Like Me
Nas Feat. Dwayne Collins Lyrics
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How ya doin' Baby. Oh you lookin kinda good and everything, I see you with those stilhettos baby. Ah, check this out, you aint got time to talk to me? Ay, let me put this bug in your ear, baby. Won't you turn those flow shoes into your ho shoes, ya dig. yeah check this out. This universe fine as your royal highness. You know what, I can do a whole lotta things for you. Guess Why? Cause I'm a motherfuckin' pimp. "
Like Me
Hustlin' and gridning baby
I be
Stayin' on that paper chase
Tell me which one are you, you little
Like Me
Hustlin' and gridning baby
I be
Stayin' on that paper chase
The good man in me say get money and stay on the path.
But the pimp shit in me say, yo, keep looking for ass
But my daughter gave me a gift, something to hold
A little city in water, when you shake it , it snow.
I told her never let a sucker nigga take off her clothes
Better wait till you're grown, when they love you, you'll know.
Everybody's got a dream, I hope and wish to own a six times two
Chill in the whip a fantasy a bone to pick to get against who I don't know
To one who said you won't blow
You wont eat, you want cake, they mistake.
Blamin me for they failures I'm fresh.
Getting tailored, single breasted.
A lint brush is senseless, some pimp shit.
A woman hates a man and stay with him for many years. Tell him she loves then be jealous of him. Now lame is how the ghetto judge him. Cause he still with her. She take his cash and give it to some other real nigger.
Like me
Nas's "Like Me" featuring Dwayne Collins is a song about the struggle between the good and bad sides of a person. The lyrics also touch on the pimp and ho culture, the pursuit of success, and the loyalty of women.
The lyrics start with a man trying to seduce a woman and convincing her to become a prostitute. He is trying to showcase his status as a pimp while urging her to turn her "flow shoes" into "ho shoes" and exploit her femininity for financial gain.
In the second verse, Nas reflects on his role as a father and the desire to provide for his family. However, the pimp in him still urges him to look for female companionship. He talks about his daughter's gift, a snow globe with a city inside, and uses it as a metaphor for the importance of cherishing innocence and waiting until the right time to indulge in adult pleasures.
The third verse is about the pursuit of success despite the naysayers and doubters. Nas dismisses those who don't believe in him and uses his tailored clothing and lint brush to signify his status in the society, which is a nod to pimp culture. He also talks about women who take advantage of men's love and loyalty to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah yeah, what's happening, Mami
Hello, how are you doing? You are looking great in those shoes.
How ya doin' Baby. Oh you lookin kinda good and everything, I see you with those stilhettos baby.
Hey there, you are looking fabulous in those high-heeled shoes.
Ah, check this out, you aint got time to talk to me?
Hey, wait a minute, don't you have a moment to talk to me?
Ay, let me put this bug in your ear, baby.
Listen closely, I have something to tell you.
Won't you turn those flow shoes into your ho shoes, ya dig.
Consider using those everyday shoes for a different purpose.
yeah check this out. This universe fine as your royal highness.
This world is beautiful, and so are you.
You know what, I can do a whole lotta things for you. Guess Why? Cause I'm a motherfuckin' pimp.
I can provide for you in many ways because I am a skilled and experienced individual.
The good man in me say get money and stay on the path.
My virtuous side tells me to work hard and stay focused on my goals.
But the pimp shit in me say, yo, keep looking for ass
My less noble tendencies urge me to seek out sexual companionship.
But my daughter gave me a gift, something to hold
My child gave me a present that holds special significance.
A little city in water, when you shake it , it snow.
It is a snow globe that, when shaken, produces a miniature snowy scene.
I told her never let a sucker nigga take off her clothes
I advised her to never be intimate with someone who does not respect her.
Better wait till you're grown, when they love you, you'll know.
She should wait until she is older and finds someone who truly loves her.
Everybody's got a dream, I hope and wish to own a six times two
Everyone has aspirations, and I desire to own a luxurious car.
Chill in the whip a fantasy a bone to pick to get against who I don't know
Cruising in the car is a dream that motivates me, although I do not have any enemies.
To one who said you won't blow
Someone once told me that I would never succeed.
You wont eat, you want cake, they mistake.
They thought I just wanted to enjoy the sweet life without any effort.
Blamin me for they failures I'm fresh.
They blame me for their problems, but I am still doing great.
Getting tailored, single breasted.
I wear well-fitted suits with only one button.
A lint brush is senseless, some pimp shit.
Using a lint brush is frivolous, but also somewhat stylish.
A woman hates a man and stay with him for many years. Tell him she loves then be jealous of him. Now lame is how the ghetto judge him. Cause he still with her. She take his cash and give it to some other real nigger.
A woman may hate a man, yet stay with him for an extended period. She may express love but still be jealous of him. They are judged poorly for their situation within the community, but despite it all, she takes his money and gives it to someone else.
Like Me
I am a person who is always hustling and working hard.
Hustlin' and gridning baby
I am always busy, pushing for success in all aspects of my life.
I be
This is my lifestyle, my identity that I embrace.
Stayin' on that paper chase
I am fully committed to chasing money and securing my financial future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James D'Agostino, Nasir Jones
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