West Side Story
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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She don't do parties no more
She say that shit make her bored
She say her ex was a fiend
Always pop off off the bean
I said it's okay
Baby I can put the bottle down
Long as you promise to come around
2 months later
And i'm in the club fucked up
And I got a hand on her butt
What's up, yeah
2 months later
In the club fucked up
And I got a hand on her butt
What's up?
Double cup clutched up
In a brand new bimmer
In love with this life
But is this sum that I need?
Back seat of the ride I used the divi up the inna
Lil cocaine
Turn that birdie to fiend ya
Baby hit the light I like it better when I see ya
Saying no way
Wipe the make up off my seat ya
2 months later
In the club fucked up
And I got a hand on her butt
What's up?
Double cup clutched up
In a brand new bimmer
In love with this life
But is this sum that I need?
And we can blow time
Blow lines like the EZ Pass
Indecisive showing both sides
And I needed that
I can't make mind up most times
Hope the feeling last
Baby won't you tell me yo sign
And we can get attached
2 months later
In the club fucked up
And I got a hand on her butt
What's up?
Double cup clutched up
In a brand new bimmer
In love with this life
But is this sum that I need?
2 months later
In the club fucked up
And I got a hand on her butt
What's up?
Double cup clutched up
In a brand new bimmer
In love with this life
But is this sum that I need yeah
Something that I need yeah
Something that I need yeah
In love with this life but is it
Something that i need yeah
The lyrics of N.O.R.E's song West Side Story describe the singer's internal conflict between two lifestyles. He has a girlfriend who prefers to stay at home and avoid partying, but N.O.R.E loves the club life and drug culture, which seems to suggest he has a substance abuse issue. The song takes the listener on a journey over a period of two months, from the decision to stay at home with his girlfriend to ultimately choosing the club lifestyle instead.
In the first verse, the singer talks about his girlfriend's aversion to parties and her ex's drug addiction, which she found boring to be around. N.O.R.E tells her he is willing to put away the bottle to be with her, but unsurprisingly, he eventually finds himself back in the club with his hand on another girl's butt.
The singer then describes his internal conflict using metaphors, talking about his "double cup clutched up" and being "in love with this life" but questioning whether "this sum" is what he needs. He goes on to describe himself using drugs in the back of a car and the contradiction of being indecisive while needing "this" in his life.
Overall, the lyrics of West Side Story paint a picture of a man struggling with his addiction, trying to make choices that align with his values but ultimately giving in to his vices, and questioning the life he has chosen.
Line by Line Meaning
She don't do parties no more
She refuses to attend parties anymore.
She say that shit make her bored
She claims that attending parties is dull.
She say her ex was a fiend
She states that her former partner was a drug addict.
Always pop off off the bean
He was always high on drugs.
I said it's okay
He reassured her that it was fine.
Baby I can put the bottle down
He suggests that he can stop drinking if she wants him to.
Long as you promise to come around
As long as she promises to keep seeing him.
I can stay home with you
He is willing to sacrifice going out to stay at home with her.
And i'm in the club fucked up
He is at the club, intoxicated.
And I got a hand on her butt
He is touching her inappropriately.
What's up, yeah
He is questioning what is happening.
Double cup clutched up
He is holding two cups.
In a brand new bimmer
He is driving a new BMW car.
In love with this life
He is fond of the lifestyle he is currently leading.
But is this sum that I need?
Is this really what he needs in life?
Back seat of the ride I used the divi up the inna
He is using drugs in the backseat of his car.
Lil cocaine
He has a small amount of cocaine.
Turn that birdie to fiend ya
He is turning the girl into a drug addict.
Baby hit the light I like it better when I see ya
He wants her to turn the light on so he can see her better.
Saying no way
She says she is not interested.
Wipe the make up off my seat ya
She needs to clean up her make-up from the car seat.
And we can blow time
They can spend time together.
Blow lines like the EZ Pass
They can do drugs together.
Indecisive showing both sides
They are both unsure of what they want.
And I needed that
He needed the uncertainty in his life.
I can't make mind up most times
He is indecisive most of the time.
Hope the feeling last
He hopes the emotions last.
Baby won't you tell me yo sign
He wants to know her astrological sign.
And we can get attached
They can form a stronger connection.
Something that I need yeah
He is searching for something that he needs.
In love with this life but is it
He is fond of the life he is leading but is questioning it.
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Written by: Christopher Saunders
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David Springfield
2020 and still listening. I still remember when I was back in middle-school and would be excited for whatever new song they were putting out. I hope they're doing great with whatever paths they chose to take.
DJ ImI Choo
yeah man thoose 2013 2012 fifa years ..oh man time flyes....:(
Paul Sung
yep time does fly i also following on insta
Paul Sung
yep time does fly i also following on insta
War crime enjoyer
Bru just came back it’s truly been a minute
WingtipRepair
They're both still into music. Jesse (singer) is married
Noah Erwin
took me 8 years to find this song again and its just as good as i remember.
Paul Sung
i know there intsa
Noah Erwin
Mkyttre BlackAsian what is it?
Paul Sung
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