Courthouse
Nas Lyrics

Order in court, order in the court
Silence and respect must be maintained in the courtroom.

No one else but Mr jones has the Right to be speaking right now
Only Mr. Jones has the authority to speak at this moment.

Order in the court or I’m gonna Start making some arresting here
If order is not maintained, the singer will take action and make arrests.

You don’t belong in the court house anyway
The artist believes the listener does not have a rightful place in the courtroom.

Your rap concert has been canceled
The listener's rap concert has been canceled, implying their irrelevance in the context of the court.

Order in my court
The singer asserts control over the situation and demands order in their own court.

I wake up, wake up in the morning shake my Third leg in the toilet
The singer starts their day by urinating in the toilet.

Uzi on my night stand
The artist keeps a firearm, specifically an Uzi submachine gun, on their nightstand.

I’m the man you go to war with
The artist considers themselves a reliable and capable ally in times of conflict.

Not the man you go to war against
The artist is to be respected and not someone to be regarded as an adversary in battle.

Patience I get you if that means I can’t sleep a whole year
The singer is willing to sacrifice sleep for an entire year in order to obtain patience.

I get you, I'm official not a tisket A tasket
The artist conveys their authenticity and legitimacy, distinguishing themselves from mere trinkets or trivial objects.

I put you in the casket with a biscuit The ratchet, the smoke a biscuit
The singer threatens to kill their opponent, using a gun (referred to as a biscuit) and referencing the act of smoking (discharging) the weapon (the ratchet).

The planted trees advanced weed
The singer refers to their covert operations involving growth and distribution of high-quality marijuana.

Doomed forsakers you fucking fake Bloods like movie makeup
The singer condemns those who betray or abandon their commitments, calling them fake gang members comparable to actors with superficial appearances.

I flow tight as tootie bracers
The artist highlights their skills and abilities in delivering their music with precision and tightness.

Who he hating us i’ll be on the state bus Shackles is my eight bus
The artist suggests that their enemies detest them, but they remain resilient and will continue to succeed even if restrained by the justice system (state bus) and handcuffs (shackles).

Cause y'all some tellers, opposite of bankers
The singer implies that their adversaries are liars (tellers) rather than trustworthy individuals (bankers).

I’m the shit for ages My clip steel wheel … gangsters
The singer asserts their exceptional ability and reputation, associating themselves with dangerous individuals (gangsters) who possess firearms (steel wheel) and the ability to harm others (clip).

Click still move like free masons
The artist describes their clique or crew (click) as being secretive and mysterious, akin to the Freemasons, with a sense of cohesion and powerful influence.

So we’re from on the flow from the law Cause large is all across the nation
The artist suggests a conflict or opposition between their group and the law enforcement, as their influence and impact extend nationwide.

Nas is bread for the plan The hold the grand dragon head in his hand
The artist proclaims themselves as a crucial figure in a strategic plan, firmly holding authority and control similar to the grand dragon (high-ranking member) of a secret society like the Ku Klux Klan.

Come and get me, here I am pok’em, pok’em
The singer challenges their opponents to confront them directly, using a taunting phrase indicating a desire for conflict (pok'em).

I’m not a law prayer So you could tell your mayor
The artist distances themselves from being a supporter or follower of the law system, suggesting that the listener can inform their mayor of this fact.

I’m a non-stop driven by poetry slayer
The singer describes themselves as an endlessly motivated and accomplished artist who excels in the art of poetry.

One, two, three, down for the count The result my lyrics oh yes, no doubt
The singer compares their lyrical prowess to a boxing match, where their opponent is defeated and they emerge victorious with no doubt about their success.

The good man in me gets money And stay on the path
The singer acknowledges their ability to prioritize financial gain and stay focused on their chosen path.

But the Pimp shit in me says yo Keep looking for ass
Despite their virtuous side, the artist embraces their tendencies to pursue sexual encounters, emphasizing the importance of seeking romantic and sexual partners.

My daughter gave me a gift, something to hold A little city in water, when you shake it It snows
The artist treasures a gift from their daughter, which is likely a snow globe, symbolizing the love and happiness within their family.

i told her never let a sucker Nigga take off her clothes better wait till You’re grown, when in love you will know
The singer advises their daughter to be cautious with her romantic relationships and to wait until she is more mature to engage in intimacy, emphasizing that true love will become apparent with time.

Everybody’s gotta dream I hope to wish To own a six times two … against who I don’t know
The singer acknowledges everyone's aspirations and desires, expressing their own wish for material wealth (a six times two) but unsure of their potential opponents or obstacles.

So one who fed you won’t blow, you won’t eat You won’t cake pay mistake
The artist warns that without proper support or sustenance, one cannot achieve success or enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Blaming me for their failures I'm fresh Getting tale single breasted
The artist rejects any blame placed on them for the failures of others, boasting their freshness and confidence while pursuing sexual encounters.

A lip brush is sense less some pimp shit
The artist dismisses the act of applying lipstick as meaningless or insignificant, framing it as a superfluous aspect of their lifestyle as a pimp.

A women hates a man and stays With him for many years Tell him she loves him and be jealous of him
The singer observes a common dynamic where a woman may harbor resentment or hostility towards a man yet remains in a long-term relationship with him, occasionally expressing love but also experiencing jealousy.

Now lame is how the ghetto judge him Cause he’s still with her
The artist comments on how individuals in the ghetto community view the man in question as weak or lacking judgment due to his continued involvement with a woman they perceive as problematic.

She take his cash give it To some other real nigga, like me
The singer suggests that the woman in question misuses the man's money by giving it to another authentic man like themselves, possibly insinuating that they engage in financial transactions or relationships with multiple partners.

Pok’em, pok’em, pok’em
The phrase is repeated, potentially symbolizing a desire for confrontation or asserting dominance.