Only Girl
Joe Budden Lyrics

Still got Jerz on his Back
Joe Budden is still representing New Jersey through his music and persona

Matter fact Jerz is Back
New Jersey is still relevant and making a comeback in the music industry

Listen, it′s regular Joe partner, rap is so popular
Joe Budden is just a regular person but recognizes that rap music is very popular

Swear we gotta be the highest rated soap opera
Joe Budden sees the rap industry as a form of entertainment, likening it to a drama-filled soap opera

Nowadays it ain't about whoever flow hotter
Rap music is not solely about who has the best rapping skills anymore

It′s about gimmick, image and whoever gross dollars
Instead, it's largely about having a unique image and making a lot of money through it

While I try to be me. Just a man with issues
Joe Budden strives to be true to himself and acknowledges that he has flaws and problems

They even complained then. Some fans is so fickle
Despite trying to be authentic, some fans are still fickle and complain about his music

'Cause ya'll fall for it. Y′all niggas believe ′em
Joe Budden believes that people fall for fake personas and gimmicks in the rap industry

Gotta learn how to read 'em. Gotta learn how to weed ′em
He advises people to become more discerning and weed out those who are fake

If somebody promoting gangsta, dude's reaching
Joe Budden feels that people who promote a gangsta image are likely being disingenuous

′Cause gangstas and promoters are like two different regions
He sees the gangsta persona and the promotion of it as two separate things

I'm so tired of beefing
Joe Budden is exhausted with engaging in rap beefs and conflicts

Shit'll only end in another man leaking and another man Bleeding
He recognizes that rap beefs can be dangerous and violent

Especially the rap beef. I hate rap beef
Joe Budden hates the idea of rap beef and sees it as unnecessary drama

Half these cats ain't real. They only rap beef
He believes that many people engage in rap beefs just for show and not because they are genuinely angry or offended

Half these cats should chill. That's if you ask me
Joe Budden thinks that many rappers should just relax and focus on making good music

′Cause if you catch ′em with the mill then it's a track meet
He warns that violent conflicts can escalate quickly and have serious consequences, even leading to a shootout

Plus I feel like every beef is the same
Joe Budden believes that rap beefs are all repetitive and lack originality

Now I′m caught in it beefing with Game
He finds himself embroiled in a rap beef with rapper The Game

And his image is the 'West coast Savior′ Must of been the only weapon in Hand
Joe Budden is commenting on The Game's image as a savior figure for the West Coast rap scene, but insinuates that it's a carefully crafted façade

I know Pac is in Heaven like 'damn'
He believes that the late rapper Tupac Shakur would be disappointed to see the state of rap beefs today

But that's a small problem. Real little in fact
Joe Budden sees the issue of rap beefs as insignificant compared to the larger problems in the world

Fab Chill. Wouldn′t put you in the middle of that
He tells fellow rapper Fabolous to stay out of the beef between Joe Budden and The Game

I don't need a nigga help. Nah niggas is trash
Joe Budden believes that he doesn't need anyone else's help in dealing with his problems because he sees others as inferior

Five on one. But it ain't like one of them niggas can rap
He believes that the people he is beefing with are not skilled rappers

And I got other shit to deal with like my little bro becoming a man
Joe Budden has other priorities in his life, such as helping his younger brother mature and grow

Gotta watch what he′s becoming. He′s fam
He feels a responsibility to be a good role model for his younger brother because they are family

Don't know if he at the age where there′s a gun in his hand
Joe Budden is worried that his younger brother may be at an age where he is tempted to involve himself in violence or illegal activity

'Cause he′ll be done in a can. See, He's young. Understand
He knows that his brother's actions could have serious consequences, given his young age and lack of life experience

Little niggas too smart to end up in a building
Joe Budden believes that young people are often smarter than we give them credit for and that they can avoid getting involved in dangerous situations

But every nigga that I know that′s in jail is brilliant
He recognizes that people who end up in jail can still be intelligent and talented

And they all got a story. Normally full of glory
Joe Budden sees the experiences of people who have been to jail as often being dramatic and fraught with struggle

A few missteps, and a couple of regrets
He recognizes that many people make mistakes in life and have regrets about their past actions

They all tight in the mental with credentials. After all the shit they been through
Despite their struggles, he believes that many people who have been to jail are still intelligent and have valuable life experiences

Matter of fact. They all got potential
Joe Budden sees the potential for success and greatness in everyone, regardless of past mistakes

Matter of fact. We all got potential. Some of us don't use it
He believes that everyone has potential, but not everyone fulfills it

So having it is useless
He sees the potential for success as meaningless if it isn't acted upon

He don't wanna be a ′Shoulda' 'Coulda' 'Woulda'
Joe Budden wants to avoid regretting missed opportunities or feeling like he could have done more in the past

But he didn′t. Now he sent in. Bunkie asking how he get in
He recognizes that sometimes people make decisions that lead to negative consequences, such as going to jail and having to answer to other inmates

Now he Just it. Now he pissed in
He acknowledges that being in jail can be frustrating and demoralizing

He got loved ones but now we gotta visit 'em
He sees the negative impact that being in jail can have on relationships and family ties

Yeah, he′s talented. But now its all hindering
He recognizes that someone's past mistakes or current situation can hold them back from realizing their full potential

Shit you would of gave to 'em. Now you gotta send it in
He sees the irony in wanting to support someone financially or emotionally but being unable to because of their incarceration

Whatever you doing youngin′. Dawg, it ain't fine
Joe Budden warns the younger generation that some of the things they do and say are not okay or acceptable

Without a breathalizer, nigga, walk a straight line
He advises people to avoid engaging in illegal or dangerous activities, comparing it to a sobriety test

I gotta teach dude that friends ain′t friends
He recognizes that there may be people posing as friends who are actually using you or working against you

And love ain't love. No matter how heart shaped it is
He believes that some people use the guise of love to manipulate or deceive others

You don't need friends the cars and cake′ll get
He warns against valuing material possessions or superficial relationships over genuine friendships

You need ′em when times are hard. They adjascent with
Joe Budden believes that true friends are those who are there for you when times are tough, not just when things are going well

That ain't where you wanna be. And shouldn′t have to
He advises people to avoid getting into situations where they need to rely on others for support, and to strive for self-sufficiency

Wasn't in the before flick. Shouldn′t be in the after
He believes that some people only come into your life for a short time and that it's okay to let them go when they're no longer beneficial or positive influences

Only trying to fuck you like incest
He sees some people as only being interested in exploiting or using others for their own gain, comparing it to incest

While you search like credit cards. For who got your best interest?
Joe Budden urges people to be careful about who they trust and to find people who genuinely care about their well-being

And I don't wanna talk your ear off about a whole bunch of shit I′m still learning myself
He recognizes that he's still learning about life and doesn't want to sound like he has all the answers

Play your friends from far. And keep your enemies close
He advises people to maintain a distance from those who may not have their best interests at heart, while still being aware of them

'Cause I done been through enough for us both
Joe Budden has experienced enough hardships and struggles in his life that he feels he can offer advice to others

Play your friends from far. And keep your enemies close
He advises people to maintain a distance from those who may not have their best interests at heart, while still being aware of them

′Cause I done been through enough for us both
Joe Budden has experienced enough hardships and struggles in his life that he feels he can offer advice to others