Real Life
Ebony Eyez Featuring J-Kwon And Tarboy Lyrics

Money ain't never move me
Money has never been the reason I do things or make decisions.

Dog, this ain't a movie
This is not a fictional story or a made-up scenario.

This is real life, so why you tryin' to do me?
This is the actual world we live in, so why are you trying to harm me or hurt me in some way?

Sit back and relax and think about the past
Take a moment to reflect on your previous experiences.

And make your next move your best, it might be your last
Make sure your next decision or action is your best one because it could have serious consequences.

Money don't make the man
One's worth or character is not determined by their wealth or possessions.

But still, I understand
However, I recognize the importance and value that money has in our society.

If you ain't gettin' dough, what the fuck you in this for?
If you're not making money or profiting, then what is your motivation or purpose?

I see you chasin hoes, and all your fancy clothes
I notice that you are pursuing romantic interests and flaunting expensive clothing.

You say you hate the music, then why you at the show?
You claim to dislike the music, so why are you attending the concert or performance?

What all that yappin' mean?
What is the point or significance of all your talking and boasting?

How the fuck that fit the plan?
How does that align with your goals or intentions?

See, I ain't mad at ya
I have no ill feelings or anger towards you.

I'm just tryin' to relax you
I am attempting to calm you down or ease your tension.

And teach you somethin' homie, before them killers snatch you
I want to impart some wisdom or knowledge so that you can avoid getting harmed or hurt by dangerous individuals.

Louie, done made my purse
Louis Vuitton has made my designer handbag.

Some people put they money first, and don't care who they hurt
Some individuals prioritize their wealth over the well-being or feelings of others and are willing to cause harm or damage to get it.

Always talkin' bout how they, finna do this and finna do that
They frequently speak about their plans or goals to accomplish certain things.

Finna get that new Benz and finna buy they girl a Cadillac
They plan on purchasing 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 stay out of their affairs, but they attack me aggressively or vindictively.

Don't know I'm young and visicious and know how to throw them fist-es
They are unaware that I am young and fierce and have the ability to fight with my fists.

Say I don't keep it real, (what?) say I ain't got the skill
They claim that I am being dishonest or inauthentic, and that I do not possess any talent or ability.

(we) mad cause I got a deal, give a fuck bout how you feel
They are angry or envious because I have a record deal and do not care about their emotions or opinions.

I represent the streets and that's the way you gotta be
I am a representation of the urban community and that is the behavior or attitude one must embody to succeed.

And when my album drop, some people gon' be mad at me
When my music album is released, some individuals will be upset or offended by it.

Bitches don't wanna listen, don't wanna play position
Women do not want to listen or follow instructions, and do not want to assume their proper role or status.

Ain't got a pot to piss in, but they call they self dissin'
They do not have any money or resources, yet they criticize or insult others.

Your next move should always be your best move
One should always make their next decision or action their best one.

Never follow what the rest do, and they'll respect you
Do not conform to what others are doing or saying, and they will admire or honor you for it.

Cause money come and go, don't front like you don't know
Because money is always flowing in and out, do not pretend like you are unaware of this fact.

And when it's all spend up and gone, you ain't got shit to show
And when you have spent it all and it is gone, you will have nothing to display or demonstrate for it.

Now my baby mama hate the fact, now that I'm gettin' scratch
My child's mother despises the reality that I am now earning significant money.

So she go and react, hold up man, matter of a fact
So she overreacts and argues, wait a minute, in fact,

Now that I'm thinkin' back, when I ain't had no scratch
Now that I am reflecting on the past when I did not have any money.

No ice, or no 'lac, hold up Kwon rewind it back
No jewelry or fancy cars, pause J-Kwon let's go back to that moment.

Now was you gon' react?
How were you going to respond or behave in that situation?

That's when I hate the fact, I laid her on her back
That is when I loathe the reality that I had sex with her.

(hold up man, don't say that)
(Wait a minute, man, do not say that).

Nah, let me spit the facts
No, allow me to state the truth and information.

Y'all know I love my son, but she only care about if he got some air force ones
You all know that I love my son, but she only cares about if he has a certain type of sneakers.

Now ain't that shit dumb? Now where we both come from
Isn't that ridiculous? Now in our shared background or origins.

Like all your life, you grew up running around spending funds
As if your entire life, you were always running around and spending money.

We was broke as Hammer, t-shirts for pajamas
We were as poor as MC Hammer, wearing t-shirts as our sleepwear.

Cribs small as llamas, eating corn flakes and bananas
Living in tiny apartments and eating basic cereal and fruit.

Now it's vests and Hummers, we fucked the whole summer
Now it's expensive clothing and SUVs, we indulged and had a great summer.

The only reason, cause your man be tryin to take me under
The only reason being that your male companion is attempting to harm or kill me.

So now I sit and wonder, like I ain't got no clue
So now I sit and ponder, as if I am completely unsure or ignorant.

And yes it's true, that the money might have moved you
And it is true, that the money may have changed or influenced you in some way.