Something Real
Doechii Lyrics

(2SC) mh, mh
The artist makes a couple of sounds as an intro

Can we rock for a minute, yeah
Asking if they can get into the song for a bit

Let it rock for a minute, yeah
Inviting the audience to enjoy the music for a moment

Hey child, I've been missin' you for a while
Addressing someone they haven't seen in some time

You look so beat down, you've been out of town
Acknowledging that the person they're addressing looks tired and possibly stressed because they've been away from home

Where is your playground?
Wondering where the person they're talking to finds their joy and happiness

I know I ain't been 'round in a minute
Admitting that the artist hasn't been around as much as they would like

Seen that you ain't cried in a minute
Noting that the person they're talking to doesn't seem to have cried or shown emotion in some time

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
Referencing the Dr. Seuss book title to indicate that life is diverse

Truth is we've ain't dived in a minute, oh (talk to 'em)
Revealing that they haven't explored or risked anything new for a while and they're encouraging action towards adventure

Today could be the day
Highlighting the possibility of transformation

That I revive an old friend, uh
Figuratively bringing back an old passion or hobby

That could be the day
Further emphasizing the importance of this day

That I revive a new sense of freedom
Clarifying that the revival they're talking about will bring fresh liberty

Passion and completion
Suggesting that fulfilling hobbies and goals will bring a sense of relief or accomplishment

Don't you know that, uh
Asking rhetorically if the listener is aware of these possibilities before supplying them with encouragement

You got that something real
Celebrating that the listener has a genuine essence

And I'm home, uh
Intimating that they feel comfortable and relaxed around the listener

Even when they off, lights off
Describing that even when the difficulties arrive

Cameras on flash with the brights off for you
Acknowledging that some people will continue to celebrate even though you're struggling in the dark

Lost, in the barbeque sauce
Describing the confusion or struggles in everyday life

Did everything to be a big boss
Describing that they worked hard to succeed

But it cost, your loss
Highlighting the losses that come with attempting to build an empire, rather than enjoying the moment

When it all falls down, is your fault
Emphasizing that when everything falls apart, it's easy to blame yourself

And you toast
Being cheerful despite the struggles

Be-doo, be-doo, be-doo
Making a playful sound

Good news is, you are your influence
Telling the listener that they have a significant role in how their life turns out

Something 'bout you is true is
Suggesting that the listener has something honest or authentic about them that will lead to success

What you choose to do with your light
Acknowledging the potential to make a difference when you carry yourself honestly

It's so bright, it's so goddam invitin'
Describing the potential of the person they're talking to is so bright and intriguing

Your child is alive
Emphasizing the potential to create, to be really creative

Baby, won't you let it shine? Ooh
Encouraging the listener to celebrate and embrace this creative side

You got that something real (something real)
Repeating the line to further celebrate and embrace the listener's realness

You got that something real (something real, yeah)
Further highlighting the genuineness that the audience has

You got that something real
Encouraging the listener to continue being themselves

And I'm home (home, to-na-na-na-na)
Indicating that they feel safe and relaxed around the listener's genuine spirit

(Talk to 'em, yeah) (let's try this)
Encouraging the audience to notice and appreciate the unique aspects of themselves

You got that, uh yeah
Re-iterating that the listener has something unique

You got that, you got that light
Encouraging the listener to share their positive energy

You got that, uh yeah
Re-iterating that the listener has something unique

You got that, you got that light
Encouraging the listener to continue sharing their positive energy

You got that, yeah (got-got-got that light)
Further emphasizing their unique identity

You got that, you got that light (got it)
Encouraging the listener to use their positive light to make an impact

You got that light, uh, can't stop my shine (got it)
Asserting that the listener's positive energy is infectious and can't be stopped

You got that, ooh ah
Celebrating the listener's positive energy with playful sounds

Give me some, that ooh ay
Asking for more of the positive energy that the listener has

You got that, ah aye
Celebrating that the listener is still going strong

Give me some, that mh ay
Encouraging the listener to keep sharing their positive energy with others

You got that, ooh-ooh, ooh-ah, ooh ay (alright now)
Celebrating the variety and uniqueness of the listener's positive energy

You got that light (uh-huh), you got that light (uh-huh)
Confirming for the listener, again, that they have positive energy

You got that shine, give me some of that
Encouraging the listener to spread their positive energy and impact more people

(Alright now)
Confirming that everything is good and celebratory

(Yeah)
An exclamation of celebration or agreement

(Mh)
Expressing some playful sounds or noises