Wall's first music industry exposure came as a street team member on the Northwest side of Houston, promoting southern artists such as T.I. and labels like Cash Money and The New No Limit. He is also an accomplished and proficient mixtape and party DJ, known for producing mixtapes in the now-well-known screwed & chopped style, which was invented by the late DJ Screw. While he has recently stated on record that South LE. (in Houston's southside) is his base of operations, it is not the neighborhood that Paul Wall is actually from. Paul Wall has claimed several such neighborhoods over his career, starting with De Soto in Acres Homes (his original home neighborhood), then switching to Gulf Bank (also in Acres Homes).
Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Jon Higgins were originally affiliated with Swishahouse Records, but left for Paid in Full Records a short time later. After several mixtape and independent releases, including the critically acclaimed 'Get Ya Mind Correct', the two parted ways on bad terms. Chamillionaire continued to release independent records, while Paul Wall returned to the Swishahouse fold. This move allowed him to appear on Mike Jones' first commercially distributed single, "Still Tippin'", from his first major label album 'Who Is Mike Jones?'.
His major label debut, 'The People's Champ', has produced a lead single, "Sittin' Sidewayz", which is receiving national radio and television play. In August, 2005, rumors began to circulate that Paul Wall and Chamillionaire had settled any differences that remained between them, and are again on good terms with one another. Paul Wall also appeared with GLC on the song "Drive Slow" on Kanye West's second solo album, 'Late Registration'.
Paul Wall is the owner and proprietor of TV Jewelry in Houston. The store specializes in the production of grills, silver, gold, or platinum caps and diamond inlays (usually princess-cut diamonds). Grills have become a growing trend in rap culture and have even influenced its own song. "Grillz", by Nelly featuring Paul Wall along with other artists, where at one point Paul raps "Call me George Foreman 'cause I'm sellin' everybody grillz.)
I'm Real You're Fake
Paul Wall Lyrics
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I play no games (No games), no I don't play (I don't play)
Work all night (All night), work all day (All day)
And that's why I'm real (I'm real) and you fake (You fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm real and you fake (Yes)
I'm real, you fake (You fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm gettin' this pay (Yes)
I'm fities and hundreds, you fives and tens (Tens)
I'm swingin' on Cadillacs and AMG, Humm, Benz (Benz)
You broked down on hood gaps, catch around with your friends
While I'm fucking these hoes, having threesomes with twins (Twins)
My ice is crazy (Crazy), your shit for daisy (Faded)
You're tricking for pussy, my bitch has paid me
My team is official, squall for the boss trip
Your team is suspect, y'all making mouses (Racks)
My two cups are money, you stretchin' the ace
You whisper in silence, I see it to your face
You call her your girl, I call her my hight
Than I call her a cab, she don't never spend the night
I get no sleep (no sleep), but I get paid (I get paid)
I play no games (No games), no I don't play (I don't play)
Work all night (All night), work all day (all day)
And that's why I'm real (I'm real) and you fake (You fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm real and you fake (Yes!)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm real, you fake (You fake)
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm gettin' this pay (Yes!)
I'm in here, I've been here, I don't plan on leaving (Leaving)
My crew's deep so don't sleep, we robbin' that deavin' (Deavin')
We play hard and stay hard so there be no slackin' (slackin')
I go luff in that 4-5 you know I'll be back in (back in)
I'm stacking that bread up (hard), hold shit, I'm fed up (yeah I'm)
I'm all about the big dogs you best get your bread up (come on!)
From night time, the sun up, hustle hard, stay warned up
My head down and my gun up, you want your issue than run up
I'm thrilled in, you're not real, so we can't be equal (equal)
With one shot, you go drop and there be no sequel (sequel)
I ball, ask my people (people), better yet, ask my fam (fam)
Say you disrespect who it is (is), than you disrespect who I am
Bitch!
I get no sleep (no sleep), but I get paid (I get paid)
I play no games (no games), no I don't play (I don't play)
Work all night (all night), work all day (all day)
And that's why I'm real (I'm real) and you fake (you fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real and you fake (yes!)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real, you fake (you fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm gettin' this pay (yes!)
Big bucks I'm pappered up with that taper cut in the A tub (tub)
Haters mad they the cup while I'm sippin' purple out the liquid cup (drunk)
Big bro got big doe and killer dro I'm toed (toed)
You story tellin' and talking diamond, lieing to these hoes (stop lieing!)
I'm out there on flo's and I'm down for all my bros (bros)
I'm 'bout as real as they come 'till the day my gats get closed (closed)
I dominate like Tom Cruise and country fresh is my clothes (my clothes)
These haters hate but I can't lose, I'm thrilled down to my toes (I'm thrilled)
Hate the money, don't hate the man, got 50 grand on my person (ballin')
Born deep with two clips, I'm just as real in person (I'm thrilled)
Gettin' twisted up like cursive, you mad over that cursin'
I'm with Bun B and a Beamer and we grindin' out the workin' baby
I get no sleep (no sleep), but I get paid (I get paid)
I play no games (no games), no I don't play (I don't play)
Work all night (all night), work all day (all day)
And that's why I'm real (I'm real) and you fake (you fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real and you fake (yes!)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm real, you fake (you fake)
I'm real, you fake (fake)
I'm gettin' this pay (yes!)
The lyrics to Paul Wall & D Boss's song "I'm Real You Fake" express the notion that the singer is hard-working and dedicated while the one he is addressing is not. The singer emphasizes his work ethic, his money, and his lifestyle with references to his luxurious cars and threesomes, and he contrasts that with the other person's lack of resources and commitment. The singer's message is that he is real, meaning genuine and authentic, while the other person is fake, suggesting that they are insincere and not trustworthy. Overall, the lyrics are a critique of those who pretend to have more than they do or to achieve success without putting in the effort.
The lyrics express a common theme in hip hop and rap music, which is the importance of authenticity and the danger of being seen as insincere or fake. The lyrics also suggest a class divide between the singer, who has money, and the other person, who does not. The boastful nature of the lyrics and the references to luxury items and sexual conquests reflect the genre's emphasis on materialism and hedonism.
Line by Line Meaning
I get no sleep (No sleep), but I get paid (I get paid)
I work tirelessly without rest, but in return, I earn a handsome pay.
I play no games (No games), no I don't play (I don't play)
I don't waste my time with trivial matters. I'm focused and committed.
Work all night (All night), work all day (All day)
I work around the clock, never stopping, never slowing down.
And that's why I'm real (I'm real) and you fake (You fake)
My attitude towards work and life makes me genuine, while yours makes you fake.
I'm real, you fake (Fake)
I'm authentic, and you're a phony.
I'm real and you fake (Yes)
My authenticity is unmatched compared to your false pretenses.
I'm real, you fake (You fake)
Once again, I'm authentic, and you're a counterfeit.
I'm gettin' this pay (Yes)
I am earning money at an impressive rate.
I'm fities and hundreds, you fives and tens (Tens)
I have a lot of money, while you have only a little.
I'm swingin' on Cadillacs and AMG, Humm, Benz (Benz)
I am driving around in expensive cars while you can't afford them.
You broked down on hood gaps, catch around with your friends
You're always hanging out with your friends around the streets, with no car to impress anyone.
While I'm fucking these hoes, having threesomes with twins (Twins)
I'm having sexual encounters with two women simultaneously, while you're not getting any women.
My ice is crazy (Crazy), your shit for daisy (Faded)
The quality of my jewelry is unparalleled while your jewelry is of poor quality.
You're tricking for pussy, my bitch has paid me
You're spending money on women to impress them, while I'm earning money from my girlfriends.
My team is official, squall for the boss trip
The people I work with are trustworthy and competent, and we are all heading towards success.
Your team is suspect, y'all making mouses (Racks)
The people you work with are questionable, and you are not heading towards any significant success.
My two cups are money, you stretchin' the ace
I have a lot of money in my bank account, while you have a little amount.
You whisper in silence, I see it to your face
You're hypocritical, saying one thing in private and another in public, while I can see right through you.
You call her your girl, I call her my hight
You consider her your girlfriend, while I consider her a part of my wealth and success.
Than I call her a cab, she don't never spend the night
After using her for my pleasure, I don't care for her and send her home in a cab.
I'm in here, I've been here, I don't plan on leaving (Leaving)
I'm committed to my work and have been in the game for a long time, and I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.
My crew's deep so don't sleep, we robbin' that deavin' (Deavin')
I have a large team working with me, so you better not underestimate us. We are always hustling and making money.
We play hard and stay hard so there be no slackin' (slackin')
We work hard and remain committed at all times, never slacking off.
I go luff in that 4-5 you know I'll be back in (back in)
I go driving around in my car and will always return to work.
I'm stacking that bread up (hard), hold shit, I'm fed up (yeah I'm)
I am earning a lot of money and in the process of accumulating a large sum. However, I am also frustrated with many things in life.
I'm all about the big dogs you best get your bread up (come on!)
I only work with people who are high up in the game and making a lot of money. So you better start earning or you won't be with me.
From night time, the sun up, hustle hard, stay warned up
I work hard from night to morning, always hustling and staying ready for anything that comes my way.
My head down and my gun up, you want your issue than run up
I stay focused on my work while also being prepared for anything that goes wrong. So, if you have a problem with me, then be ready to face the consequences.
I'm thrilled in, you're not real, so we can't be equal (equal)
I'm excited and confident about my work, while you are not genuine, so we can't compare.
With one shot, you go drop and there be no sequel (sequel)
I'm deadly and can bring you down with a single shot. There won't be any sequels or chances for revenge.
I ball, ask my people (people), better yet, ask my fam (fam)
I'm successful, and it's visible to everyone around me, especially my friends and family.
Say you disrespect who it is (is), than you disrespect who I am
If you disrespect anyone I associate myself with, you disrespect me as well.
Big bucks I'm pappered up with that taper cut in the A tub (tub)
I have a lot of money and prefer a specific hairstyle that is expensive and done only in certain places.
Haters mad they the cup while I'm sippin' purple out the liquid cup (drunk)
My haters are jealous of me while I am enjoying my drink without any worries.
Big bro got big doe and killer dro I'm toed (toed)
My elder brother is successful and wealthy, and even I am doing well.
You story tellin' and talking diamond, lieing to these hoes (stop lieing!)
You lie about having diamonds and other things to impress women, which is unacceptable.
I'm out there on flo's and I'm down for all my bros (bros)
I'm out there grinding and making money while always being there for my brothers.
I'm 'bout as real as they come 'till the day my gats get closed (closed)
I'm authentic and will stay that way until I die.
I dominate like Tom Cruise and country fresh is my clothes (my clothes)
I'm dominating the game, and I prefer simple clothes that represent my country's lifestyle.
These haters hate but I can't lose, I'm thrilled down to my toes (I'm thrilled)
My haters are trying to bring me down, but I'm still doing well and excited about my work.
Hate the money, don't hate the man, got 50 grand on my person (ballin')
If you hate me because of my money, that's your problem, not mine. I have a lot of money and can flaunt it with ease.
Born deep with two clips, I'm just as real in person (I'm thrilled)
I come from a tough background, and I'm still genuine and authentic in real life.
Gettin' twisted up like cursive, you mad over that cursin'
I'm getting very drunk and not able to speak properly, while some people are unhappy with me cursing.
I'm with Bun B and a Beamer and we grindin' out the workin' baby
I'm chilling with Bun B in a fancy car, working and hustling towards success.
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