Black Clouds
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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Like why y'all niggas so wild
Y'all niggas go everywhere, shootouts, fights, things going on man
Y'all niggas doing y'all thing, getting a little paper man
Why y'all niggas can't stay out of trouble man
It's like black clouds be following us man
Time for y'all niggas to get to know N.O.R.E
'Cause every other day it's on with the God
Every week a different beef
Yea and my niggas cock guns and they buy them for cheap
Shotouts in front of here and there, let's be clear
And we done sent niggas to intensive care
You see guns is no problem, beef is no problem
Niggas start snitching, that's weak, that's a problem
I stay quiet and don't talk to the press
Fuck a courtroom, I'm good on the streets with the tec's
Nigga Deuce locked, he got 15 years like Booth
He just went up, shit got me bent up
It's time to celebrate, but wait my niggas ain't here
My father ain't here, pun ain't here
It don't seem life is treating me fair
I drink Henny, it's stronger than that Belvedere
Black clouds over my head follow my lead
Waking up in the morning, beer and weed
Why the fuck it seems like, it's so hard to breathe
Why the hood seems like it's too hard to leave
We've been waiting on this money for quite so long
And my niggas on the run now, way too long
Black clouds go away for the rest of the day
Black clouds just go away, don't fuck up the day
I make good music and that's the reason I sold
Through out platinum albums and shit went gold
I can't stress this 'cause God, I'm on the guest list
Feeling like xzibit, straight restless
When it's my turn to blow and own the cable
I sold eight hundred thou on the penalty label
And man shit deep, I ain't reach my peak
It's my fifth album, ain't none of it weak
I admit, Melvin Flynt, my soul wasn't there
Recording in the studio, mind wasn't clear
Said had to backup blunts and skunks
No quotables still ain't get rhyme of the month
Black clouds follow me like where ever I go
Even when I ain't stressed, and I'm ready to flow
I just let go, so just let me know
It's going be a better day, my seeds is celo
Black clouds over my head follow my lead
Waking up in the morning, beer and weed
Why the fuck it seems like, it's so hard to breathe
Why the hood seems like it's too hard to leave
We've been waiting on this money for quite so long
And my niggas on the run now, way too long
Black clouds go away for the rest of the day
Black clouds just go away, don't fuck up the day
Black clouds go away
You've been on slime back like everyday
Every time I turn around, you bringing drama my way
I don't know how I deal with your beef today
Black clouds, it seems like you always with me
Can't get no paper unless you there with me
Can't go nowhere unless you there with me
I don't even care, who else is there with me
Black clouds go away
You been on slime back like everyday
Every time I turn around, you bringing drama my way
I don't know how I deal with your beef today
Black clouds, it seems like you always with me
Can't get no paper unless you there with me
Can't go nowhere unless you there with me
I don't even care, who else is there with me
Black clouds over my head, follow my lead
Waking up in the morning, beer and weed
Why the fuck it seems like, it's so hard to breathe
Why the hood seems like it's too hard to leave
We've been waiting on this money for quite so long
And my niggas on the run now, way too long
Black clouds go away for the rest of the day
Black clouds just go away, don't fuck up the day
I don't know
Got me trippin', it's got me flippin'
In N.O.R.E.'s song "Black Clouds," he addresses the constant questioning he and his group receive about their lifestyle and the trouble they find themselves in. He compares their constant turmoil to black clouds following them everywhere they go. The lyrics also touch on the loss of important people in his life and the struggle to move forward. The song reveals the difficulties that come with living in a certain environment and the efforts made to persevere through the struggles.
The repeated phrase of "black clouds" adds to the overall feeling of despair and hopelessness. The lyrics convey the frustration of trying to better oneself and change one's environment while being held back by external circumstances. N.O.R.E.'s connection between black clouds and his troubles symbolizes how his struggles seem ever-present and looming.
Furthermore, the imagery of alcohol, drugs, and violence heightens the sense of tragedy, as the singer turns to substance abuse to cope with the stress brought on by the constant turmoil in his life. Throughout the song, N.O.R.E. reflects on his struggles and challenges while trying to break free from the "black clouds" that seem to follow him at every turn.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas always asking questions man
People always question why we are so wild and always getting into trouble
Y'all niggas go everywhere, shootouts, fights, things going on man
We go to all sorts of places and get into things like shootouts and fights
It's like black clouds be following us man
It feels like there is always trouble following us no matter where we go
Time for y'all niggas to get to know N.O.R.E
It's time for people to get to know me and my life
'Cause every other day it's on with the God
Every other day there is some sort of conflict that involves me
Every week a different beef
There is constantly a new conflict or problem I have to deal with
Yea and my niggas cock guns and they buy them for cheap
My friends have access to guns and they buy them for a low price
Shotouts in front of here and there, let's be clear
There have been shootouts in various locations and it's important to be clear about it
And we done sent niggas to intensive care
We have caused harm to others, even sending them to the hospital for treatment
You see guns is no problem, beef is no problem
Having access to guns and dealing with conflict is not an issue for us
Niggas start snitching, that's weak, that's a problem
However, when someone informs on us, that is seen as a weakness and becomes a problem
I stay quiet and don't talk to the press
I tend to keep quiet and not speak to the media
Fuck a courtroom, I'm good on the streets with the tec's
I don't care about courtrooms or the legal system, I have protection on the streets from my guns
Nigga Deuce locked, he got 15 years like Booth
My friend Deuce is locked up and got a sentence of 15 years like Booth
He just went up, shit got me bent up
His recent imprisonment has me upset and angry
It don't seem life is treating me fair
Life doesn't seem to be fair to me with all the troubles and conflicts I face
I drink Henny, it's stronger than that Belvedere
I drink Hennessy because it's stronger than Belvedere vodka, which helps me cope with my problems
We've been waiting on this money for quite so long
We have been waiting for this money for a long time
And my niggas on the run now, way too long
My friends have been on the run for too long and it's causing problems
Black clouds go away for the rest of the day
I hope that any issues or problems I'm facing will go away for the rest of the day
I make good music and that's the reason I sold
My success in music is due to the fact that I make good music
Through out platinum albums and shit went gold
I have released platinum albums and some even went gold
It's my fifth album, ain't none of it weak
My fifth album is just as strong as my previous ones, none of it is weak
I admit, Melvin Flynt, my soul wasn't there
I admit that while creating the album Melvin Flynt, I wasn't fully invested in it
Recording in the studio, mind wasn't clear
While recording in the studio, my mind was not clear and focused
Said had to backup blunts and skunks
I had to have backup marijuana and related products
No quotables still ain't get rhyme of the month
Despite my efforts, I haven't gotten recognition for my rhyming
Even when I ain't stressed, and I'm ready to flow
Even when I'm not stressed and ready to create music, it seems like there are always problems following me
It's going be a better day, my seeds is celo
I hope that the day will get better and that my children will be successful
Black clouds, it seems like you always with me
There always seems to be issues and problems surrounding me
Can't get no paper unless you there with me
It's difficult to make money without also having to deal with problems and conflict
Can't go nowhere unless you there with me
It feels like I can't go anywhere without bringing my problems with me
Got me trippin', it's got me flippin'
My problems and troubles have me feeling anxious and upset
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KACY BROOKS, KACY L. BROOKS, KENNETH GRANT, KENNETH DARRELL GRANT, KEVIN RAVENALL, KEVIN RAVENELL, LESHAN LEWIS, LESHAWN LEWIS, VICTOR SANTIAGO
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