Thugs R Us
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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A game but it's not
Niggas kept frontin', Brown got popped
Word on life, word on my click
All a niggas really got in his life
Is his word and his dick
And I stay true to them
Like both of them laws
Not ridin' them dogs
Niggas hate me cause broke and can't floss
Yo I cop coke
Cook it up - y'all buy it cooked already
Like a '98 six wild like a Chevy
Yo I floss now
Look how much my jewels cost now
I'm realizin' that you me so I hate y'all too
So both sides is hate so it's mutual
Beautiful, my guns make it shoot-able
Shoot at you send staff to clap you
Yo my name's Nore but only fam calls me Papi
That nigga's homo like the
Cat who killed Versace
Homo thug, yo I shoulda known sooner
My clique stay in jail like Robert Downey Jr
Like Outlaw in the beacon, I'm nigga-Rican
Most y'all niggas think y'all live
While y'all weaklings
I'm from Iraq, play the cut smoke mad trees
Mind my own business
Concentrate on my cheese
Yo the door lock, four knocks and one symbol
I'm like '98 Live, y'all like Double Dribble
Aye yo, thugged out, no rules
I'm playin' the game every man for hisself
Just recievin' the pain
It's like Utah, 21, no out, just go hard
Rest in piece I gotta say to Yammy and Todd
It's like niggas never learn, money to burn
Yo I'm leavin' like me and Nat' shit
(I'm leavin') let me say this
I used to rock to G-U-E with the SS
Now I'm in the '98 black GS
Golden with kid in my shit
On some full grit's headlights
Shit shine from Def Jam to Crown Heights
Now my clique keep guns, time to fight
Open the flip on the Startac
And check the message
Copped ten Sprint phones and caught a deal
What, one and the same
Like Thugged Out and Ill Will
It's all real, still from Iraq
In the song "Thugs R Us" by N.O.R.E., the lyrics convey a sense of defiance and self-confidence in the face of adversity. The opening lines suggest that some people may underestimate or dismiss N.O.R.E. and his crew, thinking that they are only playing around, but the reality is far from a game. The line "Niggas kept frontin', Brown got popped" suggests that there have been consequences for those who have underestimated them.
N.O.R.E. emphasizes the importance of loyalty and integrity, stating that the only things a person truly has in life are their word and their genitals. He takes pride in staying true to these principles. He asserts that his crew does not engage in empty talk but rather takes action when necessary. The line "Niggas talk shit my click's not ridin' them dogs" suggests that his crew does not waste time on confrontations with those who merely talk without backing it up.
The lyrics also touch on themes of status and materialistic tendencies. N.O.R.E. acknowledges that some people may dislike him because he is successful and can afford luxury items like expensive jewelry. He asserts that he is aware that jealousy exists from both sides, as he dislikes them just as much. The line "So both sides is hate so it's mutual" highlights this mutual animosity. N.O.R.E. boasts about his access to guns, which he views as tools that make him capable of defending himself and possibly inflicting harm on others if necessary.
Overall, the lyrics of "Thugs R Us" express N.O.R.E.'s confidence in his crew, his desire for loyalty, and his unwavering self-belief in the face of those who underestimate him.
Line by Line Meaning
Them niggas really think that it's
A game but it's not
Those individuals truly believe that life is a simple and easy endeavor, but they are mistaken
Niggas kept frontin', Brown got popped
People continued to act tough and deceive, resulting in unfortunate consequences
Word on life, word on my click
All a niggas really got in his life
Is his word and his dick
Swearing upon one's life and loyalty to their social circle is the only true possessions a person has
And I stay true to them
Like both of them laws
I remain loyal and committed to my word and my clique, similar to how one adheres to the principles of both natural and man-made laws
Niggas talk shit my click's
Not ridin' them dogs
Despite the negative talk and criticism, my crew does not associate or support those individuals
Niggas hate me cause broke and can't floss
Envy arises from those who are financially struggling and unable to display wealth
Yo I cop coke
Cook it up - y'all buy it cooked already
Like a '98 six wild like a Chevy
I purchase cocaine and turn it into a refined product, while others prefer to buy it pre-cooked, just like a coveted car model
Yo I floss now
Look how much my jewels cost now
I openly display my wealth and expensive jewelry, showcasing the price they hold
I'm realizin' that you me so I hate y'all too
So both sides is hate so it's mutual
I have come to the realization that you are just like me, so I bear a mutual dislike towards all of you
Beautiful, my guns make it shoot-able
Shoot at you send staff to clap you
My firearms possess the ability to be fired, causing harm, and dispatching my associates to attack you
Yo my name's Nore but only fam calls me Papi
My given name is Nore, but only close family members refer to me as Papi
That nigga's homo like the
Cat who killed Versace
That individual displays homosexual traits akin to the person who murdered Versace
Homo thug, yo I shoulda known sooner
This person identifies as a homosexual but also tries to portray a tough and masculine persona. I should have deduced this sooner
My clique stay in jail like Robert Downey Jr
Members of my group frequently end up incarcerated, much like the actor Robert Downey Jr, who has had legal issues
Like Outlaw in the beacon, I'm nigga-Rican
Similar to the Outlaw group's presence in Beacon, I am a person of mixed black and Puerto Rican heritage
Most y'all niggas think y'all live
While y'all weaklings
The majority of individuals mistakenly believe they are truly alive when, in reality, they are feeble and insignificant
I'm from Iraq, play the cut smoke mad trees
Mind my own business
Concentrate on my cheese
Being from Iraq, I keep a low profile, indulge in significant amounts of marijuana, focus on my personal affairs, and prioritize accumulating wealth
Yo the door lock, four knocks and one symbol
The entrance is secured, signified by four knocks and a distinct symbol
I'm like '98 Live, y'all like Double Dribble
I am comparable to the exciting energy of '98 Live, while others are more akin to the simplicity and mediocrity of the game Double Dribble
Aye yo, thugged out, no rules
I'm playin' the game every man for hisself
Just recievin' the pain
Expressing a thuggish demeanor devoid of regulations, I approach life as a game where each person is solely responsible for themselves, willingly accepting the sufferings it brings
It's like Utah, 21, no out, just go hard
The situation resembles a game of basketball where one must score without any breaks or pauses, only exerting relentless effort
Rest in piece I gotta say to Yammy and Todd
I pay my respects and offer condolences to the deceased individuals named Yammy and Todd
It's like niggas never learn, money to burn
It appears that certain individuals never acquire wisdom, continuously wasting their wealth
Yo I'm leavin' like me and Nat' shit
(I'm leavin') let me say this
I am departing from this conversation just like my previous collaboration with Nat', but before I go, let me make one final statement
I used to rock to G-U-E with the SS
Now I'm in the '98 black GS
In the past, I used to wear GUE clothing accompanied by a SS emblem, but now I drive a black GS model from 1998
Golden with kid in my shit
On some full grit's headlights
Shit shine from Def Jam to Crown Heights
Adorned with a golden appearance and accompanied by my child in my car, the intense brightness emanating from the headlights is so remarkable that it illuminates the distance from Def Jam to the neighborhood of Crown Heights
Now my clique keep guns, time to fight
Presently, my group possesses firearms, indicating the need for confrontations and battles
Open the flip on the Startac
And check the message
I unfold the flip phone of the Startac model and inspect the received message
Copped ten Sprint phones and caught a deal
I purchased ten phones from the brand Sprint, securing a beneficial agreement
What, one and the same
Like Thugged Out and Ill Will
The two entities, Thugged Out and Ill Will, are identical and equivalent to each other
It's all real, still from Iraq
Despite everything, the authenticity and truthfulness remain, originated from my roots in Iraq
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@chriscadence
been trying to find this song for almost 20 years! Thank You!
@718Mixtapes
no problem...classic!
@AAde-or3qz
Same here! I still get goosebumps listening to this
@boridebrooklyn8300
Me too !!!!!!!!!
@boridebrooklyn8300
@Raymand Doks word son !!!
@demondturner2010
Facts๐ฏ
@guymitchell8056
This song is so hard.. Nore was on fire in 98
@boridebrooklyn8300
He carried hip hop on his back that year !!!
@NevaSellmySoul
@Bori de Brooklyn DMX did bruh
@NeoNitty
They all carried it..all of them. Thatโs how big the void was, losing Pac n Big. But our 98 hitters held it down for the city.