Take A Look
Guru Featuring Roy Ayers Lyrics

A lot of people don't realize that
Many people fail to understand that

The reason why I'm talkin is, I'm tired of most
I am speaking out because I am tired of most things

And I'm tired of suckers always complain about your situation
I am tired of people complaining about their situation

'Cause you frontin' (you dig?)
(Do you understand?) Because you are pretending to be something you are not

Take a look at yourself
Examine yourself

Take one big look
Take a thorough look

You came up short man (that's right)
You failed to achieve your goal

Yes just one time too many (too many)
One too many times

Don't try to get too friendly (nah)
Do not try to be overly familiar

I shouldn't give you any (none)
I should not give you anything

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, you know respect (yeah)
Respect, you know what it is

You're messed up son, tryin' to play mack money (mack money)
You are messed up, trying to be flashy with money

You went for self, for the fast wealth, but you know what's funny?
You pursued personal gain and quick wealth, but guess what?

Now you're fallin', crawlin', cryin' out for reasons (oww)
Now you are struggling, pleading for help

Should I sympathize, or let my lyrics give lesions
Should I feel sorry for you, or should my words hurt you?

And cuts, 'cause I can straighten you up
And hurt, because I can help you improve

I ain't on no crusade (nope)
I am not on a mission

It's just that your game's played (yup)
It's just that your tricks are known

But are you afraid, to make moves, and get really paid ?
Are you afraid to take risks and earn more money?

You might fade (goodbye) 'cause punk you live for today
You might disappear because you only care about today

And most of your chances, already blew away
You already missed most of your opportunities

Listen (check it son)
Listen (listen closely)

Forget the dissin', I'm admittin'
Forget the criticism, I am admitting

I've done some wrong, also wrote some dope songs (word)
I have made mistakes, but I have also created great music (believe it)

My man Roy, he brought the vibes along
My friend Roy Ayers provided the atmosphere

Now I'm there, in here gettin' funky with the track
Now I am here, getting groovy with the music

I used to drive a Cadillac, it took me there and back (right)
I used to drive a Cadillac, it took me places (you know it)

But seriously black, how you livin'? (how you livin'?)
But seriously, how are you really living?

From what I can see, word to mother you're slippin'
From what I can tell, you are failing

If I were you, I'd stop this fantasy world stuff (quit it)
If I were you, I would stop pretending

'Cause the real world's tough, you ain't equipped enough
Because the real world is difficult, and you are not ready

Step back, analyze, and use your own eyes to see (take a look)
Take a step back, analyze, and form your own opinion

I can't be you, you can't be me
I cannot be you, and you cannot be me

For your problems, yo you can't blame no one else
You cannot blame anyone else for your problems

I ain't runnin' away (never kid) yo are you?
I am not running away, are you?

I been through the BS, I got scars a few (many)
I have been through the trouble, and I have scars to prove it (many)

But I can't dwell in the hell that I've passed through (nope)
But I cannot stay in the negative experiences of my past

I'mma blast through (yup) and do what I gotta do (have to)
I will power through, and do what is necessary

Amazing, suckers think this rap stuff won't phase them
Surprisingly, some people think that rap music will not affect them

I wait then, and cross the ceilings 'til they cave in (boom)
I keep going, even when it seems impossible, until I succeed (bang)

Or give in, 'cause the power keeps me driven (that's right)
Or give up, but my motivation keeps me going (exactly)

I'll destroy the weak noise with much poise and no toys
I will conquer the lesser sound with skill and without gimmicks

Or tricks (nope) so stay off my tip
Or I will not resort to sneaky tactics, so stay away from me

And get a grip on your own and get a life of your own
Take control of your life and make your own path

And stop waitin', for things to come to you
And stop waiting for things to happen to you

That's for chumps (that's right) I know what you oughta do
That strategy is for foolish people, and I know what you should do

Yeah I wanna give a big big shout out
I want to give a big shout out

To the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and the Group Home
To the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and the Group Home

To my man Premier
To my friend Premier

Crazy shoutout to all the boroughs of New York
Big shoutout to all the boroughs of New York

Know what I'm sayin'?
Do you understand what I am saying?

'Cause my man Roy Ayers is in full effect
Because Roy Ayers is fully contributing to the music