Things Are Getting Better
N*E*R*D Lyrics


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Uh
Check it out bitch
See sometimes
You gotta realize
Where you are in your life
And knowing you feel good and I feel good baby
Listen to me
Walk in the club wit' a bunch of thugs
Modify ya rings so they call it drugs
See a hundred girls, get a thousand hugs
One's in my ear talkin' bout her tub
She likes me
She say she needs me
Say she wants me
'Cause I'm the shit
Said she likes me
She said she needs me
She wants to see me
'Cause I'm the shit

Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
In my life
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight

Hey little girl wit' the tattoo thigh
Baby, you look like a slice of pie
Hope my style don't cause you fear
Matter of fact baby, where you goin' from here?
Kiss on me baby
Lick on me baby
But you can't own me baby
'Cause I'm the shit
Kiss on me baby
Lick on me baby
But you can't own me baby
'Cause I'm the shit

Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
In my life
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better? Ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
In my life
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better? Ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight

(Check it out now)

Don't look at me like, "What is up?"
Said I was a nerd but I ain't a punk
If you talk shit be prepared to thump
Plus Terrar .44 is prepared to dump
Watch out boy
Get back then
Watch how you're actin'
'Cause I'm the shit
I'm tellin' you watch it now
Tell ya boys to get back then
Watch how ya'll actin'
'Cause we the shit

Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
In my life
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better? Ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
In my life
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better? Ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
In my life
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better? Ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
In my life
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better? Ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight

Yeah, yeah




Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of N*E*R*D's "Things Are Getting Better" talk about a confident man in a nightclub scene, surrounded by beautiful women who are attracted to him because of his style and charisma. He knows how to play the game, but he also acknowledges that he's in a good place in his life right now. He's having fun, but he's also focused on his own growth and progress. The chorus confirms this feeling of positivity and progression, suggesting that things are truly getting better for him.


In the verses, Pharrell Williams raps about the attention he's getting from various women in the club, all of whom are intrigued by his vibe and reputation. He enjoys the attention, but he's also careful not to let anyone "own" him or control him, as he asserts his own status as "the shit." He also warns any potential disrespecters that he and his crew are not to be messed with. Overall, the song is a celebration of confidence, individuality, and self-improvement in the face of external distractions and obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh
Exclamation of attention to the listener


Check it out bitch
Invitation for the listener to pay attention


See sometimes
Introduction for the upcoming advice


You gotta realize
Understand the current position in life


Where you are in your life
Assess your life situation


And knowing you feel good and I feel good baby
Acknowledge mutual satisfaction


Listen to me
Request for the listener to pay attention to advice given


Walk in the club wit' a bunch of thugs
Enter a club with aggressive peers


Modify ya rings so they call it drugs
Alter jewelry to resemble drug paraphernalia


See a hundred girls, get a thousand hugs
Recieve attention and validation from many girls


One's in my ear talkin' bout her tub
A girl converses with the singer


She likes me
The girl has expressed an interest in the artist


She say she needs me
The girl has stated her dependency on the singer


Say she wants me
The girl has declared her desire for the singer


'Cause I'm the shit
The singer is superior and of high value


Said she likes me
Reiteration of the girl's interest in the artist


She said she needs me
Reiteration of the girl's dependency on the artist


She wants to see me
Reiteration of the girl's desire for the singer


Hey little girl wit' the tattoo thigh
The singer addresses another girl in the club


Baby, you look like a slice of pie
The artist compliments the girl's appearance


Hope my style don't cause you fear
The artist hopes to not intimidate the girl


Matter of fact baby, where you goin' from here?
The artist inquires about the girl's plans


Kiss on me baby
The singer offers affection to the girl


Lick on me baby
The artist offers intimacy to the girl


But you can't own me baby
The singer is indicating that they cannot be controlled


Now it seems that things are really gettin' better, ah
Observation that circumstances have improved


In my life
Referring to the singer's personal experience


We'll see tonight
Uncertainty about future situations


Is it just today or things are really gettin' better? Ah
Further questioning of the improvent of circumstances


Don't look at me like, "What is up?"
Challenging those who question the singer's behavior


Said I was a nerd but I ain't a punk
Claiming intelligence but still maintaining toughness


If you talk shit be prepared to thump
Warning of physical violence for verbal disrespect


Plus Terrar .44 is prepared to dump
Furthering threatening attitude


Watch out boy
Further warning to the listener


Get back then
Acknowledgement of the hostile behavior


Watch how you're actin'
Advising the listener to be cautious


'Cause I'm the shit
Reiteration of speaker's superiority


Tell ya boys to get back then
Advising companions to be cautious


We the shit
Claiming camaraderie of superiority


Yeah, yeah
Closing statement of excitement


Yeah, yeah
Closing statement of excitement


Yeah, yeah
Closing statement of excitement




Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams, Pharrell L Williams

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[Intro: Pharrell and Shay]
Uh, uh, check it out, bitch, uh
See, sometimes, you gotta realize, where you are in your life, in order to feel good
And I feel good, baby
Listen to me (Come on)

[Verse 1: Pharrell Williams]
Walk in the club with a bunch of thugs (Uh)
Modify your brains, so they call me drugs (Uh)
See a hundred girls, get a thousand hugs (Uh)
One's in my ear talkin' about her tub

[Pre-Chorus: Pharrell Williams]
She likes me, she say she needs me, she say she wants me (I want you too)
'Cause I'm the shit (I miss you)
She said she likes me, she said she needs me, she wants to see me (I need you too)
'Cause I'm the shit

[Chorus: Pharrell Williams]
Now it seems that things are really getting better (Getting better)
In my life (Yeah)
Is it just today or things are really getting better? (Getting better)
We'll see tonight, we'll see tonight (We'll see tonight)

[Verse 2: Shay Haley]
Hey, little girl with the tattoo thigh (Thigh)
Baby, you look like a slice of pie (Pie)
Hope my style don't cause you fear
Matter of fact, baby, where you goin' from here? (Word)

[Pre-Chorus 2: Shay and Pharrell]
Kiss on me, baby, lick on me, baby, but you can't own me, baby
'Cause I'm the shit (Shit)
Kiss on me, baby, lick on me, baby, but you can't own me, baby (Ooh)
'Cause I'm the shit (Ooh, uh)

[Chorus: Pharrell Williams]
Now it seems that things are really getting better (Getting better)
In my life (Things are getting better)
Is it just today or things are really getting better? (Yeah)
We'll see tonight, we'll see tonight (We'll see tonight)
Now it seems that things are really getting better
In my life (Feel goodie!)
Is it just today or things are really getting better? (Yeah)
We'll see tonight, we'll see tonight (We'll see tonight)

[Interlude: Pharrell and Shay]
Oh, check it out now (Come on)

[Verse 3: Pharrell Williams]
Don't look at me like, "What is up?" (Uh)
Said I was a nerd, but I ain't a punk (Nah)
If you talk shit, then be prepared to thump (Uh)
Plus Terrar's .44 is prepared to dump

[Pre-Chorus 3: Pharrell Williams]
Watch out, boy, get back then, watch how you're actin'
'Cause I'm the shit (The shit)
I'm tellin' you watch it now, tell your boys to get back then, watch how y'all actin'
'Cause we the shit (We the shit)

[Chorus: Pharrell and Shay]
Now it seems that things are really getting better (Oh!)
In my life (In my life, hahahaha)
Is it just today or things are really getting better? (Haha)
We'll see tonight, we'll see tonight (We'll see tonight)
Now it seems that things are really getting better
In my life
Is it just today or things are really getting better? (Uh-huh)
We'll see tonight, we'll see tonight (We'll see tonight, baby, how do you feel?)
Now it seems that things are really getting better (I'll feel good, and how do you feel?)
In my life (I feel good, how do you feel?)
Is it just today or things are really getting better? (I'll feel good, and how do you feel?)
We'll see tonight, we'll see tonight (I feel good)
Now it seems that things are really getting better (Girl, girl, girl)
In my life (Girl, girl, girl)
Is it just today or things are really getting better? (Girl, girl, girl)
We'll see tonight, we'll see tonight (Girl, hey)

[Outro: Pharrell Williams]
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah



All comments from YouTube:

lil baby tears

I used to listen to this when i was so little with my parents and now im 22 and im so depressed with my life, lmao, but I revisited this album and the nostalgia is hitting me. This song helps me not hate life so much and makes me feel hopeful.

xierra

hope you're doing better now :)

Jamie

Hope that things are getting better 🙏

lil baby tears

I’m 26 now, and yes things have gotten better ❤️ thank you guys.

Britt Rose

"said i was a nerd but I aint a punk" hands down favorite line of the song .

apple-sauce

Best line of the record 🤩

TheMadnessFlow

this album screams nostalgia. everything from the happy as hell cheery tunes to the album cover, which just looks like one of those days during the summer when you just stay in nd play bum for the day

clbn44

Yoooo u hella rightttt

AstroFL

Facts

Gabby Wayne

I was listening to this inbetween filming skateboarding and skits...and playin bum lol...good vibes ❤

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