The Change
N.O.R.E. Lyrics

My life is like a movie, aiyyo da bad guy lose
My life is constantly in motion and often takes on the form of a drama, with struggles between good and evil.

Good guy win, weak nigga pretend, to be live when he not really
While the singer may triumph, others around me put on a false front of toughness.

I smoke a foul phillie, write rhymes try to stay illy
I enjoy indulging my vices and use my creative pursuits to maintain a positive attitude.

I got two seeds, had 'em both in the same month
I have two children who were born close together in time.

ya plan it like that but things occur, baby moms hatin' me
Despite planning for children, not everything goes as expected, and the mother of my children may not be happy with our situation.

I ain't hatin' her, yo, you know what?
I don't have any ill will towards the mother of my children, even if we don't always see eye-to-eye.

Most of the time that's way the go, one minute you high, the next you low
Life tends to be cyclical, with ups and downs occurring frequently.

Not a soul love, they just love the doe
People aren't always genuine in their affections, and often seem to be more interested in money than in me as a person.

Sometimes I think if a nigga wasn't Nore, what
I sometimes wonder how my life would differ if I were not a successful rapper.

could I have bumped that bitch like I did
Would I be able to attract women as I do now if I were not successful?

and would I get ass as a regular kid, only twenty years
If I were not a rapper, would I still be able to attract women at the age of 20?

don't understand this shit, nigga fake me, jealous of my manuscript
I often find myself confused by others' actions, particularly when someone pretends to be someone they're not or tries to befriend me only to get something out of me.

I, manage to flip, casually rip, for my loyal niggas
Despite the difficulties I face, I am able to create music for those fans who are loyal to me.

fuck that cat's some snitch, I did a bid, came home survival thug
Someone who was not loyal to me betrayed me and caused me to end up in jail, but I was able to make it through the experience and become a stronger person.

don't come through so I don't show love, that' how they view me
Some people may think I am standoffish because I don't always come through or show support in the way that they would like.

hatin' me, tryin' to screw me, and your bitches only catch me in jacuzzi's
Some people are jealous of my success and may try to hurt me, and the only time they interact with me is when they want something from me.

at some other shows, politickin' with my other pro's
I often network with other professionals in the music industry when I attend performances.

Kickin' back, what?
Taking it easy, relaxing.

Callin' up some other hoe
Talking to another woman.

In a minute, I won't claim no set
Soon I will not associate myself with any particular group or gang.

Yo, you can't find me, gotta hit me on the Internet
It will be difficult to locate me in person, but I can be reached through online channels.

I used to dream of, gettin' out of this rough shit
I once had a strong desire to escape from the difficult circumstances of my upbringing.

Now it seems I'm trapped inside of thug shit
Despite my success, I feel like I am still caught up in a world of violence and aggression that is often glamorized in hip hop music.

For my thug niggas, just livin' they life
This is a song for those who are still caught up in the thug lifestyle, but are simply trying to live as best they can.

drivin' expansive cars, always got one wife
Some of these people may have achieved significant wealth, but often at the expense of their relationships and personal lives.

where they could hide the work at, how to eat plus to work that
For those involved with illegal activities, a major concern is where to store drugs and how to maintain revenue streams.

Most of y'all hoes know y'all not worth that
Those women who gravitate towards this lifestyle probably know that they aren't really that important to those men who simply want them for their beauty or someone to pass the time with.

And ya know me, type a nigga play no D
I don't take any nonsense from anyone and don't back down from a fight.

I'm feelin' like my man Hollywood
I am confident and charismatic, like a famous actor.

Green chronic make me feel good
Marijuana helps me unwind and relax.

Total Recall the hood
I have a photographic memory of my time growing up in tough neighborhoods.

remember when niggas just stood where they should
I remember a time when people respected certain boundaries and weren't constantly talking or acting recklessly.

Now these niggas actin' outta place, talkin' out they fuckin' face
Many people today are overly aggressive or disrespectful, often taking an unnecessarily confrontational stance.

Screamin' how the real when they the snakes
People often claim to be authentic or genuine, but in reality they are manipulative and deceitful.

Yo, this Titanic bullshit, overdose shit, nap shit
The excess and negativity that are common in the music industry are like a sinking ship, pointless and self-destructive.

48 hours left to clap shit, crack shit, bogard like Bogota
There is a sense of urgency and danger in this lifestyle, with the constant risk of violence and death.

While ya imbosiles still really think y'all real
Many people think they are tough or genuine, when in reality they are foolish or misguided.

Just because ya bust a gat don't mean you keepin' it real
Simply being willing to use a gun doesn't make someone authentic or genuine in this lifestyle.

Yo, I'm ill wit' the heat, and I'm ill wit' the pill
I am skilled and experienced in both using firearms and selling drugs.

On the street, or on the mic, dick what you like?
I am confident in both my rapping abilities as well as my physical prowess.

While y'all jealous niggas hatin' me just on spite
Many people are envious of my success and may dislike me for no real reason other than their own jealousy.

I'm like Digital Underground, do what you like
My philosophy is to live life freely and do what makes you happy, just like the rap group Digital Underground espoused.

My Cartier's glow like laser's, Fantasia's
My jewelry is expensive and shines brightly like lasers or the singer Fantasia.

At every show what, got y'all hoe's pushin' up Daisy's
Women are attracted to me and often throw themselves at me, leading to some uncomfortable or difficult situations.

N.O.R.E. the way I plan this shit, yeah like Mase said
I am skilled at managing my career and money, as the rapper Mase once advised in his song "24 Hours To Live".

Phonin' young bitches 'n shit
I often make calls to talk to younger women who are interested in me.