Keep It Real
B.G. & The Chopper City Boyz Lyrics


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When you see me in the streets, I bet that you can feel
The climate in the air rising. It's so surreal
Homies think I'm fake, but I'm here to keep it real
Better pull out them contracts. I'm here to make a deal
I swear to keep it real from this day forward
No more playing games, man. I got to stay focused
On what I came to do, and that's inspire
Legend in the making. I'm not gon' retire
Cause that's what they want. they want me to quit
I been working hard for this life. Man, it's too lit
I done made a lot of mistakes, that I can admit.
Even though they made me who I am today
Got to thank the Lord for making a way
For making a way, believe when I say
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Way) (Oh!)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Truth) (Oh yeah!)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Life...) (J.CAM!)
Never gonna quit this. I got to keep it real wit'cha
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna quit this. I got to keep it real wit'cha
Yeah. Would you believe me if I told you
I got haters hating everyday?
But most of y'all are probably gonna love this anyway
I got the key to doing big things with this music thing
I got no limits. I probably could do anything
Wait a minute. Hold up, Wait a minute
They don't really think that I got what it takes
My mind is in a zone. I'm bout to spit facts
Whether y'all like it or not the reason why you think this is whack
Is simply cause I keep on winning and I got this in tact, and that's facts
And all I really wanna do, is prove to people I'm the truth
I know it's a lot to work hard for. But I know for my music, I'd die for it
I know enemies wish on my sky fall, and I know that they pray on my downfall
All I know is that I got to pray to God and ask him to help me to not fall
I got to be about my business. I got to keep pushing my limits
Breaking all the walls in front of me, just in a matter of minutes
I'm bout to power up like Tommy. Power Rangers Mighty Morphin'
Never doubt me. That's important
I'm not in it for the fortune. I'm not in it for the fame
My game is about to switch up like proportions. it'll never be the same
After I'm done with this, they gon' remember me as the one who changed the game
I got a few people up set with me. they mad cause they know this my destiny. Who am I to blame
Shoutout to all of my groups
Children of the Cross and Authorized. Don't know what I would do without you guys
I probably wouldn't be me, not without you guys. And that's why
I do this, so that y'all can see how I feel
This what happens when y'all be asking me to keep it real
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Yeah)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oooh ooh ooh ooooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oooooh… Ooooooh)
Never gonna quit this. I got to keep it real wit'cha
(Yeah)
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna quit this. I got to keep it real wit'cha
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this




(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
Never gonna quit this. I got to keep it real wit'cha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.G. & The Chopper City Boyz's song "Keep It Real" is about the rapper's commitment to staying true to himself despite what others may think or say about him. He acknowledges that there are people who see him as fake, but he asserts that he's here to keep it real. He also talks about how he's made mistakes but has learned from them and is grateful for the opportunities he's been given. The chorus emphasizes his determination to continue pursuing his passion for music and to not let anyone bring him down.


The song is an uplifting and motivational anthem that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and pursue their dreams despite any obstacles that may come their way. It's also a testament to the power of perseverance and hard work. B.G. & The Chopper City Boyz's catchy and upbeat production complements the lyrics perfectly, making it a song that you can't help but feel inspired by.


Line by Line Meaning

When you see me in the streets, I bet that you can feel
My presence invokes a certain atmosphere that is palpable


The climate in the air rising. It's so surreal
The energy level is increasing and the situation is almost dream-like


Homies think I'm fake, but I'm here to keep it real
People doubt my authenticity, but my intention is to stay true to myself


Better pull out them contracts. I'm here to make a deal
I am a serious business person and ready to negotiate a contract


I swear to keep it real from this day forward
I make a solemn promise to always be real and honest


No more playing games, man. I got to stay focused
I am determined to stop playing around and concentrate on my goals


On what I came to do, and that's inspire
My aim is to inspire others through my actions and music


Legend in the making. I'm not gon' retire
I am destined for greatness and will not quit until I achieve it


Cause that's what they want. they want me to quit
My haters desire for me to fail and give up on my dreams


I been working hard for this life. Man, it's too lit
My hard work is paying off and my life is too good to quit now


I done made a lot of mistakes, that I can admit.
I have made errors in the past, and I can acknowledge that


Even though they made me who I am today
My experiences, both negative and positive, have shaped me into the person I am now


Got to thank the Lord for making a way
I am grateful to God for creating a path for me to follow


For making a way, believe when I say
God has definitely provided me with opportunities to succeed


Never gonna stop this, never gonna quit this
I will never give up on my music career or my dreams


(Way) (Oh!) (Truth) (Oh yeah!) (Life...) (J.CAM!)
These phrases are interjections that affirm the genuineness of the previous statement and acknowledge the contribution of J.CAM to the song


Never gonna quit this. I got to keep it real wit'cha
I am determined to stay true to myself and remain genuine with others


(Oh Oooooh oh oh oh oooh oh oooh)
This is a musical interlude


Yeah. Would you believe me if I told you
I am posing a rhetorical question to the listener


I got haters hating everyday?
I have critics who dislike me and my work


But most of y'all are probably gonna love this anyway
Despite the haters, I am confident that most people will enjoy my music


I got the key to doing big things with this music thing
I have discovered the secret to achieving success in the music industry


I got no limits. I probably could do anything
I believe that I am capable of accomplishing anything I set my mind to


Wait a minute. Hold up, Wait a minute
I am interrupting my own flow to make a point


They don't really think that I got what it takes
My doubters do not believe in my abilities


My mind is in a zone. I'm bout to spit facts
I am in a focused mental space and about to deliver some hard-hitting truth


Whether y'all like it or not the reason why you think this is whack
Whether people enjoy my music or not, I am aware of why some may not appreciate it


Is simply cause I keep on winning and I got this in tact, and that's facts
The reason for my success is that I remain authentic and disciplined


And all I really wanna do, is prove to people I'm the truth
My ultimate goal is to demonstrate to everyone that I am genuine and real


I know it's a lot to work hard for. But I know for my music, I'd die for it
Although it requires significant effort, I am willing to give my all for the love of my music


I know enemies wish on my sky fall, and I know that they pray on my downfall
I am aware that some people want me to fail and are hoping for my defeat


All I know is that I got to pray to God and ask him to help me to not fall
To remain strong, I must rely on God and His guidance


I got to be about my business. I got to keep pushing my limits
To succeed, I need to focus on my career and constantly improve myself


Breaking all the walls in front of me, just in a matter of minutes
With hard work and determination, I can overcome any obstacle quickly


I'm bout to power up like Tommy. Power Rangers Mighty Morphin'
Like the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers character Tommy, I am about to become stronger and more determined


Never doubt me. That's important
It is essential to trust in my abilities and determination


I'm not in it for the fortune. I'm not in it for the fame
I am pursuing my music career because of my passion for the music, not for financial gain or fame


My game is about to switch up like proportions. it'll never be the same
My approach to my music and career is changing significantly, and the results will be evident


After I'm done with this, they gon' remember me as the one who changed the game
Once I have accomplished my goals, people will remember me as a game-changer


I got a few people up set with me. they mad cause they know this my destiny. Who am I to blame
Some people may be angry with me because they recognize that my success is inevitable


Shoutout to all of my groups
I want to give recognition to the groups that have supported me


Children of the Cross and Authorized. Don't know what I would do without you guys
These are the specific groups that I want to acknowledge for their support


I probably wouldn't be me, not without you guys. And that's why
Without the help of these groups, I would not be the person I am today, and that is why I am grateful for them


I do this, so that y'all can see how I feel
I am creating music to express myself and help people understand my perspective


This what happens when y'all be asking me to keep it real
I am showing the transparency that my fans requested of me


(Yeah) (Oooh ooh ooh ooooh) (Oooooh… Ooooooh)
These are final musical interludes of the song




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Written by: Jonathan Chitaya

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Comments from YouTube:

@eastwood2414

I been rockin with BGeezy since he drop his first album. You got to respect that man. He never changed his style or popped up claming gang affiliation or shitted on his city. I can respect that.

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@watersavechris41st

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@natturner5376

I concur but you can be more effective when your not locked up πŸ’ͺ🏿

@easyey3763

10YRS ON STILL ROCKIN MY MOOD

@phillipstone7882

2022 now I still rack this

@MAUMAU_100

2023 still hits like the first time I heard it πŸ™πŸΏβ€οΈ

@Miamizoe15

this song sounds so classic. i know in the future im gonna listen to this song and remember these days.

@richyrich1569

Real shit big facts πŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’― it's the future now and I'm still rocking with this shit 13 years later like is was yesterday I was 19 den now I a be 32 πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@OriginalHotBoy

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