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These tats on my face don't mean nothin'
I was locked up, that don't mean nothin'
When you make it through the struggle it tend to mean hustle
The only one in my life to call them niggas up

I ain't too hard to tell you how I feel
When you tat my name on, it make me know it's real
I ain't too hard to tell you how I feel
What you say you don't do, girl you know I will
I'm just the realest that you done met
I'm just the realest that you done met
I'm just the realest that you done met
Still surprised you haven't noticed it yet
The realest you ever met

I hustle on backpage, now I got her face down
Frownin' while she take it, she don't like to make sounds
Bought a one way ticket, put her on the Greyhound
Workin' our hotels right before they played out
What's the problem? Why you not smilin'? We in the prime of our life
Supposed to be havin' the time of our life
Excuse the misunderstandin', sometimes you be so demandin'
Don't like to be told what to do, difficult but we manage
Said some things I didn't mean, caused emotional damage
I love the streets, I'm a gangster, I like to be in them daily
Your mother love me like a son but I'm not seein' me changin'
A lot of built up frustration due to past situations

I ain't too hard to tell you how I feel
When you tat my name on, it make me know it's real
I ain't too hard to tell you how I feel
What you say you don't do, girl you know I will
I'm just the realest that you done met
I'm just the realest that you done met
I'm just the realest that you done met
Still surprised you haven't noticed it yet
The realest you ever met

Turned a hooker to a housewife and people say "how?"
Million dollar vision, you just gotta stay down
Don't get all in your feelings babe don't throw your weight around
She gon' kill herself if I leave but she know I don't play around
Got one text in this evenin', say she just made it in town
Wonderin' if I could see her, got some things to figure out
I ain't mean it, I was bluffin', thinkin' please don't leave me now
Boys II Men, I'm down on bended knees listenin' to The Weeknd
Now friends hate me sayin' "girl look when did he get out?"
My mother left when I was young
I'm commitment shy so when feelin's get involved I tend to run
Sometimes emotions get the best of me clearly
And I ain't never tried to straddle no fences
Been back and forth for a minute
And I know I seem rough
I've been hurt and you the only one that mean somethin'

I ain't too hard to tell you how I feel
When you tat my name on, it make me know it's real
I ain't too hard to tell you how I feel
What you say you don't do, girl you know I will
I'm just the realest that you done met
I'm just the realest that you done met
I'm just the realest that you done met




Still surprised you haven't noticed it yet
The realest you ever met

Overall Meaning

In Kevin Gates's song Ain't Too Hard, he talks about his life experiences and how it has shaped him into the person he is today. The first verse talks about the tattoos on his face and the fact that they don't define him. He explains that he was locked up, but that also didn't define his worth. He then talks about how going through struggles makes him hustle harder, and he is the only one that his friends can call.


In the chorus, he talks about how he is not too hard to reveal his true feelings, and getting his name tattooed shows him that the love is real. He talks about how he is the realest person his girl has ever met and how surprised he is that she hasn't noticed it yet.


The second verse talks about his past as a hustler, and how he had to work his way up. He mentions that he turned a hooker into a housewife, and even though people questioned how he did it, he stayed focused on his million-dollar vision. He explains that his girl tends to get emotional and throw her weight around, but deep down, she loves him and knows that he doesn't play around. He also talks about how he has commitment issues because his mother left him when he was young, and he tends to run away from his emotions. However, he admits that the girl he is with means something to him.


Overall, the lyrics of Ain't Too Hard reveal Kevin Gates's vulnerability and his journey. He talks about his past experiences and the impact they have had on him, but also shows that he is not too hard to express his true emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

These tats on my face don't mean nothin'
My facial tattoos have no meaning, they're just decorations.


I was locked up, that don't mean nothin'
Being incarcerated doesn't define me or determine my worth.


When you make it through the struggle it tend to mean hustle
Surviving through hardships is a sign of hard work and determination.


The only one in my life to call them niggas up
I'm the only one responsible for calling my people.


I ain't too hard to tell you how I feel
I'm not afraid to express my emotions to you.


When you tat my name on, it make me know it's real
When you get my name tattooed on your body, it shows your commitment to me and our relationship.


What you say you don't do, girl you know I will
Even if you claim you won't do something, I'm willing to do it for you.


I'm just the realest that you done met
I am the most authentic person you've ever encountered.


Still surprised you haven't noticed it yet
I'm surprised you haven't recognized my genuine nature yet.


I hustle on backpage, now I got her face down
I used to hustle on Backpage and now I have her in a submissive position.


Frownin' while she take it, she don't like to make sounds
She's unhappy while performing oral sex and prefers not to make noises.


Bought a one way ticket, put her on the Greyhound
I sent her away on a one-way ticket without plans to bring her back.


Workin' our hotels right before they played out
We were running our hotel businesses just before they went bankrupt.


What's the problem? Why you not smilin'? We in the prime of our life
I'm confused as to why you're unhappy when we're in the best years of our lives.


Supposed to be havin' the time of our life
We should be having the best time together.


Excuse the misunderstandin', sometimes you be so demandin'
I apologize for any miscommunication and acknowledge that you can be a bit high-maintenance at times.


Don't like to be told what to do, difficult but we manage
I'm stubborn and don't like taking orders, but we're able to make it work.


Said some things I didn't mean, caused emotional damage
I regret saying hurtful things that caused emotional pain.


I love the streets, I'm a gangster, I like to be in them daily
I have a strong affiliation with the streets and enjoy being a part of that lifestyle.


Your mother love me like a son but I'm not seein' me changin'
Your mother cares for me like a son, but I don't plan on changing my ways.


A lot of built up frustration due to past situations
I have a lot of pent-up frustration from past experiences.


Turned a hooker to a housewife and people say "how?"
I married someone who has worked as a prostitute and people question our relationship.


Million dollar vision, you just gotta stay down
I have a great vision for success, but the key is to stay committed and work hard for it.


Don't get all in your feelings babe don't throw your weight around
Don't let your emotions control you and don't try to exert control over me.


She gon' kill herself if I leave but she know I don't play around
She's so attached to me that she might harm herself if I were to leave, but she knows I don't tolerate foolish behavior.


Got one text in this evenin', say she just made it in town
I received a text from someone who just arrived in town.


Wonderin' if I could see her, got some things to figure out
The person wants to meet with me but I have some personal matters to attend to.


I ain't mean it, I was bluffin', thinkin' please don't leave me now
I didn't mean what I said, I was just bluffing, and I don't want you to leave me.


Boys II Men, I'm down on bended knees listenin' to The Weeknd
I'm listening to music by Boys II Men and The Weeknd while feeling vulnerable and emotional.


Now friends hate me sayin' "girl look when did he get out?"
My friends are questioning my behavior since I've been released from prison.


My mother left when I was young
My mother abandoned me when I was a child.


I'm commitment shy so when feelin's get involved I tend to run
I'm afraid of commitment, so when emotions arise, I tend to flee.


Sometimes emotions get the best of me clearly
Sometimes my emotions get the best of me and it's evident.


And I ain't never tried to straddle no fences
I've never tried to be indecisive or noncommittal.


Been back and forth for a minute
We've been wavering between decisions for a while now.


And I know I seem rough
I understand that I come across as harsh or unapproachable.


I've been hurt and you the only one that mean somethin'
I've been hurt in the past, but you're the only one who holds any value to me.


I'm just the realest that you done met
I'm the most authentic person you've ever encountered.


Still surprised you haven't noticed it yet
I'm surprised you haven't recognized my genuine nature yet.


The realest you ever met
I am the most authentic person you've ever encountered.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EARL HOOD, ERIC GOUDY, KEVIN GILYARD, NORMAN PAYNE

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@ashlie7197

Damn, when he said "My mother left when I was young. I'm commitment shy, so when my feelings get involved I tend to run." That shit hit home.

@m.j.2555

I know you

@ashleygardner8486

💯💯💯

@issacwatkins6199

Right I felt that

@maxikuvi9809

Yup that’s we must protect our children

@maxikuvi9809

Got to understand everyone is shaped and formed through our environment. We will find the one till this day if the girl doesn’t tickle and scratch my back she is gone

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@lenacovington3655

2023 and this is still bumping in my car!!!. I can't drive without listening to Gates... 🔥🔥❤️❤️

@nicolegraham3560

Hell I’m just getting this , love it can’t help but to repeat ❤

@ybmalmighty_om3ga556

2020 w/ Perfect vision and im still here banging this. Who still jamming to this classic?

@ManMan300

💪💪🗣️

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