Things Are Getting Better
N.E.R.D. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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
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
[Chorus:]
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
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
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
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's four-four 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
[Chorus: Repeat 4X]
How do you feel?
I feel good (3x)
Girl, girl, girl (4x)
The song "Things Are Getting Better" by N.E.R.D. talks about the positive changes happening in the life of the singer. The lyrics suggest that the character has overcome some obstacles and that things are now good in his life. The song opens with an assertive statement that sometimes you need to acknowledge where you are in your life. The singer then talks about his experiences in the club, where he meets a girl who likes him and wants to be with him. The chorus repeats the idea that things are getting better in his life, and that he looks forward to seeing how things turn out.
The second verse of the song talks about meeting another girl and being attracted to her. But he asserts that he cannot be owned by anyone because he's too cool for that. The song moves to the outro, where the singer is asked how he's feeling, and he responds by saying that he feels good. The song makes it clear that the singer has become confident and has found his place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it out bitch
Listen up, pay attention
See sometimes
Occasionally
You gotta realize
You need to understand
Where you are in your life
What your current situation is
And knowing you feel good and I feel good baby
We both feel good
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I'm saying
Walk in the club wit a bunch of thugs
Enter the club with a group of rough individuals
Modify ya rings so they call it drugs
Alter your rings in a way that makes it seem like you have drugs
See a hundred girls, get a thousand hugs
Get a lot of attention from the women in the club
One's in my ear talkin' bout her tub
One woman is talking to me about her bathtub
She likes me
She is interested in me
She say she needs me
She claims she needs me
Say she wants me
She expresses that she wants me
'Cause I'm the shit
Because I am amazing
Said she likes me
She expressed that she is interested in me
She said she needs me
She claims she needs me
She wants to see me
She wants to meet with me
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better-ah
It appears that things are improving
In my life
Within my personal circumstances
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better-ah
Could it be that today is just better or are things truly improving?
We'll see tonight
We will find out later
Hey little girl wit the tattoo thigh
To the woman with the tattoo on her thigh
Baby you look like a slice of pie
You look wonderful
Hope my style don't cause you fear
I hope you are not afraid of my style/approach
Matter of fact baby, where you goin' from here?
Where will you be going from here?
Kiss on me baby
Give me a kiss
Lick on me baby
Lick me
But you can't own me baby
You cannot possess me
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better-ah
It appears that things are improving
Don't look at me like "what is up?"
Don't give me that questioning look
Said I was a nerd but I ain't a punk
I was called a nerd but I am not weak
If you talk shit be prepared to thump
If you talk badly about me, be ready for a physical altercation
Plus terrar's four-four is prepared to dump
In addition, my gun is loaded and ready to be used
Watch out boy
Be careful
Get back then
Step back
Watch how you're actin'
Be mindful of your actions
'Cause I'm the shit
Because I am incredibly impressive
I'm tellin' you watch it now
I'm warning you to be cautious
Tell ya boys to get back then
Tell your friends to step back
Watch how ya'll actin'
Be mindful of your group's behavior
We the shit
We are amazing
How do you feel?
What is your emotional state?
I feel good (3x)
I feel great
Girl, girl, girl (4x)
Greetings, to these women
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bran M
[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
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 ❤