Wanna Be Him (Featuring Mashon
N.O.R.E. Lyrics


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N. -is for that nigga, who keeps banging... banging
O. -is for outstanding everyday... everyday
R. -is for ridiculous crazy... so crazy
E. -is for extraordinary ways... everyway "rideout"

[Chorus]
They want to be like you, smoke like you, live like you
But they can't fuck with, thug like him, dro like him
If you forgot the name, and you been wondering it's
N.O.R.E, N.O.R.E
They want to be like you, smoke like you, live like you
But they can't fuck with, thug like him, dro like him
If you forgot the name, and you been wondering it's
N.O.R.E, N.O.R.E

Ayo these chicks love me, and even though I got chubby
Mommy see me in the club want pop bubble
I'm like yo ma stop it, cause I'm a smirnoff rocket
I'm loving my life, and never out of pocket
I fuck dogstyle chick, I'm thugged out and rich
I drink henny that's the same shit that I piss
And I don't care about a ice wrist, I got a ice pick
Plus a ice chick, she suck ice dick
God favorite so the stay attracted
And you could fuck with the guard or get subtracted
I'll have you hideout, like when thugged out slide out
These niggaz listen like when swizz scream rideout
N.O.R, twenties on rims on ill car
You could ask Def Jam they inherited a star
You see I take flicks, and we hit the knick chicks
Bag twenties and sell them in the hood for Nick's

[Chorus]

It's still bang bang, yeah mommy it's still the samething
And you could feel on my jock, and see I'm all cock
And we could chill on your block, why not
Niggaz love me anywhere, a hood I'm there
I told nigga last year, that I ain't care
You acting like the little nigga break yo, still don't care
Whoa so if you with it, I can hit it and go
And call you from the hood later, after hugging some doe
N.O I keep it all good, I smoke more wood
And as far as my chicks, I keep them all hood
One time jake chase me, I started to dip them
And when I ran by shortie, she started to trip'em
Damn shortie "what" we've been through a lot together
I even had you on the block slinging rocks together
It's not a stress day, so I'm hit the expressway
Meet you at your crib in a hour, with a dress tray

[Chorus]

I'm from Q.U. double E.N.S
The first nigga selling crack with a black g.s
I like the lex, nigga so I copped the shit
And now it's summer time now, so I dropped the shit
Whatever, you want beef, better get it together
Cause I can have niggaz follow you and blast your leather
You see we thugged out, and got whips with dip dishes




Go head and keep fronting, you could sleep with the fishies
It go...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of N.O.R.E.’s song Wanna Be Like Him are a mixture of braggadocio, sex, drugs, and violence. N.O.R.E. starts the first verse by spelling out the four letters of his name, and what each letter represents. The second part of the verse is the chorus where he talks about people wanting to be like him, smoke and live like him, but no one can be as thuggish or gangsta like him. In the following verses, N.O.R.E. talks about his sexual escapades, his love for Hennessy, and his life in the streets, where he advises people to stay away from him if they can't handle it. N.O.R.E. also talks about his experience selling drugs with his friends on the block and how it ultimately led to him buying expensive cars and enjoying the good life.


The song is a typical representation of the gangsta rap genre that was popular in the 90s and early 2000s. It glorifies drug use, violence, and hyper-masculinity. The lyrics of the song are full of profanity and slang words that were common in the hip-hop culture at the time. The song has a catchy chorus that is repeated throughout the song, making it easy for listeners to sing along. Overall, Wanna Be Like Him is a snapshot of N.O.R.E.’s life as a gangsta rapper in the early 2000s.


Line by Line Meaning

N. -is for that nigga, who keeps banging... banging
N is the letter abbreviation that stands for the person who is always banging.


O. -is for outstanding everyday... everyday
O is the letter abbreviation that stands for everyday outstanding behavior.


R. -is for ridiculous crazy... so crazy
R is the letter abbreviation that stands for just how ridiculous and crazy this person is.


E. -is for extraordinary ways... everyway "rideout"
E is the letter abbreviation that stands for the extraordinary and unique ways that this person likes to behave, always ready to ride out.


They want to be like you, smoke like you, live like you But they can't fuck with, thug like him, dro like him If you forgot the name, and you been wondering it's N.O.R.E, N.O.R.E They want to be like you, smoke like you, live like you But they can't fuck with, thug like him, dro like him If you forgot the name, and you been wondering it's N.O.R.E, N.O.R.E
People want to emulate this person's lifestyle by smoking and living like them, but they can't match up to their thuggish and droish ways, and must remember that the name they're looking for is N.O.R.E.


Ayo these chicks love me, and even though I got chubby Mommy see me in the club want pop bubble I'm like yo ma stop it, cause I'm a smirnoff rocket I'm loving my life, and never out of pocket I fuck dogstyle chick, I'm thugged out and rich I drink henny that's the same shit that I piss And I don't care about a ice wrist, I got a ice pick Plus a ice chick, she suck ice dick God favorite so the stay attracted And you could fuck with the guard or get subtracted I'll have you hideout, like when thugged out slide out These niggaz listen like when swizz scream rideout N.O.R, twenties on rims on ill car You could ask Def Jam they inherited a star You see I take flicks, and we hit the knick chicks Bag twenties and sell them in the hood for Nick's
Women love this person even though they've gained weight, and they're so smooth they make girls want to pop bubbles. Living a great life, they're never broke. They have sex with girls in an unconventional way and have lots of money. They drink so much Henny that they piss it but aren't concerned with flashy jewelry, they're more interested in finding an ice pick or an ice chick who'll suck them off. People are attracted to them and if you disagree, you might want to hide out. They have a flashy car with expensive rims and people know they're a star because even Def Jam is aware of them. They take pictures with girls and slang twenties in the hood for a cheap price.


It's still bang bang, yeah mommy it's still the samething And you could feel on my jock, and see I'm all cock And we could chill on your block, why not Niggaz love me anywhere, a hood I'm there I told nigga last year, that I ain't care You acting like the little nigga break yo, still don't care Whoa so if you with it, I can hit it and go And call you from the hood later, after hugging some doe N.O I keep it all good, I smoke more wood And as far as my chicks, I keep them all hood One time jake chase me, I started to dip them And when I ran by shortie, she started to trip'em Damn shortie "what" we've been through a lot together I even had you on the block slinging rocks together It's not a stress day, so I'm hit the expressway Meet you at your crib in a hour, with a dress tray
This person still keeps up their old traditions and isn't affected by any changes. They brag about being well-endowed and invite their lovers to chill with them. People love them, and they'll be there for anyone in need. They don't care about what others think of them or what others want to do. If you're interested, they can have sex with you and make money quickly. They smoke a lot of marijuana and their lovers are always from the hood. Once, they had a run-in with authorities but managed to escape, and an old flame continues to chase them. It's not a stressful day as they're going to meet someone with a gift.


I'm from Q.U. double E.N.S The first nigga selling crack with a black g.s I like the lex, nigga so I copped the shit And now it's summer time now, so I dropped the shit Whatever, you want beef, better get it together Cause I can have niggaz follow you and blast your leather You see we thugged out, and got whips with dip dishes Go head and keep fronting, you could sleep with the fishies It go...
This person is from Queens and was the first one to sell crack with a black G. They like the Lexus so much that they bought one, but now that it's summer, it's time to sell it. Whoever wants beef with them better be cautious because they're not afraid to have people follow you and shoot at you. They're always thugged out, and their cars have fancy rims. Keep acting like you're better than them, and you could end up dead.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, VICTOR SANTIAGO, MASHONDA K. TIFRERE

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This proves Raekwon is still one of the best lyricists over the past 22 years from NY. Who else from NY can spit like that, after being around for 22 years?

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