Keep It Real
Gucci Mane Lyrics


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Nah

I could've been in prison with a hundred years
Yet I woke up in a mansion with two hundred mill' (huh)
Had to let go of the lean and get off the pills (the lean)
Cut a couple niggas off 'cause they didn't keep it real (fuck 'em)
My life is beautiful like Snoop Dogg and Pharrell (Pharrell)
Used to dream of livin' like that but now it's real (it's real)
Remember I was sellin' Ps like that rip for real (for real)
Now I play this shit right, I retire with a bill' (a bill')

My car it cost two million, my watch cost a ticket (what the fuck?)
Worth a quarter billion now, and now I'm talkin' liquid (you lyin')
I'm hurtin' these haters feelings, mama said I'm gifted (my mama)
They say my label cursed, I guess the curse lifted (it's lifted)
My coupe an immigrant, it ain't even shipped (it's shipped)
I wired half a milli when it first was built (this shit built)
I never been a snitch, that's not how I was built (nah)
On a mission and I hop out, sweep the colored pill (pill)
Cut from a different cloth, this a whole 'nother quilt
I got so many whips, could start a dealership (a dealership)
They all delusional, I never needed them (fuck 'em)
I'm like the godfather, help the needy ones (the needy ones)
These niggas got no motion 'cause they greedy bums (they bums)
I slum valley alone, product of the slums (the 6)
They treat me like the don 'cause I'm one of the ones (the one)
You niggas don't shoot guns, y'all just bumpin' your gums

I could've been in prison with a hundred years
Yet I woke up in a mansion with two hundred mill' (huh)
Had to let go of the lean and get off the pills (the lean)
Cut a couple niggas off 'cause they didn't keep it real (fuck 'em)
My life is beautiful like Snoop Dogg and Pharrell (Pharrell)
Used to dream of livin' like that but now it's real (it's real)
Remember I was sellin' Ps like that rip for real (for real)
Now I play this shit right, I retire with a bill' (go)

Everyone obsessed with drillin', I don't wanna drill (nah)
Young nigga take it from me, that ain't how to live (live)
Used to have to make a sale just to pay the bills (damn)
I don't like to even reminisce, it give me chills (brr)
My car look like a fish out on land without the gills (woah)
My rims so tall, my lil' boy damn near can fit in the wheels (Ice)
Used to have to bring the cash, now I cut the cheque (cheque)
Used to wake up in a cell, now I'm on a jet (jet)
Used to have to pay to play with nowhere to stay (nowhere to stay)
Nigga keep lookin' for Ray, he done took the yay (pyoom)
I done stacked so many ms, I had to move away (I'm gone)
R.I.P. my daddy, he wouldn't put the booze away (R.I.P. my daddy)
I know we all gon' make mistakes, this shit make or break (a brick)
I spent a million dollars on it but still lost the case (what the fuck?)
I got a loyal fanbase, they won't go away (my fans)
These folks still listen to me, each and every single day (it's Gucci)

I could've been in prison with a hundred years
Yet I woke up in a mansion with two hundred mill' (huh)
Had to let go of the lean and get off the pills (the lean)
Cut a couple niggas off 'cause they didn't keep it real (fuck 'em)
My life is beautiful like Snoop Dogg and Pharrell (Pharrell)
Used to dream of livin' like that but now it's real (it's real)




Remember I was sellin' Ps like that rip for real (for real)
Now I play this shit right, I retire with a bill'

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep It Real" by Gucci Mane is a rap about the artist's success and the luxuries that come with it. The lyrics "That jump shot dough, my money go swish, swish, swish" compare his wealth to a basketball player making a successful shot. The rest of the song is a mix of bragging and speaking to his significant other about their shared success.


The line "Never been so fake, every time we back to back we break up" seems to imply that Gucci Mane has experienced false friendships or relationships in the past. He also references his money and cars throughout the song, indicating that he values material possessions. Overall, the lyrics of "Keep It Real" celebrate wealth and success while acknowledging the challenges that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Swish, swish
The sound of my money moving quickly


That jump shot
My financial success is akin to a successful basketball player's precision in shooting hoops


That jump shot dough
My wealth, like a jump shot, is consistent and reliable


My money go swish, swish, swish
I have a lot of money and it's moving quickly


I got stupid
I became wealthy in a way that defies all odds


Like a chicken poops
I have an abundance of wealth, like one would have an abundance of waste material from a chicken coop


Like' I 'ain't gonna do it right
Despite appearances, I know what I'm doing with my money


'but keep all my fingers
I am careful and strategic with my wealth


Yeah you can drive
My success has allowed me to elevate those around me


See my number one drive, she so amazing
My top priority and inspiration is my partner who inspires me to continue making money


...do not let to talk with strangers
I am cautious and mindful of who I associate with in order to protect my wealth


Push a line 'bout to me, and then we go on a road
Investments are strategic and planned in detail for future profit


Turning down'
I refuse to enter into bad business deals that could jeopardize my wealth


Girl we get that money
Together, with my partner, we work hard to make more money


Never been so fake
I am genuine in my achievements and success


Every time we back to back
Continual success and wins are my standard


'we brake up
Setbacks are bound to happen, but they don't define me


It's the theme line, with two loving
Money is the common thread that unites my loving relationship


You know I got that money '
I'm proud of my hard-earned wealth


Alright you say that I'm a rich
My wealth is recognized by others


With you girl driving
My partner is my co-pilot in my journey to financial success


Hit the silence chill, that's the harder part
Even with wealth, it's hard to find inner peace and quiet


Hit' em with ..
I'm impressing others with my wealth and success


That jump shot dought
My riches are consistent and reliable, like the reference to a jump shot


My money go like switch, switch
My wealth is constantly moving and growing




Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Radric Davis, Tiquon Pryor

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Comments from YouTube:

Andrew Rogers

2020 still keeping it real lean in my coffee!!

Illusions

This song got no reason to be this hard damn gucci and zay the best

Suede Dial

2021 this still hitting πŸ₯΅πŸ₯΅πŸ₯΅

Nick Softy

Gucci and zay together just legendary

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Nick Softy Trap House 5 a classic

Galaxy Music

Miss this Gucci πŸ₯²

Damian Perez

Still playing this 2020 πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ‘Ή

Torriano Ramsey

still a banger

Rinzo Ace of Spades

Still listening in 2018πŸ”₯πŸ’―πŸ”₯πŸ’―πŸ”₯

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Larinzo Collins what about Writing on the wall 2

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