Thirsty
N.O.R.E. Lyrics

Nighttime, night shift Yea
The singer is acknowledging the time of day and expressing their agreement.

You see these niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty Niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty Niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty Niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty It's time to get ratchet, time to get ratchet These niggas get ratchet, bitches get ratchet Time to get ratchet, time to get ratchet These niggas get ratchet, bitches get ratchet
The singer is observing that many people around them are desperate for attention and indulgence, leading them to act recklessly and aggressively. The singer suggests that it is time to also become wild and reckless.

I'm from New York, don't get it twisted for a minute I could get that ass shot in a New York minute I've been gone for a minute, chilling for a minute Right back, lock the town down in a minute
The singer is warning the listener not to underestimate their background and ability to use violence to protect themselves. The singer has been away but is now back and ready to regain control of the area quickly.

Shawty said she wanna eat me Took a molly with some bath salt, zombie shit freaky She had them colorful pants on Used to be in gold rush, getting the dance on Yea, and a man on some thirty shit I call er and he answer, this nigga on some thirsty shit I heard the nigga scream like no way This is N.O. I said no, it's Jose
The artist describes a sexual encounter where their partner expressed a desire for them, and they also experimented with drugs. The partner's clothing and past occupation are mentioned. The artist also tells of another person who called them in desperation and mistakenly thought they were someone else.

Sell white, cold play, my Columbians chop work all day Bangata, Bogota, serious I had this hoe lick another hoe, curious
The artist is involved in drug trafficking and works closely with a group of Colombians. They mention specific locations and indicate the danger of their situation. The artist also describes a sexual encounter they orchestrated.

So they should know that we a bunch of fuckin' cash finders And we in Phantoms and they in Pathfinders And we enjoy the life that God gave us We enjoy the life that the heart gave us In my hood yea they call me Mr. Goodbell I keep a good bell, speak what the hood fell Burn your car down, got the wood mill There's gotta be a ceiling that should fell
The singer is proud of their wealth and luxury cars, and believes that they deserve to live a life of pleasure. They describe their reputation in the community and suggest that they have influence and power to cause destruction. They also acknowledge the possibility of reaching their limits or facing consequences.

When Pac was alive and Snoop was doing it And Gray was dead, they crew you fair One life to live, you don't get a sequel Them hand to hand niggas, yea those my people No cop talkers, yea those my people Niggas shoot you in the face, yea those my people So go ahead, and take a chance My niggas love guns, a real romance
The singer reminisces about the past success of certain rappers and how they would treat their associates. The singer then asserts that life is short and there are no second chances. They express loyalty towards those who sell drugs without involving law enforcement and are willing to use violence to protect their interests.

These niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty Niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty Niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty Niggas all thirsty, bitches all thirsty It's time to get ratchet, time to get ratchet These niggas get ratchet, bitches get ratchet Time to get ratchet, time to get ratchet These niggas get ratchet, bitches get ratchet
The artist repeats the chorus, underscoring their belief that many people around them are desperate and reckless. They continue to advocate for joining in that behavior.