Sacrifice
Michelle Hobart, known as Little Neme, is 23 and from Norwich. Neme first s… Read Full Bio ↴Michelle Hobart, known as Little Neme, is 23 and from Norwich. Neme first started writing her own rhymes aged 14 during different periods at school. She claims, ‘I loved Eminem’s craft, the way he puts his anger into music, and the way he uses poetry as a form of expression.‘ Neme had a difficult childhood; from bullying to domestic violence, to family breakdowns and family wars: ‘I never knew what was next in my world, I hated every minute, every second was another song.’ This young female rap artist kept listening to her musical heroes and started developing more as an artist; from lyrical content to vocal power and energy. Three years and about 300 songs later, she decided it was time to step into the booth and record her feelings for real. ‘I had like 300 songs written from the age of 14 to 17, I was so hungry for studio time.’ Neme entered a studio for the first time to record tracks at the locally situated ‘Purple Studios’. ‘I realised after I recorded my first 2 songs that being a recording artist is tough, and wasn’t as easy as professionals make it look.’ Neme knew she had a lot more to prove, and that she would have to work even harder to make an impact on the listeners of the world. Neme began freestyling to different beats and developing a unique sound to find a voice that people would love. The more she freestyled, the more she found herself, and her passion for hip-hop grew to an outstanding level. In 2005, Neme started rap battling in local clubs in Norwich, her first opponents being the likes of Arkaic and Context. She wanted to get her name out there as much as she could, ‘I wasn’t doing too much before battling except for recording mixtapes.

Sacrifice
NEME Lyrics


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I'm hidin' the key, still strivin' to be,
One rhyme and I'm findin' I'd die for the key
I had many choices and paths i could walk,
Went down the wrong one and found the Lord
The hate cut short now I know it's a sport,
No-more beefin' no-more fakes to report
Say what you say, stay away from my heart,
Playin' silly games tryin' to pick a person apart
So many claim this and many they claim that,
One minute I'm sick the other I can't rap
I really couldn't win and never could Neme please,
So many big individuals tryner' be big MC'S
I made many steps, many fans were grateful,
70% were jealous and turned hateful
Look in the mirror, describe what you see,
A torn apart spirit, fulla that jealousy
I wanna make it clear the reason I switched styles,
Isn't cos of you or dissin' on Neme's files
The truth is Neme was seriously indenile,
A 20 year old girl you said was vile
So many times I tried to hide my feeling's,
Tears runnin' outta my eyes I climbed ceiling's
Touching in a way when your'e listening,
Tryner penetrate the hate livin' in tougher skin
I make songs and hope people relate,
Never covering my tracks I'd rather to tell em straight

I gave up being a no-one to become somethin',
A true sacrifice and I aint frontin'

We never wanna see the light, sometimes it's hard but believe it's right,

I'm givin' everything in me, everything I own like a sacrifice
I'll never make the same mistakes, livin' days of sin I'm gonna live my life,
Please see that's the only way i never meant to hurt anyone tonight/ X2

Trade place, say your disgraces,
Paste it, you really wanna wait to waste it?
Time's priceless, at time's I lose focus,
Many enemies are cool in small doses
I had to be brave, and all Neme gave,
To the game will remain til' I'm layin' in grave
What would of done? Escaped on the run?
Or excepted you're blessed with somethin' from the son
All images of me you're used to,
Are dead simple as that, I'm used to abuse too
I used to degrade, myself to a stage,
Many fans cried at the sight of this big blade

My opinion on fame is non,
People become obsessed, I'm starin' stunned
Just so you know though, I'm grippin' the mic,
Never puttin' it down unless you put up a fight
That's why...

We never wanna see the light, sometimes it's hard but believe it's right,
I'm givin' everything in me, everything I own like a sacrifice




I'll never make the same mistakes, livin' days of sin I'm gonna live my life,
Please see that's the only way i never meant to hurt anyone tonight/ X2

Overall Meaning

In NEME's song "Sacrifice," she explores her personal journey through the ups and downs of pursuing her passion for music. The opening lines reveal the theme of the song as NEME states that she is hiding the key, still striving to be successful in the music industry. She is determined to give everything she has, even if it means sacrificing her own well-being. In the next few lines, she reflects on the choices and paths she could have taken but ultimately chose the wrong one, leading her to find the Lord. The hate she experienced from others cut her short, but she realized it was just a sport and not worth the battle. NEME emphasizes that she will not play silly games, and those who try to pick her apart will not succeed.


NEME continues to discuss her experience in the music industry, revealing that she has received criticism from many people. Despite her successes and the gratitude of her fans, 70% of them turned hateful and jealous. She recounts the challenges she faced when she tried to switch her style and the times she hid her feelings and tears while listening to music. Ultimately, NEME recognizes that her focus is to make music that people can relate to and to be truthful with her fans. The chorus emphasizes the sacrifices she has made to become something from being a nobody, and her commitment to living her life without making the same mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm hidin' the key, still strivin' to be,
I am striving to achieve my goals while keeping my methods and means hidden.


One rhyme and I'm findin' I'd die for the key
I am so passionate about my craft that I am willing to make a sacrifice for it.


I had many choices and paths I could walk,
I had various opportunities and options, but I chose the wrong one.


Went down the wrong one and found the Lord
I faced difficulties and troubles that led me to find faith and spirituality.


The hate cut short now I know it's a sport,
I have realized that hate and conflicts are temporary and not worth my time, and that some people treat them as a competition.


No-more beefin' no-more fakes to report
I am moving on from fake people and those causing conflicts and no longer reporting their behavior.


Say what you say, stay away from my heart,
People can say whatever they want, but they should not attack or hurt me emotionally.


Playin' silly games tryin' to pick a person apart
Some individuals try to criticize or find faults in people for fun or entertainment.


So many claim this and many they claim that,
Many people make claims or arguments, but not all of them are reliable or consistent.


One minute I'm sick the other I can't rap
At times, I face health issues or writer's block, leading to my inability to perform well.


I really couldn't win and never could Neme please,
I have faced difficulties pleasing myself and others, especially as an artist.


So many big individuals tryner' be big MC'S
Several people aspire to become successful in music and gain fame and fortune as MCs.


I made many steps, many fans were grateful,
Despite challenges, I have made progress in my career and received appreciation and support from my fans.


70% were jealous and turned hateful
Some of my fans were envious and became hostile towards me and my work.


Look in the mirror, describe what you see,
Reflect on your self and your emotions and describe them honestly.


A torn apart spirit, fulla that jealousy
I am emotionally drained and torn due to jealousy and envy.


I wanna make it clear the reason I switched styles,
I want to clarify my reasons for changing my music style.


Isn't cos of you or dissin' on Neme's files
I changed my style not because of anyone else or to criticize my previous work under the name Neme.


The truth is Neme was seriously indenile,
The truth is that I was in denial about my previous persona, Neme.


A 20 year old girl you said was vile
I made negative comments towards a young woman that were unwarranted and harmful.


So many times I tried to hide my feeling's,
I have tried to suppress my emotions and made efforts to hide them from others.


Tears runnin' outta my eyes I climbed ceiling's
At times, I have felt overwhelmed with emotions that made me feel helpless and seek solace by isolating myself.


Touching in a way when your'e listening,
My music is emotional and moving, and I hope people can connect to it when they listen.


Tryner penetrate the hate livin' in tougher skin
I am trying to overcome the hate and negativity around me by strengthening my emotional resilience.


I make songs and hope people relate,
I create music with the hope of connecting with others on an emotional level, and that they can relate to it.


Never covering my tracks I'd rather to tell em straight
I prefer honesty and transparency in all my work and interactions, and I do not hide any information or details.


I gave up being a no-one to become somethin',
I abandoned a life of anonymity to pursue a successful career and aspire to become someone.


A true sacrifice and I aint frontin'
I have sacrificed a lot to achieve my goals, and I am not lying or exaggerating my claims.


We never wanna see the light, sometimes it's hard but believe it's right,
It can be challenging to see the positivity and goodness in life, but it is essential to have faith and hope.


I'm givin' everything in me, everything I own like a sacrifice
I am putting forth all my abilities, talents, and resources to achieve my goals and make a difference through my work.


I'll never make the same mistakes, livin' days of sin I'm gonna live my life,
I am committed to learning from my past mistakes and living a life of integrity and purpose.


Please see that's the only way i never meant to hurt anyone tonight/ X2
I have no intention to harm anyone through my work or actions, and hope that people can understand my motives and efforts.


Trade place, say your disgraces,
If I were in your place, I would be ashamed of your actions and decisions.


Paste it, you really wanna wait to waste it?
Do you want to waste your time and efforts on destructive and negative behaviors?


Time's priceless, at time's I lose focus,
Time is valuable and fleeting, and at times, I become distracted or unfocused.


Many enemies are cool in small doses
Some people who are enemies or rivals can be tolerable in small amounts or brief interactions.


I had to be brave, and all Neme gave,
I had to summon courage and strength to confront my past self and persona (Neme).


To the game will remain til' I'm layin' in grave
I will be committed and devoted to my musical career and aspirations until my death.


What would of done? Escaped on the run?
What else could I have done in the face of adversity? Flee and run away?


Or excepted you're blessed with somethin' from the son
Or should I have accepted that I have been given talents and abilities from a higher power or creator?


All images of me you're used to,
You may have had preconceptions or ideas about me as an artist or person.


Are dead simple as that, I'm used to abuse too
Those images and assumptions are not accurate, as I have also faced abuse and negative experiences.


I used to degrade, myself to a stage,
I used to belittle and diminish myself, leading to a lower sense of self-esteem and confidence.


Many fans cried at the sight of this big blade
Some of my fans were emotionally affected or hurt by my negative self-perception and behavior.


My opinion on fame is non,
I have no clear stance or opinion on fame and its impact or worth.


People become obsessed, I'm starin' stunned
I am surprised and taken aback by the level of obsession and fixation some people have with achieving fame and fortune.


Just so you know though, I'm grippin' the mic,
I want to confirm that I am still committed to my musical career and aspirations.


Never puttin' it down unless you put up a fight
I will not give up on my goals or work unless someone challenges me and proves me wrong.


That's why...
This is why I am putting forth the effort and commitment to my career and aspirations.




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Comments from YouTube:

Chiko Loko

wat a good song , keep up the good work

NEME

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Falcon

Não tem como escutar essa música e não lembrar do invento na hora

NEME

Thanks for the love everyone !!!

NEME

*****
Thank you !!!! x

Raven Skull

Voltei depois de muitos anos para ouvir novamente, que nostalgia 🥰

Hanna Victória

#lucaslira #inventonahoratv #inventonahora
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Maria Toledo

Não da para cansar desta música e..e

Achura

It's my first time listening one of your songs. Damn, wish i saw this earlier. Love
from Turkey

David Miguel

I love this song, it's so nostalgic :)

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