Born And Raised
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
Was Bradford born and made
In Gib babe where the family
Are chillin' on the shore for days
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, blaze
Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
Was Bradford born and made
In Gib babe where the family
Are chillin' on the shore for days
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, ay
Born in BD18, raised in Shipley
My G went there for a balloon, man shagged a nitty
Not a male till you shag a whale
So he went for fifty
Baseline ting but Stayfleegetlizzy
DJ spinning decks
Got dizzy
Break time doesn't pay right (G get your missus)
Ice on the ting on my wrist but I burnt it
Like the sim when you ring, I'm spitting this shit
So watch how I turn it
You got a sim in the burner, I got a cracked ting
From when man was gurning
Gyal gone sick ketty and hurtless, forgetting the chapter, it's blurbless
Mosh pits, check this I earned it
Called cowie, big tits and she shirtless
Still local, gone loco, or gone divvy (what you saying?)
Just gift of the gab init
Silver tounge like bro
You know man's gonna bring it
Like what goods a Lambo with turbo at speed limit
Bradford born and raised
Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
Was Bradford born and made
In Gib babe where the family
Are chillin' on the shore for days
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, blaze
Bradford born and raised
Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
Was Bradford born and made
In Gib babe where the family
Are chillin' on the shore for days
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, ay
Back BD10, that's the ends, Thorpedge
Big quads, big Benz, and fuck the Feds
Chingings while baked got put in a spliff while I'm waking
Trekking from Wakey
LS, and Fax
Walk of shame, I'm game
Chain broke the scale when I weighed it
Did I spin or break it, "Alexa play Drne Idle 5" mans overplayed it
Got the pill in a the station
Looking suspicious and waiting
When she asks bout the two phones, I say it's "occupation"
I levelled a tune with a Basian, bagged one with a Caucasian
Levels higher
Still niggas can't rise to the occasion
Right in their face when
On the bash, must be the flake and
Still local, gone loco, or gone divvy (what you saying?)
Just gift of the gab init
Silver tounge like bro
You know man's gonna bring it
Like what goods a Lambo with turbo at speed limit
Bradford born and raised
Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
Was Bradford born and made
In Gib babe where the family
Are chillin' on the shore for days
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, blaze
Bradford born and raised
Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
Was Bradford born and made
In Gib babe where the family
Are chillin' on the shore for days
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, ay
The lyrics to N.O.R.E.'s song "Born And Raised" depict the artist's personal background and experiences growing up in Bradford, a city in West Yorkshire, England. The song highlights the pride N.O.R.E. feels for his hometown and his identity as someone who is "born and raised" there.
The first verse talks about the specific area within Bradford where N.O.R.E. was born and raised, mentioning the BD18 and Shipley regions. He mentions a G (likely a friend) who went to a certain place and got involved with questionable activities. It also alludes to the idea of gaining knowledge and wisdom through life experiences, symbolized by the phrase "Not a male till you shag a whale." N.O.R.E. describes the local scene, including the music and drugs prevalent in the area.
The second verse continues to paint a picture of Bradford's culture and N.O.R.E.'s experiences. He mentions specific areas, such as BD10 and Thorpedge, and emphasizes his disdain for law enforcement. N.O.R.E. depicts himself as someone who engages in risky behavior, mixing drugs and pleasure. He boasts about his music collaborations with people from diverse backgrounds and races, indicating his versatility and success.
Overall, "Born And Raised" is a celebration of N.O.R.E.'s hometown, his experiences growing up there, and his rise in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Bradford born and raised
I was born and raised in Bradford
Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
I have a wedding ring that I always wear on my left hand
Was Bradford born and made
I was both born and made in Bradford
In Gib babe where the family
In Gibraltar, where my family is
Are chillin' on the shore for days
We spend leisurely days relaxing on the beach
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
I'm really good at what I do, which is a blessing
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
I enjoy the Dominican lifestyle and love riding the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, blaze
Under the hot sun, we enjoy smoking joints
Born in BD18, raised in Shipley
I was born in the BD18 area and grew up in Shipley
My G went there for a balloon, man shagged a nitty
My friend went there to party and hooked up with a girl
Not a male till you shag a whale
You're not a real man until you have sex with a larger woman
So he went for fifty
He went for a woman who was size 50
Baseline ting but Stayfleegetlizzy
A music style with a steady beat, but Stayfleegetlizzy brings his own twist to it
DJ spinning decks
A DJ playing vinyl records on turntables
Got dizzy
He became disoriented
Break time doesn't pay right (G get your missus)
Taking a break from work doesn't pay well, so he advises his friend to get his wife to earn money
Ice on the ting on my wrist but I burnt it
He had ice (diamonds) on his wrist, but it got damaged
Like the sim when you ring, I'm spitting this shit
Like the sound of a phone ringing, he is delivering his rap aggressively
So watch how I turn it
Pay attention to how he changes up his flow
You got a sim in the burner, I got a cracked ting
You have a SIM card in your phone to make anonymous calls, while he has a broken device
From when man was gurning
From the time when he used to make funny distorted faces
Gyal gone sick ketty and hurtless, forgetting the chapter, it's blurbless
The girl has gone crazy from taking drugs and is acting reckless, ignoring the consequences
Mosh pits, check this I earned it
He has earned his place in the chaotic mosh pits at concerts
Called cowie, big tits and she shirtless
He refers to a woman named Cowie who has large breasts and is not wearing a shirt
Still local, gone loco, or gone divvy (what you saying?)
He is still connected to his local community, but he can also go crazy or act foolishly
Just gift of the gab init
He has a natural ability to speak confidently and persuasively
Silver tounge like bro
He has a silver tongue, meaning he is articulate and persuasive, just like his friend
You know man's gonna bring it
Everyone knows he will deliver a great performance
Like what goods a Lambo with turbo at speed limit
Having a Lamborghini with a turbo engine is pointless if the speed is limited
Back BD10, that's the ends, Thorpedge
Returning to BD10, which is his neighborhood in Thorpe Edge
Big quads, big Benz, and fuck the Feds
He rides a powerful ATV and a luxurious Mercedes-Benz, and he expresses his disregard for the police
Chingings while baked got put in a spliff while I'm waking
He got into a fight while being high on drugs, and he rolled a joint while waking up
Trekking from Wakey
Traveling from the Wakefield area
LS, and Fax
Referring to Leeds (LS) and Halifax (Fax)
Walk of shame, I'm game
He is not ashamed to engage in casual sexual encounters
Chain broke the scale when I weighed it
His chain is so heavy and valuable that it exceeds the capacity of a regular scale
Did I spin or break it, 'Alexa play Drne Idle 5' mans overplayed it
He questions whether he is just bragging or actually making an impact, and he mentions a song by Drne Idle that he has played excessively
Got the pill in a the station
He has drugs in the train station
Looking suspicious and waiting
He appears suspicious while waiting for something
When she asks bout the two phones, I say it's 'occupation'
When someone asks about his two phones, he claims it's necessary for his job
I levelled a tune with a Basian, bagged one with a Caucasian
He collaborated on a song with someone from Barbados, and he had a sexual encounter with someone of Caucasian ethnicity
Levels higher
He operates at a higher level of skill and achievement
Still niggas can't rise to the occasion
Despite his success, others can't match his level of performance
Right in their face when
He confronts and challenges others directly
On the bash, must be the flake and
He is involved in partying, possibly using cocaine as well
Just gift of the gab init
He has a natural ability to speak confidently and persuasively
Still local, gone loco, or gone divvy (what you saying?)
He is still connected to his local community, but he can also go crazy or act foolishly
Just gift of the gab init
He has a natural ability to speak confidently and persuasively
Silver tounge like bro
He has a silver tongue, meaning he is articulate and persuasive, just like his friend
You know man's gonna bring it
Everyone knows he will deliver a great performance
Like what goods a Lambo with turbo at speed limit
Having a Lamborghini with a turbo engine is pointless if the speed is limited
Bradford born and raised
I was born and raised in Bradford
Got a ring stays, on my left, wage
I have a wedding ring that I always wear on my left hand
Was Bradford born and made
I was both born and made in Bradford
In Gib babe where the family
In Gibraltar, where my family is
Are chillin' on the shore for days
We spend leisurely days relaxing on the beach
Bad, sick mate that's a blessed game
I'm really good at what I do, which is a blessing
Dominican wagwarn with the waves
I enjoy the Dominican lifestyle and love riding the waves
Them heat, haze, them joints, blaze
Under the hot sun, we enjoy smoking joints
Lyrics Β© O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Levi Diani-Canoville
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Pat Moffett
This is a transcriptΒ of a song to follow along with so you can see how codeΒ works in America. Please give time to our fallen brethrenΒ and look at the status around you, love you! After listening and hearing the tone, listen to this song again and you might hear something just for the United States...
(157) Capone-N-Noreaga - T.O.N.Y. (Top Of New York) - YouTubeΒ
This verse is not about killing a police officer but about us working together. It is meantΒ to be hidden for several reasons including for people to pass judgment on our culture withoutΒ knowing our history.
T-O-N-Y invade N.Y.
Multiply, kill a cop
Me and you
You got beef, I got beef
T-O-N-Y invade N.Y.
Multiply, kill a cop
Me and you
You got beef, I got beef
(0:53) This is for people of all types that break the code if it is legal code as in Laws in the US while being a Layer, judge, cop, etc, or if it is something like the terrorist on 9/11 who killed 2,996 innocent people in the name of God but were actually a cult with the face of the beautiful Muslim religion and people. Back out of position is where they lie and wait to move on whatever sin they prey to.
On a mission, shoot your back out position
Found missing, 2-5 deep in prison
Kid, listen, die on the cross like a Christian
So fuck you, plus your weak religion
In disguise, nowadays I cut pies
(1:14) You on Pluto means far awayΒ from the Sun as in the light that is referenced in all religions.
Kid, you on Pluto, homo'd out just like Menudo
Far from the sun, can't feel the shit that I do
I stand in front the Judge about to lie, plus I'm high too
(1:32) This verse is about Capone (the artist) playing a role on a set that is dealing illegally (no code shit) and snatching the chain by dividing the loot and then letting NY handle the violation
(1:52) Rake upΒ Β Β -Β Β the Rake | Origin and History | Dictionary.comΒ Β Β (This album came out in June 1997)
(2:09) This is a reference to how we raise our "cops" with the NYPD rookies who don't know the deal until they are on the beat. Feds are on our back meaning the same as us, or is it? Since I can't speak to my family I am unsure lol
A million more, rookie cops thinking they live
We survive, game tight like virgin nappy
Feds on our back, tracin' Trag to murder Papi
(4:26) This verse is about how we will do this, fight for the children, yes all children, until we die and beyond (shhh Pat died for his country once and he is here now oops... see you on the 7th at court.. Got to vet you, dudes lol) and be reborn through our knowledge we give through our familyΒ
When the flesh dry up and the world decay
Reach heaven in the pearly white Acuray
Until then, I'm a shine to the last sin
Resurrect through the birth of my son, and live again
Ice Pick to the neck - Ice is Code and Pick is choice..... Be careful of what you believe without knowing the facts. Do not open your mouth about anyone's name until you see it for yourself AKA Hurricane Carter being guilty, listen to Bob Dylan's song about Paterson's son.
Accalade
Capone-N-Noreaga don't get enough recognition for creating and dropping New York's most legendary tracks in the cities history and hall of fame boards bruh!
Simon Forrest
Extremely true
Hasaan Seales
1 of the greatest beats ever made... Low-key
dre day
He'll yea. I just said that.
@Therealdeemo
Hasaan Seales high key βΌοΈβΌοΈπ₯π₯
Joshua Clay
Yes
Jay's Kicks N Fits
@dre day *Hell* ,not He'll. π€£π€£π€£π€£
Trent Yates
This is one of the dopest rap albums ever released, real talk!!!
Guilito Torres
I still love all these songs. And those beats were way ahead of their time. Still sounds great
Sha
This song just popped up in my head randomly. This was my shit!