Polo G was originally known for his Chicago drill sound, but eventually transitioned to a more melodic style. He has been noted for his "vivid and explicit storytelling"; his lyrics often involve tough subjects, including racism and mental health. He also regularly pays homage to his hometown, and, as noted by Ayana Rashed of Respect, "he is also quick to acknowledge the common injustice and frequent police brutality he and so many others face on the daily". He has stated that American rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur are his biggest influences. He also grew up listening to Gucci Mane, as well as Chicago rappers Lil Durk, G Herbo and Chief Keef.
Bartlett was born in the Old Town area of Chicago. He was raised by both of his parents and grew up with three siblings in a small project development known as Marshall Field Garden Apartments. Before his rise to fame, Bartlett spent multiple stints in prison. Bartlett's first song ever recorded was titled "ODA". Upon creating a SoundCloud account in 2018, he released the track "Gang With Me", which quickly racked up millions of plays. He continued gaining traction with his songs "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared". Bartlett went on to release "Finer Things", a song he wrote while incarcerated, in the latter half of 2018 and quickly gained millions of views. In early 2019, Bartlett released "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video gained over 200 million views on YouTube and led to him signing a record deal with Columbia Records. Bartlett also released videos for his songs "Deep Wounds", "Through Da Storm", "Effortless", and "Dyin' Breed" from his critically acclaimed debut studio album Die a Legend, which was released on June 7, 2019, and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200. "Heartless", a single released later in 2019, featured production from Mustard, and was later featured on his second album.
On February 14, 2020, Polo G released the track "Go Stupid", with rappers Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. The song also featured production from Mike Will Made-It and Tay Keith. "Go Stupid" became his second song on the Hot 100 (after "Pop Out"), peaking at number 60 on the Hot 100, number 29 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 20 on Hot Rap Songs. Polo G released his second studio album, The Goat, on May 15, 2020. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and ten songs from the album hit the Hot 100, including "Flex" featuring Juice Wrld and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby, peaking at numbers 30 and 57, respectively.
In July 2020, Polo G was featured on Juice Wrld's posthumous album Legends Never Die on the song "Hate the Other Side". The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, Polo G's first top-ten single and highest charting overall song. On August 11, 2020, Polo G was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class. Later that month, he released the music video for his single "Martin & Gina", which peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
So Real
Polo G Lyrics
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Oh, uh
Say she is the truth
Say she is so real
And I love the way that you make me feel
When it's time to show affection again
Look her in her eyes like, "You're mine"
Come on, I'll take you where you need to go
Tell you whatever you need to know
'Cause we fo' sho', I'll keep you close, won't sleep alone
Passionate, give you deepest stroke
Soaring through these skies, trips to Dubai
I'll do anything to keep you satisfied
Tears of a warrior, I have some battle cries
Know you wonderin' how I survived, oh
And I hate it when we break up, different hoes and liquor
All night I stayed up, starin' at your picture
Them hard times made us, my heart for you got bigger
Don't think I'll ever find something realer, oh (uh)
Say she is the truth
Say she is so real
And I love the way that you make me feel
When it's time to show affection again
Look her in her eyes like, "You're mine"
That's no lie, uh
May 18th, nine o'clock, L.A. time
I remember that's the first day we FaceTimed
Now even when it's gloomy, still know how to make my day shine
On the road to forever, we can't fall by the wayside
Real street nigga, love you like my first gun
Forever grateful for you, bless me with my first son
Bonnie and Clyde, baby, let's go on the run
Play you for your heart, girl, let's have a one-on-one
Treat this love like a religion 'cause I believe in you
Something like a guardian angel, that when I needed you
Never had to question a thing, I know that she the truth
Always showed me nothing but loyalty when I needed proof (uh)
Say she is the truth
Say she is so real
And I love the way that you make me feel
When it's time to show affection again
Look her in her eyes like, "You're mine"
That's no lie
The song 'So Real' by Polo G is a love song that speaks to the deepest feelings of the Chicago rapper. In the track, Polo G praises his love interest, describing her as being truthful and the real deal. He admires her love and the way she makes him feel, promising to show her affection and take her where she needs to go.
Polo G reminisces about the early days of their relationship, noting that May 18th, at nine o'clock L.A. time, was the first time they FaceTimed. Since then, she has been his guardian angel, and he believes in her like a religion. He calls their love Bonnie and Clyde-like, ready to go on the run, and treat it like a one-on-one game of basketball.
The lyrics are captivating, as Polo G expresses his affection for his girl and the gratitude he has for their relationship, making a promise to keep her close and never lose the realness that they have. The song is a true testament to the love that he shares with his girl, and it's easy to see why the song has become a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Say she is the truth
He believes that his partner is honest and genuine in their emotions and actions
Say she is so real
He sees his partner as something tangible, someone who is grounded and trustworthy
And I love the way that you make me feel
He enjoys being with his partner and the emotions they bring out in him
When it's time to show affection again
When they fall out of affection, he wants to be able to bring it back again
Look her in her eyes like, "You're mine"
He wants his partner to feel a sense of ownership from him
That's no lie, uh
He is being honest when he says these things
Come on, I'll take you where you need to go
He is willing to provide guidance and support to his partner
Tell you whatever you need to know
He is open and transparent in his communication with his partner
'Cause we fo' sho', I'll keep you close, won't sleep alone
He is committed to being present and available for his partner
Passionate, give you deepest stroke
He is describing their physical intimacy
Soaring through these skies, trips to Dubai
He imagines traveling and experiencing luxury with his partner
I'll do anything to keep you satisfied
He wants to prioritize his partner's happiness and well-being
Tears of a warrior, I have some battle cries
He has been through tough times, but is still strong and resilient
Know you wonderin' how I survived, oh
His partner may be curious about how he overcame adversity in his life
And I hate it when we break up, different hoes and liquor
He dislikes the idea of being with other people and consuming alcohol to cope with a breakup
All night I stayed up, starin' at your picture
He misses his partner and has trouble moving on after a breakup
Them hard times made us, my heart for you got bigger
He appreciates how their difficult experiences have strengthened their relationship
Don't think I'll ever find something realer, oh (uh)
He believes that his current relationship is the most genuine and sincere one he's ever had
May 18th, nine o'clock, L.A. time
He remembers the exact moment he connected with his partner
I remember that's the first day we FaceTimed
He recalls the early days of their relationship
Now even when it's gloomy, still know how to make my day shine
His partner brings light and positivity into his life
On the road to forever, we can't fall by the wayside
He is committed to a long-term relationship with his partner and wants to avoid any setbacks or obstacles
Real street nigga, love you like my first gun
He has a tough exterior, but cares deeply for his partner
Forever grateful for you, bless me with my first son
He feels fortunate and appreciative for his partner and their child together
Bonnie and Clyde, baby, let's go on the run
He wants to go on adventures and explore the world with his partner
Play you for your heart, girl, let's have a one-on-one
He wants to compete for his partner's love and attention
Treat this love like a religion 'cause I believe in you
He values and prioritizes his relationship and partner above all else
Something like a guardian angel, that when I needed you
His partner provides him with emotional support and guidance during difficult times
Never had to question a thing, I know that she the truth
He trusts his partner completely and has never had doubts about their relationship
Always showed me nothing but loyalty when I needed proof (uh)
His partner has always been faithful and dedicated to their relationship, even when he needed reassurance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taurus Tremani Bartlett
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@rubyponce4364
"forever grateful for you, blessed me with my first son" I'm gonna cry 😭
@i_mari4351
awww he talkin bout crystallll love them ❤️❤️
@zaktheblack
This song was definitely for crystal
@i_mari4351
fasho love them
@pologfan3505
Yh because he said u blessed me with my first son
@only.1sk453
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@ivyrich2777
She said it’s her fav joint on here
@User-qc1kf
No shit
@BEAMSQUAD
This song hit me deep
@erion7285
No it didn't