The Realest
Lizzo Lyrics


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(Make it harder)
(It could all, it could all be so simple)
Disappear disappear
Disappear-appear-appear
(Gotta step yo game up)

What y'all want me to say, young man?
I am one woman
And my time is how you say expensive
I see they waste time on them expletives
I'm all verbs baby, let's go, you cute
I'm feeling sadistic, you will do
Another one if you got the juice
To pass around, it's for my crew
Yeah, he loving the crew
He wanna get booed, just do what it do
The turnover's too predictable
Can I tell the truth?
You might not make it so come get it babe

Looking like no other ho in here
Feeling like the realest
Can I peep the way he disappear?
Gotta step yo game up

What you know, what you know
What you know about falling
In love with yourself?
Every day looking in the mirror
Think I found the proof for
My health or my wealth
Yeah, laid up in this hotel
Sparkling bubbles and a pear
55 minutes till my sound check
Singing ain't the worse way they on a planet
Jet i'm taking all of my time, all of it
Body working hard, shower head
Sprinkling the stress away
Tell em Lizzo wanna wait
But I'mma be looking real good
When I get there, whoo!
Got a lot of problems, my niche ain't one
I slid right in, no swish, and1
I could have em if I want em
These boys is fun
Got em picking off the petals
Baby one by one

Looking like no other ho in here
Feeling like the realest
Can I peep the way he disappear?
Gotta step yo game up

(Make it harder)
(It could all, it could all be so simple)
Like you want me to go
Like you want me to go
Like you want me to stay
Like you want me to go

Looking like no other ho in here
Feeling like the realest




Can I peep the way he disappear?
Gotta step yo game up

Overall Meaning

"The Realest" by Lizzo is a song that exudes confidence and self-love. In these lyrics, Lizzo asserts herself as a strong, independent woman who knows her worth and demands respect from others. She starts off by addressing the expectations placed on her as a woman and how her time is valuable. Lizzo rejects wasting her time on meaningless conversations and instead focuses on herself and her own ambitions. She embraces her own power and playfully challenges those around her to keep up with her level of confidence and energy.


Lizzo's lyrics also touch on the theme of self-love and personal growth. She sings about falling in love with herself every day, finding the proof of her own worth and happiness. She describes a moment of relaxation in a hotel room, indulging in self-care with "sparkling bubbles and a pear." The idea of taking time for herself and prioritizing her well-being is important to Lizzo, and she encourages others to do the same. The song emphasizes the importance of knowing and loving oneself before seeking validation or love from others.


Overall, "The Realest" is a celebration of self-assurance, self-care, and self-love. It is a reminder to prioritize one's own happiness and to surround oneself with people who appreciate and uplift them.


Line by Line Meaning

What y'all want me to say, young man?
What kind of response are you expecting from me, young man?


I am one woman
I am an independent and strong woman


And my time is how you say expensive
My time is valuable and should not be wasted


I see they waste time on them expletives
I see that they waste time on meaningless words


I'm all verbs baby, let's go, you cute
I'm action-oriented and ready to go, you're attractive


I'm feeling sadistic, you will do
I'm in a mischievous mood, you'll suffice


Another one if you got the juice
Another chance if you have the ability


To pass around, it's for my crew
To share with my group of friends


Yeah, he loving the crew
Yes, he's attracted to my friends


He wanna get booed, just do what it do
He wants to be rejected, just do what you normally do


The turnover's too predictable
The change in partners is too repetitive


Can I tell the truth?
Can I be honest?


You might not make it so come get it babe
You might not succeed, so come and take it, babe


Looking like no other ho in here
Looking unique and extraordinary in this place


Feeling like the realest
Feeling genuine and true


Can I peep the way he disappear?
Can I observe how he leaves abruptly?


Gotta step yo game up
Need to improve and elevate your skills


What you know, what you know
What do you understand, what do you know


What you know about falling
What do you know about falling in love


In love with yourself?
Loving and appreciating yourself


Every day looking in the mirror
Every day examining yourself in the mirror


Think I found the proof for
I believe I have found the evidence for


My health or my wealth
My well-being or my financial success


Yeah, laid up in this hotel
Yeah, relaxing in this hotel


Sparkling bubbles and a pear
Enjoying sparkling champagne and a pear


55 minutes till my sound check
Only 55 minutes left until my sound check


Singing ain't the worse way they on a planet
Singing isn't the worst thing you can do on this planet


Jet I'm taking all of my time, all of it
I'm using up all of my time on this jet


Body working hard, shower head
My body is working hard under the shower


Sprinkling the stress away
Washing away the stress


Tell em Lizzo wanna wait
Tell them Lizzo wants to delay


But I'mma be looking real good
But I'm going to look really good


When I get there, whoo!
When I arrive, whoo!


Got a lot of problems, my niche ain't one
I have many problems, but my talent is not one of them


I slid right in, no swish, and1
I entered smoothly, without hesitation or error


I could have em if I want em
I could have them if I desire them


These boys is fun
These boys are enjoyable


Got em picking off the petals
Got them plucking the flower petals


Baby one by one
One at a time, baby


Like you want me to go
As if you want me to leave


Like you want me to stay
As if you want me to remain




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON BURTON, MELISSA VIVIANE JEFFERSON

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