Pretend
Kevin Gates Lyrics


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What's the demonstration, beloved?
You well now?
Yes, ma'am, all well (Go Grizz)
Yes, ma'am, all well (Winners Circle)

Dick so good, make a bitch start stalking me
Pussy I jugg, now she won't stop calling me
Her boyfriend texting and I'm really not caring
She's really my girl, we was just sharing
We have an argument, she wan' know can we go out again?
Pull up in the foreign, lay the dick down again
She wan' see me pon the weekend, we no make promises
(Then she tell me that she love me, but it all sound pretend)

Can I feel on your booty? Lick on your pussy?
Grip on your booty? Spit on your pussy?
Caught a lil' break and we takin' off
Got a meetin' tomorrow with the A&R's
Fitness and wellness, you know how we comin'
Wake up, go jogging, and sprint to the money
I'm a don, I'm a gentleman
I do not indulge with the enemy
I don't want smoke, I ain't duckin' no smoke
And I'm bearin' arms, any incident
But any more being intimate
She'd've stayed there and never bent
Gave her dick and she got addicted
Baby, please get intervention
Stalking leads to a prison sentence
Good nigga, but I come from killing
Sometimes seek comfort in it
Kill the kitty, beat it up
Lay the pipe down, went between your legs
Can't move man in the bed
Put a hot towel in between your legs
But right now, get rest
I'ma run 'round, be back
In like a month and a half (I'm him)

Dick so good, make a bitch start stalking me
Pussy I jugg, now she won't stop calling me
Her boyfriend texting and I'm really not caring
She's really my girl, we was just sharing
We have an argument, she wan' know can we go out again?
Pull up in the foreign, lay the dick down again
She wan' see me pon the weekend, we no make promises
(Then she tell me that she love me, but it all sound pretend)

We have a spat and we breaking up
Pardon the body, we making up
You tell me don't hurt you, I say what's the purpose?
'Cause we 'bout to fuck, we ain't making love
I'm a lil' nigga from 'round the corner
I wanted to be with you, being honest
People ain't like to see us together
A beautiful creature with a monster
Small waist, all ass, your lil' attitude bad
Jumpin' out a new Jag, flirtin', your lil' cute ass
Birkin, bought a new bag, and on the 'Gram, you entice
I wanna put it in your life, no, you not doing this for likes
I cannot change, all I know is one way
Ridin' around with no license plates, you wanna be involved
Solitude all my time today, I'm not receiving calls
You ain't gotta play no role at all (You just gon' be along)

Dick so good, make a bitch start stalking me
Pussy I jugg, now she won't stop calling me
Her boyfriend texting and I'm really not caring
She's really my girl, we was just sharing
We have an argument, she wan' know can we go out again?
Pull up in the foreign, lay the dick down again
She wan' see me pon the weekend, we no make promises
(Then she tell me that she love me, but it all sound pretend)

Put a hot towel in between your legs
But right now, get rest
Put a hot towel in between your legs
But right now, get rest




I'ma run 'round, be back
In like a month and a half

Overall Meaning

In Kevin Gates's song Pretend, the rapper discusses his sexual relationship with a woman who is not his girlfriend. He boasts about the pleasure he gives her and the control he has over her, despite her being in a committed relationship. He also mentions their arguments and her desire to see him again, but is aware that her love for him is not genuine and only sounds like a pretense.


The lyrics reflect the toxic and potentially dangerous dynamics in Gates's relationship with this woman, as she stalks him and her boyfriend texts, but he doesn't care. He also mentions bearing arms, implying that violence is not out of the question. Yet at the same time, he seems to crave intimacy and comfort, possibly as a way to escape his violent tendencies. Overall, the song portrays a complex picture of a man struggling to control his urges and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

What's the demonstration, beloved?
Asking what is the purpose or point of the situation.


You well now?
Asking if everything is going alright now.


Yes, ma'am, all well (Go Grizz)
Confirming that everything is going well and giving a shoutout to the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team.


Yes, ma'am, all well (Winners Circle)
Confirming that everything is going well and mentioning the concept of the 'Winners Circle' as a symbol of success.


Dick so good, make a bitch start stalking me
Referring to the artist's sexual prowess, which has led to someone obsessively following him.


Pussy I jugg, now she won't stop calling me
Explaining that the singer has had sex with someone and now she is constantly reaching out to him.


Her boyfriend texting and I'm really not caring
Not feeling concerned about the fact that the person he is sleeping with has a boyfriend who is texting him.


She's really my girl, we was just sharing
Acknowledging that the person he is sleeping with is not in a committed relationship with him and they are only casually sleeping together.


We have an argument, she wan' know can we go out again?
Having a disagreement with the person he is sleeping with and her asking him if they can continue seeing each other.


Pull up in the foreign, lay the dick down again
Arriving in a fancy foreign car and having sex with the person again.


She wan' see me pon the weekend, we no make promises
Referring to the person wanting to see him on the weekend but not committing to any plans.


(Then she tell me that she love me, but it all sound pretend)
Despite the person saying she loves him, he thinks it is insincere.


Can I feel on your booty? Lick on your pussy?
Asking if he can touch and perform oral sex on the person's body parts.


Grip on your booty? Spit on your pussy?
Asking if he can touch and use saliva on the person's body parts.


Caught a lil' break and we takin' off
Experiencing a small amount of success and using it to propel forward.


Got a meetin' tomorrow with the A&R's
Having a meeting with record label A&R (Artists and Repertoire) representatives.


Fitness and wellness, you know how we comin'
Referring to prioritizing physical health and fitness.


Wake up, go jogging, and sprint to the money
Starting the day with exercise and working hard to make money.


I'm a don, I'm a gentleman
Asserting himself as a leader and respectful person.


I do not indulge with the enemy
Not associating with people who are against him.


I don't want smoke, I ain't duckin' no smoke
Not interested in any conflict, and being willing to handle any conflict head-on.


And I'm bearin' arms, any incident
Owning a weapon and being prepared for any kind of altercation.


But any more being intimate
Not interested in being in a sexual or romantic relationship anymore.


She'd've stayed there and never bent
If it were up to her, she would have stayed with him and not changed her mind.


Gave her dick and she got addicted
After having sex with him, the person he was with became emotionally attached and dependent on him.


Baby, please get intervention
Asking the person to seek help or support.


Stalking leads to a prison sentence
Warning that stalking can lead to legal consequences.


Good nigga, but I come from killing
Although he is a good person, he has a history of involvement with violence.


Sometimes seek comfort in it
Finding comfort or solace in violent behavior.


Kill the kitty, beat it up
Having sex with someone with force and aggression.


Lay the pipe down, went between your legs
Having sex with someone in a dominant position.


Can't move man in the bed
Being very skilled and experienced sexually.


Put a hot towel in between your legs
Using a warm towel to soothe or comfort after sexual activity.


But right now, get rest
Asking the person to relax or rest for now.


I'ma run 'round, be back
Leaving for a period of time and then returning later.


In like a month and a half (I'm him)
Asserting himself as someone important or special, and saying he will be back after a month and a half.


We have a spat and we breaking up
Having a disagreement with the person he is sleeping with and ending their casual relationship.


Pardon the body, we making up
Apologizing for any harm caused but also reconciling and resuming their sexual relationship.


You tell me don't hurt you, I say what's the purpose?
The person he is sleeping with wants him to be gentle, but he questions why since they are only having casual sex.


'Cause we 'bout to fuck, we ain't making love
Explaining that their sexual activity is not about forming a deeper emotional connection, but purely physical pleasure.


I'm a lil' nigga from 'round the corner
Describing himself as coming from a humble background.


I wanted to be with you, being honest
Admitting a desire to be in a deeper relationship with the person he is sleeping with.


People ain't like to see us together
Commenting on how others perceive their relationship being negative or questionable.


A beautiful creature with a monster
Referring to the person he is sleeping with as being attractive but also potentially difficult or complex.


Small waist, all ass, your lil' attitude bad
Describing the physical attributes of the person he is sleeping with, including her curvy figure and perhaps, difficult personality.


Jumpin' out a new Jag, flirtin', your lil' cute ass
Painting a picture of the person he is sleeping with coming out of a fancy car while flirting with him.


Birkin, bought a new bag, and on the 'Gram, you entice
Mentioning the person's expensive clothing and accessories and how she posts attractive pictures on social media to entice others.


I wanna put it in your life, no, you not doing this for likes
Saying he wants to be involved in her life for genuine reasons, not just for social media clout.


I cannot change, all I know is one way
Acknowledging that he has a certain way of living and will not change for anyone.


Ridin' around with no license plates, you wanna be involved
Driving without license plates and the person he is sleeping with being interested and curious about his lifestyle.


Solitude all my time today, I'm not receiving calls
Preferring to be alone and not answering phone calls.


You ain't gotta play no role at all (You just gon' be along)
Telling the person he is sleeping with that she doesn't have to pretend to be anyone or anything around him, and can just go along with whatever happens.


Put a hot towel in between your legs
Using a warm towel to soothe or comfort after sexual activity.


But right now, get rest
Asking the person to relax or rest for now.


Put a hot towel in between your legs
Using a warm towel to soothe or comfort after sexual activity.


But right now, get rest
Asking the person to relax or rest for now.


I'ma run 'round, be back
Leaving for a period of time and then returning later.


In like a month and a half
Referring to a specific amount of time for when he will return.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Castaneda, Kevin Gilyard, Kevin Price

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@coop3601

Can't nobody touch Kevin hands down!!! He's genuinely 1 of a kind!! He don't sound like no other rapper PERIOD!! He's making REAL MUSIC!!! You ain't gotta love him! You ain't gotta like him! But you will RESPECT HIM!!! NO DOUBT!!! KEVIN IS THE MAN!!

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@cglyric615

"People aint like to see us together, a beautiful creature with a monster"

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My favorite part
I LOVE IT🖤

@hammerhead8614

I wih they would stop for ur and hers sake

@earthangel6054

BIG ole Facts

@diamondhollins2749

I really feel like Gates is one of those artists that keeps getting better and better! 💞

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