4 REAL
Featuring Ty Dolla $Ign And Ilovemakonnen Lyrics


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Oh no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
Oh yeah
Dolla $ign
Oh no, no, no, yeah

I just got back in town
She didn't want me then, she want me now
911 turbo, I'm stoned and
Everything fast, I'm for real

I'm for real, I'm for real
I'm for real, I'm for real
For real!
I'm for real, I'm for real
I'm for real, I'm for real
Pull up on her real slow
Just so she can see me comin'
I just had to let her know
I'm for real, I'm for real
Pull up on her real slow
Just so she can see me comin'
I just had to let her know
I'm for real, I'm for real
For real!

Let's go
Ooh yeah-eah
For real!
For real!
Let's go
Ooh yeah-eah
Ooh yeah-eah

I had to swerve on that bitch like my dawg Makonnen
Nah this is not a rental, lil' bitch I own it
Had to boss up on 'em 'cause I'm young and I'm rich
I got niggas still hatin' on me, ain't that a bitch?

Wonder how I got so many shows
And got so many hoes, but still got time for yours
Puttin' up all the time
Like why should I stop? I'm always on my grind

I'm for real, I'm for real
I'm for real, I'm for real
For real!
I'm for real, I'm for real
I'm for real, I'm for real
Pull up on her real slow
Just so she can see me comin'
I just had to let her know
I'm for real, I'm for real
Pull up on her real slow
Just so she can see me comin'
I just had to let her know
I'm for real, I'm for real
For real!

Let's go
Ooh yeah-eah

On my grind
'Bout the dollar sign like my bro Ty
Always first class when I have to fly
In them new jets, you ain't seen it yet
Rookie year, ballin' like a fuckin' vet
Ballin' like a fuckin' vet
Rookie year, ballin' like a fuckin' vet
Ballin' like a fuckin' vet
Rookie year, ballin'

Everything fast, I'm for real
I'm for real, I'm for real
I'm for real, I'm for real
For real!
I'm for real, I'm for real
I'm for real, I'm for real
Pull up on her real slow
Just so she can see me comin'
I just had to let her know
I'm for real, I'm for real
Pull up on her real slow
Just so she can see me comin'




I just had to let her know
I'm for real, I'm for real

Overall Meaning

The song "4 Real" is a collaboration between Ty Dolla $ign and Ilovemakonnen that was released in 2016. The song is about the rappers' success and how they no longer have to worry about whether people believe in them or not because they are "for real." In the first verse, Ty Dolla $ign talks about how he just returned to town and the girl who didn't want him before now wants him. He also mentions his fancy car, a Porsche 911 Turbo, and how he likes everything to be fast. In the chorus, he repeats the line "I'm for real" several times to emphasize his success and the fact that he is authentic.


In the second verse, Ilovemakonnen talks about how he had to "swerve on that bitch" like his friend Makonnen and how he owns his car, it's not a rental. He talks about how his success has made him a target for haters, but he is continuing to work hard and be successful. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the message that both rappers are "for real" and not just pretending.


Overall, the song is about success and confidence. Both rappers are proud of what they have achieved and want to let everyone know that they are the real deal. The song has a catchy beat and repetitive chorus that makes it easy to remember and sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh no, no, no, no
Expressing hesitation or disapproval


No, no, no, no
Strongly denying the previous statement or situation


Oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement


Dolla $ign
Referring to oneself by name


Oh no, no, no, yeah
Expressing hesitation or disapproval followed by a partial agreement


I just got back in town
Recently returned to the area


She didn't want me then, she want me now
Previously uninterested in me, now has a desire for me


911 turbo, I'm stoned and
Driving a high-end sports car while under the influence


Everything fast, I'm for real
Living life in the fast lane and being authentic about it


Pull up on her real slow
Driving up to her slowly to get her attention


Just so she can see me comin'
Wanting to be noticed or recognized


I just had to let her know
Wanted to communicate a message to her


Let's go
Encouraging others to move or act


I had to swerve on that bitch like my dawg Makonnen
Had to switch directions quickly to avoid a negative situation


Nah this is not a rental, lil' bitch I own it
Stating ownership of a valuable possession


Had to boss up on 'em 'cause I'm young and I'm rich
Asserting authority or control due to youth and wealth


I got niggas still hatin' on me, ain't that a bitch?
Expressing frustration over continued negative attention from others


Wonder how I got so many shows
Curious about the reasons for one's success in performing


And got so many hoes, but still got time for yours
Having multiple sexual partners but still having room for more


Puttin' up all the time
Working consistently


Like why should I stop? I'm always on my grind
Questioning the value of taking a break when one is constantly working hard


On my grind
Consistently working hard towards achieving one's goals


'Bout the dollar sign like my bro Ty
Focused on making money, like one's friend Ty


Always first class when I have to fly
Preferring to travel in luxury or comfort


In them new jets, you ain't seen it yet
Referring to having access to private planes and encouraging others to keep watching


Rookie year, ballin' like a fuckin' vet
Success in a new endeavor, exceeding expectations


Everything fast, I'm for real
Living life in the fast lane and being authentic about it


Pull up on her real slow
Driving up to her slowly to get her attention


Just so she can see me comin'
Wanting to be noticed or recognized


I just had to let her know
Wanted to communicate a message to her


For real!
Emphasizing the truth or sincerity in one's statements or actions




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KAELYN BEHR, TYRONE GRIFFIN, GARY RICHARDS, MAKONNEN SHERAN, DANNY CHIEN

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