Keep It Real
Mechalie Jamison Lyrics

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( Chorus )
All I really want to do is keep it real, keep it real
keep it real, keep it real with you
All you really got to do is keep it real
keep it real, keep it real keep it real with me (x2)

Girl how could you trip on a brother like me
I paid your rent,I bought you food and gave you money to spend

And I'm not the type to throw shit back in your face
But I paved the way for a brighter day when you had nowhere to stay
And it's kinda sad when your tryin to feel bad
over something you never had
Keep playing games things ain't the same I think your with another man

chorus (x2)
I can remember back in 93'
I was clocking G's, you was sweating me Ohh I had plenty money
Sex every night we used to flex in the sand
Sayin I'm the man six times to plan and I don't understand
I can't wait in line to get my thing with you never had no time
For a brother like me no one can steal you from

chorus (x2)
Suddenly I wake up in the morning find myself alone
Can't do nothin but think about you baby so what else to do
Being in love, being in love, being in love, being in love baby

( chorus until end )

Overall Meaning

In Mechalie Jamison's song "Keep It Real", the lyrics revolve around the concept of honesty and sincerity in a relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "keep it real" and emphasizes that the only thing they want from each other is honesty. The verse talks about a past relationship where the singer had financially supported the other person, yet the other person wasn't honest and was possibly cheating. The singer remembers the good times they had shared but ultimately realizes that it's better to move on and find someone who can keep it real with them.

The lyrics contain a lot of emotional depth and reflect on the human desire to be true to oneself as well as to those around them. The song's theme is relatable to many people who have experienced the same problems in their romantic relationships. Mechalie's vocals bring a lot of passion to the song and help convey the message of the lyrics effectively.

Line by Line Meaning

All I really want to do is keep it real, keep it real
I just want to be honest and genuine with you

keep it real, keep it real with you
I want to maintain authenticity in our relationship

All you really got to do is keep it real
Just be truthful and real with me

keep it real, keep it real keep it real with me
I value sincerity, so please don't ever fake it with me

Girl how could you trip on a brother like me
Why are you giving me a hard time?

I paid your rent,I bought you food and gave you money to spend
I've taken care of you financially

And I'm not the type to throw shit back in your face
I don't want to bring up past arguments

But I paved the way for a brighter day when you had nowhere to stay
I helped you out when you were in a tough spot

And it's kinda sad when your tryin to feel bad over something you never had
It's disappointing that you're upset about something that wasn't even real

Keep playing games things ain't the same I think your with another man
I'm tired of the games and I suspect you're cheating on me

I can remember back in 93' I was clocking G's, you was sweating me
I remember the good old days when I was making good money and you were into me

Ohh I had plenty money Sex every night we used to flex in the sand
We used to have a lot of fun together and I spoiled you with my wealth

Sayin I'm the man six times to plan and I don't understand
I thought I was the man with all the power, but I didn't understand the dynamics of our relationship

I can't wait in line to get my thing with you never had no time For a brother like me no one can steal you from
I can't stand waiting in line for you and I feel like I'm not a priority in your life anymore

Suddenly I wake up in the morning find myself alone
I wake up alone and it hurts

Can't do nothin but think about you baby so what else to do
I can't help but think about you all the time

Being in love, being in love, being in love, being in love baby
I'm in love with you, baby

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MECHALIE JAMISON

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