Shit Real
Jay Rock Lyrics


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Eastside, BH dub, you know about us
Get shot, or get robbed, we get dollars
Brick of blow, flip an Oz, hardly sniff it though
2 for 5 on a Friday, give and go
Bitch niggas wanna come and get a taste
They don't get it 'til they catch a red bottom to the face
No case, young nigga shootin' shit
I done dealt in '88 with the temporary plates
Foreign cars but we dodge like bullets
Get to it, no talking, just do it
No swoosh, just killers off that kush
Me and Grizzley on the track we're both from the black book
All dirt, numbers scratched off that pistol
Selling crack viles out ya momma back window
Momma talking loud bout the shit that he into
She ain't gotta ask every month, what that rent do

You ain't know it real niggas don't sit still
If you knew a niggas story you would get chills
If you knew some of them secrets you would get killed
You ain't knowing shit real nigga, shit chill, shit chill
You ain't knowing shit real nigga, shit chill, shit chill
You ain't knowing shit real nigga

Say you wanna get rich, no matter the risk, no matter how far the trip, ok
(Okay, let's get it)
Say you just wanna be on, you want the Rollie froze, you would never break the code, okay nigga
In Campanella, tell these niggas I'm at home there (that's the crib nigga)
Blood, tell these niggas I'm at home there (that's the motherfucking crib nigga)
Only joint rolled, nigga that's good everywhere
One nigga, 2 stretch, bitch I double dare
Money on the counter, chops on the floor
Besides the holy spirit, I ain't worried bout a soul
These niggas got a lot of mouth ain't got no money though (no money though)
And tell these niggas we can beef but don't get bloody though (it's gon' get bloddy)
90 days ago I was just in prison, I got out with a vision and now I'm with Jay Rock and Kendrick
(Ain't it a blessing)
Out in Cali tapping in with the realest
When really I wasn't supposed to see the end of my sentence

You ain't know it real niggas don't sit still
If you knew a niggas story you would get chills
If you knew some of them secrets you would get killed
You ain't knowing shit real nigga, shit chill, shit chill




You ain't knowing shit real nigga, shit chill, shit chill
You ain't knowing shit real nigga

Overall Meaning

Jay Rock's "Shit Real" is a song about day-to-day life in a rough neighborhood. In the first verse, he talks about the violent nature of his environment and how money is made through selling drugs. He also mentions the consequences of crossing the wrong people, as they will result in getting hurt. Jay Rock grew up in Watts, Los Angeles, where gang violence and drug abuse were rampant. He is delivering an authentic view of life in a community like this, where those who lived there have to learn to survive in a dangerous world. The following verse discusses the idea of getting rich at any cost and the bleak reality of going to prison, and the third verse introduces his collaborator, Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley, who talks about his release from prison and newfound success.


The chorus' main idea is that people who didn't grow up in these environments or live this lifestyle will not understand the challenging and dangerous lives of those who do. There are secrets and risks associated with this life that outsiders can't comprehend. The reality is that the lack of resources, opportunities, and assistance often perpetuates this status quo in impoverished neighborhoods. The chorus is a reminder that only those who have lived this type of life know its realities, and it's not something outsiders can truly understand.


Line by Line Meaning

Eastside, BH dub, you know about us
We're from the Eastside, a gang affiliated area commonly known as BH dub and well-known in the community.


Get shot, or get robbed, we get dollars
We're exposed to violence and robbery, but we still hustle to make money and survive.


Brick of blow, flip an Oz, hardly sniff it though
We sell drugs such as cocaine in large quantities and smaller amounts, but we don't consume it ourselves much.


2 for 5 on a Friday, give and go
We sell drugs quick on Fridays, just give us the cash and we'll give you the product.


Bitch niggas wanna come and get a taste
Some people are curious and try to test us, but they don't know what they're getting themselves into.


They don't get it 'til they catch a red bottom to the face
They will only understand the severity of the situation once they face the consequences which could be violent.


No case, young nigga shootin' shit
We commit crimes for which we won't be caught or punished, such as shooting at people or vandalizing property.


I done dealt in '88 with the temporary plates
I've been in the game since 1988, even when I was just starting I was still involved and on the move.


Foreign cars but we dodge like bullets
We have expensive cars but we still face risks like dodging bullets while driving in our neighborhoods.


Get to it, no talking, just do it
We don't waste time talking, we just do what we need to do.


No swoosh, just killers off that kush
We don't wear Nike, but our actions show that we are dangerous and high from smoking marijuana.


Me and Grizzley on the track we're both from the black book
Jay Rock and Tee Grizzley both come from difficult backgrounds and share their stories in their music.


All dirt, numbers scratched off that pistol
Our firearms are untraceable and illegal.


Selling crack viles out ya momma back window
We sell drugs so close to home, we do it out of the back window of a family member's house.


Momma talking loud bout the shit that he into
Our mothers talk about our illegal activities in public, either out of worry or pride.


She ain't gotta ask every month, what that rent do
We make enough money from our illegal activities that we don't struggle to pay rent on time.


Say you wanna get rich, no matter the risk, no matter how far the trip, ok
People say they want to get rich no matter what it takes, even if it means taking risks or traveling far.


(Okay, let's get it)
Alright, let's do this.


Say you just wanna be on, you want the Rollie froze, you would never break the code, okay nigga
Some people just want to be famous and have nice things, and they claim they will never reveal sensitive information even if pressured to.


In Campanella, tell these niggas I'm at home there (that's the crib nigga)
I live in Campanella and that's my territory and neighborhood that I represent.


Blood, tell these niggas I'm at home there (that's the motherfucking crib nigga)
I'm making it clear that Campanella is where I reside and come from.


Only joint rolled, nigga that's good everywhere
As long as we have a joint to smoke, that can make any situation tolerable.


One nigga, 2 stretch, bitch I double dare
We are ready for anything, even if it means taking on multiple opponents at once.


Money on the counter, chops on the floor
We have a significant amount of cash and weapons within our immediate vicinity.


Besides the holy spirit, I ain't worried bout a soul
We're not afraid of anyone or anything, except for the spiritual consequences of our actions.


These niggas got a lot of mouth ain't got no money though (no money though)
Some people talk big but don't have any money or means to back it up.


And tell these niggas we can beef but don't get bloody though (it's gon' get bloddy)
We don't shy away from confrontation, but we're warning others that things could get violent.


90 days ago I was just in prison, I got out with a vision and now I'm with Jay Rock and Kendrick
Relatively recently, I was released from prison with a clear goal in mind which has led me to work with Jay Rock and Kendrick.


(Ain't it a blessing)
Isn't it a great opportunity to work with such talented musicians after being incarcerated?


Out in Cali tapping in with the realest
We are out in California working with the most authentic and genuine people.


When really I wasn't supposed to see the end of my sentence
Despite the odds being against me, I managed to finish my sentence and emerge stronger than before.


You ain't know it real niggas don't sit still If you knew a niggas story you would get chills If you knew some of them secrets you would get killed You ain't knowing shit real nigga, shit chill, shit chill You ain't knowing shit real nigga, shit chill, shit chill You ain't knowing shit real nigga
If you truly knew what we've experienced in life and the secrets we've kept, you would be shocked and even in danger. But since you don't, stop assuming and stay out of the way.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Johnny Reed McKinzie, Jr., Terry Sanchez Wallace, Samuel Ahana

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@Android_Gameplay

Music from the car at the beginning of the video - 😎 Jay Rock - ES Tales 😎
You're welcome =D

@TherealToppo

On your shit huh lol

@collindavis4974

THANK YOU!!

@brigadashark

Been searching for that song for a long time lol. Thanks G! :D

@RihskyMR

This is a real G πŸ‘ŒπŸ’―

@TheFatSlimandShort

If people didn’t know that then wtff are they doing listening to jay rock

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@laylaallison2577

πŸ’–a u t h e n t i c v i e w s πŸ’– and Jay Rock are a match made in heaven, Best song on album

@jordanyear2330

So good to see jay rock lead the way for TDE this time around

@jahq9930

Fr..he been grindin for years, deserves the recognition.

@michaelcampbell2390

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