Honesty
R.A.E Lyrics

This cheating life got a nigga going crazy
Engaging in infidelity in my relationship is driving me to madness

And honestly, I'm just over entertaining
In truth, I am tired of constantly seeking amusement and validation

Woman after woman
Continuously pursuing different women

Trying to get the perfect chic
Attempting to find the ideal woman

When I had her all along
When my faithful partner has been by my side from the start

Putting up with my shit
Enduring my flaws and mistakes

Uh
Expression of slight hesitation or uncertainty

Just turned 30 and I'm out for a drink
Recently entered my thirties and seeking relaxation through alcohol

I'm with my niggas at a club
Accompanied by my close friends at a nightclub

Trying to find me a freak
Seeking a promiscuous partner for a casual encounter

I see this girl and I approach
I notice a woman and make my way toward her

Let me buy you a drink
Allow me to purchase a beverage for you

I know later on that night we gonna jump in the sheets
I anticipate engaging in sexual intercourse with her later that night

Peep
Listen carefully or pay attention

I got a woman that loves me
I have a committed partner who deeply cares for me

Place no one above me
She regards me as her top priority

But she bug me
However, she often annoys or irritates me

And I'm just feeling myself
I am currently self-indulgent and self-centered

Like fuckin' on anything
Engaging in sexual activities with anyone

Is really good for my health
Believing that casual sex has positive effects on my well-being

Already got a sack chaser
I am already pursued by someone who desires my wealth

Coming after my wealth
Seeking financial gain from our relationship

I make the shit a little worse
I exacerbate the situation

Staying out all night
Remaining away from home throughout the night

And when I make back home
Upon returning home

She looked me right in my eyes
She intensely stared into my eyes

She asked 'Did you have a good time?'
She inquired if I enjoyed myself

I said yes with a straight face
I responded affirmatively, without displaying any signs of dishonesty

That really wasn't a lie
Although technically not false, it was misleading

But the truth is I'm out here living life
However, the reality is that I am freely experiencing life

Like it's lucid
As if it were a vivid dream or fantasy

Telling all the lies
Continuously deceiving with my words

When she already know the truth is
Even though she is already aware of the truth

I've been doing dirt
I have been engaging in unfaithful acts

All the hurt
Causing emotional pain

Kinda stupid
Somewhat foolish or senseless

And I'm only sharing cus it's on that we moving
I am revealing this information solely because it impacts the direction of our relationship

Turns out I got a partner in business
It transpires that I have a committed companion

And she den put up with a lot
She has endured numerous difficulties

Triple time forgiveness
Providing forgiveness on multiple occasions

I was ready to give it up plenty of times forgettin'
There were numerous occasions where I was willing to end the relationship, disregarding

All of the work that I den done
All the efforts I have invested

Ain't no time for quittin'
There is no moment to consider giving up

But I thought it was everything that came along
Yet, I mistakenly thought anything new was more valuable

I was happy for a minute
I experienced brief happiness

Til the shine wore off
Until the allure diminished

She asked me 'Why you always ready to leave if we have a fight?'
She questioned my inclination to abandon our relationship during disagreements

I be just ready to go
I simply feel prepared to depart

I don't like to fight
I dislike engaging in conflicts

But we got it together
Nonetheless, we have reconciled our issues

Made everything better
Our resolution improved our relationship

It's like I got the money
It feels as though I have obtained vast wealth

Then I found a buried treasure
However, I discovered an unexpected valuable

You the one
You are the person I truly desire

And you been that all along
You have fulfilled that role from the beginning

I was the one that didn't know
I was the ignorant party in this situation

Now I'm singin' this song
Now, I am expressing these thoughts through this song

"Um Erik You know the song is good but
A dialogue begins with someone named Erik, criticizing the song's potential

Just don't know what it gonna do for our numbers at this point
Expressing uncertainty about the song's impact on their success

Ya know Cus Here at Titanic Records sex sells
Reminding Erik that sex is what sells at their record label, emphasizing the need for commercial appeal

Ya know It's good that you want to be part of this black man don't cheat society
Acknowledging Erik's desire to contribute to the narrative of faithful Black men

And ya wanna ya know Make songs about your wife And, and that's good and all
Recognizing Erik's intention to create music about his wife, highlighting the positive aspect

However, it's just not good for numbers
Stressing that such content does not align with their financial goals

I just don't think it's gonna sell
Expressing doubt regarding the song's marketability

Ya know So um I mean... What I would suggest is maybe um
Suggesting an alternative approach to Erik

Ya know Taking the ring off a little bit
Proposing to portray Erik as single or unattached

Ya know Flaunting, flaunting the single life
Encouraging Erik to proudly showcase a lifestyle of being single

Take a couple of pictures with some models
Capturing photographs alongside attractive models

Ya know Just kinda get out there
Encouraging Erik to become more visible or well-known

Ya know That way we can, um Um, ya know Try to get your numbers up
Explaining that this shift in image aims to elevate Erik's popularity

Put this song, um We'll put this song on the back shelf
Suggesting to temporarily set aside this song's release

We don't need to have this song in front
Stating that this song should not be prioritized

Um, ya know, so just, um Take a couple of pictures
Reiterating the importance of taking attractive photographs

Go hang out at the club
Spending time socializing in clubs

Ya know Live the single life for a little bit
Embracing a lifestyle of being unattached temporarily

And you could stand to lose a few pounds too
Furthermore, suggesting that Erik should consider losing weight