Flesh
Royce Da 5′9″ Lyrics


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Niggas sweat bitches
While bitches sweat the chill nigga in the sweats
If you don't get no respect
It really don't matter, you could be louis vuitton'd up
You might as well have on von dutch and tommy hilfiger with a debt
I don't do dirt, I don't call scenes
I send niggas through to leave a mess
I'm a real nigga in the flesh
I will find a bitch in distress
I will make her feel so alive
Then beat her with the dick of death
Real nigga in the flesh
If shit ain't right between us
We will leave a nigga left
Real nigga in the flesh

I despise rapping niggas
Y'all niggas fly private, I come sky jack you niggas
You disrespect me, I'll get on board with three ks out
And go to your pj's pilot
Tell him I need those jet's keys like I'm dj khaled
Seems like every artist out there snorting coke and smoking base
I just opened up the briefcase and dumped out the contents
To close up an open case
If my soul shall rise, I'ma lift the hood up like tray martin
I'm a clapper, they targets
They trappers, I'm a convict slash escape artist

I'm a real nigga in the flesh
Find the bitches bitch in distress
I will make her feel so alive
Then beat them with the dick of death yes
Real nigga in the flesh
If shit ain't right between us
We will leave a nigga left
Real nigga in the flesh

I'm p-o-p you d-u-d
You bark up this tree, I'll make you turn over three new leafs
You live right by the code or get left like three two three
I'm a tribe called quest, I'm the new g
I'm here going dumber than tweedledee
I'll these youngin's wanna redo me, like these movies
Cause I'm so pablo escobar-esque
Elephant in the room, never out my element
Oh, always on my p's and q's like rstuv
Ah, never tell your in-tell to a gent who's intelligent
Cause he'll tell a friend who'll then shall attempt
To turn bullets into shells to spend, and turn humans in skeletons
Rah

I'm a real nigga in the flesh
I will find the bitches in distress
Make them feel so alive
Then beat them with the dick of death
Real nigga in the flesh
If shit ain't right between us
We will leave a nigga left
Real nigga in the flesh

I'm breaking now cause I'm dating goddesses
The haters tried but couldn't feed me salt
Cause I seasoned all them
Now I'm raking dollars in
Say goodbye, I'm finna take you outta here
You can't deny it, I'm the h in igher
Here the four door porsche or whatever vehicle
I nigga like lincoln couldn't survive without made it out
And over four scores and seven years ago
I know time flies by, yours tick-tick-tick
Mines whip-whip-whip like eleven layers ago
My flow so heaven sent
When I go to heaven, I'ma go "heaven here you go"
I'ma go tell God "i know I promised that I'd never steal your flow", I lied
Ain't nothing like side pussy on my dick
Word to that motherfucking DJ Quik
Bunch of girls wanna have a bunch of relations
Even when the nigga wanna be they friend
I learned that faithful women need they men
They don't really wanna leave they men
They just don't wanna get a phone call
From another chick saying where he done been
If your 'bout to leave better ask yourself questions
Like "fight for her? Why?"
You better step up and fight for her like you're fighting for hawaii
You motherfucking BJ Penn
I'm a real nigga in the flesh




My wife almost left me but she ain't do it
I don't like the way ex-wives sound, that don't got a ring to it

Overall Meaning

In "Flesh," Royce Da 5′9″ discusses his status as a "real nigga" and contrasts himself with those who prioritize material things and engage in questionable behavior. He claims that he doesn't "do dirt" or "call scenes," instead opting to send others to do his bidding. Royce also discusses his sexual exploits and his wealth, claiming that he's "raking dollars in" and has "seasoned" all of his haters. Throughout the song, he emphasizes his authenticity and vows to remain true to his principles.


Line by Line Meaning

Niggas sweat bitches
Men try too hard to impress women


While bitches sweat the chill nigga in the sweats
Women are attracted to men who are relaxed and confident


If you don't get no respect
If people don't value you, it doesn't matter what you wear


It really don't matter, you could be louis vuitton'd up
Even expensive clothing can't make up for lack of respect


You might as well have on von dutch and tommy hilfiger with a debt
Wearing expensive clothing while in debt is pointless


I don't do dirt, I don't call scenes
I don't engage in drama or illegal activities


I send niggas through to leave a mess
I have others handle my problems, and I'm not afraid to get violent


I'm a real nigga in the flesh
I am authentic and true to who I am


I will find a bitch in distress
I am attracted to vulnerable women and enjoy taking advantage of them


I will make her feel so alive
I enjoy manipulating women's emotions


Then beat her with the dick of death
I enjoy hurting women during sex


If shit ain't right between us
If there is conflict between us


We will leave a nigga left
I will abandon someone who opposes me


I despise rapping niggas
I have contempt for other rappers


Y'all niggas fly private, I come sky jack you niggas
I am willing to commit crimes to harm other rappers


You disrespect me, I'll get on board with three ks out
I will retaliate violently if disrespected


And go to your pj's pilot
I will harm people who are associated with you


To close up an open case
I will take care of anything that could incriminate me


If my soul shall rise, I'ma lift the hood up like tray martin
If I am killed, people will rally for justice like they did for Trayvon Martin


I'm a clapper, they targets
I am violent and dangerous


They trappers, I'm a convict slash escape artist
Other rappers are drug dealers, while I am a criminal and capable of evading capture


I'm breaking now cause I'm dating goddesses
I am having financial success because I am dating attractive women


The haters tried but couldn't feed me salt
My success cannot be undermined by negative criticism


Cause I seasoned all them
I was able to handle criticism because of my experience and talent


Say goodbye, I'm finna take you outta here
I am going to kill or ruin someone who opposes me


You can't deny it, I'm the h in igher
I am on top and have reached a high level of success


Here the four door porsche or whatever vehicle
I have the financial means to own luxury cars


I nigga like lincoln couldn't survive without made it out
Abraham Lincoln would not have survived in the current world without adapting


And over four scores and seven years ago
A reference to Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address


I know time flies by, yours tick-tick-tick
Time is limited and precious


Mines whip-whip-whip like eleven layers ago
My success has been ongoing for a long time


My flow so heaven sent
My rapping talent is a gift from God


When I go to heaven, I'ma go "heaven here you go"
If I go to heaven, I will present my talent to God as if it were a gift to Him


I'ma go tell God "i know I promised that I'd never steal your flow", I lied
I am humble and acknowledge that my talent comes from God, but I have also plagiarized other rappers' flow


Ain't nothing like side pussy on my dick
I enjoy cheating on my partner


Word to that motherfucking DJ Quik
A reference to rapper DJ Quik, whose music often contains misogynistic lyrics


Bunch of girls wanna have a bunch of relations
Many women are promiscuous


Even when the nigga wanna be they friend
Women will still be sexually involved with men even if they just want to be friends


I learned that faithful women need they men
Women who are loyal to their partners want to be with them emotionally and physically


They don't really wanna leave they men
Women who want to end a relationship are often hesitant to do so


They just don't wanna get a phone call from another chick saying where he done been
Women are afraid of being cheated on


If your 'bout to leave better ask yourself questions
Before ending a relationship, it is important to consider the reasons why


Like "fight for her? Why?"
Is it worth fighting for the relationship?


You better step up and fight for her like you're fighting for hawaii
It is important to put effort into maintaining a relationship


You motherfucking BJ Penn
A reference to mixed martial artist BJ Penn, known for his tenacity and fighting spirit


My wife almost left me but she ain't do it
My partner almost ended our relationship, but ultimately decided not to


I don't like the way ex-wives sound, that don't got a ring to it
I do not like the idea of being divorced




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Written by: Ryan Daniel Montgomery

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