Nasarati
Lil Nas X Lyrics

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Off your feet (Knock you off your feet)
NASARATI dropped, you got it on repeat
On repeat (Got it on repeat)
They post a shady tweet and
Then they hit delete, hit delete
(They hit delete)
I'm who these goofy niggas really wanna be Wanna be (Who they wanna be)
See, you wanna be in front
Of me, these niggas, they confronting me
(What? What? What?)
I'm running with the money and
I'm shunning bums and wannabes
(What? What? What?)
I'm flippin' dough and switchin' flows
I'm rippin' out reciprocals
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm whippin' in the kitchen with
Some niggas that's from Mexico
So I make a cake, sell it, buy an eighth
Smell it (Huh, yeah)
Not just for this rhyme
I'm cuttin' down on the Henny (Skrrt)
You niggas ain't prevailin'
Tellin' all my felons (Yeah, what?)
Ashamed, but my chain ain't finna
Do no damn derailin' (Yeah, uh)
I'm the hottest motherfucker
On a roll like a trucker (Yeah, huh?)
Doin' shows on these suckers
I might go on and fuck your mother
(What? What? What?)
Yeah, I might just fuck a cougar, I kill it
Freddy Krueger (Uh, yeah yeah)
Go nowhere without my ruger! Him right
There? Yeah, that's my shooter, uh
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

I know you really like it (Yeah! Yeah)
I see it, like I'm a psychic (What?)
My shit get lit, excited (Gang, gang)
I know, don't try to hide it
(What? What? What? What?)
I know you really like it
(You like it, don't ya?)
I see it, like I'm a psychic
(A psychic, ain't it?)

My shit get lit, excited (What? What?)
I know, don't try to hide it (Let's go)

Overall Meaning

In "Nasarati," Lil Nas X asserts his confidence and success in the music industry. The opening lines, "My shit slap, it get you off your feet," convey the high-energy and infectious nature of his music, which captivates listeners. He emphasizes this by repeating the phrase "off your feet" and highlighting that his latest release, "NASARATI," is on constant repeat. The reference to a shady tweet being quickly deleted suggests that he is aware of his haters but remains unfazed by their attempts to undermine him.

Lil Nas X asserts his status as a desirable figure and someone that others aspire to be like, rapping, "I'm who these goofy niggas really wanna be." He addresses anyone who tries to confront him, proclaiming that he is focused on making money and disregarding those who are mere nuisances or wannabes.

The song also features references to his hustling mentality, with lines like "I'm flippin' dough and switchin' flows" and "I'm whippin' in the kitchen with some niggas that's from Mexico." This demonstrates his versatility and ability to adapt to different situations, whether that be in the music industry or in more illicit activities.

Overall, "Nasarati" showcases Lil Nas X's self-assuredness, success, and refusal to let negativity hinder his progress. The lyrics convey his infectious charisma and strong work ethic.

Line by Line Meaning

My shit slap, it get you off your feet
My music is so good that it captivates you and makes you dance

Off your feet (Knock you off your feet)
It's so impactful that it completely overwhelms you with its energy

NASARATI dropped, you got it on repeat
My latest song, NASARATI, was released and you can't help but listen to it on repeat

On repeat (Got it on repeat)
You keep playing it over and over again because it's so addictive

They post a shady tweet and
People try to be shady towards me on social media and

Then they hit delete, hit delete
But they quickly delete their tweets after realizing they can't handle the consequences

(They hit delete)
They try to backtrack and pretend they never said anything

I'm who these goofy niggas really wanna be
I'm the person these foolish individuals aspire to become

Wanna be (Who they wanna be)
They desperately want to embody my success and fame

See, you wanna be in front
You want to stand in front

Of me, these niggas, they confronting me
These individuals are directly challenging or antagonizing me

(What? What? What?)
They are questioning or challenging my authority or credibility

I'm running with the money and
I am successful and making lots of money

I'm shunning bums and wannabes
I ignore and reject those who are unsuccessful and only pretend to be like me

(What? What? What?)
They continue to question or challenge my actions

I'm flippin' dough and switchin' flows
I am effortlessly changing and diversifying my style and music

I'm rippin' out reciprocals
I am effortlessly delivering clever and impactful lyrics

(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Expression of confidence and affirmation

I'm whippin' in the kitchen with
I am cooking up something great

Some niggas that's from Mexico
I am collaborating with talented individuals from Mexico

So I make a cake, sell it, buy an eighth
I am engaging in lucrative business, earning money, and enjoying life

Smell it (Huh, yeah)
Savoring the success and the benefits it brings

Not just for this rhyme
Not only because of my talent or success in music

I'm cuttin' down on the Henny (Skrrt)
I am reducing my consumption of Hennessy (alcohol)

You niggas ain't prevailin'
You guys are not succeeding or surpassing me

Tellin' all my felons (Yeah, what?)
Informing all my criminal associates or friends

Ashamed, but my chain ain't finna
Although I may feel embarrassed, my expensive jewelry will not suffer or decline

Do no damn derailin' (Yeah, uh)
It will not be disturbed or negatively affected in any way

I'm the hottest motherfucker
I am the most popular and talented person in the industry

On a roll like a trucker (Yeah, huh?)
I am continuously achieving success and making progress, just like a truck driver

Doin' shows on these suckers
I am performing and dominating over these foolish individuals

I might go on and fuck your mother
I have the power and influence to engage in intimate relations with your mother

(What? What? What?)
Expression of astonishment or defiance

Yeah, I might just fuck a cougar, I kill it
I might have sexual relations with an older woman and excel at it

Freddy Krueger (Uh, yeah yeah)
I am so skillful and dangerous that I resemble the fictional character Freddy Krueger

Go nowhere without my ruger! Him right
I always carry my gun for protection or intimidation! That person over there

There? Yeah, that's my shooter, uh
That person is my trusted companion who is skilled at using firearms

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Expression of agreement and affirmation

I know you really like it (Yeah! Yeah)
I am aware that you genuinely enjoy my music

I see it, like I'm a psychic (What?)
I can perceive your liking for my music as if I have psychic abilities

My shit get lit, excited (Gang, gang)
My music becomes lively and enthusiastic, creating a heightened atmosphere

I know, don't try to hide it
I understand, don't attempt to conceal it

(What? What? What? What?)
Expression of confusion or disbelief

I know you really like it
I am certain that you truly enjoy it

(You like it, don't ya?)
You appreciate it, don't you?

I see it, like I'm a psychic
I can perceive your liking for my music as if I have psychic abilities

(A psychic, ain't it?)
It's like being a psychic, isn't it?

My shit get lit, excited (What? What?)
My music becomes lively and enthusiastic, creating a heightened atmosphere

I know, don't try to hide it (Let's go)
I understand, don't attempt to conceal it

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