The truth
DJ.Concept Lyrics


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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 song "The Truth" by DJ. Concept featuring Chamillionaire is a rap song that deals with Chamillionaire's personal life and the truth about the music industry. The first verse starts with him talking about the split between his Muslim father and Christian mother, and how he was forced to deal with the tension that came with it. He then talks about his difficult upbringing, where he was born skinny and was always hungry, leading to constant anger and a lack of friendliness towards others. He also talks about his struggle with alcoholism, pouring Remi to deal with his personal pain, which others may not understand.


In the second verse, Chamillionaire talks about how people judge him by his music and rumors they hear about him, without understanding the truth. He criticizes the music industry, and how people switch up on him all the time. He also talks about how he makes music as an art form and not to satisfy fans. Chamillionaire advises people to look out for the impostors disguised as friends, who try to gain their trust and divide them. The song ends with Chamillionaire clearing all the rumors and controversies about his personal life and music.


Line by Line Meaning

Ay, My father was Muslim my momma's a Christian
My parents were from different religions, so I wasn't surprised when they split up.


I couldn't even look surprised when they said they was splittin'
Their separation was almost expected considering their religious differences.


Wasn't no bacon or grits in, off in the kitchen
There was no variety in food as per their religious beliefs.


It was missin', plate was full of non-nutrition
The food was not nutritious and lacked essential nutrients.


I was born skinny the hunger was forced in me
I was born skinny due to nutritional deficiencies and had to fight hunger.


To get angry at my lifestyle, no smile wasn't born friendly
My harsh upbringing made me angry and reluctant to express emotions.


Born with a thorn in me, I'm scorned so I'm pourin' Remi
I was born with emotional pain and resentment, and I use alcohol to cope with it.


I'm thinkin' that's boys feel me, but boys is avoidin' me
I feel like people can relate to my struggles, but they choose to avoid me instead.


Oh, got to excuse me for givin' you the truth
I apologize for being honest with you and sharing my experiences.


And being the type to give proof that you givin' an excuse
I am the type of person who provides evidence to support my arguments and not just make excuses.


You gotta excuse me for gettin' in the booth, and keepin' it real about life while you livin' in the poof...
I apologize for using my platform to speak about real issues while others focus on shallow, insignificant things.


Fantasy, damnit he, isn't as big a man as me
Others who live in a fantasy world are not as strong as me for facing harsh realities.


If I tell him the truth he need to hear then he gettin' mad at me
People often get angry when I tell them the truth they need to hear.


The truth could hit ya as hard as assault & battery, and make people that used to run with me switch up and challenge me
The truth can be hurtful and cause former allies to turn against me and challenge me.


But ain't we family? y'all forgettin' what y'all were
Despite our disagreements, shouldn't we still consider each other family instead of turning against each other?


Forget what ya boy heard, 'cause this is 'bout more words
Don't believe rumors you may have heard, as they are often just words and not the truth.


It's all 'bout communication but niggas ignore verbs
Communication is key, but people often ignore important aspects like language and context.


If ya boy shouted I'm hatin', then that got ya boy served
If someone accuses me of hate, then that just reveals their own issues and biases.


I'm far from feminine we take pisses while standin' up
I am not feminine and proud to be a man who stands while urinating.


They smokin' on cannibus while they tell us they jammin' us
People who claim to be fans are often hypocritical, smoking cannabis while saying they enjoy my music.


Look a fan in the face and ask em' "Are you a true fan or what"?
I challenge people to identify whether they are genuine fans or just pretending for their own benefit.


"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
Are you a true fan who supports me even if I don't release new music quickly, or are you quick to switch and illegally download my music?


They love ya and then they diss, they hug ya and then they hiss
People can be fickle, loving and supporting me one moment and criticizing and attacking me the next.


They happy when you arrive and go right back to being pissed
People can be happy to see me but quickly return to their negative attitudes and behavior towards me.


Honestly man, I don't really even give a damn
Honestly, I don't care about those who don't truly support me or understand my message.


Instead of being who you want me to be I be who I'am
I refuse to be someone I'm not, and choose to be true to myself.


I'm livin' life of my family and live life of Cham'
I prioritize my family while also living my own life and pursuing my passions.


I don't live life for my fans
Although I appreciate my fans, I don't base my life decisions on their opinions or expectations.


And don't, switch up my words just let me explain my thought
Don't twist my words or take them out of context, let me fully explain my thoughts and intentions.


I appreciate ya support, I appreciate if ya bought, my cd's with all ya heart but this music is just an art
I am grateful for the support of those who truly bought and appreciate my music, but it is important to remember that it is just art.


But it's not as precious as life in the middle is where I'm caught
Music is important to me, but it is not as important as life itself, and I often struggle to balance the two.


Lookin' out for my people, my motive is never evil
I prioritize taking care of my loved ones and community, and my intentions are never malicious.


My motive was never see-through, my motive was always equal
My intentions are always clear and consistent, treating everyone with respect and fairness.


Outsiders would lie and try to promote it they out (to) decieve you
Those outside my circle will often spread lies and misinformation in an attempt to deceive or manipulate others.


They give a notice to you, but don't give a notice to me too
They may share information with others, but fail to inform me directly, causing misunderstandings and miscommunications.


Ya, that's somethin' I call divide and conquer
This type of behavior is a deliberate attempt to divide people and break relationships apart.


They try to get inside the monster to divide the monster
They attempt to infiltrate my inner circle and turn my own team against me to weaken me.


So they can become the monster, then they'll try to stomp ya
Their ultimate goal is to become the new monster, and then turn on and attack me.


Inside the circle of friends is where you'll find imposters
Some of the people closest to me may actually be imposters, pretending to be genuine friends or supporters.


To hell with y'all niggas
I have no respect or patience for those who try to deceive or manipulate me and my team.




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

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