Rock On
N.E.S. Lyrics
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Yo, yo, yeah
Yo, yo, yeah
Yo, yo, yeah
Yo, yo, yeah
Yeah (uh, uh huh)
Fuckin' posers
For all you, fuckin' posers (yeah)
Yeah
It's almost over now, almost over now
You think the way you live is okay
You think posing will save your day
You think we don't see that you're running
Better call your boys 'cause I'm coming
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, almost over now
Guess, you ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late, to apologize
When you see the mantle or when you see the skies
It's almost over now, 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
Somethings 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 have to 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 wake, we're standing there (I'm standing there, I'm standing there motherfucker)
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
When you see the mantle or when 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
Somethings 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
On your chest better get it off (get it off)
Set it off (pop, pop, pop)
It's almost over now, almost over now (look, 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 cry (pop, pop, pop)
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
When you see the mantle or when 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
Somethings 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
When you see the mantle or when you see the skies
It's almost over now it's almost over now
No one ever really dies, do you believe that?
Well if not, for you
It's almost over now it's almost over now
The lyrics to N.E.R.D's "Rock on" reflect a sense of disdain for individuals who falsely claim to be rockstars or rebels, that their way of life is okay and that their façade will get them what they want. The song opens with an aggressive repetition of "Fucking Posers" that sets the tone of the song as one of defiance and rebellion.
The song suggests that these posers think they can live life without any consequences and that they won't have to face any repercussions, but the chorus's repetition of "almost over now" implies that the time of reckoning is drawing near. The lyrics warn that there will be no one left when they set it off and that they won't take it anymore, indicating that there will be consequences for their actions.
The song's theme is one of truthfulness and being oneself, rather than trying to emulate someone else. The lyrics urge listeners to be themselves and not copy others' lives and to live honestly. The song is a rallying cry against posers and a call for individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuckin' posers
Addressing those who are pretending to be something they are not
It's almost over now
The consequences for these posers are imminent
You think the way you live is OK
Posers believe their behavior is acceptable
You think posing will save your day
Posers believe that appearance is the most important thing
You think we don't see that you're running
The real rock stars can see through the fakeness of the posers
Better call your boys cause I'm coming
The rock stars will confront the posers
You can't be me, I'm a rock star
It is impossible for posers to mimic the true rock star lifestyle
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
Rock stars are unafraid to be rebellious and break the rules
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
Rock stars are not afraid to use violence or force to defend themselves and their status
Guess, you ain't heard that we swallow guys
Rock stars hold a power over others and can defeat or control them
It's too damn late, to apologize
Posers cannot apologize and make up for their actions
When you see the mantle or when you see the skies
The end is near for the posers and the true rock stars will prevail
You think that you don't have to ever quit
Posers believe they can continue their façade indefinitely
You think that you can get away with it
Posers believe they will not face consequences for their actions
You think the light won't be ever lit
Posers believe that their true intentions will never be exposed
Somethings on your chest better get it off
Posers should confess to their true selves before it's too late
There'll be no one left when we set it off
The rock stars will eliminate the posers
We ain't gonna take it no more
Rock stars have had enough of the posers and their pretentious ways
You don't succeed cause you hesitate
Posers will never achieve success because they are not genuine
You think we're fly, but we levitate
Rock stars have a supernatural ability to rise above the posers
Just be yourself, don't ask us why
The true rock stars advise posers to embrace authenticity without seeking validation
'Cause if you don't, we'll make you cry
The rock stars will incite fear in those who dare to pose as them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams
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