Lemon
N.E.R.D Rihanna Lyrics


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The truth will set you free
But first, it'll piss you off

Hate! Bad bitches wanna be my bae
Hate! Hunt me down like the C.I.A
Hate! Side of my car, tryna see my face
Hate! Want me to beat it like the T.I. case
Oh (hate!) and if it's heated I'ma feed my face
Hate! And best believe, it's gon' be outrageous
Hate! Hatin' niggas can't believe my race
Hate! Niggas hit you with the Eli face, oh

Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'
Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'
Scrunchin' their eyes with your name in their mouth and
Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'

Hate! You keep askin' me where I'm from
Hate! About the borders and, "Did I run?"
Hate! Keep askin' how I feel 'bout guns
There's a light and dark army, which side you choose? Oh
Hate! If not now then when?
Hate! And if not me then who?
Hate! Don't drink the Kool-Aid, my friends
Hate! I tried to tell y'all about this dude

Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'
Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'
Hate supplements are found right in their couches
Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'

Wait, wait a minute
Shout out to them people, people
Wait, wait a minute
P-p-p-people, people
Wait, wait a minute
Mad ethnic right now

I get it how I live it
I live it how I get it
Count the mothafuckin' digits
I pull up with a lemon
Not 'cause she ain't livin'
It's just your eyes get acidic
And this here ain't a scrimmage
Mothafucka, we ain't finished
I told you we won't stop
A nigga 'bouta business
Like yours, but you rent it
Wave hello to the top
Nigga the Veyron glide
Tell the paparazzi get the lens right
Got the window down, top, blowin' la
Got the hazards on, only doin' five
You can catch me, Rih, in the new La Ferrar'
And the truck behind me got arms
Yeah, longer than LeBron
Just waitin' for my thumb like The Fonz
Woo! This beat tastes like lunch
But it's runnin' from veneers and it's runnin' from the fronts
But everyday, hey, wasn't lemonade
I was afraid, once a nigga graduate
Would I be okay?
So I prayed and I played
It's Rihanna, nigga
My constellation in space
Warp speed, Doctor Spock couldn't chase, nigga

Nigga, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Bath, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face

I get it how I live it
I live it how I get it
Count the mothafuckin' digits
I pull up with a lemon
Not 'cause she ain't livin'
It's just your eyes get acidic
And this here ain't a scrimmage
Mothafucka, we ain't finished
I told you we won't stop
A nigga 'bouta business
Like yours, but you rent it
Wave hello to the top
Nigga the Veyron glide
Tell the paparazzi get the lens right
Got the window down, top, blowin' la
Got the hazards on, only doin' five
You can catch me

Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'

You can catch me
Wait, wait a minute
Wait, wait a minute
Wait, wait a minute
Wait, wait a minute
Wait, wait a minute
Wait, wait a minute




Wait, wait a minute
Wait, wait a minute

Overall Meaning

The song "Lemon" by N.E.R.D and Rihanna features lyrics that highlight the theme of hate and the idea that the truth can hurt before it sets you free. The chorus, "Hate! Bad bitches wanna be my bae / Hate! Hunt me down like the C.I.A / Hate! Side of my car, tryna see my face / Hate! Want me to beat it like the T.I. case," speaks to the feelings of jealousy and envy that come with success and the desire for some to see the downfall of others. The lines "Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin' / Scrunchin' their eyes with your name in their mouth and" suggest the idea that people are constantly talking about and hating on successful individuals.


The verse "Hate! You keep askin' me where I'm from / Hate! About the borders and, 'Did I run?' / Hate! Keep askin' how I feel 'bout guns / There's a light and dark army, which side you choose?" touches on issues of race, nationality, and violence. The mention of "the light and dark army" and asking which side one chooses implies that there is a battle between good and evil, and individuals must choose which side they are on. Rihanna's feature in the song adds to the message of empowerment and confidence, with lines like "I get it how I live it / I live it how I get it / Count the mothafuckin' digits." Overall, "Lemon" is a song that speaks to the various issues and pressures that come with success and the importance of staying true to oneself despite the hate and negativity that may come from others.


Line by Line Meaning

The truth will set you free
Being honest is liberating, but it might upset you first


Hate! Bad bitches wanna be my bae
Envy and jealousy is directed towards me


Hate! Hunt me down like the C.I.A
People are tracking and coming after me like a government agency


Hate! Side of my car, tryna see my face
People are trying to get a glimpse of my identity


Hate! Want me to beat it like the T.I. case
People want me to overcome a legal situation like T.I.


Oh (hate!) and if it's heated I'ma feed my face
If there's a situation I can't handle, I'll cope with it through food


Hate! And best believe, it's gon' be outrageous
Expect the situation to be out of control


Hate! Hatin' niggas can't believe my race
Racist individuals can't accept my background and origin


Hate! Niggas hit you with the Eli face, oh
People misjudge, doubt or disregard me, like Eli Manning's facial expression during a football game


Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'
People are being restless and jumping around


Scrunchin' their eyes with your name in their mouth and
People are saying my name with dislike in their expression


Hate! You keep askin' me where I'm from
People are repeatedly asking me about my nationality and background


Hate! About the borders and, "Did I run?"
People inquire whether I crossed a border and entered illegally


Hate! Keep askin' how I feel 'bout guns
People repeatedly ask for my opinion on guns and weapons


There's a light and dark army, which side you choose? Oh
There are opposing sides in battles or arguments, which one do you support?


Hate! If not now then when?
If not now then when is the right time to take action?


Hate! And if not me then who?
If I don't do it, then who will?


Hate! Don't drink the Kool-Aid, my friends
The outcome of something may not be as it seems, don't be fooled


Hate! I tried to tell y'all about this dude
I warned you all about someone or something that was not trustworthy


Wait, wait a minute Shout out to them people, people
Pause for a moment, acknowledge the listeners


Mad ethnic right now
Expressing a strong cultural identity


I get it how I live it I live it how I get it Count the mothafuckin' digits
I live my life how I want, and I count my money


I pull up with a lemon Not 'cause she ain't livin' It's just your eyes get acidic
I arrive with an unusual vehicle, not because I'm lacking, but to cause a reaction


And this here ain't a scrimmage M#@%*, we ain't finished I told you we won't stop
This is not a game, we're not done yet, and we will not give up


A nigga 'bouta business Like yours, but you rent it Wave hello to the top
I'm running a successful operation, similar to yours but better; acknowledge my achievements


Nigga the Veyron glide Tell the paparazzi get the lens right
I'm driving a Bugatti Veyron smoothly, and I want the photographers to take a clear shot of me


Got the window down, top, blowin' la Got the hazards on, only doin' five
I'm cruising with the roof down, playing music and driving slowly with the hazards on


You can catch me, Rih, in the new La Ferrar' And the truck behind me got arms Yeah, longer than LeBron Just waitin' for my thumb like The Fonz
You can find me sitting with Rihanna in a new Ferrari; my security vehicle is prepared for any threat as they wait for my next move


Woo! This beat tastes like lunch But it's runnin' from veneers and it's runnin' from the fronts
The beat is delicious, but it's avoiding the fake smiles and fronts people put up to mask their reality


But everyday, hey, wasn't lemonade I was afraid, once a nigga graduate Would I be okay? So I prayed and I played
Every day wasn't a perfect, sweet experience; finishing school made me anxious about my future, so I prayed and made music instead


It's Rihanna, nigga My constellation in space Warp speed, Doctor Spock couldn't chase, nigga
It's Rihanna, people; my fame is as enduring as a constellation in space and faster than the Star Trek Enterprise, even the great Dr. Spock couldn't keep up


Nigga, bath salt, bitin' speakers in the face
Being high on bath salts made someone do crazy things


Wait, wait a minute Wait, wait a minute
Stop everything, pause for a second


Bouncin' around, bouncin' around, bouncin'
Still restless and jumping around




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Pharrell L. Williams, Robyn Fenty

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@settn809

@Amber Coleman I literally wasn't talking about Rihanna I probably should have made it more clear for people like you who want to call someone a hoe on YouTube
I was talking more like cardi b
And and Lil yachty ect

I have my favorite female rappers like eve, lil kim,Megan the stallion and Niki Minaj ect
I am a male but
I don't have a problem with female rappers just the ones that really ain't saying nothing
And I know everything Rihanna said was clear she should do more rapping on tracks like this

If I had to guess I'd say you are a female who is taking my comment a little bit to sensitive
Raping is a hard
That includes chop rapping
Unless you want to sound like lil yachty or lil pump and all them other Mumble rappers that has nothing but a good beat.
Otherwise I guess it is easy
🀑



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The girl in the video dancing killed it.

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@margueritereed980

The dancer's name is Mette Towley. She's 29 years old and got a degree in Dance from the University of Minnesota.

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@sisterjoon2297

She was in the movie cats

@Maysoon3121

For a dancer I don't see dancing only ass giggling

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