Grimey
N.O.R.E. Lyrics


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Yeah nigga - part four muh'fucker
Thugged out nigga (Grimey)
Neptunes - nigga what nigga (Grimey)
Violator - nigga what nigga (Grimey)
This shit is serious - type serious (Grimey)
Uh, uh-uh, nigga what nigga (Grimey)
Uh, uh-uh, nigga what nigga (Grimey)
Uh, uh-uh, part four nigga (Grimey)
Yo, yo, yo

It's like fuck, it's King Tut jewelry, blind fury nigga
I smoke boogies, conspiracy theory
It's like I'm Malcolm, with just the X
These bitches swear they in love but it's just the X
Niggas act like, my coke ain't long in stress
Like I don't keep two shotguns, under my chest
I flip, obsolete see I'm the king of the streets
And show muh'fuckers how to rhyme on Neptunes' beats
In Miami, Pun shoulda, won the Grammy
This year I'll bring the shit home to his family
Go 'head, and keep hatin, until you receive
Mad volts in your chest plate, hard to breathe
See you a hater like Star & Buc, nigga what
And fuck Tommy Boy, them niggaz just suck
I'm the ultimate, gun on my dick, hoes swallow my spit
Wanna drink every bottle I sip

Nigga when that heat, is bustin off
And the ambulance come, and rush you off
And the witness like - we don't know dem boys
Me and my niggaz goin hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey
Then we resume, hangin with stars
Then we live in fat houses and fat ass cars
Then we drive and scream - nigga FUCK the law
Me and my niggaz goin hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey

Yo, yo
I alternated with the greatest, upgraded my speech
We Violator violatin, y'all niggaz capiche?
It's unsafe like late night on (?) Beach
Drink some river ranches and get slurped at least
Let's have fun wit it, in the Bridge my niggaz dunn wit it
Niggaz had hit records, but we done did it
Pop a collar; see them chicks they like to holla N.O.!
You know them hoes already know they gotta swallow
Money like Nutty Professor - fat as fuck
Four gold albums; ain't none of it luck
Brad Pitt, Fight Club shit, fuckin you up
Since you, seem so tense release the mutts
I'm connected, the police release my cuffs
Call me Fillmore, naw nigga cause I'ma feel more
Nigga this my year, you gonna feel Nore
Money we got it but still try and feel more

Nigga when that heat, is bustin off
And the ambulance come, and rush you off
And the witness like - we don't know dem boys
Me and my niggaz goin hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey
Then we resume, hangin with stars
Then we live in fat houses and fat ass cars
Then we drive and scream - nigga FUCK the law
Me and my niggaz goin hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey

Type of niggarole, we must be dunns (Grimey)
Toothbrush shanks and rusty guns (Grimey)
Nigga get popped can't hush me son (Grimey)
Sellin everything 'til they cuff me dunn (Grimey)
93 Ac' fuck a Range nigga (Grimey)
Saliva at the mouth of your chain nigga (Grimey)
Reynolds wrap, coke, and doo-rags (Grimey)
Never cleanin up, nigga screw that (Grimey)

You see we unbreakable, y'all niggaz is uncapable
We 2G nigga we use gats that's untraceable
Still smokin, and niggaz know how I do it
Keep big shanks, shit'll cut in half your Buick
Just me and shorty, late night in the park
And gettin so much brains I'm startin to feel smart
Off Beelzebub, feelin my love with cold heart
See these fake niggaz, my fists'll break niggaz
We switchin labels, now it's time to break niggaz
We switchin labels, now it's time to break niggaz

Hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey

Nigga when that heat, is bustin off
And the ambulance come, and rush you off
And the witness like - we don't know dem boys
Me and my niggaz goin hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey
Then we resume, hangin with stars
Then we live in fat houses and fat ass cars
Then we drive and scream - nigga FUCK the law
Me and my niggaz goin hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey

Violator - nigga what nigga (Grimey)
This shit is serious (Grimey)




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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to N.O.R.E.'s song "Grimey" are braggadocious and violent, detailing the life of a thugged-out street kingpin. The track is the fourth installment in his "Part 4" series, and features production by The Neptunes and Violator. N.O.R.E. raps about his drug wealth, access to guns, and his ability to dominate the rap game. He mentions his association with Pun, who he feels should have won a Grammy, and his disdain for Star & Buc and Tommy Boy. The hook details the life where crime is commonplace, and any potential snitch is dealt with harshly. N.O.R.E.'s flow is boisterous and relentless, making it easy to get hyped to.


Overall, "Grimey" is a gritty, street anthem that celebrates the harsh realities of street life, referencing firearms and drug dealing. The lyrics also contain a few pop culture references, including The Nutty Professor and Brad Pitt in Fight Club. N.O.R.E.'s lyrics describe a life of grimy excess in which money and power can buy everything, including protection from the law.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah nigga - part four muh'fucker
This is the fourth entry in a series, and it's starting off strong


Thugged out nigga (Grimey)
I'm a tough guy who doesn't mess around


Neptunes - nigga what nigga (Grimey)
I'm collaborating with the Neptunes and it's lit


Violator - nigga what nigga (Grimey)
I'm also working with Violator, it's a big deal


This shit is serious - type serious (Grimey)
I'm not messing around, this is a serious project


Uh, uh-uh, nigga what nigga (Grimey)
I'm getting hyped up, feeling the flow


Uh, uh-uh, part four nigga (Grimey)
I'm back for part four and it's gonna be amazing


It's like fuck, it's King Tut jewelry, blind fury nigga
I'm living large and in charge, my jewelry is fit for a king and I'm unstoppable


I smoke boogies, conspiracy theory
I smoke cigarettes and have my own thoughts and ideas about things


It's like I'm Malcolm, with just the X
I feel like I'm a revolutionary figure, like Malcolm X


These bitches swear they in love but it's just the X
Girls claim to love me, but it's just for my status or image


Niggas act like, my coke ain't long in stress
Some people doubt my drug dealing success and ability to handle the stress


Like I don't keep two shotguns, under my chest
But I have weapons hidden, ready to protect myself


I flip, obsolete see I'm the king of the streets
I'm taking over the rap game and street scene


And show muh'fuckers how to rhyme on Neptunes' beats
I'm skilled at rapping over Neptunes production and ready to demonstrate


In Miami, Pun shoulda, won the Grammy
I believe the late rapper Big Pun should have won a Grammy for his music


This year I'll bring the shit home to his family
But this year, I plan to win the Grammy and dedicate it to Big Pun's family


Go 'head, and keep hatin, until you receive
People can hate on me all they want, but they'll eventually see my success


Mad volts in your chest plate, hard to breathe
They'll even feel envious or upset about my achievements, as if they were electrocuted


See you a hater like Star & Buc, nigga what
Anyone who hates on me is like the radio duo Star & Buc Wild


And fuck Tommy Boy, them niggaz just suck
And I don't want to work with Tommy Boy records, they're not good enough


I'm the ultimate, gun on my dick, hoes swallow my spit
I'm the best there is, and I'm so desirable that girls will even swallow my spit


Wanna drink every bottle I sip
People want to be like me and have what I have, even drinking from the same bottle as me


Nigga when that heat, is bustin off
When guns are fired, and things get dangerous


And the ambulance come, and rush you off
When emergency services respond to the scene of the shooting


And the witness like - we don't know dem boys
And the bystanders refuse to cooperate with the investigation and identify those responsible


Me and my niggaz goin hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey
Me and my crew are celebrating, feeling good


Then we resume, hangin with stars
We continue on with our party, hanging out with celebrities


Then we live in fat houses and fat ass cars
We live in big homes and drive luxurious cars


Then we drive and scream - nigga FUCK the law
We feel untouchable and can openly defy the law


I alternated with the greatest, upgraded my speech
I've collaborated with some of the best, and improved my rapping abilities


We Violator violatin, y'all niggaz capiche?
I'm part of the Violator crew, and we're killing it - do you understand?


It's unsafe like late night on (?) Beach
Things can get unsafe and dangerous, like walking alone late at night


Drink some river ranches and get slurped at least
But we don't care, we'll even drink questionable drinks and party hard


Let's have fun wit it, in the Bridge my niggaz dunn wit it
Let's have fun with it, in Queensbridge my crew are great at it


Niggaz had hit records, but we done did it
Other rappers have had successful songs, but we've surpassed them


Pop a collar; see them chicks they like to holla N.O.!
Girls are interested in me, and yell out my name


You know them hoes already know they gotta swallow
They know what they have to do to be with me


Money like Nutty Professor - fat as fuck
I'm making a lot of money, like the character in the movie Nutty Professor


Four gold albums; ain't none of it luck
I've earned my success, selling four gold albums


Brad Pitt, Fight Club shit, fuckin you up
I'm like Brad Pitt in Fight Club - intense and dangerous


Since you, seem so tense release the mutts
If you're feeling tense or nervous, let's release the aggressive dogs (metaphorically)


I'm connected, the police release my cuffs
I have connections and can even get out of trouble with the law


Call me Fillmore, naw nigga cause I'ma feel more
Fillmore is my nickname, but I'm so confident I'll even feel more


Nigga this my year, you gonna feel Nore
This year is mine, and everyone will feel my presence


Money we got it but still try and feel more
We have a lot of money, but still want more


Type of niggarole, we must be dunns (Grimey)
We're living a wild lifestyle, so people must think we're done for


Toothbrush shanks and rusty guns (Grimey)
We have makeshift weapons like toothbrush shanks and rusty guns


Nigga get popped can't hush me son (Grimey)
If someone dies, they can't silence me or my music


Sellin everything 'til they cuff me dunn (Grimey)
I'm selling drugs until I get caught by the police


93 Ac' fuck a Range nigga (Grimey)
I don't need a fancy Range Rover, I have a 1993 Acura


Saliva at the mouth of your chain nigga (Grimey)
I'm so intense and excited, I'm drooling on your expensive chain


Reynolds wrap, coke, and doo-rags (Grimey)
We have Reynolds wrap to cook crack, and wear doo-rags to complete the look


Never cleanin up, nigga screw that (Grimey)
We don't clean our homes or worry about that, we have better things to do


You see we unbreakable, y'all niggaz is uncapable
We're unstoppable and unbreakable, but other rappers can't keep up


We 2G nigga we use gats that's untraceable
We're part of the 2G crew and use guns that can't be traced back to us


Still smokin, and niggaz know how I do it
I'm still smoking weed and everyone knows it


Keep big shanks, shit'll cut in half your Buick
I have big knives to defend myself, they could even cut a car like a Buick in half


Just me and shorty, late night in the park
It's just me and my girl, hanging out in the park late at night


And gettin so much brains I'm startin to feel smart
We're engaging in sexual activity and I'm feeling so good, I'm starting to feel smarter


Off Beelzebub, feelin my love with cold heart
I'm feeling good from the drugs, but also feeling disconnected and emotionless


See these fake niggaz, my fists'll break niggaz
I can't stand fake people and will physically fight them


We switchin labels, now it's time to break niggaz
I'm switching record labels and will dominate the industry, literally breaking other rappers


Hey, hey, hey, hey-hey hey
I'm feeling amazing and want everyone to know it


This shit is serious (Grimey)
Overall, this song and my career are serious and important to me


(Grimey) (Grimey)
This is a gritty and dirty lifestyle, constantly surrounded by danger and illegal activity




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, VICTOR J SANTIAGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

A. Ade

I just love Nore. That whole run he had between 96 - 02 period goshdam! Best time to be a teenager. Best time of my life. The Neptunes on the beats, that beat is just ridiculous!

riz1738

I miss my childhood so much rip to all my friends I lost who loved music 🎢

Cy Goody

That was back when them labels was giving out bags

Rayshard Smith

This era was a dope era my whole teenage years

Mad Frankie Fraser

Neptune's prod some sickness in this time. Pharrell and the boys ain't fucking about!

Flip Gz

they were blessing N.O.R.E with beats since the late 90s

Jay Rod

Shit is fire πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ it never gets old to me

Andre David

Definitely bro!

NV- Music & Random Family Stuff

I remember driving around bumpin this with my old crew .. Being wreckless AF...... Memories

Jano January

This beat is a classic

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