Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo met in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the ages of 12 at a summer camp for musicians, which they both disliked. They spent their free time making beats and performing in groups with fellow childhood friend Timbaland. Shay Haley began performing with Williams and Hugo in high school. After watching the duo perform at a high school talent show, Teddy Riley, a musician and producer, signed Williams and Hugo in 1992. After producing songs for several artists throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the production duo formed N.E.R.D in 2001 as a side project.
Rock Star
N.E.R.D Lyrics
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yo yo yeah(4x)
uh
yeah
Fuckin' posers
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
yeah
its almost over now
almost over now
You think the way you lives okay
You think posing
Will save the day
You think we don't see
That you're running
Better call your boys
'Cause I'm coming
[Chorus]
You can't be me
I'm a Rock Star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
guess
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late to apologize
Will you see the mantle or will you see the skies
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now
Almost over now
Something's on your chest
Better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since
It's almost over now
Almost over now
You had plenty of time
There was no rush
But it was your dream to be like us
You're in dreamland so you don't care
And as you wait(im standing there,im standing there mother fucker)
we're standing there
You can't be me
I'm a Rock Star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
i guess
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late to apologize
Will you see the mantle or will you see the skies
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now
Almost over now
Something's on your chest
Better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since
It's almost over now
Almost over now
You don't succeed cause you hesitate
You think we're fly
But we levitate
Just be yourself
Don't ask us why
'Cause if you don't we'll make you fly
You can't be me
I'm a Rock Star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
i guess
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late to apologize
Will you see the mantle or will you see the skies
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now
Almost over now
Something's on your chest
Better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since
It's almost over now
Almost over now
You can't be me
I'm a Rock Star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
i guess
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late to apologize
Will you see the mantle or will you see the skies
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now
Almost over now
Something's on your chest
Better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since
It's almost over now
its Almost over now
no on ever really dies
you believe that?
well,if not,for you,
its almost over now
almost over now
no on ever really dies
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The song "Rock Star" by N.E.R.D. is a commentary on the music industry and the idea of being a poser trying to imitate a lifestyle that is not authentic. The lyrics speak to the posers, saying that their time is almost up and that they are going to be exposed for who they really are. The chorus highlights the idea that being a rock star is not just about the fame, but it's about being true to oneself and standing out from the rest. The lyrics, "You can't be me, I'm a Rock Star, I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car, I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far" indicate that being a rock star is about being unique and fearless.
The song also speaks to the idea that success is not achieved by hesitation and that one must be true to oneself in order to succeed. The lyrics, "You don't succeed cause you hesitate, you think we're fly but we levitate, just be yourself, don't ask us why, 'cause if you don't we'll make you fly" indicate that being true to oneself is what will set a person apart from the rest.
The song's repetition of "It's almost over now" emphasizes the idea that the posers' time is running out and they will soon be exposed. Overall, "Rock Star" is a call to be true to oneself and not try to imitate a lifestyle that is not authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuckin' posers
Addressing the people pretending to be something they're not
It's almost over now
Their time is coming to an end
You think the way you lives okay
You believe your fake lifestyle is acceptable
You think posing will save the day
You believe acting a certain way can fix all issues
You think we don't see that you're running
You try to hide but we know the truth
Better call your boys 'cause I'm coming
You better get backup because I'm about to confront you
You can't be me, I'm a Rock Star
You can't copy my unique style
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm making music on top of authority's symbol
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
I'm a defiant person with power that can reach far distances
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
You're not aware of the violent things we're capable of
It's too damn late to apologize
You can't make up for what you've done
Will you see the mantle or will you see the skies
Will you see the top position or the bottom when we take over
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You believe you're invincible and never have to stop
You think that you can get away with it
You believe in escaping responsibility for your actions
You think the light won't be ever lit
You believe the truth will never be revealed
Something's on your chest, better get it off
You have a problem you need to confront and fix
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We're going to take care of the situation and leave no one standing
We ain't gonna take it no more, since
We're not going to tolerate it anymore
You don't succeed cause you hesitate
You're not successful because you lack confidence
You think we're fly, but we levitate
You admire us, but we are on another level
Just be yourself, don't ask us why
Be original, don't try to copy us
'Cause if you don't, we'll make you fly
If you don't listen, we'll bring you down forcefully
No one ever really dies, you believe that?
The idea that death isn't permanent, do you agree?
For you, it's almost over now
For you, pretending to be someone else is coming to an end
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Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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@davidphiri1811
Rap and rock together was a force in the 2000โs.
@tanyadallorso8946
This is so brilliantly inspired on Nirvana ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
@andywilliams5674
@@tanyadallorso8946 how is this nirvana
@shaunaray1
@@andywilliams5674 smells like teen spirit
@ididntmeantoshootthatvietn5012
@@tanyadallorso8946 wtf is that emoji spam
@lightsout979
David, you mean 90's right?
@mynameisnoneofyourbusiness6747
I swear Pherrel Williams is one of ten coolest people to have ever walked this earth.
@rickglanville9910
Its because he swallows guys
@ir489
he really is, gets along w/ everybodyyy while still having his own style
@handle.this.you.tube.
First is Jesus Christ (not sarcasm)