplish several things at the same time
You're doing things faster
You're improving and making progress quicker
Are you going to let this guy give in your decay
Are you going to let this person's negative influence control your life
Motherfucker are you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
Are you hyperactive and have attention deficit disorder?
You jump around like you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
You are restless and easily distracted
You kiss the steel like you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
You are reckless and could potentially harm yourself
You fuck around like you A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D. A.D.H.D.
You engage in dangerous or impulsive behavior
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You continue to ignore me
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You continue to be rude and disrespectful
You so anti don't I matter (what!)
You continue to not value my worth
You so you so anti don't I matter (You punk bitch!)
You continue to be a coward and disrespectful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, CHAD HUGO
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