It Is What It Is
Ras Kass Lyrics


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featuring Jazze Pha

[Ras Kass]
I been around the world once had your fiancé twice
I ain't nothin' nice but every lifestyle got a price
Kiss my momma on the cheek cause her love was deep
Like Keith Sweat but the deeper the streets get
The deeper the beef get
Enough fatal attraction to ??? your vet
Cause everybody want to have it ??? and sh
Now ??? is my ??? over night insight
I write like six hundred thousand kilobytes
Yes I'm on one, European cars, Cuban cigars, rap stars,
Glass ceilings to the inevitable cap dealing for sexual healing
I lack feeling, voted for black women like Terry Macmillan
Save a prayer for me, I was told no guts no glory
I shed a tear once in a while, too
But a soldier gots to do what he gots to do
I once ??? in ??? for Rupert Murdoch, I thought you knew
It is what it is

Hook:
[Jazze Pha] Nowadays, that's the way it is
[Ras Kass] Why do we do what we do when we do what we must, that's
how it is, and how it is is kinda fucked up
[Jazze Pha] It's sad to say, but things just ain't the same no more
[Ras Kass] Why do we do what we do when we do what we lust, it is
what it is, and how it is is kinda fucked up

[Ras Kass]
If the pussy is free, then talk is cheap
Then again, it's probably cheaper to keep her
Back in the days, all a nigga needed was suede pumas and a beeper
Now they all expecting condos, briquettes and pet cheetahs
See ya when I see ya
And by then I know the motors she bogus I noticed they jockin the rims on
the ???
I learned early to trust God when moms was like [you wear all that Nike
shit]
You need to swoosh your ass and get a job
My occupation be operation, more horsepower than Daytona
Cause I'm a rider, like Wynonna
Being nice is a vice, the gift is naturally mine
That's like grand verbalizing not knowin the time
See, my partners commit crimes servin federal ???
Confined to a six by nine regretin the wrong shit he did
I swig, wishing we was still little kids
But we grown men now homey, it is what it is

Hook

[Ras Kass]
Hip hop ain't even fun
In these strange days, rappers is getting done
Like Jericho won
Within two months, two major artists got slumped
I whispered 'God rest the dead' and let the ??? pump pump
Kept a ??? since about eleventh grade
Rock the Donna Carren shades
Cause I don't like to dream about getting paid
But I'm afraid I do
Trying to organize a team, willing to empty magazines
This supreme fiends for cream
We need g's, like Mary Magdelline and born again Christians
Ain't a politician cause I already got your vote
True, I want your money but I ain't a preacher no
I don't even love the dough
But if you don't work you don't eat, so I want all I can get before I go
I love what money can get
It's elementary evidently, the custom convertible Bentley tently
It is what it is

Hook x2

[Jazze Pha]
There are things that we can change
Some things remain the same
That's just the way it is
Way it goes, yeah
There are things that we can change
But most things gon' stay the same




It's the way it is
You better believe it, ooh yeah

Overall Meaning

Ras Kass's song "It Is What It Is" is a commentary on the state of the world and the hip hop industry. The song talks about how everything has a price and how people are willing to do almost anything to get it. Ras Kass talks about his experiences and how they have shaped him to become the person he is today. He mentions how the deeper the streets get, the deeper the beef gets, which is a reference to the culture of gang violence that exists in many cities around the world.


The lyrics also talk about the changing landscape of relationships and expectations. Ras Kass mentions how back in the day, all a man needed was a pair of suede Pumas and a beeper to attract a woman, but now they expect condos, briquettes, and even pet cheetahs. He laments the fact that hip hop has lost its fun and how rappers are getting killed left and right, referencing the sudden deaths of two major artists.


In the end, the song is a commentary on how people need to be aware of what they are getting themselves into and how they need to weigh the consequences of their actions. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not being swayed by external forces.


Line by Line Meaning

I been around the world once had your fiancé twice
I have traveled around the world and slept with your fiancé on two occasions.


I ain't nothin' nice but every lifestyle got a price
Although I am not a kind person, every lifestyle has a cost.


Kiss my momma on the cheek cause her love was deep
I show affection to my mother because she had a profound love for me.


The deeper the streets get The deeper the beef get
As the streets get rough, the conflicts become more severe.


Enough fatal attraction to ??? your vet
The fatal attraction is strong enough to cause harm to your veterinarian.


Cause everybody want to have it ??? and sh
Everyone wants to have their cake and eat it too.


Now ??? is my ??? over night insight
Suddenly, a new idea dawned on me overnight.


I write like six hundred thousand kilobytes
I write a lot; approximately six hundred thousand kilobytes worth of writing.


Yes I'm on one, European cars, Cuban cigars, rap stars
I enjoy the finer things in life such as European cars, Cuban cigars, and being in the company of other rap stars.


Glass ceilings to the inevitable cap dealing for sexual healing
The obstacles women face in achieving success are difficult to overcome even when engaging in sexual acts with powerful men.


I lack feeling, voted for black women like Terry Macmillan
I don't possess emotions, but I believe in supporting black women like Terry McMillan by advocating for them and their rights.


Save a prayer for me, I was told no guts no glory
I need your prayers since I was told no risk, no reward.


I shed a tear once in a while, too
Although I rarely cry, I am prone to shedding tears on occasion.


But a soldier gots to do what he gots to do
As a soldier, it is my responsibility to do whatever is required of me.


I once ??? in ??? for Rupert Murdoch, I thought you knew
I used to work for Rupert Murdoch in some capacity, and I assumed you knew that.


If the pussy is free, then talk is cheap
If sexual intercourse is offered for free, then anything else offered is likely worthless.


Then again, it's probably cheaper to keep her
It might be more cost-effective to maintain the relationship than to break up with her.


Now they all expecting condos, briquettes and pet cheetahs
Women today expect far more than a few decades ago, such as luxury condominiums, diamond briquettes, and exotic pets like cheetahs.


Cause I'm a rider, like Wynonna
I'm a rider for my people, like Wynonna Judd, who was known for being a loyal friend.


Hip hop ain't even fun
Hip hop isn't quite as enjoyable as it used to be.


In these strange days, rappers is getting done
These days, rappers are falling victim to crime more frequently.


Within two months, two major artists got slumped
Within two months, two well-known artists were killed.


But if you don't work you don't eat, so I want all I can get before I go
I need to work in order to eat and live comfortably, so I want to accumulate as much wealth as possible before I die.


It's the way it is You better believe it, ooh yeah
Things are how they are, so you better believe it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY JUAREZ, JOHN R AUSTIN, MONTE S MOIR

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