N.B.S. has long been one of the most respected lyrical duo’s in hip-hop, ha… Read Full Bio ↴N.B.S. has long been one of the most respected lyrical duo’s in hip-hop, having released numerous mix-tapes and street albums over the past decade which have had their names buzzing in the streets across the nation. Big Bang Records has partnered with N.B.S. to release their debut industry full-Length “2010 : The Prelude” as well as re-release their extensive and impressive back catalog.

E’Flash: Imam Bilal-Firmin p.k.a. E’ Flash a.k.a. The Eloquent Journalist developed a rhyming style that is similar to no other. Flash, a product of the 120 Taurus Buildings in Roxbury, MA always had an ear for music. After moving to Cambridge growing up on Boston legends like Ed-O.G., Guru, and R.S.O., Flash found a permanent home in the rap game. Flash is the feeling you get when a jet flies above you leaving your heart racing a thousand beats per minute. He is the unexpected; in these times if a jet flies over you, you won’t know whether to duck or run and that’s what Flash brings to the game, the unknown. Whether it is a different voice or a new style Flash will never give you too much of one thing. Flash brings a smoother/calmer style to match Vital’s raspy and more energetic flow. The Morris Brown graduate has plans to take NBS to the next level by way of experience, patience, and hot music.

V-Knucks: Rahim Muhammad p.k.a Rah Vital a.k.a. V Knucks a.k.a. The Fierce Analyst has come a long way since his childhood memories of pushing a big wheel in Madison Park Village, a town home complex in Roxbury, MA. In early elementary school he also moved to Cambridge and rapidly developed his own lyrics and raw style at the age 12. With influences such as Kool G. Rap and Nas, Vital’s flow ads raw/witty combination to compliment the more melo-dramatic style and voice of E’Flash. Vital, meaning important or essential sees himself as a vital part of today’s rap game. He has influenced many listeners from D.C., where he attached Howard U, to Japan via mp3.com. To this day he continues to inspire upcoming and established lyricist. Vital is what the industry is missing right now, his rhyme scheme is crazy and if let in the game he could easily be one of the best emcees to ever touch a mic!

Again We Rise
N.B.S. Lyrics

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Stop thinkin' people's on your jock
Tryna act like you got money but you at the bus stop
Oh please stop doin' what you do
'Cause ain't nobody lookin' at you
'Cause ain't nobody lookin at you

Oh oh no no here we go again (again)
Oh oh no, oh no

Stop doin what you do cause ain't nobody lookin at you

When I pulled up in my ride it was four fly girls sittin on the side
So I glanced to my left and I winked my eye but they wasn't lookin'
Our way
So I rolled over there and tried to spit but the main pigeon was
Tryna diss
So I stepped to my right and said excuse me miss but ain't nobody
Talkin' to you so

Stop thinkin people's on your jock
Tryna act like you got money but you at the bus stop
Oh please stop doin what you do
'Cause ain't nobody lookin at you
'Cause ain't nobody lookin at you

Oh oh no no here we go again
Seen you at the bus stop chillin' wit ya friends
Oh no you thought I was tryna get wit you
But I was really lookin' at your friend
(I really want the digits from your friend)

When I pulled up the light was red
Romeo hit the brakes and then he said
Look at the girl in the pink
B2k what you think
I said she look real cute in them jeans
Had me and my boys startin' to fiend
So she turned around I said turn back around
But you ain't what I'm lookin' for

Stop thinkin' people's on your jock
Tryna act like you got money but you at the bus stop
Oh please stop doin' what you do
'Cause ain't nobody lookin' at you
'Cause ain't nobody lookin' at you

Oh oh no no here we go again
Seen you at the bus stop chillin' wit ya friends
Oh no you thought I was tryna get wit you
But I was really lookin' at your friend
(I really want the digits from your friend)

Oh oh no no here we go again
Seen you at the bus stop chillin' wit ya friends
Oh no you thought I was tryna get wit you
But I was really lookin' at your friend
(I really want the digits from your friend)

Baby girl you can stay confused
'Cause I'm not talkin to you
You're not tight not right not my type so take a hike don't like
Don't like the way you fight wit me
Wit your vibe you can't get
Wit no guy so don't try
Don't try

Oh oh no no here we go again
Seen you at the bus stop chillin' wit ya friends
Oh no you thought I was tryna get wit you
But I was really lookin' at your friend
(I really want the digits from your friend)

Stop thinkin' people's on your jock
Tryna act like you got money but you at the bus stop
Oh please stop doin' what you do
'Cause ain't nobody lookin' at you

Oh oh no no here we go again
Seen you at the bus stop chillin' wit ya friends
Oh no you thought I was tryna get wit you

But I was really lookin' at your friend
(I really want the digits from your friend)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Again We Rise" by N.B.S. convey a powerful message that even though life may knock you down, you have to pick yourself back up and continue to rise again. The first verse of the song talks about people who try to act like they have money, but in reality, they are just standing at a bus stop. The artist urges such people to stop pretending and accept that no one is looking at them. The chorus reinforces this message, encouraging people not to worry about others' opinions and to do what they want without trying to impress anyone.

The second verse takes a different turn, where the artist talks about approaching four girls he finds attractive. However, the main girl he tries to talk to is dismissive, so he turns his attention towards her friend. The artist's message here is that if someone doesn't appreciate you, it's their loss, and you should move on and find someone who does see your worth.

Overall, the song is about resilience, individuality, and self-confidence. It encourages listeners to rise above the negativity around them and pursue their dreams without fear or hesitation.

Line by Line Meaning

Stop thinkin' people's on your jock
Don't assume that people are interested in you

Tryna act like you got money but you at the bus stop
Trying to show off when you don't have the means to do so

Oh please stop doin' what you do
Please stop trying to impress others

'Cause ain't nobody lookin' at you
Nobody is paying attention to you

Oh oh no no here we go again
This situation has happened before

Seen you at the bus stop chillin' wit ya friends
Saw you hanging out with your friends at the bus stop

Oh no you thought I was tryna get wit you
You assumed that I was interested in you

But I was really lookin' at your friend
I was actually interested in your friend, not you

(I really want the digits from your friend)
I want your friend's phone number

When I pulled up in my ride it was four fly girls sittin on the side
Four attractive girls were sitting nearby when I arrived in my car

So I glanced to my left and I winked my eye but they wasn't lookin' our way
I tried to get their attention, but they didn't notice us

So I rolled over there and tried to spit but the main pigeon was tryna diss
I approached them to talk, but the girl in charge was being rude

So I stepped to my right and said excuse me miss but ain't nobody talkin' to you
I tried to talk to another girl instead and told the rude girl that I wasn't talking to her

When I pulled up the light was red
When I arrived at the traffic light, it was red

Romeo hit the brakes and then he said
My friend Romeo hit the brakes and spoke

Look at the girl in the pink
Pay attention to the girl wearing pink

B2k what you think
My friends and I discussed what we thought about her

I said she look real cute in them jeans
I thought she looked attractive in her jeans

Had me and my boys startin' to fiend
We were all becoming interested in her

So she turned around I said turn back around
She looked at us, and I told her to look away

But you ain't what I'm lookin' for
I wasn't interested in her after all

Baby girl you can stay confused
You can remain unsure of what is going on

'Cause I'm not talkin to you
I'm not trying to talk to you

You're not tight not right not my type so take a hike don't like
You aren't attractive or interesting to me, so go away

Don't like the way you fight wit me
I don't like how you interact with me

Wit your vibe you can't get wit no guy so don't try
Your attitude isn't attractive to guys, so don't bother trying

Oh no you thought I was tryna get wit you
You assumed that I was interested in you

(I really want the digits from your friend)
I want your friend's phone number

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jerome I. Jones, Kelton T. Kessee, Marques B. Houston, Tony Oliver

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