Tha Realness
Group Home Lyrics


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Check it out, the realness
Yeah, yeah
The foundation, B&B kid, 183rd

Yo, yo, my mind rate metallurgy like a nigga upstate
That's pushing mad years of crazy weight
I penetrate the shit that you love to hate
Time to meet your fate no time to negotiate

I meditate in my room, holdin' on map
Hopin' that a revolution is comin' soon
The smoke consumes my brothers holdin' grudges
Walkin' in courts I and throw [unverified] at the judges

And my cousin is on the run from '89
The pigs came to my crib and said they found a bloody nine
With your fingerprints on the evidence
Fuck that let's go to the roof and bust off the macs

I want a Lex and clean sex
And every apartment furnishin' the whole projects
I don't regret becomin' a MC
My only regret the real Ghetto Child memory

My man Lil' Dap, comes equipped
Mobb Deep Shook Ones part 2
Yeah, Nut Cracker, yo, comes equipped
Yeah, Brainsick Mob, comes equipped
A Mob, yo, comes equipped

Yo, I've been brakin' you brothers just to reach the top
Can't stop hip hop runnin' through these veins
East New York style one love to the streets
Beatin' down all these rappers like cookers upon the beat

Chicks like my T L see 'cause they like the way I Creep
When your man leave home I rock that ass to sleep
It's a New York thing mad love from Brainsick
When we're walking through the ghetto and we're poppin' some shit

I'm on my way goin' home drinkin' a Heineken
Back to the destination where it all begin
'Get these motherfuckers off before I brake them in
And for you fish ass niggas we're not havin' it

Yo, Nut, you know the feelin' when things ain't right
When these non fiction niggas start to rap on the mic
I keep shit to myself and keep it real with the game
Fake niggas hang around but they get no fame, check it out, uh

The realness

Let me show you what the fucks goin' on in this so called game
I'll leave you dead the only thing you feel is the pain
From the man collectin' elevatin' his stacks
My name is Black if you front get your wig pushed back

I speak the truth plus I keep it sharf for my fam
Like Conan choppin' niggas up on this jam
The beat is cook so stupid niggas open your eyes
I'm on the rise check it Brainsick Enterprise

I keep it movin' and can't shit hold me back
I'm on your map I bet you didn't even know that
Slow your role ease back up don't play bold
'Cause if you see me black the star I got total control

Comin' through with the Sick, yeah, we click, click, click
Me and my partner Jack the Ripper, yeah, we on some shit
And I know you can't hang so don't ride my dick
'Cause I comes equipped with that Brainsick shit

I go deep into my mind and then I starts to flip
Blowin' up ain't shit watch your bitch get hit
From the brainstorm so let it storm let it storm
When my lyrics digest and rip through your fuckin' chest

So while you sweatin', I be wreckin' plus I can't be stopped
I wanna rule hip hop an blow a hole in the chart
Keep it movin' 'cause you know, Jack do it right
Flippin' mic after mic then I call it the night

So what's my destination? Yo, to make it not fake it
Livin' in this fuckin' world is like total domination
To all my niggas in the east yo Ray rest in peace
Make your heart skip a bet because my sound is unique

No hesitation because your ass will get hit
So I will take yours and I will take his
Now you niggas now what the fuck the real is





The realness

Overall Meaning

The song "Tha Realness" by Group Home is a powerful commentary on the struggles of life in impoverished neighborhoods. The lyrics are filled with references to violence, poverty, and the persistent desire to rise above these challenges. The singer's voice is filled with anger and frustration, but also a sense of hope - that despite the odds, he will prevail.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come: "My mind rate metallurgy like a nigga upstate / That's pushing mad years of crazy weight / I penetrate the shit that you love to hate / Time to meet your fate no time to negotiate." These lines speak to the singer's determination to overcome the challenges he faces, both internal and external. He is "pushing mad years of crazy weight," and is not about to back down now.


The verse continues with references to the singer's meditation practices and his desire for revolution. He speaks of holding onto a map, hoping that change will come soon. The lines "The smoke consumes my brothers holdin' grudges / Walkin' in courts I and throw [unverified] at the judges" underscore the deep-seated anger and frustration felt by those living in the ghetto. The verse ends with a reference to the singer's only regret: that he was not able to escape his childhood memories of growing up in the ghetto.


The song contains several references to other rap artists, such as Mobb Deep and Nutcracker. These references serve to place the song in a larger cultural context while also highlighting the artist's solidarity with his peers. Overall, "Tha Realness" is a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on life in impoverished neighborhoods.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, yo, my mind rate metallurgy like a nigga upstate
I have an analytical mind that is akin to a prisoner who has spent years working with metal


That's pushing mad years of crazy weight
It takes a lot of experience and hard work


I penetrate the shit that you love to hate
I can see through things that you dislike


Time to meet your fate no time to negotiate
You will face consequences without any room for negotiation


I meditate in my room, holdin' on map
I contemplate my surroundings while looking at a map


Hopin' that a revolution is comin' soon
I am hopeful for a change in our society


The smoke consumes my brothers holdin' grudges
My friends are angry and frustrated


Walkin' in courts I and throw [unverified] at the judges
I disrespect authority figures when I am in court


And my cousin is on the run from '89
My relative has been a fugitive since 1989


The pigs came to my crib and said they found a bloody nine
Police officers came to my house and claimed to have found a gun used in a crime


With your fingerprints on the evidence
Apparently, my fingerprints were on the gun


Fuck that let's go to the roof and bust off the macs
I am not going to comply and I will resort to violence


I want a Lex and clean sex
I desire to have luxury cars and hygienic sexual experiences


And every apartment furnishin' the whole projects
I wish to own all of the furniture in the public housing developments


I don't regret becomin' a MC
I am glad that I became a rapper


My only regret the real Ghetto Child memory
I regret my difficult childhood experiences


My man Lil' Dap, comes equipped
My friend Lil' Dap is always prepared for any situation


Mobb Deep Shook Ones part 2
A reference to the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep and their song Shook Ones Part 2


Yeah, Nut Cracker, yo, comes equipped
My friend Nut Cracker is also always prepared


Yeah, Brainsick Mob, comes equipped
My crew, the Brainsick Mob, is always prepared


A Mob, yo, comes equipped
Other groups are also always prepared


Yo, I've been brakin' you brothers just to reach the top
I have been aggressively competing with other rappers to become successful


Can't stop hip hop runnin' through these veins
I have a deep passion for hip hop music


East New York style one love to the streets
I have love for the streets of East New York


Beatin' down all these rappers like cookers upon the beat
I am dominating other rappers with my skills on the microphone


Chicks like my T L see 'cause they like the way I Creep
Women are attracted to me because of my style and swagger


When your man leave home I rock that ass to sleep
I am able to seduce your girlfriend while you are away


It's a New York thing mad love from Brainsick
I have deep love and respect for New York hip-hop culture and my crew, Brainsick


When we're walking through the ghetto and we're poppin' some shit
We like to talk trash and be confrontational in the tough neighborhoods of the city


I'm on my way goin' home drinkin' a Heineken
I am currently drinking a Heineken beer on my way home


Back to the destination where it all begin
I am heading back to where I grew up


'Get these motherfuckers off before I brake them in
I am going to eliminate anyone who tries to stop me


And for you fish ass niggas we're not havin' it
We will not tolerate any weakness in our crew


Yo, Nut, you know the feelin' when things ain't right
My friend Nut Cracker knows what it's like to face adversity


When these non fiction niggas start to rap on the mic
I am disgusted when other rappers create false stories about their lives


I keep shit to myself and keep it real with the game
I only speak the truth and do not fabricate stories for the sake of the rap game


Fake niggas hang around but they get no fame, check it out, uh
I do not allow fake people to associate with me or gain fame through our crew


Let me show you what the fucks goin' on in this so called game
I want to reveal the truth about the music industry and its issues


I'll leave you dead the only thing you feel is the pain
I will metaphorically destroy others with my rap skills


From the man collectin' elevatin' his stacks
The record executives who profit from the industry


My name is Black if you front get your wig pushed back
I will not tolerate disrespect and will resort to violence


I speak the truth plus I keep it sharf for my fam
I only speak the truth and do it for the sake of my family and crew


Like Conan choppin' niggas up on this jam
A reference to the warrior Conan who decapitates his enemies - I am metaphorically doing the same thing to other rappers


The beat is cook so stupid niggas open your eyes
The beat is incredible and I want people to notice it


I'm on the rise check it Brainsick Enterprise
Our crew, Brainsick, is rising to the top of the rap game


I keep it movin' and can't shit hold me back
I am unstoppable and will not be held down by anyone or anything


I'm on your map I bet you didn't even know that
I am succeeding in the industry and people are starting to take notice


Slow your role ease back up don't play bold
Don't challenge me or you'll regret it


'Cause if you see me black the star I got total control
I am the one in control and you do not want to cross me


Comin' through with the Sick, yeah, we click, click, click
Our crew, the Brainsick Mob, is coming through and people can hear our presence with our clicks


Me and my partner Jack the Ripper, yeah, we on some shit
My friend Jack the Ripper and I are making waves in the rap game


And I know you can't hang so don't ride my dick
Others cannot compete with me, so they should not try to take credit for my success


'Cause I comes equipped with that Brainsick shit
I always have the necessary skills and mindset with me from my crew, Brainsick


I go deep into my mind and then I starts to flip
I go into deep thought and get creative with my rhymes


Blowin' up ain't shit watch your bitch get hit
My fame is inevitable, and women will follow me


From the brainstorm so let it storm let it storm
My ideas and creativity are powerful and creative


When my lyrics digest and rip through your fuckin' chest
My rhymes are intense and will have a lasting impact on listeners


So while you sweatin', I be wreckin' plus I can't be stopped
While others are struggling, I am thriving and unstoppable


I wanna rule hip hop an blow a hole in the chart
I want to be the biggest rapper in the industry and dominate the music charts


Keep it movin' 'cause you know, Jack do it right
I am always on the move and doing things the right way


Flippin' mic after mic then I call it the night
I am able to perform one after another and then end the night on a high note


So what's my destination? Yo, to make it not fake it
My goal is to make it to the top of the rap game without compromising myself or my crew


Livin' in this fuckin' world is like total domination
To survive in this world, you must dominate and know how to navigate it


To all my niggas in the east yo Ray rest in peace
I am giving a shout-out to my friends in the East, specifically to someone named Ray who has died


Make your heart skip a bet because my sound is unique
My music is innovative and will make you feel excited and intrigued


No hesitation because your ass will get hit
I do not hesitate to take aggressive action against anyone who disrespects me


So I will take yours and I will take his
I will take everything and defeat any competition


Now you niggas now what the fuck the real is
I have revealed the truth about the rap game and my intentions as an artist




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher E. Martin, Jamel Malachi Felder, James Heath

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