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[Chamillionaire - Talking]
Yeah...
Chamillionaire..Mixtape Messiah baby
Always want to know something bout me man
want to know somethin bout me?
Don't judge me..don't judge me by my music
And don't judge me bout what you heard about me either
Chamillionaire..listen

Ay, My father was Muslim my momma's a Christian
I couldn't even look surprised when they said they was splittin'
Wasn't no bacon or grits in, off in the kitchen
It was missin', plate was full of non-nutrition
I was born skinny the hunger was forced in me
To get angry at my lifestyle, no smile wasn't born friendly
Born with a thorn in me, I'm scorned so I'm pourin' Remi
I'm thinkin' that's boys feel me, but boys is avoidin' me
Oh, got to excuse me for givin' you the truth
And being the type to give proof that you givin' an excuse
You gotta excuse me for gettin' in the booth,
and keepin' it real about life while you livin' in the poof...
fantasy, damnit he, isn't as big a man as me
If I tell him the truth he need to hear then he gettin' mad at me
The truth could hit ya as hard as assault & battery,
and make people that used to run with me switch up and challenge me
But ain't we family? y'all forgettin' what y'all were
Forget what ya boy heard, 'cause this is 'bout more words
It's all 'bout communication but niggas ignore verbs
If ya boy shouted I'm hatin', then that got ya boy served
Don't deny it if you a man, so you should be man enough
I'm far from feminine we take pisses while standin' up They smokin' on cannibus while they tell us they jammin' us
Look a fan in the face and ask em' "Are you a true fan or what"?
"Are you really a fan of us"? or are you type to switch
and get pissed and bootleg the disc 'cause I'm not, droppin' em' quick
They love ya and then they diss, they hug ya and then they hiss
They happy when you arrive and go right back to being pissed
Honestly man, I don't really even give a damn
Instead of being who you want me to be I be who I'am
I'm livin' life of my family and live life of Cham'
I don't live life for my fans
And don't, switch up my words just let me explain my thought
I appreciate ya support, I appreciate if ya bought,
my cd's with all ya heart but this music is just an art
But it's not as precious as life in the middle is where I'm caught
Lookin' out for my people, my motive is never evil
My motive was never see-through, my motive was always equal
Outsiders would lie and try to promote it they out (to) decieve you
They give a notice to you, but don't give a notice to me too
Ya, that's somethin' I call divide and conquer
They try to get inside the monster to divide the monster
So they can become the monster, then they'll try to stomp ya
Inside the circle of friends is where you'll find imposters
To hell with y'all niggas





(Chamillionaire Talks about all the controversy and clears all the rumors)
{Song Ends after Talking}

Overall Meaning

The Chamillionaire song "Truth," from his Mixtape Messiah album, delves into the personal experiences and struggles the artist has faced throughout his life. Chamillionaire starts off by revealing that he comes from a family with mixed religious backgrounds, with a father who was Muslim and a Christian mother. The artist then goes on to talk about his childhood, where he was raised on a diet of non-nutritious foods and born with a natural hunger for a better life, which led him to be angry about his lifestyle.


Chamillionaire's personal struggles are evident in the lyrics. He talks about being scorned and pouring Remi and how the truth can hit hard and make those who used to run with him challenge him. He also discusses the importance of honesty and communication, expressing the need for fans to be true fans and not switch up on him when things don't go their way. The song also addresses rumors and controversy surrounding the artist and how he deals with them.


The lyrics of "Truth" reflect Chamillionaire's authenticity as an artist, delving into the personal struggles he has faced throughout his life. It shows how he has overcome adversity and continues to stay true to himself despite it all.


Line by Line Meaning

Ay, My father was Muslim my momma's a Christian
My mother is a Christian while my father practices Islam.


I couldn't even look surprised when they said they was splittin'
When my parents announced their separation, it wasn't surprising to me at all.


Wasn't no bacon or grits in, off in the kitchen
There was no bacon or grits in our kitchen, as we did not consume them for religious reasons.


It was missin', plate was full of non-nutrition
Our meals lacked proper nutrition which impact my growth, and fitness.


I was born skinny the hunger was forced in me
As a child, I was skinny and undernourished due to the lack of healthy food in my household.


To get angry at my lifestyle, no smile wasn't born friendly
Because of my circumstances, I grew up with a disposition that was slightly unapproachable.


Born with a thorn in me, I'm scorned so I'm pourin' Remi
I was born with an inherent displeasure with my experience, so I cope with pain by drinking Rémy Martin cognac.


I'm thinkin' that's boys feel me, but boys is avoidin' me
I can sense that some individuals do not want to associate with me.


Oh, got to excuse me for givin' you the truth
Please forgive me for being honest with you.


And being the type to give proof that you givin' an excuse
I am the kind of person who backs up the statements I make with evidence instead of just making excuses.


You gotta excuse me for gettin' in the booth,
Pardon me for taking to the recording booth,


and keepin' it real about life while you livin' in the poof...
...and speaking my truth about life when you choose to live in a facade.


The truth could hit ya as hard as assault & battery,
The truth can be painful and shock you just like getting hit physically.


and make people that used to run with me switch up and challenge me
People who used to be close to me may turn on me and assert themselves in opposition.


But ain't we family? y'all forgettin' what y'all were
But aren't we supposed to be like family? Have you all forgotten where we have come from?


Forget what ya boy heard, 'cause this is 'bout more words
Disregard rumours that you may have heard since my message is much more than just gossip.


It's all 'bout communication but niggas ignore verbs
Communication is the key, but people fail to comprehend the importance of words.


If ya boy shouted I'm hatin', then that got ya boy served
If someone claims that I am hating, then that should be a reflection of their own personal issues.


I'm far from feminine we take pisses while standin' up
I am assertive in my masculinity since I pee standing up unlike women who squat.


They smokin' on cannibus while they tell us they jammin' us
People may smoke marijuana while pretending to be huge fans of our music.


Look a fan in the face and ask em' "Are you a true fan or what"?
I challenge fans to ask themselves whether they are truly supportive of us or not.


"Are you really a fan of us"? or are you type to switch
Are you genuinely a fan of our music, or do you flip-flop when it suits you?


and get pissed and bootleg the disc 'cause I'm not, droppin' em' quick
And do you become angry and pirate my music if I do not release something soon enough for your liking?


They love ya and then they diss, they hug ya and then they hiss
People may seem to love, but then they quickly turn around and reject you. They may even act hostile after showing affection.


They happy when you arrive and go right back to being pissed
People will treat you kindly in person or when you release something new, but then revert to being upset afterward.


Honestly man, I don't really even give a damn
To be honest, I do not care at all.


Instead of being who you want me to be I be who I'am
Rather than trying to satisfy everyone by being who they want me to be, I will stay true to myself.


I'm livin' life of my family and live life of Cham'
I live two lives- one as a family man and one as a celebrity, Chamillionaire.


I don't live life for my fans
My life is not ruled by my fans, and I live for myself and my family.


And don't, switch up my words just let me explain my thought
I request that people do not twist my words and instead allow me to clarify my intended meaning.


I appreciate ya support, I appreciate if ya bought,
I thank all the supporters and the buyers for their encouragement.


my cd's with all ya heart but this music is just an art
I appreciate all the love given to my music albums, but ultimately, the music is merely a form of art.


But it's not as precious as life in the middle is where I'm caught
As much as I appreciate the love for my music, I recognize that real-life is far more valuable, and I find myself caught in the middle of trying to balance both.


Lookin' out for my people, my motive is never evil
I always have my people's best interests at heart, and my intentions are always honorable.


My motive was never see-through, my motive was always equal
My intentions were never hidden, and my motive to treat everyone equally was always transparent.


Outsiders would lie and try to promote it they out (to) deceive you
People who do not know me well and those who speak without proper knowledge may try to manipulate or deceive you about my character.


They give a notice to you, but don't give a notice to me too
They may notify you of their intentions, but they may leave me out, so I do not know what is happening.


Ya, that's somethin' I call divide and conquer
This is what I identify as divide and conquer technique.


They try to get inside the monster to divide the monster
The 'monster' refers to me. People try to get close to me, only to divide me eventually.


So they can become the monster, then they'll try to stomp ya
The individuals may try to become what they envy about me, and then they will try to bring me down.


Inside the circle of friends is where you'll find imposters
It's hard to tell an imposter from a true friend inside one's circle of friends.


To hell with y'all niggas
I have no regard for anyone who is not genuine, supportive, or truthful.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LONNIE RASHID LYNN, JOSEPH L. KIRKLAND, TALIB KWELI GREENE, TROY DONALD JAMERSON

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John Hoy

Always speaks the Truth

SEAN Greene

Don't listen to that many new school cats, but this boy is reeaaaaaaaaaaaaal.

GI Nicholas

yep yep yep

Jesse James

2023 in the building

Quikster220

hell na........ just listen... a Jay-Z beat... very easy to recognize

callum kelly

Who's beat is this? What's the original song?

Shamar Mcbride

@callum kelly ... Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes Missing You Is The Original Song... Then Jay -Z feat. Scarface and Beanie Sigel This Can't Be Life.. Then Chamillioaire Sample From How Jay Z Had It... Also Lil Romeo Sample It To Missing You..

ccmeatx4life

Of course it's someone else's beat..it's a mixtape lmao

callum kelly

Who's beat is this? What's the original song?

Lydia you

It’s called this can’t be life by Kanye, jay-z and beanie Siegel

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