Keep It Real
Alec King Lyrics
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'Cause the third one is too expensive
But who am I to say
That he is lame for the car he rented?
'Cause girls are only impressed when a guy look like he flexing
With all the money he don't really have
And if she knew that she woulda left when
He walked up
Shout out to the girls that won't suck your dick for a follow
Shout out to the women that are worried 'bout tomorrow
I'm worried 'bout tomorrow
Smoking in the Tahoe
That's what we did back when we were all in Colorado
Now all these people are emptier than all the bottles
The Jack Daniels
That we handled
I can't stand but
I keep it real
No money in my pocket
Fuck a deal
I got all the shit they wanna steal
I don't ever trip, I keep it real, I keep it real
I keep it real
No money in my pocket
Fuck a deal
I got all the shit they wanna steal
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
I keep it, I keep it, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Hanging with a actress
But she ain't acting when she on the mattress
Hit it three times one night
That's a hat trick
Damn, I'm on my last Bud Light
Can't stand with alcohol in my system
But when I take a shot I can't miss ya
I'm with all my friends and two girls that look like sisters
I passed one to Boston
Told him that I got him
I just wanna feel good
Do that shit more often
In the Tahoe
That's what we did back when we were all in Colorado
Now all these people are emptier than all the bottles
The Jack Daniels
That we handled
I can't stand but
I keep it real
No money in my pocket
Fuck a deal
I got all the shit they wanna steal
I don't ever trip, I keep it real, I keep it real
I keep it real
No money in my pocket
Fuck a deal
I got all the shit they wanna steal
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
I keep it, I keep it, yeah
No money in my pocket
Fuck a deal
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
These lyrics delve into the concept of authenticity and staying true to oneself despite societal pressures and materialistic expectations. The first verse starts off by acknowledging the singer's financial struggles, only being able to afford two meals a day and feeling inadequate compared to those who can afford more. The lyrics challenge the notion that material possessions define a person's worth and suggest that girls are only impressed by guys who appear wealthy, even if they are faking it.
The lyrics then shift to a reminiscence of the past, specifically a time spent in Colorado where the singer and his friends would smoke and drink. However, the singer reflects on how these experiences and the people around him have become empty and hollow, comparing them to the empty bottles of Jack Daniels they used to handle. This may signify the loss of genuine connections and the shallow nature of their current lifestyle.
Despite their circumstances, the chorus emphasizes the singer's commitment to staying real and true to himself. The repetition of "no money in my pocket" and "fuck a deal" suggest a rejection of the materialistic world and the pursuit of money. The singer acknowledges that he possesses things that others desire, but he values authenticity over material gains. The chorus also portrays a desire to feel good in the moment, demonstrating a need for genuine connections and experiences rather than relying on material possessions.
In the final part of the lyrics, the singer mentions spending time with an actress but highlights her authenticity in their intimate moments. This could hint at an underlying desire for genuine relationships and connections, emphasizing the importance of real emotions over superficiality. The mention of passing a joint to a friend and expressing a desire to feel good more often further reinforces the theme of seeking genuine experiences and connections.
Overall, Alec King's "Keep It Real" speaks to the importance of remaining true to oneself despite societal pressures and materialistic expectations. The lyrics promote the value of authenticity and genuine connections over superficiality and material possessions, suggesting a desire for real connections and moments of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I eat two meals a day
I only have enough money for two meals a day
'Cause the third one is too expensive
I can't afford a third meal
But who am I to say
But who am I to judge
That he is lame for the car he rented?
That he is inferior for driving a rented car?
'Cause girls are only impressed when a guy look like he flexing
Because girls are only impressed when a guy looks like he is wealthy
With all the money he don't really have
With all the money he pretends to have
And if she knew that she woulda left when
And if she knew the truth, she would have left when
He walked up
He approached her
Shout out to the girls that don't care if you work at Starbucks
Acknowledgement to girls who don't judge you for working at Starbucks
Shout out to the girls that won't suck your dick for a follow
Acknowledgement to girls who are not interested in you just because you have fame or followers
Shout out to the women that are worried 'bout tomorrow
Acknowledgement to women who are concerned about the future
I'm worried 'bout tomorrow
I'm also concerned about the future
Smoking in the Tahoe
Smoking in the car (Tahoe model)
That's what we did back when we were all in Colorado
That's what we used to do when we were all in Colorado
Now all these people are emptier than all the bottles
Now all these people are more empty inside than the empty bottles
The Jack Daniels
The brand of whiskey called Jack Daniels
That we handled
That we consumed
I can't stand but
I can't endure it any longer but
I keep it real
I am genuine and authentic
No money in my pocket
I don't have any money
Fuck a deal
I don't care about making a business deal
I got all the shit they wanna steal
I have all the things they want to take from me
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
I never lose my composure, I stay genuine
I keep it real
I am genuine and authentic
I keep it, I keep it, yeah
I stay genuine, I stay authentic, yeah
Hanging with a actress
Spending time with an actress
But she ain't acting when she on the mattress
But she is not pretending when she is in bed
Hit it three times one night
Had sexual intercourse with her three times in one night
That's a hat trick
That's a term used in sports when someone achieves three successes in a row
Damn, I'm on my last Bud Light
Damn, I only have one Bud Light left
Can't stand with alcohol in my system
I can't handle having alcohol in my body
But when I take a shot I can't miss ya
But when I drink a shot of alcohol, I can't forget about you
I'm with all my friends and two girls that look like sisters
I'm with all my friends and two girls who resemble each other
I passed one to Boston
I gave one to Boston (a friend)
Told him that I got him
Told him that I will take care of him
I just wanna feel good
I just want to experience pleasure
Do that shit more often
Engage in those activities more frequently
No money in my pocket
I don't have any money
Fuck a deal
I don't care about making a business deal
I got all the shit they wanna steal
I have all the things they want to take from me
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
I never lose my composure, I stay genuine
I keep it real
I am genuine and authentic
I keep it, I keep it, yeah
I stay genuine, I stay authentic, yeah
No money in my pocket
I don't have any money
Fuck a deal
I don't care about making a business deal
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
I never lose my composure, I stay genuine
I don't ever trip, I keep it real
I never lose my composure, I stay genuine
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AJ Jenkins, Alexander King, Mike Mcall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jasper Abanto
I love this song i heard it once on the radio and its just amazing this guy gon be successful. Like and comment if you think he's going to go big.
ariyana haygood
Yaaaaaaaas
bribe
fire track! keep working and you'll succeed
theowitha_t
As if this song wasn't a success
Lexi Kai
Representing the 303! True talent right here 👌🏼
camstoes
this guy is so underrated but i love him keep it up man
Kali Waechter
Underated Master piece!!💕
Zaif
I Love this SO MUCH! Keep it up my guy, and remember me at 1 mil?
theowitha_t
When you at 1mil imma be one of those guys that comments "here since 500 subs"
Also the vid is 🔥
Edit: coming back here a year later. Mans still underrated. 😭 Eventually I'll be updating this comment saying he's blown up
Larry Garcia
I can't belive this only has 14 k views this is the best song on the radio right now