Rock Star
N.e.r.d. & Jason Nevins Lyrics
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Yo, yo, yeah
Yo, yo, yeah
Yo, yo, yeah
Yo, yo, yeah
Yeah (uh, uh huh)
Fuckin' posers
For all you, fuckin' posers (yeah)
Yeah
It's almost over now, almost over now
You think the way you live is okay
You think posing will save your day
You think we don't see that you're running
Better call your boys 'cause I'm coming
You can't be me, I'm a rock star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now, almost over now
Guess, you ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late, to apologize
When you see the mantle or when you see the skies
It's almost over now, almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now, almost over now
Somethings on your chest better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since it's almost over now, almost over now
You have to plenty of time, there was no rush
But it was your dream to be like us
You're in dreamland so you don't care
And as you wake, we're standing there (I'm standing there, I'm standing there motherfucker)
You can't be me, I'm a rock star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now it's almost over now
Guess, you ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late, to apologize
When you see the mantle or when you see the skies
It's almost over now it's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now, almost over now
Somethings on your chest better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since it's almost over now, almost over now
On your chest better get it off (get it off)
Set it off (pop, pop, pop)
It's almost over now, almost over now (look, It's almost over now, almost over now)
You don't succeed 'cause you hesitate
You think we're fly, but we levitate
Just be yourself, don't ask us why
'Cause if you don't, we'll make you cry (pop, pop, pop)
You can't be me, I'm a rock star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now it's almost over now
I guess, you ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late, to apologize
When you see the mantle or when you see the skies
It's almost over now it's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now, almost over now
Somethings on your chest better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since it's almost over now, almost over now
You can't be me, I'm a rock star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now it's almost over now
I guess, you ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late, to apologize
When you see the mantle or when you see the skies
It's almost over now it's almost over now
No one ever really dies, do you believe that?
Well if not, for you
It's almost over now it's almost over now
The lyrics of the song "Rock Star" by N.e.r.d. & Jason Nevins critique posers who imitate the lifestyle of rock stars. The repetition of "yo yeah" and "almost over now" create a catchy rhythm that reinforces the song's message. The song describes how posers believe their lifestyle is okay and they can get away with anything. Nevertheless, the song warns the posers that their lifestyle is almost over since the real rock stars dislike posers. Easy come, easy go is the message behind the "almost over now" phrase.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that one cannot imitate the behavior of a rock star, and highlights the gap between the posers and the real rock stars. The rock star understands how to attract attention by standing up for their beliefs, whereas the posers feel the spotlight can be obtained by imitating a rock star. The song encourages the posers to be true to themselves because if they are not, then the real rock stars will make them “fly.”
In conclusion, "Rock Star" by N.e.r.d. & Jason Nevins is an anthem for people who stand up for their beliefs and shun imitation. The song stresses that it is almost over for the posers who believe that imitation is the key to success. Instead, the song encourages people to be themselves, stand up for what they believe in, and let the spotlight shine on them for who they truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuckin' posers, it's almost over now, it's almost over now
For all you posers, it's almost the end, it's almost the end.
You think the way you live's okay
You believe your lifestyle is acceptable.
You think posing will save your day
You believe faking/posing will improve your situation.
You think we don't see that you're running
You believe that we don't notice that you're fleeing.
Let her call your boys 'cause I'm coming
Let her contact your friends because I'm on my way.
You can't be me I'm a rock star, I'm rhymin' on the top of a cop car
You cannot imitate me since I'm a rockstar, rapping from the top of a police car.
I'm a rebel and my four four pops far so, it's almost over now, it's almost over now
I am a rebel; my gun goes off loudly, so the end is almost here.
Guess you ain't heard that we swallow guys
It seems that you weren't told that we 'swallow' people up.
It's too damn late to apologize
It's far too late to say sorry.
When you see the mental or when you see the skies
When you glimpse the stars in the sky or the psychiatric hospital,
It's almost over now, Almost over now
The end is near.
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You assume that you don't need ever to stop.
You think that you can get away with it
You believe that you can escape the consequences of your actions.
You think that life won't be ever lit
You believe that life will never improve.
Somethin' on your chest better get it off
If you're dealing with a troubling matter, address it now.
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We'll eliminate everyone when we ignite/start the conflict.
We ain't gon' take it no more
We will endure it no further.
Since it's almost over now, Almost over now
The end is near.
You had plenty of time, there was no rush
You had all the time in the world; there was no hurry.
But it was your dream to be like us
However, it was your ambition to be like us.
You're in dreamland so you don't care
You are in a state of sleep-induced fantasy, so you don't care.
And as you wait we're standing there
As you wait, we're right here.
You don't succeed, 'cause you hesitate
You don't succeed because you are tentative.
You think we're flyin' but we'll levitate
You assume that we're gliding through the air, but we'll actually float [sic]
Just be yourself, don't ask us why
Just, please stay true to yourself, don't ask us why.
'Cause if you don't, we'll make you fly
Otherwise, we'll forcibly launch you upward.
No one ever really dies
Nobody truly dies.
You believe that?
Do you believe that?
Well if not, for you, it's almost over now, almost over now
If you don't, for you, the end is close.
I'm watching you by star track
I'm monitoring you via the cosmic railway.
Comin' to a theater near you
Coming soon to a movie theater near you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@torrencerusk6571
In 2003 i was on lime wire looking for the original song. The jason nevins remix popped up, and i thought why not. Been listening to this for almost 17 years.
@clayturner4077
I remember shortly after that on limewire, the remix was used in the trailer for Shanghai Knights and I lost my mind. Good times.
@kvdrr
You're using Soulseek these days, I hope.
@purushothammj4812
I get what you’re saying. Been listening to it even now. 2022.
@kelnyyyce7787
Same here!! Wish they had playlist of top DLs from lime wire from 03’ to 09’
@thebasedbeanbomb1652
Going nearly the speed of light down traffic with this playing in Burnout is a different vibe
@danielinacar
Fr (me rn)
@MonsterHunterAmateur
It's almost over now.. IT'S ALMOST OVER NOW JUMP
@paulbradley1983
This really makes me want to get into trouble on an epic level.
@jm_r245
This makes me want to go 360 mph in a sports car