Same Girl
Jennifer Lopez Lyrics

J. Lo
Jennifer Lopez is introducing herself.

Philly gettin closer
She is approaching Philadelphia, anticipating the excitement and events that will take place there.

Stuntin' like I'm supposed to
She is living up to the image she has cultivated, projecting confidence and thriving in a milieu that suits her well.

Stop me ?
She is challenging anyone who thinks they can hinder or restrain her success.

When you make it your're the chosen (you're the chosen)
JLo feels that when she succeeded, she instantly became a part of the 'chosen' ones.

Sayin time you're in trouble (you in trouble)
At times, when time is tough, it gives you trouble, and fame can be an added cause of difficulty.

Mama told me stay up by that corner (at that corner)
JLo's mother advised her to always remain alert and vigilant to her surroundings while she was standing on a street corner.

Thank God that we made that out that corner (out that corner)
Jennifer is indebted to God for helping her and her peers escape whatever troubles they encountered while on the street corner.

Goin' crazy ? Suicidal (race boys)
JLo is diving so hard into her career that it's driving her to be crazier and more suicidal than usual, suggesting that she's not taking care of herself.

Iris watchin' your money on a fork (on a fork)
The expenditure of money has become such a significant issue in her life that even her watchful employers must oversee it with caution.

Shorty you ?
It's unclear what she means by this line, although it could be interpreted as asking a rhetorical question to someone who wishes they were in her shoes.

Haters wanna see in me in a bodybath
JLo is aware of the jealousy and hatred that people hold against her and the desire that her 'haters' have to see her fail or experience a downfall.

My head's killing me
JLo is under a tremendous amount of pressure, and as a result, it's causing her to experience intense headaches.

I'm losing sleep
JLo's work is taking her away from quality sleep, and as a result, she's suffering from sleep deprivation.

And I'm waking up tired, of it all
Despite not sleeping for long periods, she is waking up feeling exhausted from everything that's been happening around her.

Early in the morning
JLo is acknowledging the early start to her day.

And there's something already
Before the day has even started, she is already dealing with something significant that requires her attention.

With my name always involved
JLo is used to her name being mentioned, whether it's good or bad.

I'm tryin' to get rid of the baggage
JLo acknowledges the emotional and mental burdens that come with her career and is trying to get free of them.

Fake friends I call them has-been
JLo is calling out those who have acted like friends but have disregarded or abandoned her as 'has-beens.'

Yeah they mind on stuck
JLo's 'fake friends' have remained stuck with old or negative thoughts towards her.

And it's OK if they don't show me luck , no
JLo could care less if such people fail to show her support or bring her good fortune.

They want me to lock down
JLo feels that some people are out to constrain her or keep her bound in some way.

They want me to crawl
JLo feels that her detractors want her to stay low, suppressed or insignificant.

They want me to cry now
JLo's haters would rejoice to see her suffer, particularly in tears.

But I've never fallen off
JLo's detractors want her to fail or give up, but she refuses to do so, remaining resilient and well-paced as she goes.

Why you tryna put the world up on my shoulders?
She wants to know why they are attempting to put the world on her shoulders and have her bear the burden alone.

Get off of me yeah
JLo wants them to give her room to breathe, allowing her the freedom to handle things in her own way.

Too damn grown, I don't owe nobody
JLo believes she is independent and doesn't owe anyone any explanation or accountability.

'Cause in the end I'm still the same girl (same girl)
Despite all the changes that come with fame, she feels that ultimately she's still the same person she was at the beginning of her career.

Show me what I gotta do
She is requesting guidance on what steps she should take to maintain her identity and success.

I'm tryna make it clear to you
JLo is attempting to be transparent about her vision and motives with her fans and critics.

Not dealing with the attitude
She no longer wants to deal with negative behavior or thought in her inner group.

I'm tired
She's exhausted from working hard, battling negativity and fighting for her identity.

Of tryna make you see that I'm still me
JLo is tired of having to prove her authenticity to people who should be supportive of her already.

Switched up my longitude and latitude
JLo changed course or shifted her focus, either literally or figuratively, by experimenting with various creative expressions in her career.

You're in my way, you better move
JLo is telling haters to get out of her way to remain successful.

'Cause I'm on the same ground
She has remained on the same level despite changes that come from success, and it doesn't change who she is.

No, I never changed, I loving every day
JLo insists she is still the same person, and her love for life has never wavered despite fame, success and obstacles.

I know that I'm the same Jenny from around the way
JLo believes that even with all the success that she remains true to her roots; the girl from the block.

I'ma keep on growin'
She will continue to learn, develop as a person, and enhance her creative works.

Keep on shinin'
JLo will rise above the negativity to continue showing a positive light for all aspiring and upcoming artists.

Just wanna do me
She wants to stay true to herself by embracing her passion and individual values.

I had a thing that 'cause he chose me
She values her career and sees it as a gift and her rightful destiny.

When I was there broke, there was nobody (nobody)
When JLo was struggling financially, she had nobody to turn to or rely on.

Back to the walls, there's nobody
When push comes to shove, JLo cannot depend or seek help from anyone, and must rely on herself.

Still the same old nigga
She remains as authentic as ever.

Thirty new cars, thirty chains on nigga
JLo has amassed wealth and success, having attained more than enough material things to sustain her.

Bein' real (bein' real)
JLo is consistent, sincere and upfront in her works and character.

Count money (count money)
At this point, JLo's accumulated and is aware of the worth of her wealth, success, and hard work.

Get high (get high) oh la la
Although it may be interpreted differently, most likely JLo's saying she enjoys the fruits of her labour such as partying with friends, which makes her experience a state of euphoria.