Keep It Real
KYLE Lyrics

Aight look
Opening statement to the song

Ever since I was thirteen
From a young age, Kyle has faced challenges

I been surrounded by hurt dreams
Kyle has been surrounded by people who have given up on their dreams

And fake niggas who threw shots, but none of that shit could hurt me
Kyle has been targeted by people who spread false rumors about him but it didn't affect him

Police investigations, but the police couldn't chirp me
Kyle has been investigated by the police but there was no evidence found against him

High school, couldn't nerf me
Kyle didn't let the negativity in high school affect him

The New boyz couldn't jerk me
The New Boyz band (or anyone else for that matter) couldn't convince Kyle to conform to fit in

Aye!
An exclamation of sorts

They wake up like everyday
People talk about Kyle every day

Someone got something to say
People always have something to say about Kyle

They all N.W.A.'s
A reference to the rap group N.W.A. that Kyle is comparing other people to

Niggas ain't gettin' no play
The people who talk about Kyle don't have their own success

Not in my city, no way
The people who talk about Kyle don't have any influence in his city

Go outside, get some sun, grab some shade
Kyle is saying that these people need to do something productive instead of talking about him

Hydroplane!
An exclamation of sorts

Niggas can't keep in they lane
People can't stay in their own lane and just do their own thing

It ain't no thang
Kyle isn't bothered by people who try to distract him with their negativity

My shit so biggity, biggity bang!
Kyle believes in himself and his work

Yup!
An exclamation of sorts

Bang nigga!
An exclamation of sorts

K-I doing my thang nigga
Kyle is doing his own thing and not letting others bring him down

Young boy he done upgrade from that Cavalier to that Range, nigga
Kyle has moved up in life, from a Cavalier car to a Range Rover

Best believe I'm that same nigga
Kyle is still the same person and hasn't forgotten where he came from

K.i.D but don't play, nigga
Kyle may be young, but he is serious about his work

You're lowkey like Japayne, dude
Kyle compares the haters to a lesser-known person, Japayne

All you look the same, nigga
Kyle believes that these people who hate on him are all the same, with no individuality

Dude, this is the shit I do
Kyle is just doing his own thing

Spell it out for these dumb niggas, haiku
Kyle is calling people stupid and is metaphorically spelling things out for them, in a haiku-like way

Weak rappers like you, are so bad for my mood
Kyle doesn't like weak rappers who try to bring him down with their words

Yep, y'all better watch your step
Kyle is warning these haters to watch their step

Asians kid test
Not quite sure what this line means

I'm coming correct
Kyle is coming at these haters with truth and honesty

Really there's no contest
Kyle is so confident in his work that there is no comparison to others

Getting it right 'til there ain't shit left
Kyle is perfecting his craft until there's no room for improvement

Uhh, well I keep real and I don't think I'll ever, change
Kyle is real and honest and he will never change

I'll never lie if you can look me in the, face
Kyle won't lie to someone if they're looking him in the face

I swear to God that weak shit isn't in my, veins
Kyle is swearing (by God) that he doesn't do anything wimpy or weak

I'll never change
Kyle is who he is and won't change

I keep it real, (Keep it real, nigga)
Kyle stays honest and true to himself

I keep it real, (Keep it real, nigga) my nigga
Kyle is staying true to himself and is addressing the listener

That's how I feel, my nigga
Kyle is expressing how he feels about being true to himself

Just keep it for real
Kyle believes that everyone should keep it real

Real nigga since day one
Kyle has always been honest and true to himself since the beginning

So fuck you if you hate me
Kyle doesn't care if people hate him

Been a working nigga since day two
Kyle has been working hard since day two (referring to day one being when he was born)

And a rich nigga since day three
Kyle has been rich since day three (just emphasizing how successful he is)

Learned this shit on my own, so
Kyle has learned everything he has on his own

What the hell could you teach me?
Kyle doesn't think anyone could teach him anything

Kyle Harvey's no clone, you
Kyle is unique and not copying anyone

Couldn't see me with H (D)
Not sure what this line means

With a telescope
Kyle is saying that even if someone was using a telescope to look at him, they wouldn't see anything new

With a microscope
Kyle is saying that even if someone was using a microscope to look at him, they wouldn't see anything new

Nigga in the dark
Kyle is emphasizing that people still wouldn't see anything new if he was in the dark

With a lot of phones
Not sure what this line means

I'm over rappers who smoke weed with white girls, and get Emma Stoned
Kyle is saying that he's over rappers who do drugs and try to impress white girls

I'm not saying they're weak
Kyle is not saying that these rappers are weak

I'm just saying they're not me
Kyle is saying that these rappers aren't like him

And if like, I'm fuckin' great
Kyle is saying that if this is what makes a great rapper, then he's great

I mean like, what else could they be?
Kyle is saying that there's nothing else for these rappers to be besides not like him

Ya know?
Kyle is asking if the listener understands what he's saying

They say that I sound like Drake
Kyle has been compared to Drake by others

I don't
Kyle doesn't believe that he sounds like Drake

You're daughter thinks I'm great
Kyle is saying that even someone's daughter recognizes his greatness

I know
Kyle is acknowledging that people recognize his talent

Your motherfuckin' CD package needs to come with a bar of soap
Kyle is saying that these rappers need to clean up their lyrics

'Cause honestly, your verses stink
Kyle is saying that these rappers' lyrics are unpleasant

That shit puts me straight to sleep
Kyle is saying that these rappers' lyrics are boring

Even if I didn't have a nose, I could tell that your verses reek
Kyle is saying that the lyrics are so bad that he could smell them if he had no nose

But its filled with all this shit about
Kyle is talking about the content of these rappers' lyrics

Spots you've never been
The rappers are talking about places they've never been to

And about
Continuation of the previous line

Girls you'll never do
The rappers are talking about girls they'll never be with

And about shit you never did
The rappers are talking about things they've never done

And all the niggas you killed
The rappers are claiming to have killed people

And all the caps that you've peeled
The rappers are claiming to have done drive-by shootings

Well all you niggas are millionaires, so come on, let's be real
Kyle is saying that these rappers have made a lot of money, but their lyrics are still bad

Uhh, well I keep and I don't think I'll ever, change
Kyle is still emphasizing his honesty and that he won't change

This shit for real
Kyle is again emphasizing his honesty and that he's not joking

I keep it real
Kyle is staying honest and true to himself

I keep it real, my nigga
Kyle is addressing the listener and saying that he's being honest with them too

Just keep it real
Kyle is asking everyone to be honest and true to themselves