Things Are Getting Better
NERD(neptunes) Lyrics
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See sometimes
You gotta realize
Where you are in your life
And knowing you feel good and I feel good baby
Listen to me
Walk in the club wit a bunch of thugs
See a hundred girls, get a thousand hugs
One's in my ear talkin' bout her tub
She likes me
She say she needs me
Say she wants me
'Cause I'm the shit
Said she likes me
She said she needs me
She wants to see me
'Cause I'm the shit
[Chorus:]
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better-ah
In my life
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better-ah
We'll see tonight
We'll see tonight
Hey little girl wit the tattoo thigh
Baby you look like a slice of pie
Hope my style don't cause you fear
Matter of fact baby, where you goin' from here?
Kiss on me baby
Lick on me baby
But you can't own me baby
'Cause I'm the shit
Kiss on me baby
Lick on me baby
But you can't own me baby
'Cause I'm the shit
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
Check it out now
Don't look at me like "what is up?"
Said I was a nerd but I ain't a punk
If you talk shit be prepared to thump
Plus terrar's four-four is prepared to dump
Watch out boy
Get back then
Watch how you're actin'
'Cause I'm the shit
I'm tellin' you watch it now
Tell ya boys to get back then
Watch how ya'll actin'
'Cause we the shit
[Chorus: Repeat 4X]
How do you feel?
I feel good (3x)
Girl, girl, girl (4x)
In "Things Are Getting Better" by NERD, the lyrics portray a sense of confidence and positivity. The song seems to be about enjoying the good times in life and finding happiness. The first verse shows the rapper enjoying life in a club surrounded by girls and thugs. One girl in particular expresses interest in him, which boosts his confidence even more. He is convinced that he is the "shit" and that everyone around him should recognize this.
In the second verse, the rapper encounters a girl with a tattoo on her thigh who he finds attractive. He is interested in her but also knows that he cannot be owned by anyone. He encourages her to make a move on him but also warns her that he is in control of his own life.
The chorus repeats the line "things are getting better" multiple times, suggesting that the feeling of happiness and confidence that the rapper is experiencing is not just temporary but is also sustainable.
Overall, the lyrics of "Things Are Getting Better" convey a sense of self-assurance and enjoyment of life. The rapper is unapologetic about his confidence and enjoys being in control of his own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it out bitch
Listen up, pay attention
See sometimes
Occasionally it's important to notice
You gotta realize
It's necessary to understand
Where you are in your life
Your current situation and place in life
And knowing you feel good and I feel good baby
Acknowledging that both parties are feeling good
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I'm saying
Walk in the club wit a bunch of thugs
Enter the club with a group of tough-looking guys
Modify ya rings so they call it drugs
Make your jewelry look like illegal substances
See a hundred girls, get a thousand hugs
Receive numerous greetings from girls
One's in my ear talkin' bout her tub
A girl is telling me about her bathtub, trying to get my attention
She likes me
She's attracted to me
She say she needs me
She's expressing a desire for me
Say she wants me
She's actively expressing interest in me
'Cause I'm the shit
Because I'm amazing
Now it seems that things are really gettin' better-ah
It appears that life is improving
In my life
Regarding my own experiences
Is it just today or things are really gettin' better-ah
Wondering if it's a temporary improvement or a real change
We'll see tonight
Time will tell
Hey little girl wit the tattoo thigh
Addressing a girl with a tattoo on her leg
Baby you look like a slice of pie
You look delicious
Hope my style don't cause you fear
I hope my behavior doesn't scare you
Matter of fact baby, where you goin' from here?
Asking about her future plans
Kiss on me baby
A request for a kiss
Lick on me baby
Asking for physical attention
But you can't own me baby
Not wanting to be possessed
Kiss on me baby
Repeating the desire for a kiss
Lick on me baby
Requesting physical intimacy
But you can't own me baby
Reiterating that they won't be controlled
Check it out now
Listen carefully
Don't look at me like "what is up?"
Don't stare at me like you don't know what's happening
Said I was a nerd but I ain't a punk
Previously labeled a nerd but not a pushover
If you talk shit be prepared to thump
If you say negative things, be ready for the consequences
Plus terrar's four-four is prepared to dump
Terrar's firearm is loaded and ready to fire
Watch out boy
Be careful
Get back then
Move away
Watch how you're actin'
Be mindful of your actions
'Cause I'm the shit
Because I'm amazing
I'm tellin' you watch it now
I'm warning you to be on your best behavior
Tell ya boys to get back then
Instructing your male friends to back off
We the shit
We're fantastic
How do you feel?
Asking how you're doing
I feel good (3x)
Feeling great
Girl, girl, girl (4x)
Referring to multiple girls
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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