Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (born September 14, 1973), known simply as… Read Full Bio ↴NAS:
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (born September 14, 1973), known simply as Nas, formerly Nasty Nas, is a prominent American rapper. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas is best known for his 1994 debut album Illmatic, considered by some to be one of the best hip-hop albums of all time. This album established Nas as one of hip-hop's most profound lyricists, introducing his signature poetic style. Raised in the notorious Queensbridge housing projects in New York City, he represents a continuation of a hip-hop tradition in Queensbridge that spanned through early hip-hop, including the Juice Crew, Marley Marl, and MC Shan. He is married to R&B singer Kelis.
In the years following the release of Illmatic, Nas pursued a more mainstream direction, which resulted in wider success but decreased artistic credibility among critics and hip-hop purists. Furthermore, Nas' increased commercial success was accompanied by stylistic changes that fostered accusations of giving in to corporate wishes that compromised the style his fans enamored. Nevertheless, the LP Stillmatic is often credited for restoring Nas' credibility among fans. Since the success of Stillmatic, Nas continues to maintain a high profile within the hip-hop community, and has pursued a decidedly personal aesthetic. He remains one of the most respected and acclaimed contemporary rappers, both with audiences and critics alike.
Tre Williams:
NAS & ILL WILL RECORDS INTRODUCES R&B'S NEW PROBLEM. FROM HIS SOULFUL VOCALS TO HIS DEEPLY STRONG STREET ROOTS THE CROWNED PRINCE OF THE PROJECTS, TRE WILLIAMS HAS DELIVERED THE SOUND OF HARDSHIPS AND BEING STREET WISE IN COMPARISON TO MARY J BLIGES ROUGH TIMES GROWING UP IN THE GHETTO BUT IN A MALE POINT OF VIEW. HE WILL GIVE YOU THE HIP HOP SOUL YOU NEED! THE BOUNCE THAT YOU STRIVE FOR AND THE SATISFACTION OF STREET KNOWLEGE APPROVAL THAT EVERYONE CAN RELATE TO. TRE WILLIAMS COULD BE HEARD FROM MIXTAPE TO MIXTAPE ACROSS THE COUNTRY. HE'S DONE MANY CALABORATIONS WITH D-BLOCK, NAS, PETEY PABLO, T. WATERS, JAE MIILS, MAINO JUST TO NAME A FEW.
Good Morning
Nas feat. Tre Williams Lyrics
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[Note: Sample From: Isley Brother's "For The Love Of You"]
[Intro: Nas & (Ron Isley)]
Good Morning, Yea (Yea, well, well Yea)
[Verse 1: Nas]
Garbage man pick up the dirt, the birds don't chirp
There's this nice Lady I know, she always speak
Wit her two children, headed to the school buildin
Then rush home and again to lit housin
And they are puttin' out the new ceilings
Cuz her shit is leakin'
Water keep drippin'down, so she beefin'
Husband keep cheatin', he've been out all-evenin'
Good morning, police shifts the hood is on-in'
So they drive around all-day wit bench warrants
Eatin donuts and sippin' on coffee
Ooops!, sudden stops spills on the walkie-talkie
Damn this nigga is a creep
Whispers to police at the wino in the middle of the street
Wit missin' front teeth twist blunts deep in the cut
It's my nigga so I holler it up, niggaz good morning
[Hook: x2]
Good morning cause I'm still here
Didn't get a wake-up call from out there
So I'm head back to the street for my lesson
And only live by God's blessings
[Verse 2: Nas]
Good morning, yawnin, dawn is no gon'in'
New day, toothpaste brushin my screwface
Follow the light, it's just a great feelin'
And I love life, every minute is pure healin'
Can't you tell I'm much happy nowadays
No more child play, livin' life the foul way
My man just came home speedin
Tryin' to catch up wit 9-years of no freedom
The paper say - "They finally caught 'em"
He back in, I guess street life got too borin'
Kind of quiet, half the hood is still sleep
If you saw the night before you won't believe it's the same street
Put on my lenses, leave the Phantom
Take the low-whip for a trip up to pam-pams
Scramblin' white turkey cacon
"Ma pass the hot sauce from out your apron"
[Hook]
In Nas feat. Tre Williams's song "Good Morning," Nas gives his listeners a peek into the daily lives of ordinary people. The song opens with Nas describing the start of a typical day, where the garbage man picks up the trash and the birds are not singing. He then moves on to talk about a lady who drops her children off at school and rushes home to fix her leaking ceiling. Her husband is unfaithful, and the police are busy patrolling the area with bench warrants. Nas encounters a wino with missing front teeth, smokes blunts all day, and spends the rest of his time with his friends. The song is a reflection of the ups and downs of life, and the importance of appreciating every day.
As he goes into the hook of the song, Nas emphasizes the blessing of waking up every morning and still being alive. He feels grateful for every day and is determined to live his life in a way that honors God's blessings. In the second verse, Nas speaks of a renewed sense of purpose and the desire to live life the right way. His friend, who just got out of jail, is also trying to catch up with nine years of lost freedom. Nas takes a trip to "pam-pams," and they enjoy hot sauce together. The song ends with Nas saying, "good morning" and acknowledging that he has made it through another day.
The song tells a story about the mundanity of everyday life and the struggles that people face. Nas is famous for using his lyrics to amplify social issues and give a voice to the unheard. The song is a testament to his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience and relay them in a way that is relatable and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning the same old jerks goin' to work
Another day begins and the usual people are heading to their jobs
Garbage man pick up the dirt, the birds don't chirp
The garbage man is doing his job, but there's no sign of life outside yet
There's this nice Lady I know, she always speak
Nas knows a lady in his neighborhood who is always friendly
Wit her two children, headed to the school buildin
The lady is taking her two kids to school
Then rush home and again to lit housin
After dropping off her kids, the lady heads home to her apartment complex
And they are puttin' out the new ceilings
The apartment complex is under construction and getting new ceilings installed
Cuz her shit is leakin'
Her apartment is leaking and needs to be fixed
Water keep drippin'down, so she beefin'
The water dripping is causing her frustration
Husband keep cheatin', he've been out all-evenin'
The lady's husband is cheating and has been out all night
Good morning, police shifts the hood is on-in'
The police are active in the neighborhood during their shift
So they drive around all-day wit bench warrants
The police are on the lookout for people with bench warrants
Eatin donuts and sippin' on coffee
The police officers are enjoying some coffee and donuts during their shift
Ooops!, sudden stops spills on the walkie-talkie
Something spills on the police officer's walkie-talkie by accident
Damn this nigga is a creep
The person they encounter is creepy
Whispers to police at the wino in the middle of the street
The person whispers to the police about a drunk person in the middle of the street
Wit missin' front teeth twist blunts deep in the cut
The drunk person is missing their front teeth and smoking marijuana
It's my nigga so I holler it up, niggaz good morning
Nas greets his friend and says good morning
Good morning cause I'm still here
Nas is grateful to be alive and it's a new day
Didn't get a wake-up call from out there
Nas didn't receive any bad news in the morning
So I'm head back to the street for my lesson
Nas is going back out into the world to learn something new
And only live by God's blessings
Nas acknowledges that he is only alive because of God's blessings
Good morning, yawnin, dawn is no gon'in'
Nas wakes up early in the morning and it's still dark outside
New day, toothpaste brushin my screwface
Nas brushes his teeth and prepares for the new day with a serious expression
Follow the light, it's just a great feelin'
Nas feels good about following the right path in life
And I love life, every minute is pure healin'
Nas loves life and feels like every moment is healing for him
Can't you tell I'm much happy nowadays
Nas is happier these days and it's obvious in his demeanor
No more child play, livin' life the foul way
Nas has grown out of his childish ways and is living a better life
My man just came home speedin
Nas's friend has just been released from prison and is excited
Tryin' to catch up wit 9-years of no freedom
Nas's friend is trying to make up for all the time he lost while in prison
The paper say - "They finally caught 'em"
The newspaper says that someone has been caught by the police
He back in, I guess street life got too borin'
The person who was caught by the police is back in prison because street life was too boring for them
Kind of quiet, half the hood is still sleep
The neighborhood is quiet and half of the people are still sleeping
If you saw the night before you won't believe it's the same street
The street was very active the night before and it's hard to believe it's the same quiet street now
Put on my lenses, leave the Phantom
Nas puts on his glasses and leaves his expensive car behind
Take the low-whip for a trip up to pam-pams
Nas takes a lower-end car to visit a strip club called Pam-Pams
Scramblin' white turkey cacon
Nas and his friends are eating breakfast food containing turkey bacon
"Ma pass the hot sauce from out your apron"
Nas asks someone to pass the hot sauce from their apron
Contributed by Sarah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.