THE WAY WE LIVE
N.O.R.E. Lyrics

Y'know what I mean? This for the woman y'know what'm sayin? Coming up just Trying to get a nut. y'all really understand what we doing. Ya know? y'all Understand that we hurting y'all y'all come attatched. It's all good. This One for y'all y'know what I mean? Yo ya know? Its crazy. We all together.
This song is dedicated to women who understand our struggle to make a living and how it affects them as our partners. We know that our actions may cause them pain, but we want them to know that we still appreciate and care for them.

I used to cut pies in front of my girl, now I apologized The reason why: (My fault) she seen the red in my eyes When I was cuttin it, feelin like the archives Choppin it down, thinkin I'm, choosing my prize
I used to sell drugs in front of my girl, but now I realize that my behavior was wrong and apologize. My eyes were red from getting high while selling drugs and I felt like I was building a legacy, choosing my reward for the work I was doing.

Never hit the street with out my heat, boo, told me not to Said, "Paps, we know the jake 'ill try to knock you" You do your thing, boo, I'll still be there, don't mean to knock you I know its hard fuckin with a thug nigga like me
My partner doesn't want me to carry a gun, but I feel like I have to for protection against the police. She understands my situation and supports me, despite the challenges of being with a person involved in illegal activities.

Thinkin would I get locked? Come home tonight or not? Black Princess, kiss you when I see you White women suntan and try to be you The Mellanin in your skin, make it all see-through Sometimes he hurt y'all, not understanding what we doing Sweatin at the foul line like Pat Ewing Yo from all the brothers I dedicate to the mothers My mother, grandmother of the Earth If it wasn't for women, then it wouldn't be birth What, its all real
I think about the possibility of getting arrested or not coming home every time I leave my partner behind. I appreciate my Black partner's beauty and the unique qualities of her skin. Sometimes our actions may cause pain, but we are still out here trying like basketball player Pat Ewing. I dedicate this song to all mothers, including my own and those who have given birth to us and raised us.

We're just some thug people (That's what we are) That's what we are, trying hard to change the way we live (Change the way we live) But we can't take back, cause that's what we are Trying hard to change the way life we live
We are just a group of people labeled as 'thugs' trying to improve our lives, but we cannot change who we are or our past actions. We are striving to change our current way of life for the better.

Yo, yo, aiyyo, you got chronic? You got yours, I got mines Lets get real high, light it all at the same time Stop holdin, (hold it up) babe its your turn to roll it
Hey, do you have any weed? Let's smoke together and get really high. Don't hog it, it's your turn to roll the joint.

I used to spend time outside with my dime She be, rocking my chain, thinkin she shine Straight beautiful, yo, I'm really glad that she mine Kiss you on the forehead, cause yo, boo This one for you
I used to spend time with my girlfriend outside, and she would wear my jewelry and feel good about herself. I think she's beautiful and I'm glad she's mine. I show her affection by kissing her forehead and dedicate this song to her.

You know a nigga skinny, cause a nigga 'nemic But when you cook, the way that it smell, the way that it look Cause chef, plus you look good, that's off the hook
I'm a skinny guy, and when you cook for me, it smells and looks amazing. You are like a chef, plus you look good, which is impressive.

Flying in to Bell Harbor, when we need to shop It's Cartier, Gucci, Gaultier, shit won't stop! Yo, its all good, I'm likin that two-hundred ?stand me? It even flipped, when I was down in Miami Called me on my cell phone, Jones like I'm still home Tell me what your wearing girl, or what you look at pillin girl
We fly to Bell Harbor to go shopping, and we buy expensive brands like Cartier, Gucci, and Gaultier. I appreciate the clothes that my partner buys, even a $200 outfit. Even when I'm not home, my partner calls me to discuss fashion and what she's wearing.

The only thing I love more, gotta be the kids You got the real hair, while other chicks rock wigs I can remember back then, quite distinctively When you friends kept saying not to get with me But you couldn't help it, I know the both of us felt it The both us melt it, the both of us dealt with The rumors and the lies, your eyes on dies Is enough for a brother to cut off ties To any other chick I used to mess with Keepin it real, cause you the real one, that I want to step with
The only thing I love more than my partner is our children. I appreciate my partner's natural hair, unlike other women who wear wigs. I remember when your friends advised you not to date me, but we couldn't help but fall in love. We dealt with the rumors and lies from others, which could make me reject any other woman I used to see. I keep it real with you because you are the real one I want to be with.

This song right here, is dedicated to all of y'all, y'know what I mean? Cause, We know how we are, we know how we make y'all feel sometimes. Knowing that we Ain't doing it purposely. We're just being the person that we are. Hanging With the fellas, gettin jealous, y'know what I mean? You know what it is. This One's for y'all.
I dedicate this song to all women because we understand how our behavior can sometimes make you feel. Please know that we are not doing it intentionally; we're just being ourselves and hanging out with the guys. This one's for you.

Trying hard to change the way life we live
We are making an effort to change the way we live and improve our lives.