In The Beginning
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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See we knew everything
Well we back him up
Well we know he's doing his job
Well we out here doing
In the beginning is the intro
The intro is simple
I smiled through life
And life pretty hard
Never killed no one cause I ain't wanna play God
In a room full of people
I still feel lonely (hah)
Friends take from me
It makes me feel lonely
Now I trust no one
I kinda feel lonely
Man that business look fishy where that money move phony
Cause that's whatcha gotta do it
I miss the streets
At least the streets had honor to it
But I would never cry over spilled milk
This thing I built, this thing you killed
See, I feel like a messenger
Power moves, power drives, like a wrestler
I see the calves got sweat
How many days of Cleveland does Lebron have left?
Let's keep it real
And keep it all reality
I'm bout to get rich again
Off pure personality
Salute to Kim, she got the lady freaky power form (Kardashian)
I spoke to homie and the feds [?]
Yeah, this is hood style, no Cosa Nostra
I'm bout to cop a Tesla Roadster
Hit the row like a monster
Look greedy at the pasta
Cigar smoke proper
See me look different with the tux at the opera
First Pusha dropped an album
The Ye dropped an album
And Nas and Jay the same day dropped an album
Teyana dropped one, then Drake dropped one
And this is my addition, 5E, the summer's done
(ohh)
I've been lonely
Happy Fourth of July
20 years ago Noreaga
Dropped his first album
Not 20 years later it joined 5E responsibly
Motherfuckers!
Aha, that nigga's drunk
The lyrics to N.O.R.E.'s song In The Beginning are meaningful and provide insights into the rapper's life. The first few lines indicate that N.O.R.E and his crew are supportive of someone who is doing their job. The lyrics go on to mention the challenges N.O.R.E faces in his personal life, where he feels lonely despite being surrounded by people. He talks about his lack of trust in others and how the music business can be fishy. He reminisces about the streets, where he felt there was honor, and mentions his desire to get rich again. The lyrics also highlight his observations about the music industry and how his album release coincides with other artists' releases.
N.O.R.E's lyrics are layered, and it is evident that he has put thought and emotions into them. The lyrics bring out his vulnerability, and he is honest with his fans about his struggles. It is impressive how N.O.R.E manages to focus on hope despite his challenges. He shows determination in getting rich again and creating music that resonates with people.
Overall, the lyrics to In The Beginning are relatable to anyone struggling with issues related to trust, loneliness, and finding their way in life. The lyrics provide listeners with an insight into the rapper's life and his perspectives about the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
See we are [?] to see you
We are excited to see you, but the exact reason is unclear
See we knew everything
We had a good understanding of everything
Well we back him up
We support him
Well we know he's doing his job
We recognize that he is doing his job well
Well we out here doing
We are out here taking action and making moves
In the beginning is the intro
The intro is an important part of any project or performance
The intro is simple
The intro doesn't need to be complicated
Talk to your fans, they'll appreciate the memo
Communicate with your fans and they will appreciate the message
I smiled through life
I tried to maintain a positive outlook in life
And life pretty hard
But life can be tough sometimes
Never killed no one cause I ain't wanna play God
I never wanted to take someone's life because I didn't want to act as God
In a room full of people
Even when surrounded by people
I still feel lonely (hah)
I can still feel lonely
Friends take from me
Sometimes friends take advantage of me
It makes me feel lonely
Which can make me feel even more lonely
Now I trust no one
As a result, I find it hard to trust anyone
I kinda feel lonely
Which can make me feel even more lonely
Man that business look fishy where that money move phony
Sometimes business dealings seem suspicious and dishonest
Cause that's whatcha gotta do it
Sometimes you have to take certain actions in order to succeed
I miss the streets
I sometimes miss the hustle and energy of the streets
At least the streets had honor to it
But the streets had a certain sense of honor and respect
But I would never cry over spilled milk
I wouldn't let minor setbacks get me down
This thing I built, this thing you killed
I worked hard to build something, but you destroyed it
See, I feel like a messenger
I see myself as a messenger, delivering a message to the people
Power moves, power drives, like a wrestler
I'm making bold moves and asserting my power
I see the calves got sweat
I notice that the opposing team is struggling
How many days of Cleveland does Lebron have left?
I wonder how much longer Lebron James will continue to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Let's keep it real
Let's be honest
And keep it all reality
Let's stick to the facts
I'm bout to get rich again
I'm about to become wealthy once again
Off pure personality
Through my charismatic personality alone
Salute to Kim, she got the lady freaky power form (Kardashian)
I give my respect to Kim Kardashian for her sexual power
I spoke to homie and the feds [?]
I had a conversation with a friend and perhaps the authorities
Yeah, this is hood style, no Cosa Nostra
This is a hood-style operation, not affiliated with the Italian mafia
I'm bout to cop a Tesla Roadster
I'm planning on buying a Tesla Roadster
Hit the row like a monster
I'll drive the car like a beast
Look greedy at the pasta
I'll savor and enjoy the good things in life
Cigar smoke proper
I'll smoke my cigar in the appropriate fashion
See me look different with the tux at the opera
I'll look different when dressed in a tuxedo at an opera performance
First Pusha dropped an album
Pusha T released an album first
The Ye dropped an album
Kanye West followed with his own album
And Nas and Jay the same day dropped an album
Nas and Jay-Z both released an album on the same day
Teyana dropped one, then Drake dropped one
Teyana Taylor released an album, followed by Drake's own album release
And this is my addition, 5E, the summer's done
Now it's my turn to release my album, 5E, and the summer is over
(ohh)
Expressing sound of excitement or satisfaction
I've been lonely
I've been feeling lonely
Happy Fourth of July
Celebrating Independence Day
20 years ago Noreaga
It's been 20 years since Noreaga's debut
Dropped his first album
Which was his first full-length release
Not 20 years later it joined 5E responsibly
20 years later, 5E became part of Noreaga's musical legacy
Motherfuckers!
An exclamation of anger or annoyance
Aha, that nigga's drunk
Laughing at someone who seems drunk
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Victor Santiago
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tony, The Stark
Beat is fire, lyrics are lit! This album smells like the old school NORE!
Ryan Armstrong
N.O.R.E. is back. Yes! True Hip Hop is still around in 2018.
Dank Sinatra
Noreaga has been killing it on mass appeal lately 🔥🔥
Wade the Slade Wilson
Killing it. Nice to see N.O.R.E. back spitting skills.
AGentlemansJourney
Now this is the hip hop I love and remember. Would love to see a collaboration with you and Styles P
Luke Spicer
It’s a banger!
AGentlemansJourney
@Luke Spicer thank you. Looking it up now.
Luke Spicer
They did one years ago, called Come Thru
Tommy Reusse
love this beat! i feel like i know that sample from another classic rap song
JAY KWON
COME ON N.O.R.E THEY AINT READY YOU GOTTA RELAX 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯