Living a Dream
Rittz Lyrics

Damn shawty
Introducing the topic of the song with a statement of the luxurious lifestyle of the artist

Got damn living it up ain't you
Expressing amazement at the opulent way the artist lives

All that designer shit man
Acknowledging the presence of costly fashionable clothes

You know what I mean
Asking listeners to understand the extravagance being referred to

Got damn you living a dream bruh
Finalizing the opening statements about the enviable life led by the artist

My shades more expensive than your J's
Comparing the cost of artist's sunglasses to a popular athletic shoes brand

My chain indicates that I'm paid
Justifying artist's expensive jewelry collection as a proof of wealth status

My lady say it's time to get engaged
Stating the expectations of the artist's significant other in regards to marriage

She say I go on tour and misbehave
Revealing an aspect of the artist's relationship with his romantic partner that might be problematic

Our bills are never late
Boasting on never missing a payment of monthly expenses

On the stage rocking like I'm Jimmy Page
Drawing a comparison between the energy and skill of artist's performance to a legendary musician

But fuck swag, I ain't dressing up like Kid 'n Play
Rejecting the fashion trend adopted by some rappers in the hip hop industry

Trying to snap on every track like Eminem on Renegade
Aspiring to match the level of lyrical talent demonstrated by another well-known rapper on a particular song

If you ain't heard of me then you been living in a cave
Asserting that artist's popularity is widespread and anyone who does not know him must be completely disconnected from current events

Or sitting in a grave, or listening to Drake
Humorously pointing out two possible alternatives to people who are unaware of artist's existence

Any minute the shit will disintegrate
Expressing doubts about the longevity of success in the music industry

This music business is fishy like penetrating a bitch who didn't bathe
Drawing an analogy between shady practices in the music industry and having sex with someone unclean

Wanted on the streets like I went to prison and escaped
Describing a level of notoriety that might be frightening or sought after, depending on the perspective

Fuck the police, these authority figures get disobeyed
Making a controversial statement that calls for disregarding law enforcement officials

In the broad day bullets be grazing and ricochet
Depicting a violent scenario that could occur in a dangerous neighborhood during daylight hours

No games, only participating in pistol play
Bringing attention to the serious nature of gun violence and implying that it is not a subject to be taken lightly

I rap and I shove the crack in the side of a creme brûlée
Using creative imagery to show the toughness and versatility of the artist

It's like I'm pinned against a cage, fightin' in the MMA
Simulating the feeling of living under pressure and having to fight constantly to survive in the industry

It is what it is but it ain't what it seems
Reflecting on the gap between the artist's public image and his private reality

People thinking that I'm living a dream
Admitting that the public perception of the artist's life might be inflated or inaccurate

Oh oh yeah yeah
Repeating a catchy phrase that emphasizes the point being made

When I roll through in my old school Cut' Supreme
Referring to a classic luxury car model that artist owns

They be thinking that I'm living a dream
Indicating that the car is one of the symbols that contribute to the illusion of artist's incredible life

Yeah
Transitioning to the next part of the song with a quick interjection

My older brother's a teacher, one of his students asked
Introducing a personal anecdote that highlights the expectation of others regarding artist's financial status

If I ever game him money, it's funny, people think I got stupid cash
Pointing out the irony of how people misunderstand the realities of his wealth

If they only knew the half
Emphasizing that the public has no accurate information about the artist's finances

Hoping I got loot to last me to June and it's April
Expressing the precarious nature of the artist's financial situation, where every month is a struggle to make ends meet

Afraid to go and do the math
Avoiding to calculate actual expenses and income due to the fear of unpleasant discoveries

Covering my emotions, hope they don't see through the mask
Hiding true feelings and thoughts from people and pretending to be okay, while fearing being exposed as vulnerable

From the outside looking in it's different, looking through the glass
Commenting on how people who are not in the artist's situation might perceive his life as more glamorous than it is

Me and Tech ain't Bernz and Wrek, me and Wolf ain't Snoop and Daz
Acknowledging that the artist's collaborations and relationships with other musicians differ from well-known partnerships in the industry

Cause the truth is that this music crap is difficult to grasp
Admitting that success in the music business is hard to achieve and come by

That's why you never see me go on interviews and bash
Explaining the artist's reluctance to criticize other rappers in interviews, probably due to the competitive nature of the industry

Other rappers, I'm not the dude booin' while you [?]
Refusing to be part of the hostility and beef between artists in the industry

Cause I still got a pill problem
Admitting to a possible addiction to drugs or medication

My dollar bills still got a film on 'em
Acknowledging that the financial situation is not as good as it seems

Feeling like some loser trash
Describing artist's mental state as low and demoralized

Responding to Twitter mentions, groupies getting too attached
Experiencing the downsides of social media and unwanted attention from fans

Homies clueless asking questions, "When they sending you a plaque?"
Dealing with the misplaced expectations of friends who think success in the music industry should translate to accolades and awards

Explaining how budgets work, recouping and how I'm stressing
Having to educate people around him on how finances in the music industry operate and dealing with the stress of it

Cause I never see a check from selling 50,000 records
Revealing the harsh reality that record sales do not directly translate to financial gain for artists, especially after accounting for expenses

I'm sick of people speaking for me like ain't a day I was stressing
Expressing frustration that others claim to know the artist's life and state of mind, without ever experiencing it

Why the fuck I'm living life somewhere lost in a thousand questions
Feeling confused and disoriented, questioning the ultimate purpose or meaning of life

Every blessing got me grateful but these haters got me hateful
Appreciating the good things in life, while also harboring negative feelings towards those who wish artist harm

So I take it 'til I'm permanent resting, but they don't see that
Dealing with negative people and situations until the day artist dies, while others cannot understand the toll it takes

All they see is that I'm a trip
Perceiving the artist only as a source of entertainment or as someone eccentric, without taking the person seriously

Fuck 'em, I'd rather kick it and dive inside they woman' lips
Disregarding the opinions of detractors and focusing on pleasurable activities with women

Yeah this whip I ride is nice but why you worried 'bout the price
Reminding critics that artist's expensive car should not be the focus of discussion

What about they days I walk and hustle just to starve for nights
Revealing a past when artist had to struggle with poverty and hunger

And that's for real
Assuring listeners that the previous statement is not an exaggeration

Why are they acting like they was on side of me
Questioning the authenticity of some people who claim to be close to the artist

They don't remember when everyone lied to me
Reminding false friends of a time when they betrayed the artist

Left me alone and that was cool back then
Reflecting on a time when artist had no support from acquaintances who are now seeking attention from him

But now that they looking they acting like they was the one that was doing it
Noticing how some opportunistic individuals suddenly want to take credit for artist's success and be part of his life

Telling me they was my people
Receiving false claims of friendship from people who do not genuinely care

They thought they had me fooled back then
Acknowledging that artist was vulnerable and gullible at some point

Not Trae, no not today, I'm living for me
Refusing to let others dictate artist's life or put him in untenable situations

No opinion got me in shackles, shit I'm living life free
Avoiding taking positions on controversial issues or having to please everyone helps artist feel liberated

And everything seem to be a dream, I tried to tell 'em wake up
Describing the surreal nature of the artist's life and urging people to abandon misconceptions

But instead they'd rather hate me getting cake up
Refusing to accept artist's explanation or desire for people to understand truth, and instead resorting to jealousy and criticism

Shit
Ending the song on a statement that suggests there is nothing more to say or do