Shit Is Real
08. Tech N9ne Lyrics

It's Friday night and I
On Friday night, the singer is ready to party.

Got my check man I
The singer has just received their paycheck.

Damn I really need a (Party)
The singer is in need of a party.

So when the weekend come
The artist is looking forward to the weekend.

I'm tryin' to get beef then some (All night all day)
The artist wants to party all night and day.

Tryin' to break the monotony
The singer wants to break the boring routine.

Get away from my property
The singer wants to get away from their own space.

Ain't no way that you stoppin' me
The artist will not be stopped from partying.

At a party I got to be
The artist must attend a party.

But the (?tech?) was a shock to me
Unexpectedly, the artist encounters a challenge.

That will let my velocity slow
The challenge will potentially slow the singer down.

Wanna party with me let me know
The artist is inviting others to party with them.

We party cause we in pain
Partying is a way for the singer to cope with their pain.

We party to celebrate
Partying is also a way for the singer to celebrate.

To keep from goin' insane
Partying is a way for the singer to avoid going crazy.

We party just to escape
Partying is a way for the artist to escape their problems.

No matter how much the cost
The artist will go to great lengths to party.

Regardless of what it takes
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to party.

You call my phone and it's off
The singer is unreachable while they are partying.

I'm tryin' to numb the mistakes
The artist is trying to forget their mistakes by partying.

But if you feel like you chill put yo cups up
If the listener is feeling relaxed, they should raise their cups.

But if you ill about yo bills and it's just touch
If the listener is stressed about money, they should be cautious while partying.

Take a drink but don't spill
The singer encourages the listener to drink responsively.

This ain't no time to be still
The artist believes that parties should be active.

Fuck the world, what you know, and realize shit is real
The singer is telling the listener to forget about their troubles and focus on partying.

[Chorus:]
The chorus is repeated many times throughout the song.

Saturday night and I
The singer is now partying on Saturday.

Still got some check man I
The artist still has money to spend on partying.

Now that the weekend's here
The weekend is now in full swing.

It's time for the cheefin' and beer (All night all day)
The singer is ready to smoke and drink all night and day.

Whether you puff or you're drinkin'
The singer doesn't care if the listener is smoking or drinking.

When life is tough we go seekin'
The artist believes that partying can help during tough times.

Somethin' to thrust or go deep in
Partying is a way to fulfill desires.

Work is rough with no freakin'
The artist is unable to have fun while working.

So we lustfully speakin'
The singer is speaking with enthusiasm about partying.

Girl, yo what's up for the weekend?
The artist is asking if someone wants to party with them.

Plan a trip to Las Vegas
The singer suggests going to Las Vegas.

A room at the Venetian
The singer suggests getting a room at the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas.

Let's go
The singer is eager to start partying in Las Vegas.

But if you good it's understood that you prosperous
If the listener is doing well, they are considered successful.

We from the hood and drinkin 'good means a lot to us
The artist is explaining that drinking good alcohol is important in their culture.

Put away yo knife and yo steel
The singer encourages the listener to put their weapons away while partying.

Have some fun and you'll feel
The singer believes that having fun while partying will make the listener feel better.

Like a shield has been lifted
Party is a way to break down emotional barriers.

Yet and still shit is real
Despite the escape of partying, real-life struggles still exist.

Sunday night and I
The artist is now partying on Sunday.

Blew my check man I
The singer spent all their money on partying.

(damn)damn I really wanna (Party)
The artist wants to keep partying despite running out of money.

Now that the weekend's done
The weekend is now over.

I'm tryin' to sleep in some(All night all day)
The singer wants to rest all day and night.

Hey yo this song's for the strong
The singer is dedicating this song to those who are resilient.

Not for the backboneless
The artist is not addressing those who are not strong-willed.

Workers who don't make enough for they own
The artist is addressing those who do not earn enough to support themselves.

But give to the homeless atonement
Those who cannot support themselves give back to others.

For the wrong that has grown
The singer is acknowledging the presence of societal problems.

Strong for the long
The artist is praising those who have strength.

Spent time for dimes
The artist is highlighting those who work hard for small payments.

You better take advantage of this moment
The artist is encouraging listeners to seize the day.

Yo
The singer is addressing the listener directly.

Never put your trust in the state
The artist is advising the listener not to rely on the government to solve their problems.

They not controllin' yo fate
The singer is highlighting that the individual has control over their own life.

But if you made it then I'll say you did yo thang today
If the listener has succeeded, the singer is praising their accomplishments.

But if you lost it then I'll say party yo pain away
If the listener has failed, the singer is encouraging them to party away their sorrows.

Do your job or your ??
The artist is urging the listener to be responsible.

Don't lose control of the will
The artist is reminding the listener to never lose control.

It's Sunday night but on Monday realize shit is real
Despite the partying, there are still struggles that must be faced on Monday.

[Chorus:]
The chorus is repeated many times throughout the song.