Get Off Me
Nas Lyrics


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Will someone get me out of here
I feel like I might disappear
Someone find a way out
Cause I have stopped trying
And the cords are tightening
Will someone get me out of here
I feel like I might disappear
Someone find a way out
Cause I have stopped trying and
Everybody's lying
I'm try'na wake up
Can everybody stop talking
And my body's not responding
My heartbeats on the low
And everybody's watching
You're gonna hear that beat
Thats when it all stops
But then I think
What would happen
If it all just stops
Will someone get me out of here
I feel like I might disappear
Someone find a way out
Cause I have stopped trying
And the cords are tightening
Will someone get me out of here
I feel like I might disappear
Someone find a way out
Cause I have stopped trying and
Everybody's lying
Everybody's lying
No, no, no
What's the point in talking to me
If you know I won't respond
Don't put me on the spot, no
Don't put me in a box no
The card's I'm dealt are wrong
And everybody's watching
No, my body's not responding
Do you wanna go down with me?
Fill your lungs with smoke and liquor
Like it won't kill ya
We can fall, down
Cause I have c*ncer
And it doesn't matter
It doesn't matter
Will someone get me out of here
I feel like I might disappear
Someone find a way out
Cause I have stopped trying
And the cords are tightening
Will someone get me out of here
I feel like I might disappear
Someone find a way out
Cause I have stopped trying and
Everybody's lying
Everybody's lying
No, no, no
Do you wanna go down with me?
Fill your lungs with smoke and liquor
Like it won't kill ya
We can fall, down




Cause I have c*ncer
And it doesn't matter

Overall Meaning

In Nas's song "Come Get Me," the artist talks about his power and influence in the streets, referencing his reputation as a dangerous and skilled hit-man. He talks about the violence that is prevalent in his neighborhood, Queensbridge, including blood, germs, and piss stains on the concrete. Nas maintains a fearless attitude, challenging those who want to take him down to come at him, but also acknowledging that it is all fair in love and war. He also references his success and wealth through the lyrics, stating that he buys the hood and sells blocks.


The use of "Na-Na-Na-Nastradamus" as a refrain throughout the song is a play on the artist's nickname, "Nas," and the legendary seer, Nostradamus. Nas portrays himself as a prophet and skilled survivor who can anticipate and outwit danger. The poem read by "America's foremost young poet" is likely a reference to Nas's own lyrical prowess and poetic skill.


Line by Line Meaning

And as a special treat this evening
Announcing a special performance.


I have asked America's foremost young poet
The performer is considered one of America's greatest lyricists.


To read his latest poem for us
The performer is about to share his latest work.


Ladies and gentlemen, Na-Na-Na-Nastradamus Everybody watch him
Introducing the performer Nas and urging everyone to pay attention.


We-we-we came a long way Yo
Expressing the journey of the performer and his fellow artists.


Power and crime, the thugs slinging powder and dimes Twenties of D, is yo' niggas wilder than mine?
Describing the violent and criminal environment where drug dealers compete for profit.


My niggas bust nines, puff lye and stick up cowards For they shine, you resist, then you push up flowers
Boasting about his crew's aggression and willingness to resort to violence to achieve their goals.


I'm like Luca Brasi, Vito's best hit-man That's "Godfather" shit, back seat, next lit plans
Comparing himself to a famous hitman from the movie The Godfather and suggesting he has big plans on the horizon.


Revolvers spit, I'm too tough to bargain with And you don't want the God to pull up the cars that's sick
Warning others not to mess with him and his crew or they'll regret it.


Arms and wrists is lit up, Queensbridge Kings Plaques awards applause when I do my thing
Boasting about his success and the recognition he's received for his work.


Streets is black as midnight, the concrete gray With stains of blood and germ and piss all day
Painting a grim picture of the dark, dirty, and violent streets of his neighborhood.


Come on the ave, get sized up, plus appraised Duck and pray that my guns don't bust your way
Threatening anyone who dares to cross him or his crew.


Niggas with names, living off reputation Sometimes gotta remind you ain't nothing changing
Recognizing the importance of reputation and status in his environment.


[Chorus: x2] If you ill come get me, cause I ain't runnin If your gun's off the hook then we'll both be gunnin Come get me if you real, cause I ain't scared It's all fair in love and war And I'm well prepared We can take it there
Challenging anyone who wants to come after him, confident that he's ready for a fight.


You don't like me clown? Now you wanna take me down? If I bring my face around, you gon' do what? You butt
Mocking someone who's threatened by him and suggesting they're too scared to do anything about it.


Your crew knew I blew up, I been shining, baseball diamonds Dick rings for your chicklings Niggaz know what my nine pearl handle's about
Boasting about his success and wealth, as well as his reputation for carrying a gun.


Fuck you say girlie mouth? Get it krunk like the Dirty South
Taunting someone who's insulted him, claiming he's ready to fight and party at the same time.


And I know you see me flossed out, multi-milli-I Hear your bitch talk about me, you give her the cold eye? Girls dig you, imagine what she feel for me? You make hot songs, but she know you steal from me
Asserting his dominance over someone who's jealous of his wealth and popularity, and suggesting that women are attracted to him because of it.


Who I'll as me? I wild on haters in album three Next level, I take y'all niggas to 3-D
Promising to take his music to the next level and mock anyone who doubts his talent.


Can't find a nigga shook from Queens I'll be with the most grimy killers (what nigga) and they all look clean
Claiming that he's surrounded by tough guys who are always ready to fight, casting doubt on anyone who opposes him.


Who put bombs underneath cars, if you want beef then start Your next stop is to the graveyard
Boasting about his crew's violent tactics and suggesting that anyone who cross him will end up dead.


If you ill come get me, cause I ain't running If your gun's off the hook then we'll both be gunning You too feminine to kill again, jail got you soft
Challenging anyone who wants to come after him, and mocking someone who didn't have the courage to follow through on a past threat.


You talk but you scared to go back up North Keep your face twisted, but you don't really want nothing Talk a bunch of shit motherfucker and stop fronting
Insulting someone for being all talk and no action, suggesting they're not as tough as they claim to be.


You don't wanna flip again, and sell drugs again Be on the run again, catch you at the Comfort Inn
Mocking someone who's tried to get into the drug trade but was unsuccessful and is now hiding out.


Shoot up your door, bust in on you and your whore Put y'all in bags, clean the blood off of the floor So play tough, I want y'all to get out of line
Threatening to kill someone and their partner, suggesting that people shouldn't mess with him.


I got nines, every color shape and design I sent killers every race to put one in your spine Two in your ear, get your crew, who do I fear?
Boasting about his collection of weapons and his ability to get hired killers from any race to do his dirty work.


Nobody never get involved and none of em dying I think like you do, roll with about two irons
Boasting about the effectiveness of his plan, in which no one is able to stop him or his crew from carrying out their violent acts.


Catch me flying, high in the aircraft wining And dining, you die, then we laugh, you bitch-ass
Describing a scene in which he's living luxuriously while others suffer - suggesting that he's untouchable.


? to gauze up, your stab wounds While I'm getting head, in a Lear jet, bathroom With all my goons, all my ice, and suitcases Full of paper, not money it's bank statements
Painting a grotesque and luxurious picture in which he's getting oral sex while someone else is tending to his wounds. Suggesting that he's fully in control of his life and fortunes.


The Illmatic that explains how we rock Yachts and co-ops, we buy the hood and sell you a block
Referencing his earlier album, and stating that he's now living a life of luxury and power that allows him to buy entire neighborhoods.


Ladies and gentlemen..
Closing out the performance and thanking the audience for their attention.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kathryn Hallows

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