Check Yourself
KJ-52 Lyrics

Oh no you didn't, oh yes I did
I'm going to tell you like it is, whether you like it or not

Uncle KJ gotta talk to y'all kids
I'm a mentor figure who wants to offer guidance and advice

Listen up quick, cause the way some of y'all live
I've observed some concerning behavior that I want to address

Must have lost ya mind and jus flipped your lid
Some of you are acting irrationally and need to get back on track

Now ladies, I know what he be tellin you
I'm going to speak directly to women and the lies they may be hearing from men

I know, cause back in the day I used to do it too
I have personal experience with these situations and can relate to how they feel

Talkin bout, aw girl you know I love you
I'm going to call out the tired pick-up lines guys use to manipulate women

And if you love me too, then let me sleep wit you
I'm exposing how guys use false promises of love to push for sex

He's a fool, a lyin schemein dude
I'm not mincing words – these guys are playing you

Ima tell ya straight girl, now cut him loose
I'm giving straightforward advice – it's time to break up with these guys

Why, ain't no guy that cute
I'm challenging the idea that looks should override basic respect and decency

If he won't respect you and wait for you
Respect is a key element of a healthy relationship and you deserve it

See you need a real man that loves God too
I'm advocating for finding a partner who shares your values and moral foundation

And will take a stand even if its hard to
A good partner will show strength and integrity, even in tough situations

And I know that you can now, its worth it for you
I'm expressing confidence in women's ability to recognize their worth and make good choices

Check the program this is what I'm tellin you
I'm laying out a blueprint for self-respect and healthy relationships

[Chorus]
This is a call to action – everyone needs to check themselves and respect themselves

Where my fellas at, where my fellas at?
I'm turning my attention to men and calling them out

Now some of y'all need to check where ya head is at
I'm saying that men need to do some introspection and examination of their behavior

I know in the locker room what they be tellin cats
Guys talk big game in the locker room, but it's not a healthy mentality to adopt

don't buy into that now when they sellin that
I'm advising men not to fall prey to toxic attitudes and behaviors

Virgin ain't a drity word don't be ashamed of that
I'm pushing back against the idea that virginity is something to ridicule or be ashamed of

See in reality people be respectin that
I'm acknowledging that the choice to wait until marriage is worthy of respect

Stand up fro yourself tell 'em jus chill wit that
Men need to assert themselves and stand up against negative influences

And even if they diss turn around and bless them back
I'm advocating for a response of kindness and forgiveness, even when faced with negativity

Let me talk smack and leave it at that
I'm venting some frustration but not dwelling on it

Cause everybody ain't doin it now jus learn the facts
I'm acknowledging that not everyone lives up to unhealthy expectations and men need to realize that

don't never let somebody ever hold ya back
I'm telling men to embrace freedom and not let negative influences control them

Nobody except God should ever tell you how to act
I'm emphasizing the importance of autonomy and individual choice

Its odd sayin that cause peeps won't ell ya that
I recognize that this message may be counter-cultural and not commonly heard

But its the truth and I;ll never back down from that
I'm standing firmly in my convictions and will continue to speak the truth

So if ya can handle that and like the sound of that
I'm calling on men who are ready to embrace healthy attitudes and behaviors

Then people holla back on the track that's down wit that
This is a rallying cry for men to follow a positive and respectful path

[Chorus]
This is a call to action – everyone needs to check themselves and respect themselves

Ladies and gentlemen ya need to stop playin
I'm addressing everyone again and saying it's time to take things seriously

Stop runnin around always missionary datin
I'm calling out people who only pursue relationships for physical satisfaction

You think that the one you're lovin you gonna be savin
I'm saying that people who think sex is a shortcut to love are mistaken

But end up wit problems from the choice that ya makin
I'm pointing out the negative consequences that can come from making poor relationship choices

Now some y'all girls y'all need to start carin
I'm urging women to care more about themselves and their well-being

And think twice about the clothes that you're wearin
I'm challenging women to question whether their clothing choices reflect self-respect

I know it might be nice to have all the guy starin
I'm acknowledging the allure of attention but emphasizing the importance of self-worth

But take advice, respect yourself as a women
I'm offering advice for women to value themselves and refuse to be objectified

We all want love and we all want attention
I'm acknowledging a basic human desire for connection and affirmation

But that ain't the way to get it you understand what I'm sayin
I'm cautioning against using unhealthy means for getting attention or affection

Wit the baby gap outfit on that ya wearin
I'm referencing the trend of wearing revealing or immature clothing

Sneakin out the house tryin to hide from ya parents
I'm alluding to the desire for secrecy in unhealthy romantic situations

See God said save yourself for ya marriage
I'm grounding my advice in biblical values and principles

And it was for a reason don't misunderstand it
I'm clarifying that this advice has a purpose and meaning behind it

Sex is a beautiful gift don't mishandle it
I'm affirming the value of sex but emphasizing its importance and significance

Ya better jus check yourself and don't damage it
I'm advising people to make wise choices and not mishandle something so important