Real Big
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

Real big, real big
I knew that I would reach great heights in my career someday.

I knew one day I would do it real big
I always had faith that I would achieve major success someday.

Real shit, real shit
I speak nothing but the truth, and my real friends understand this.

I know all my real niggas feel this
My real friends who have been with me through thick and thin can relate to what I'm saying.

Night time, locs on
Even at night, I wear dark sunglasses to protect myself from harm.

Can't even see the stars, but we still wish
Even though we can't see the stars in the sky, we still dream big and hope for great things.

Who would've ever thought we'd build this
No one could have predicted that we would become this successful.

Tryna walk to school get your jaw socked
Back in the day, simply walking to school could get you into a fight and hurt.

Tryna pump your gas, get your car shot
In some neighborhoods, just going to pump gas could be dangerous and even deadly.

Large profit margin on the long shots
Taking big risks can pay off big in terms of financial gain.

Cause young niggas rarely make it off of our block
It's rare for young people in our neighborhood to escape poverty and achieve success.

Fuckin' young bitches while they folks home
Having casual sex with underage girls while their parents are away is a dangerous and irresponsible act.

High school, didn't go
I didn't go to high school because I was focused on pursuing my career in music.

Couldn't understand my plan, now you niggas know
My friends and family didn't understand my vision for success, but now that I've made it big, they can see that it was worth it.

Self made, well paid
I've achieved my success on my own terms and I'm financially secure.

I'm from where they tell you never touch the shell case
In my neighborhood, people are warned to never handle a shell case to avoid being implicated in a crime.

I'm from where they teach you never trust a pale face
Growing up, I was taught to be wary of white people due to historical and cultural reasons.

This top bangin' I can tell you bout a field race
My success is explosive like a gunshot and has taken me away from my humble beginnings in the fields.

Sold out shows that's a door split
Selling out shows means that the proceeds from ticket sales are evenly split between the artist and the venue.

Niggas ain't show up, that's a forfeit
If fans don't show up to a concert, it's a sign of disrespect and a loss of revenue for the artist.

Left my record label, just got more rich
I chose to leave my record label and manage myself, which led to me becoming even more wealthy and successful.

I switched it up, that's me singin' on the chorus
I experimented with my music style and tried out singing on the chorus of this song.

But still I spit bars so gutter
Despite the change in my style, I still write and perform raw, hard-hitting lyrics.

Drive cars, no stutter
I own luxury cars and have the means to purchase them without hesitation.

Top floor, no clutter
I live a lavish lifestyle with no clutter or mess, and have a beautiful view from the top floor of my residence.

Hardwood floors though
Even though I live in luxury, I still appreciate the simple things like beautiful hardwood floors.

White wall, that's where my awards go
I display my achievements and awards on clean white walls as a symbol of my success.

Runnin' from the law, till they foreclose
I used to break the law and evade the police until the point where my house was foreclosed upon due to unpaid debts.

Sit wit myself when them doors close
When I'm alone and everything is quiet, I reflect on my life's journey and accomplishments.

Sometimes I got a question, only lord knows
Occasionally, I have doubts and questions that only a higher power can provide me answers to.

When I be going out in Copenhagen, spendin' euros
Even when I travel to other countries like Denmark, I still spend a lot of money on luxurious experiences.

Do it big nigga till my Locs home
I'll continue to live lavishly and pursue success until the day I die.

If I could stay in this moment, I would, forever
This moment of success and fulfillment is so wonderful that I would love to stay in it forever.

If I could live in this moment, said I would, forever
I would cherish the feeling of success and happiness that I'm currently experiencing and stay in that state of mind forever if I could.

Yeah, yeah
I'm affirming what I just said and expressing agreement with myself.

If I could give you the stars baby, I would
I would do anything to make my loved ones happy and give them everything they want.

Wanna last and share in this moment baby
I don't want this successful moment to end and want to enjoy it with my significant other.

And now I'd give you the stars baby, I would
I am reaffirming my commitment to taking care of my loved ones and giving them everything they deserve.