N.E.R.D (No One Ever Really Dies) is a funk rock, alternative rock and alte… Read Full Bio ↴N.E.R.D (No One Ever Really Dies) is a funk rock, alternative rock and alternative hip hop band formed in 2001. Their music is best described as funk rock, with various other influences, including hip hop, R&B, soul, alternative rock, and blues.

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.

Spaz
N.E.R.D Lyrics

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Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you,
and we just came here to see what it do

[Chorus]
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to

I'm a little teapot blowin' off steam
You put me on the heat, I don't whistle I scream
Bang, bang, fuck a bed fuck a dream
This is rage blowin' up your machine
I'm a star bitch, I don't give a fuck
Don't be surprised when this bitch start blowin' up

Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you,
and we just came here to see what it do

[Chorus]

And now I'm wakin' up layin' in the ambulance bed
with somethin' in my arm, I gotta get it off
A tattoo with a line that'll read your mind
And next is your mind, I gotta get it off
The shit they spray attack my lungs everyday
With a creeping decay, I gotta get it off
By attacking these things, I earned my wings
And my halo but first I gotta, get it off

[Chorus x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of N.E.R.D.'s "Spaz" describe a bold, uncompromising attitude. Lead singer Pharrell Williams opens the song by comparing himself to a "short and stout" teapot, ready to explode if need be. He emphasizes that he won't shy away from voicing his opinions and stands by his words, even if they might be controversial. Williams proclaims himself a "star bitch" who's ready to blow up anyone in his way. The chorus repeats the message of the song- Williams is right there, he's not going anywhere, and anyone who tries to stop him will face the consequences.

The second verse is just as fierce as the first, with Williams declaring himself a machine that's ready to rage. He's prepared to fight against anyone who tries to silence him or hold him back. The final lines of the song add an interesting twist to the narrative. Williams talks about waking up in an ambulance bed, with a tattoo on his arm and something in his mind that he needs to get rid of. Though the exact meaning of these lines is unclear, they add an element of suspense and intrigue to the lyrics.

Overall, "Spaz" is a bold, unapologetic song that emphasizes the importance of speaking up for oneself and standing up against oppression.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey
Initiating conversation

I'm a little teapot short and stout
I may be small, but I'm sturdy and strong

Theres some shake-up'in around me know it's talk, and no doubt
There is a commotion and chatter around me, but it's just noise

I pop the lid the lid, its gon' be me I wanna know
I want to be in control and take charge of the situation

Nothing'll happen if I don't open my mouth
If I stay silent, there will be no progress or change

I ain't a punk bitch, I don't give a fuck
I am not weak-willed or afraid, and I don't care about others' opinions

I'm just bein' me and speakin' from the gut
I am being genuine and speaking with sincerity

Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you, and we just came here to see what it do
We are a small group, but we are curious about the potential outcomes of our actions in this situation

I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
I am present and committed to the situation

You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
Others may try to disrupt the situation or cause chaos

You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Others may cause destruction or chaos, but it won't last forever

Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Others can freak out and lose control if they choose

Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Reinforcing the idea that others can freak out if they so desire

I'm a little teapot blowin' off steam
I am letting out my frustrations and anger

You put me on the heat, I don't whistle I scream
Others may try to test my patience or push my buttons, but I will react with intensity

Bang, bang, fuck a bed fuck a dream
Rejecting the idea of conforming to societal norms or expectations

This is rage blowin' up your machine
My anger and frustration is disruptive and may cause things to fall apart

I'm a star bitch, I don't give a fuck
I am confident and don't care about others' opinions

Don't be surprised when this bitch start blowin' up
Others should not be shocked when my anger eventually boils over

And now I'm wakin' up layin' in the ambulance bed
The aftermath of losing control and acting out aggressively

with somethin' in my arm, I gotta get it off
Recovering from the consequences of my actions

A tattoo with a line that'll read your mind
A permanent reminder of the damage I may have caused to others

And next is your mind, I gotta get it off
I must apologize and make amends to those I may have hurt

The shit they spray attack my lungs everyday
The negative external influences that may have contributed to my outburst

With a creeping decay, I gotta get it off
The harmful effects of those external influences on my mental state

By attacking these things, I earned my wings
By confronting and overcoming these negative influences, I have grown and matured

And my halo but first I gotta, get it off
I may have achieved personal growth, but I still have to make things right with others

Chorus
Repeating the idea of staying present and committed while others may freak out and disrupt the situation

Chorus x2
Reinforcing the main theme of the song one final time

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

RGC

5y↑2

Lyrics:

Hey
I'm a little teapot short and stout
Theres some shake-up'in around me know it's talk, and no doubt
I pop the lid the lid, its gon' be me I wanna know
Nothing'll happen if I don't open my mouth
I ain't a punk bitch, I don't give a fuck
I'm just bein' me and speakin' from the gut
Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you,
and we just came here to see what it do
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
I'm a little teapot blowin' off steam
You put me on the heat, I don't whistle I scream
Bang, bang, fuck a bed fuck a dream
This is rage blowin' up your machine
I'm a star bitch, I don't give a fuck
Don't be surprised when this bitch start blowin' up
Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you,
and we just came here to see what it do
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
And now I'm wakin' up layin' in the ambulance bed
with somethin' in my arm, I gotta get it off
A tattoo with a line that'll read your mind
And next is your mind, I gotta get it off
The shit they spray attack my lungs everyday
With a creeping decay, I gotta get it off
By attacking these things, I earned my wings
And my halo but first I gotta, get it off
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to

Thatkidmars

4y↑7

Hey
I'm a little teapot short and stout
Theres some shake-up'in around me know it's talk, and no doubt
I pop the lid the lid, its gon' be me I wanna know
Nothing'll happen if I don't open my mouth
I ain't a punk bitch, I don't give a fuck
I'm just bein' me and speakin' from the gut
Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you,
and we just came here to see what it do
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
I'm a little teapot blowin' off steam
You put me on the heat, I don't whistle I scream
Bang, bang, fuck a bed fuck a dream
This is rage blowin' up your machine
I'm a star bitch, I don't give a fuck
Don't be surprised when this bitch start blowin' up
Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you,
and we just came here to see what it do
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
And now I'm wakin' up layin' in the ambulance bed
with somethin' in my arm, I gotta get it off
A tattoo with a line that'll read your mind
And next is your mind, I gotta get it off
The shit they spray attack my lungs everyday
With a creeping decay, I gotta get it off
By attacking these things, I earned my wings
And my halo but first I gotta, get it off
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear up, ya'have to air so
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to

VulpesVulpez

6y↑36

[Verse 1: Pharrell]
Hey...
I'm a little teapot short and stout
There's some shake-up in around me know it's talking about
I pop the lid the lid, its gon be me I'm gonna let it out
Nothing'll happen if I don't open my mouth
I ain't a punk bitch, I don't give a fuck
I'm just being me and speakin' from the gut
Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you
And we just came here to see what it do...

[Hook]
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear gas the air so...
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to

[Verse 2: Shae]
I'm a little teapot blowin' off steam
You put me on the heat, I don't whistle I scream
Bang, bang, fuck a bed fuck a dream
This is rage blowin' up your machine
I'm a star bitch, I don't give a fuck
Don't be surprised when this bitch start blowin' up
Well its a little bit of us, a whole lot of you
And we just came here to see what it do...

[Hook]
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear gas the air so...
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to

[Bridge: Pharrell]
And now I'm waking up laying in the ambulance bed
With something in my arm, I gotta get it off
And tied to it a line that'll read your mind
And next is your mind, I gotta get it off
The shit they spray attack my lungs everyday
With a creeping decay, I gotta get it off
By attacking these things, I earned my wings
And my halo but first I gotta, get it off

[Hook x2]
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can turn tables and you can throw chairs
I'm right here, and I ain't goin' nowhere
You can knock doors and tear gas the air so...
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to
Spaz if you want to, spaz if you want
Spa-spaz if you want to, spaz if you want to

All comments from YouTube:

Tish

3y↑464

I was 8 years old running around house with this in the background, perks of having older siblings with good music taste

Dimitri Rascalov

3y↑6

This song remind's me of the old times, when we're only kid's playing with our dog outside

-XEVER-

3y↑4

Same sheet old siblings influence

St. Nick

WOW, GREAT COMMENT👏👏👏

Tommie Christine

Or parents…

Neptune Godd

TRUE

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Tommie Christine

3y↑117

I’m 52. When this came out, I just absolutely loved this track. I still do. I like to dig it out when I’m feeling on edge and just dance it off. Today is one of those days.

g jenen

2y↑3

Enjoy life my friend

Kundalini Martin

2y↑1

feeel ya !

Rosun

8y↑3.1K

How does Ubisoft ALWAYS find epic Coolstream songs from the past? damn

Nyan

8y↑173

Ubisoft and Rockstar

clubmeringue

8y↑85

yeah thats become rockstar's second profession

Sammysam

8y↑31

BF1 trailer

Sammysam

8y↑15

BF4 to

Rosun

8y↑21

+Classic Doge Yeah that glitch mob remix was sweet

75 More Replies...

MisterKasch

4y↑217

I listen to this when I'm driving into San Francisco👍

Cuttykev 70

3y↑5

I saw N.E.R.D. at the Warfield in SF in '03

matthew natividad

2y↑8

Also kickass when 3D printing

Omar

2y↑3

You mean when driving into SF on watchdogs 2

Zia Athaya

51w↑2

@matthew natividad Messin up with Umeni Security

gaucho mendez

13y↑14

This is what good hip hop is all about..........cutting edge, new beats, creativity, imagination, musicianship!

TheRxckstar

7y↑121

I just love N.E.R.D

Borna Linarić

11y↑26

the best concert i've ever been to too bad other artists dont know what a real concert should look like

rockingreject

14y↑10

I love nerd, they are amazing and they deserve more credit. This song is one of those songs that gets you pumped and I can't help but dance everytime I hear it.

KEMURI NINE4

8y↑7

Been almost a decade and still sounds like it came out today. This song will pass the test of time

Spinelli

7y↑108

Can we just admire that this is a great song, without hating on a game trailer or the people it brought here?

noodlez

3y↑26

i can still feel myself drifting and hacking to the beat of this song back in 2017

Atwr

3y↑47

1:56 gave me serious chills

A A

Chills about how dogwank this is

Zia Athaya

51w

Chaotic - Chill - More Chaotic

Sunbae To bae real quick

10y↑159

they are so underrated, it hurts!

oh hi o

9y↑36

yeah sure... pharrel williams is underrated

Walter Kurz

9y↑4

xblackb0x I had not even noticed that's was Pharell o.o

ZentaX

3y↑3

not any longer

Spaxcore

2y↑5

The Neptunes are anything but underrated, they've produced so many incredible songs that you've heard and have no idea it's them. They chose to be out of the spotlight but everyone in the industry knows exactly who they are.

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Mark Knoop

1y↑1

Man this hit me in the nostalgia. It deserves more views

Malik Clifton

12y↑3

N.E.R.D. one of my all time favorites since their first album

Joana Ribeiro

4y↑4

10 years later and i'm still here vibin' 😍😍😍 nerd is a forever mood #2020

Jairo Alexander Bustos Rincon

9y↑2

excelente canción
que bueno que regresaron por que hacen buena música

BlackAmericanLesbian Professional

6y↑11

I remember loving this song back then when I was around 23 years old in year 2007. Thank you for posting. :)

odgm12345

12y↑5

Man The Neptunes always had the best beats in the game

Mark Isdark

11y↑4

N.E.R.D are the only band from which I like every song from every album

Pablo Platon

14y↑1

Their concerts are the shit!! pure raw energy! this video exactly replicates the experience you get from listenin to this song!!

Raphael Nelson

5y↑4

This album is a classic

CKODBDJ

13y↑1

I hope N.E.R.D. never stops making music.

爪3山ㄒ山ㄖ

2y↑6

The drums just hit so hard🤟🏾

Imani Taylor

12y↑3

I've Been Listening To N.E.R.D Since Middle School ! This Song Was Once All My Young Adolescent Life Consisted Of :') I Still Vibe To It Every Now & Then . Btw , OFWGKTA 

Grady05

14y↑1

this never gets old man

GreatestUsernameEvee

14y↑1

one of the most solid beats ever.

M Jones

3y↑68

I knew how talented and versatile Pharrell was when he was with Nerd. So many people didn't realize. He's my favorite Artist

hailie's bong

3y↑4

Ikr. He went from Rock with In Search Of and then to rap with his solo album In My Mind and still has some pop hits.

Melanie Regalado

He’s really great 😌

Chapsey

8y↑1

I absolutely love this song

Alice Lizzou

I loved this song a lot that time 😻 and I do still love it 🖤💀 N.E.R.D is the best...,

milosvideos

9y↑9

Remeber listening to this as a kid getting interested in music. If my kids sho an interest in music Ill hip them to this and formost, I think Pharrell is a good role model. In this day and age, it pays to work hard and Pharrell always working hard and doing things. Much respect, Id let my kids listen to this

Ahmed Waheed

11y↑1

i wish they make another album

Michael Dub

12y

Love this track!!

RGC

5y↑2

Ilona Bliss

8y↑2

This beat rocks!

Janoa Caster

6y↑2

the first group 2 put rap and rock together and the result is amazing

No Name

Run DMC and Aerosmith

Ger N7

8y↑2

La canción pega de 10 con el trailer <3

amsterdamnesia

13y

One of my all time fav. beats.. They played this at the a's game whenever they scored, which I thought was pretty cool :D

Tim M.

N.E.R.D. live in concert is the best. Saw them open for Jay-z back in the day

Azarel Oropeza

4y↑2

I remember when I heard this .......MAN OHHHHH MAN what a great addition to HipHop , Pharell always bringing 🔥🔥🔥

msceriseNoir

14y↑1

This was filmed in the UK. i saw them here recently, it is as good as it looks, an unforgettable experience!!

lush_carter

6y↑4

This was the musical revolution that created need & space for people like Tyler & Chance and Kevin Abstract in the game. And it makes me happy.

OtakuSamSay

3y↑31

Here because I've been on a massive N.E.R.D., Star Trak, The Neptunes produced songs listening binge

Francesco Urso

YESSIR 🖖🏻

lauro costa

awesome music,its realy soo good

Ghost

I love it when videogames use old but gold songs

Mider-Span Man

I remember I used to beatbox this and knock this on my desk in school. My favorite N.E.R.D. song!

Zeemanhuismerk

I might hate that ubisoft keeps fucking with us. But they do always introduce us to some niche artist like N.E.R.D.

I absolute love this song, and I'll listen the all of their albums through spotify now :3

Erize Ýeeť

6y↑2

Love it

ninja yasuo

4y↑4

this song is soo great

awesomedan157

10y↑1

first heard this when I saw them live in 2008. loved everyone nose too. they even did a cover of the white stripes 7 nation army. awesome show.

Axel Raighn

11y

every year i always come back to this song, and blast it

boy host

super piosenka bombowe polecam elo

David K

13y

I love working out to this song. It gives me energy.

MrKingoverall

This band is underrated yow !!

Thatkidmars

4y↑7

Evo K

might be old but what a dope track..

Eus x Bravo

The thing is This song goes so well with the trailer

Nic Berry

I LOVE this song

Lance

13y

This song is amazing.

Nope why

I love the melodic verse part

Gijs Van Esch

9y↑5

this song is crazy good. Dayum N.E.R.D. is killing it

Emery

I need the live version in my life!!! :O!!

Rachey827

13y↑1

i love N.E.R.D it's its own genre thing, like a band of its own and doesnt copy other rappers/artists or cover used songz :P

Rully Christian

1y↑1

Underrated masterpiece enjoyers !! We gathered here 🤝

Kristen McGee

14y

I <3 this song!

VulpesVulpez

6y↑36

Shea354

12y↑4

My brother showed me this song...and he knew about it because he researches drummers (as he is one) and likes the drummer in N.E.R.D. I had no idea Tyler knew of this song. Word of mouth brought me here. Lmao. But no matter who brought you here, this song is amazing and I'm totally addicted to it. Haha

Shaina

11y

♡ Havent heard this song since 08 and I still loveeeee it

Longhornzrock96

12y

Thumbs up if you've been listening for N.E.R.D. for years. Having good taste in music pays off.

Lochlan Tadhg

The amount of snare drum is amazing

MissBeatriss

12y

The energy of this video is just through the roof. Makes me want to turn table and throw chairs.

Jaden Iarusso

i love this song

Eric E

8y↑794

ubisoft always nails it with the music, well except for the assassins creed movie

Leo Two

8y↑9

Kanye believe it?

Spacey Bagles

+Leooel9 no

AnxiousCHKNLeg

Agree 100%, but like some metal or rock would of worked

TheRealBeatMaster

8y↑14

would have* And no

AnxiousCHKNLeg

TheRealBeatMaster Yes

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animedessert MeRC

13y

love this song

Callum Fox

Love it. Apart from the high pitched part at the end that kills it all

Tiffany Kler

Magnifique ! En boucle et en boucle !

HokageKyubiNaruto

10y

Remember hearing this at Kanye's concert. One of my most memorable experiences ever.

shownoregret

2y↑12

Thanks cancel culture for having me revisit this awesome hit

Mor

4y↑8

Damn still can't believe this song was from 2009 too great for it's own year

blindacegenn

11y

I remember listening to these guys back when I was a kid playing NFS and drowning out the horrid music with my MP3. I was always searching for new shit so inevitably I found them. Now I'm downloading a new playlist for more racing action and naturally I searched these motherfuckers up again. B)

Erika Prahl

11y

whoever made this simple effects is a genius its awesome trippy

Frame

Never knew those guys were original Junglists. Big up!!!

Joseph Diaz

I love this song

Faerie Nomad

2y↑22

love this song, is cancel culture gonna come for it like Beyonce? lol

DRACO FURY 13

2y↑1

Them British People Will

Jamie

2y↑5

We all miss these days. It's mad how we're all in agreement that gen z have destroyed absolutely everything.

newnagasaki

13y

This song rocks.

biltbyrobots

11y

Dope video....love the song

Ramon DS

Essa música fez parte de WATCH DOGS 2 - O game e a música são nota foda... (TRADUZINDO)(NOTA 10)

Gabricuss

This is half the reason why I love games, it introduces me to so much beast music that I would've never found on my own! :D

Adovian_Says

1y↑2

This whole album was slept on meanwhile I physically played it to death

Maddy Moore

3y↑11

Всё таки Фаррел гений в мире музыки.

hereistand2008

13y↑1

Went to their concert. Best time of my life.

Notorious Chico

i knew about this song before watch dogs but it's great to see good music like this being promoted. who else lost their shit when they heard wu tang being played on watch dogs 1

SMG

this might be an old song but its one of the best :-D :-D

Stormy Banana

11y

masterpiece ! <3

LEGO JOEY

Great song

Harmony Gaming

1y↑3

I remember having this song on my PSP when I was a kid

Saint Miller

11y

Especially tracks with heavy bass. These guys used to mad crazy!

Spartinus

8y↑2

Guys a song this DOPE shouldn't have just 2mills views! TARGET SET ===> 50Mills (yes we can) xD

Milo Tucker

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IN 2009,SEEING SOUNDS BECAME AN INSTANT CLASSIC

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