Oh No
N.O.R.E. Lyrics

I appreciate that, yeah
Acknowledging and showing gratitude to the listener.

Yo, this Neptunes and NORE
Introducing himself and The Neptunes as the artists on the track.

You better bounce, b-b-bounce, bounce wit' me
Encouraging the listener to dance and have fun.

Bounce, b-b-bounce, bounce wit' me
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.

I'm sayin', sayin'
Repeating himself for emphasis.

Oh no, oh, oh no (what-what-what, what-what-what)
Expressing concern or surprise.

Ayo, I bust to the scen-ene cuss to the scen-ene
Announcing his arrival and use of profanity.

I admit a little bit, I lust for the crea-neam
Confessing to a desire for luxury and wealth.

Everytime you see me, see me biggin' up my tea-neam
Boasting about his entourage and associates.

With a triple be-neam, tryna make gre-neen
Hinting at his ambitions for financial success.

Thugged out, even when you catch me in the cuisine
Proudly representing his tough background.

My clan mad dirty, y'all too cle-nean
Contrasting his group with those who are too polished or clean-cut.

Hennessey with Smirnoff make a nigga me-nean
Describing the potent mix of different types of liquor.

I need two more like I was a fein-eind
Expressing a craving for more alcohol.

Drinks galore, everytime I'm in the scen-ene
Highlighting his love for partying and drinking.

0 to 60, didn't want a sixteen-een
Referring to his fast-paced lifestyle.

You see it in my coats or you see it in my jizz-eans
Showing off his expensive clothing and accessories.

You can't tell? You should know the way I lizz-eans
Challenging anyone who doubts his wealth and status.

Water so clear, I think I'm in Carribbean
Describing the luxurious lifestyle he leads.

Everybody gone, like we straight clipping
Boasting about his ability to make people leave or be intimidated.

You better watch out when we start flipping
Warning others about his potential for violence or aggression.

Let's end you, nigga, and you know we ain't slipping
Threatening to harm or kill someone, and asserting his ability to avoid being caught.

Ayo, verse two, coming with my Heineken brew
Introducing the next verse and his beverage of choice.

N-O-R putting people back in ICU
Boasting about his ability to cause harm or injury.

You ain't even thiddink that I need a driddink
Suggesting that he doesn't need alcohol to act violently.

Hit you up quick before you could even bliddink
Threatening to attack someone before they can react.

Give you a splitting, cut you up with the shiddank
Detailing the violence he is capable of inflicting.

Tell your accountant to go and just check the biddank
Boasting about his wealth and advising others to verify it.

I damn near broke you and I ain't even thiddink
Claiming responsibility for causing someone financial harm without even trying.

I got a trailer load of girls like Shabba Riddanks
Bringing attention to his sexual conquests.

Guaranteed to be there just like Fed Ex
Asserting that he can have women sent to him like a package delivery service.

We write our own rhymes, kid, you can check the credits
Defending the authenticity of his music.

Me and Nature stay fuckin' with grimlettes
Boasting about his sexual prowess once again.

Yo, the hood raddest, the bitch's ass is the fattest
Describing what he considers to be attractive traits in women.

Smack, smack, smack, smack, peep Gladys
Imagining slapping someone while mentioning a woman's name for added effect.

If you don't know, yo, then I don't know
Responding to ignorance or confusion with apathy or indifference.

I'm gonna get some head, nigga, after the show
Stating his intention to receive oral sex after performing.

You can meet me at the room, nigga, 6-6-4, ayo
Inviting someone to his hotel room for a sexual encounter.

I told y'all fibbers, all of y'all critters
Addressing those who lie or exaggerate.

Don't be contemplating my figures
Asking others not to think about his wealth or financial status.

'Cause I hang with go-getters, straight flow spitters
Bringing attention to the talented and motivated people he associates with.

'Cris and Mo' sippers, scarin' your niggas
Referring to Cristal and Moet champagne, and intimidating others with his wealth and social status.

It's all goo-nood do my songs for the hoo-nood
Stating his belief in the quality of his music and its appeal to listeners.

Platinum shit, while y'all things go woo-nood
Boasting about his success and contrasting it with the lack of success of others.

Yo, you try to diss me, ya man told you that you shou-nould
Suggesting that he is aware of someone's intentions to criticize him or harm him in some way.

I blew over you and I told you that I cou-nould
Boasting about his ability to overcome obstacles or defeat his detractors.

Me and Drag pack it, Neptunes on the wheels
Referring to his friend Drag-On and The Neptunes as collaborators on the track.

Clue sneakin' in the tables and he sneakin the steels
Mentioning DJ Clue's involvement in the production of the song.

People walkin' in my section that I don't even know
Describing unexpected or unwanted attention from strangers.

I'm like, "get lost, or you stay ya ass home"
Asserting his authority and telling these people to leave him alone.

You's a fre-neak always see you in the stre-neet
Insulting someone who seems obsessed or overly focused on him.

Walkin', walkin' 'til you get wea-neak
Mocking the other person's actions and suggesting they will tire themselves out.

You on the E train, 7 train, plus the bus
Describing their mode of transportation in a dismissive way.

I don't even like you, 'cause you can't be trusted
Expressing a lack of respect or trust for the other person.

You need to get up out my face, ain't nothin' to discuss
Telling the other person to leave him alone and not waste his time.

You don't like me, then cool, yep, I don't care
Dismissing the other person's dislike of him and suggesting that he is unfazed by it.

But if you get up in my face, yo, I don't care
Clarifying that he will still retaliate if someone confronts him or invades his personal space.

It's a dirty game and both of us ain't playin fair, ayo
Acknowledging the harsh realities of life and competition, and suggesting that he is prepared to do whatever it takes to win.

Neptunes hits the beat like one of the best
Complimenting The Neptunes' production skills.

N-E-P-T-U-N-E-S
Spelling out the name of The Neptunes.

And uh
A filler word to wrap up the song.

What-what-what, what-what-what
Repeating a vocal sample for effect.

What-what-what, what-what-what, w-what, w-what
Continuing the repetition of the vocal sample.