It Ain't Hard To Tell (Remix
Nas Lyrics


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It ain't hard to tell, I excel then prevail
The mic is contacted, I attract clientele
My mic check is life or death, breathing a sniper's breath
I exhale the yellow smoke of buddha through righteous steps
Deep like the Shining, sparkle like a diamond
Sneak a Uzi on the island in my army jacket lining
Hit the Earth like a comet, invasion
Nas is like the Afrocentric Asian, half-man, half-amazing
'Cause in my physical, I can express through song
Delete stress like Motrin, then extend strong
I drink Moet with Medusa, give her shotguns in hell
From the spliff that I lift and inhale, it ain't hard to tell

The buddha monk's in your trunk, turn the bass up
Not stories by Aesop, place your loot up, parties I shoot up
Nas, I analyze, drop a jewel, inhale from the L
School a fool well, you feel it like Braille, it ain't hard to tell
I kick a skill like Shaquille holds a pill
Vocabulary spills I'm Ill plus Matic
I freak beats, slam it like Iron Sheik
Jam like a TEC with correct techniques
So analyze me, surprise me, but can't magnetize me
Scannin' while you're plannin' ways to sabotage me
I leave 'em froze like her-on in your nose
Nas'll rock well, it ain't hard to tell

This rhythmatic explosion is what your frame of mind has chosen
I'll leave your brain stimulated, niggas is frozen
Speak with criminal slang, begin like a violin
End like Leviathan, it's deep, well let me try again
Wisdom be leaking out my grapefruit, troop
I dominate break loops, giving mics men-e-strual cycles
Street's disciple, I rock beats that's mega trifle
And groove even smoother than moves by Villanova
You're still a soldier, I'm like Sly Stone in Cobra
Packing like a Rasta in the weed spot, vocals'll squeeze Glocks
MC's eavesdrop though they need not to sneak




My poetry's deep, I never fail
Nas's raps should be locked in a cell, it ain't hard to tell

Overall Meaning

In Nasā€™s ā€œIt Ainā€™t Hard to Tell,ā€ the rapper brags about his lyrical excellence and how he effortlessly attracts fans. He boasts about his power as a rapper and how he can relieve stress through his music. The lyrics also depict the life of a street thug, where Nas refers to himself as a ā€œhalf-man, half-amazingā€ Afrocentric Asian. With the use of multiple metaphors, Nas describes how his rhymes are like weapons that can dominate and free peopleā€™s minds. He also references smoking weed and drinking Moet, which are symbolic gestures of indulgence.


Line by Line Meaning

It ain't hard to tell, I excel then prevail
It's easy to see that I am successful and will continue to succeed


The mic is contacted, I attract clientele
I have a strong presence and draw in fans with my music


My mic check is life or death, breathing a sniper's breath
My performance is critical and I put all of my energy into it


I exhale the yellow smoke of buddha through righteous steps
I find inner peace and spirituality through my music


Deep like the Shining, sparkle like a diamond
My talent and style are both hauntingly deep and brilliant


Sneak a Uzi on the island in my army jacket lining
I am always prepared for anything, even in dangerous situations


Hit the Earth like a comet, invasion
My music has a significant impact and shakes up the industry


Nas is like the Afrocentric Asian, half-man, half-amazing
I am a unique blend of cultures, experiences, and talents


'Cause in my physical, I can express through song
My physical presence allows me to communicate my message and artistry through music


Delete stress like Motrin, then extend strong
My music is a form of therapy that helps me cope with stress and encourages me to keep going


I drink Moet with Medusa, give her shotguns in hell
I am unafraid of danger or difficulty and choose to live life on my own terms


From the spliff that I lift and inhale, it ain't hard to tell
My lifestyle and habits are evident in my music and persona


The buddha monk's in your trunk, turn the bass up
My music is powerful and should be played loudly to fully experience it


Not stories by Aesop, place your loot up, parties I shoot up
My music is not fairy tales, but rather real life situations that I have experienced or witnessed


Nas, I analyze, drop a jewel, inhale from the L
I am observant and reflective, and share my insights and wisdom through my music


School a fool well, you feel it like Braille, it ain't hard to tell
I educate and enlighten those who listen to my music, and it is clear that I am talented


I kick a skill like Shaquille holds a pill
My talent is comparable to Shaquille O'Neal's basketball skills


Vocabulary spills I'm Ill plus Matic
My lyrics are clever, creative, and impressive


I freak beats, slam it like Iron Sheik
I have a unique and powerful style that commands attention


Jam like a TEC with correct techniques
I am skilled at using technical equipment for music production


So analyze me, surprise me, but can't magnetize me
People may try to understand or influence me, but I cannot be swayed or controlled


Scannin' while you're plannin' ways to sabotage me
People may try to harm or interfere with my career, but I persist and succeed despite their efforts


I leave 'em froze like her-on in your nose
I am so impressive and impactful that people are left in awe, like after consuming heroin


Nas'll rock well, it ain't hard to tell
It is obvious that I excel at making great music


This rhythmatic explosion is what your frame of mind has chosen
My music influences and shapes people's mental and emotional states


I'll leave your brain stimulated, niggas is frozen
My music is powerful and has a lasting impact on people


Speak with criminal slang, begin like a violin
My language and rhythm are distinctive and unconventional, and my lyrics evoke strong emotions


End like Leviathan, it's deep, well let me try again
My music is complex and thought-provoking, and I strive to continue creating at this level


Wisdom be leaking out my grapefruit, troop
I have a lot of knowledge and insight that I share through my music


I dominate break loops, giving mics men-e-strual cycles
I have a unique talent for creating and manipulating music in new and exciting ways


Street's disciple, I rock beats that's mega trifle
I am knowledgeable and connected to the streets, and I make music that is both small and large in significance


And groove even smoother than moves by Villanova
My music is effortlessly smooth and enjoyable to listen to


You're still a soldier, I'm like Sly Stone in Cobra
I am a powerful and unconventional force in the music industry


Packing like a Rasta in the weed spot, vocals'll squeeze Glocks
I am a strong and confident presence, and my music inspires others to feel the same


MC's eavesdrop though they need not to sneak
Other artists listen to and are influenced by my music, even if they are not trying to be secretive


My poetry's deep, I never fail
My lyrics are thoughtful and meaningful, and I am consistently successful as an artist


Nas's raps should be locked in a cell, it ain't hard to tell
My music is so powerful and influential that it deserves to be preserved and protected




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Bettis, Gene Redd, Roy Handy, Cleveland Horne, Robert Bell, Ronald Nathan Bell, Robert Mickens, Dennis Thomas, Richard Westfield, George Brown, Claydes Smith, Steven M. Porcaro, William Paul Mitchell, Nasir Jones

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@hayyukatabay1273

cookinsoul The video is crazy. Whoā€™s the animator?

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@freddydigi

Who is the animator? This should be on adult swim as a series. Different rapper each week or just all Nas joints.

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Seriously, who is the animator?

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