Real Life
Ebony Eyez Lyrics

Money ain't never move me
I am not motivated by money

Dog, this ain't a movie
This is reality, not a film

This is real life, so why you tryin' to do me?
Why are you trying to deceive or harm me in real life?

Sit back and relax and think about the past
Reflect on the past and learn from it

And make your next move your best, it might be your last
Always strive to make your next action a positive one, as it may be your last opportunity

Money don't make the man
A person's worth is not defined by their wealth

But still, I understand
However, I do recognize the role that money plays in our society

If you ain't gettin' dough, what the fuck you in this for?
If you are not making money, why are you involved in this industry or pursuit?

You say you hate the music, then why you at the show?
If you dislike the music, why are you attending the performance?

I see you chasin hoes, and all your fancy clothes
I observe you pursuing women and flaunting your expensive clothing

What all that yappin' mean?
What is the purpose of all that talking?

How the fuck that fit the plan?
How does that fit into your plans or goals?

Where the fuck you from homeboy?
What is your origin or background?

You ain't from my land
You are not from my area or culture

I see you in the club, in the corner mean-mugged
I notice you in the club, scowling in the corner

With all your little thugs, go pop a bottle of bub
With your group of friends, go open a bottle of champagne

And think about it first
Consider the situation carefully before acting

And drink away your problems
Do not use alcohol to escape or ignore your issues

Before a nigga out here on the streets help you solve them
Before someone out on the streets intervenes and resolves your problems

See, I ain't mad at ya
I am not angry with you

I'm just tryin' to relax you
I am attempting to calm you down

And teach you somethin' homie, before them killers snatch you
And share some knowledge with you, before dangerous individuals harm you

I try to keep it thorough
I attempt to be honest and comprehensive

Keith done been around the world
I have traveled extensively

And never understood how a man could act like a girl
And never comprehended why a man would behave in an effeminate manner

But see I'm just a squirrel
But I am just a small piece of the larger picture

And this is your world
This is your realm of existence to navigate through

And I wish you the best
And I desire the best for you

So get it off your chest
So express your thoughts and feelings

Louie, done made my purse
Louis Vuitton has designed my handbag

Well, he ain't write this verse
However, he did not write this song

Some people put they money first, and don't care who they hurt
Some individuals prioritize their wealth and do not consider the harm they cause to others

Always talkin' bout how they, finna do this and finna do that
Always discussing their future plans

Finna get that new Benz and finna buy they girl a Cadillac
Planning to buy a new Mercedes-Benz and a Cadillac for their significant other

I try to mind my business, they strike at me with a vengeance
I attempt to keep to myself, but they aggressively attack me

Don't know I'm young and visicious and know how to throw them fist-es
They are unaware of my youth and ability to fight

Say I don't keep it real, (what?) say I ain't got the skill
Claiming I am not authentic or talented

(we) mad cause I got a deal, give a fuck bout how you feel
They are upset because I received a record deal, and do not care about their opinion

I represent the streets and that's the way you gotta be
I am a representation of the urban culture and lifestyle

And when my album drop, some people gon' be mad at me
Some individuals will be angered by my new album

Bitches don't wanna listen, don't wanna play position
Some women do not want to listen to my music, or take on certain roles in life

Ain't got a pot to piss in, but they call they self dissin'
They are financially struggling, but act as if they are wealthier than they are

Your next move should always be your best move
Always strive to make your next decision the most positive and productive one

Never follow what the rest do, and they'll respect you
Do not simply conform to others' actions, and earn others' respect as a result

Cause money come and go, don't front like you don't know
Because wealth can change quickly, do not pretend to be unaware of this fact

And when it's all spend up and gone, you ain't got shit to show
When you have spent all your money and have nothing to show for it

Now my baby mama hate the fact, now that I'm gettin' scratch
My child's mother dislikes that I am now making money

So she go and react, hold up man, matter of a fact
So she responds negatively, hold on, let me explain

Now that I'm thinkin' back, when I ain't had no scratch
Looking back on my past, when I had no money

No ice, or no 'lac, hold up Kwon rewind it back
No jewelry or car, pause the conversation for a moment

Now was you gon' react?
What was your reaction going to be?

That's when I hate the fact, I laid her on her back
This is what bothers me, when I had to get her pregnant to keep her around

(hold up man, don't say that)
(Hold on, do not say that)

Nah, let me spit the facts
No, let me speak truthfully

Y'all know I love my son, but she only care about if he got some air force ones
I love my child, but she only cares about his material possessions

Now ain't that shit dumb? Now where we both come from
Is that not foolish? Where do we both originate from?

Like all your life, you grew up running around spending funds
Your entire life, you were spending money recklessly

We was broke as Hammer, t-shirts for pajamas
We were very poor, wore t-shirts as pajamas

Cribs small as llamas, eating corn flakes and bananas
Our homes were as small as llamas, and we commonly ate corn flakes and bananas

Now it's vests and Hummers, we fucked the whole summer
Now, we have expensive vests and Hummer vehicles, and spent the entire summer enjoying ourselves

The only reason, cause your man be tryin to take me under
The only reason is because someone is attempting to harm me

So now I sit and wonder, like I ain't got no clue
So now I wonder, feeling unsure of what to do

And yes it's true, that the money might have moved you
And it is true that the wealth may have changed you

[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus of the song