Mr. CEO
N.O.R.E. Lyrics

Aww, yes how you do today
Introduction pleasantries

My name is N.O.R.E, that's pronounced nore.
Self-introduction for clarification purposes

Here on behalf of thugged out militainment.
Announcing his representation and affiliation

I'm here to see the president of the record label
N.O.R.E. is at the label's office to meet with the head of the company

I believe his name is Mr.Isenhawk.
Uncertainty regarding the CEO's name

I been out here quite some time.
Implying that he has been waiting for a while

So, aww can you let him know I been waiting.
Requesting that the receptionist pass on the message to the CEO

And aww can he please hurry his ass up before I bounce you undadig!
Threatening to leave if the CEO doesn't appear soon

So whats the matter Mr. CEOOOO
Asking the CEO what the issue is

You can't look in my face and feel my pain yooo
Asking if the CEO can relate to his struggles

Shit give a hood nigga a chance, a nigga won't rob you, plus a nigga ain't gone dance.
Asking for an opportunity to succeed without resorting to crime or dancing for mass appeal

Ayo nigga through in the key and let the engine spark
Asking for the keys to a car to start it

Yo I love the rap game, hate the buiness part
Expressing a passion for rapping but disliking the business aspect of the music industry

An give a hood nigga a chance, that's what they won't do
Emphasizing the difficulty of getting opportunities as a person from the hood

Cause I stay up in the office, with the toast too!
Implying that N.O.R.E. is always prepared for potential threats

An shit fuck a check, I rather cash
Preferring immediate money over a delayed paycheck

And you know I shoot niggaz, don't bring up the past
Bringing up his violent past

But I just came home,and ain't leaving alone
Not wanting to go back to jail and preferring to work hard for success

Give a nigga one chance, im a have the shit sown
Promising that he will excel if given an opportunity

I'm a hard worker, i don't need no handout
Stating that he is willing to work hard for his success

I opportunity and im a expand out
Wanting to expand his reach in the music industry

It's militainment, military entertainment
Describing his record label and brand

Brand new hot shit nobody with
Priding himself on being unique and original

So invest your cheese,and pay this thug
Asking for investors to support his label and brand

We belong on uncut, not midnight love
Believing that his music would be more suited for an uncensored channel rather than a love song channel

So just make sure our contract ain't slim
Asking the record label to ensure that their contract is fair and not exploitative

And then I'm ready nigga, yo where do I sign
Asking to sign a contract if it meets certain conditions

My pain ain't for eyes, stress rhymes
Describing his music as an outlet for his struggles

Exchange to a lot of gunz and buiness, best times
Referencing the gun violence and business dealings that come with the industry

To the CEO, im basically saying
Addressing the record label head

My life switching, digging out
Describing how his life is changing and evolving

Spitting for niggaz the same route
Continuing to rap for and represent his community

Ladies too, I went the game route
Appealing to both male and female audiences

Respect what we came for, press support
Asking for respect and press coverage for his music and brand

I guarantee we x these niggaz name out
Promising to outshine his competition

All I ask is my own ar's
Asking for creative control over his music

Marly marl, wise and shawn
Referencing specific individuals from his team

Truthfully we got our own staff
Claiming to have a talented and capable team

The hands on experience, advance that executive paper
Having firsthand experience playing an executive role in his label

Stay in the streets we set for greater things
Not forgetting his roots and using it as inspiration for success

Whatever in the bank, bank on it
Being confident in his financial future

Royalty time we thank each other
Appreciating the team and family around him

Arrogant photo's we tear it down
Diminishing the value of arrogant behavior or images

Bang them on billboards to skane
Promoting his brand and himself

Streets imagine, business of rap
Balancing the artistic and business aspects of the music industry

You can sit and laugh nigga
Addressing anyone who may doubt his potential success

Who done caked up, you flagrant as shit motherfucker
Criticizing anyone who has unfairly benefited from the industry

Yo let me holla at you ceo, a.r and president
Addressing specific individuals in a position of power in the record label

Give me a minute, here me out ain't no disrespect
Asking for an opportunity to speak without offending anyone or being disrespectful

Let me speck my peace, we got a ill click of niggaz
Introducing his talented group

Now we got producers with beats
Announcing that his team now has access to talented producers

We already to put shit down in the streets
Ready to release their music to the public

Been hustling to long,we need a new way to eat
Feeling the need for change and evolution in their success

And I'm mad at your whole roster dog, must of them niggaz is weak
Criticizing the label's current roster of artists

The rest of them are imposters dog, i know muse and maze will bring you plaque
Promoting specific members of his team who will excel and achieve success

I'm a hustler nigga the first day i finish my pack
Describing his work ethic and determination to succeed

Hit us with consignment and we'll bring it right back
Promising to deliver and distribute records efficiently

We for real with this game,and we spit it like that
Taking pride in their authenticity and talent

And since you worried about spending, we got a album ready done
Assuring the record label that they already have a completed album ready to release

So hold on niggaz here we come
Announcing their upcoming success

Running through every burb, hood, every slum
Wanting to reach and impact every part of society

Niggas don't won't none thugged out
Warning that his team is not to be messed with

Do I look like the type who like to dance in club
Asserting that he is not interested in mainstream, pop-style music

I like to stack cash, my son need to know this is his dad
Prioritizing his family and financial stability

Mother may I take one step into the game
Asking for permission to enter the music industry

The streets know my name
Describing his popularity and reputation in his community

The fame I had it before, when i approach my lifestyle, more potent than dope
Not being phased by fame and focusing on living his life on his own terms

I write it real for the world, hate the industry rope
Taking pride in his authentic and genuine artistry

I'm thugged out golden nugget with blood in a bucket
Describing himself as a valuable, but dangerous asset

We from the hood were these snakes, when you spit they try an d dub it
Referring to those who try to exploit or manipulate his talent for their own gain

I got a european attitude and ready for russia
Confident and prepared for success on a global scale

My hot flow, will leave canada dry, you ask me why
Boasting about his impressive rapping skills and ability to captivate audiences

Most rappers spitting you lie's, just to make you buy
Critiquing other artists who sacrifice authenticity for commercial success

Unitied states, im like a piece of the puzzle
Feeling integral to the American music industry

I got to hustle
Acknowledging the need to work hard and stay focused

Like I'm a south american
Comparing his work ethic and determination to a South American's hustle

Sell you album's in bundle's
Referring to selling records in bulk or bundles

So let me live it up, and let the streets follow my story
Asking for the freedom to live his life and create his music without interference

And much respect to the artist who done, done it
Showing appreciation for previous artists who achieved success

Before me so it's my time to sell records and taking the glory
Feeling that it's his time to achieve success and win acclaim