Act Now
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Yeah
Just 'cause I don't say anythin' doesn't mean I don't see it

Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now

Yeah, I'm tryna go on my phone less and less these days
And I don't talk to women 'less it's sex these days
I'm on my second Presidential Rolex these days
I could chill but I would rather flex these days
Man, I'm blessed these days, never forget these days
Took a lot of long nights, just to get these days
And to be honest, I think I'm the best these days
You got now but I think that I'm next these days
Follow my gut, I never second guess these days
I passed my test 'cause all I see is checks these days
Say it direct these days with your chest these days
Got some real life monsters on the text these days
I saw the gross but I wonder what you net these days
A few legends but way too many trends these days
I'm not impressed these days, I invest these days
Runnin' the game but you won't ever see me sweat these days
Set my intent these days, I invent these days
I do me at all times, I don't regret these days
I be gettin' everybody's girl wet these days
People quiet 'cause they know I'm a threat these days, yeah

It's funny how they act now
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now

Yeah, uh, I'm diplomatic when I have to be
I got like 20 women mad at me, damn
150 on me casually
This didn't happen over night, I had to build this shit up gradually
Hope they see the truth is what I tell myself
No one felt me until I felt myself
These poppin' girls got way too many rapper bodies
I can't wife a girl who's fucked half of my colleagues
This is for every dude that hates me
'Cause women wanna date me
I put in work, I earned my stripes
I'm like the Yankees
I swear lately I been tryna wrap my head around this life
Used to sleep on couches, now it's thousand for the night
I'm winnin', you losin', I know that it irks you
European flag shit, I got stars in my circle
Look at my life, look at my come up, look how far that I made it
Honestly, if you don't feel inspired by it, you hatin'
Your first and last name don't mean shit
So I got women that I only know by zip code
I was down to stunt with you, now I gotta stunt on you
Nanananananana

It's funny how they act now
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana




Nananananana
It's funny how they act now

Overall Meaning

In “Act Now”, Russ opens up about his perspective on life, particularly on his success and how people move towards him as he becomes more popular and successful. He reflects on how people he used to know or work with act differently towards him now that he has achieved success. The chorus "It's funny how they act now, it's funny how they change up quick" highlights the shift in people's attitudes as they see his success.


At the start of the song, Russ states that just because he doesn't say anything, it doesn't mean he doesn't see or notice what's happening around him, the change in attitude towards him as a successful artist. He also mentions that he's trying to spend less time on his phone and not to talk to women who aren't solely interested in him for sex. He then goes on to say that he's blessed and he doesn't forget that, and that he’s going to keep going, always working hard to better himself.


The final verse is more challenging as he addresses his haters and the people who didn't believe in him. Russ speaks on how he has worked hard for what he has and doesn’t need validation or acceptance from anyone. Overall, "Act Now" is a testament to the importance of positivity and working hard to achieve your goals regardless of what others might say or think.


Line by Line Meaning

Just 'cause I don't say anythin' doesn't mean I don't see it
I may stay silent, but that doesn't mean I don't notice what's happening around me


Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's strange how people have changed their behavior now


It's funny how they change up quick
It's amusing how quickly people change their behavior


It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
It's amusing because they aren't successful


I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
I'm chuckling like lalalalalala


Nanananananananana
Nanananananananana


Nananananana
Nananananana


It's funny how they act now
It's amusing how they are acting now


Yeah, I'm tryna go on my phone less and less these days
I'm attempting to reduce my phone usage recently


And I don't talk to women 'less it's sex these days
I don't converse with women unless it's related to sex


I'm on my second Presidential Rolex these days
I own two Presidential Rolex watches now


I could chill but I would rather flex these days
I could relax, but I prefer to show off these days


Man, I'm blessed these days, never forget these days
I'm blessed now, and I won't forget it


Took a lot of long nights, just to get these days
I had to work hard and spend many sleepless nights to get where I am now


And to be honest, I think I'm the best these days
Honestly, I think I am the best now


You got now but I think that I'm next these days
You have the present, but I believe that I'm the future now


Follow my gut, I never second guess these days
I always trust my instincts now, and I never overthink


I passed my test 'cause all I see is checks these days
I passed my test since I'm making a lot of money now


Say it direct these days with your chest these days
Be straightforward and confident while speaking your mind now


Got some real life monsters on the text these days
I receive messages from some dangerous people nowadays


I saw the gross but I wonder what you net these days
I saw the revenue, but I'm curious about how much is actually yours now


A few legends but way too many trends these days
There are only a few people worth looking up to, but too many just follow the trends now


I'm not impressed these days, I invest these days
I'm not easily impressed now; I prefer to invest my time and money


Runnin' the game but you won't ever see me sweat these days
I'm dominating the industry, but I won't show any signs of pressure or stress


Set my intent these days, I invent these days
I prioritize my goals, and I create something new every day now


I do me at all times, I don't regret these days
I always stay true to myself, and I don't regret any of my decisions now


I be gettin' everybody's girl wet these days
I make all the girls attracted to me now


People quiet 'cause they know I'm a threat these days, yeah
People stay quiet because they know I'm a danger now


I'm diplomatic when I have to be
I'm a diplomat when necessary


I got like 20 women mad at me, damn
I made twenty women angry with me


150 on me casually
I'm carrying around 150 dollars casually


This didn't happen over night, I had to build this shit up gradually
My success took time; I had to work hard and progress slowly


Hope they see the truth is what I tell myself
I hope people recognize the truth I'm telling them about myself


No one felt me until I felt myself
Nobody supported me until I supported myself


These poppin' girls got way too many rapper bodies
These popular girls have had sex with too many rappers


I can't wife a girl who's fucked half of my colleagues
I can't have a serious relationship with a girl who's slept with many of my colleagues


This is for every dude that hates me
This is dedicated to every man who dislikes me


'Cause women wanna date me
Because women find me attractive


I put in work, I earned my stripes
I worked hard and earned my reputation


I'm like the Yankees
I'm like the baseball team, the Yankees (winning and successful)


I swear lately I been tryna wrap my head around this life
Lately, I've been trying to understand and make sense of my life


Used to sleep on couches, now it's thousand for the night
I used to sleep on couches, but now I spend a thousand dollars for a night


I'm winnin', you losin', I know that it irks you
I'm winning, and it's bothering you that you're losing


European flag shit, I got stars in my circle
I have stars in my friend group, and we represent success like the stars on the European flag


Look at my life, look at my come up, look how far that I made it
Observe how much I've achieved, how much I've grown up, and how much progress I've made


Honestly, if you don't feel inspired by it, you hatin'
Honestly, if you're not inspired by what I've done, then you're hating


Your first and last name don't mean shit
Your name is insignificant


So I got women that I only know by zip code
I have women in different locations, but I only know them by their zip code


I was down to stunt with you, now I gotta stunt on you
I used to be willing to look foolish with you, but now I need to show off without you


Nanananananana
Nanananananana




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Written by: Russell James Vitale

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LYRICS:


[Intro]
Yeah
Just 'cause I don't say anythin' doesn't mean I don't see it

[Chorus]
Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now

[Verse 1]
Yeah, I'm tryna go on my phone less and less these days
And I don't talk to women 'less it's sex these days
I'm on my second presidential Rolex these days
I could chill but I would rather flex these days
Man, I'm blessed these days, never forget these days
Took a lot of long nights, just to get these days
And to be honest, I think I'm the best these days
You got now but I think that I'm next these days
Follow my gut, I never second guess these days
I passed my test 'cause all I see is checks these days
Say it direct these days with your chest these days
Got some real life monsters on the text these days
I saw the gross but I wonder what you net these days
A few legends but way too many trends these days
I'm not impressed these days, I invest these days
Runnin' the game but you won't ever see me sweat these days
Set my intent these days, I invent these days
I do me at all times, I don't regret these days
I be gettin' everybody's girl wet these days
People quiet 'cause they know I'm a threat these days, yeah


[Chorus]
Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now

[Verse 2]
Yeah, uh, I'm diplomatic when I have to be
I got like 20 women mad at me, damn
150 on me casually
This didn't happen over night, I had to build this shit up gradually
Hope they see the truth is what I tell myself
No one felt me until I felt myself
These poppin' girls got way too many rapper bodies
I can't wife a girl who's fucked half of my colleagues
This is for every dude that hates me
'Cause women wanna date me
I put in work, I earned my stripes
I'm like the Yankees
I swear lately I been tryna wrap my head around this life
Used to sleep on couches, now it's thousand for the night
I'm winnin', you losin', I know that it irks you
European flag shit, I got stars in my circle
Look at my life, look at my come up, look how far that I made it
Honestly, if you don't feel inspired by it, you hatin'
Your first and last name don't mean shit
So I got women that I only know by zip code
I was down to stunt with you, now I gotta stunt on you
Nanananananana


[Chorus]
Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now



Jibby 01

Was looking for it couldn’t find one so 🤷🏽‍♂️
[Intro]
Yeah
Just 'cause I don't say anythin' doesn't mean I don't see it

[Chorus]
Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now

[Verse 1]
Yeah, I'm tryna go on my phone less and less these days
And I don't talk to women 'less it's sex these days
I'm on my second presidential Rolex these days
I could chill but I would rather flex these days
Man, I'm blessed these days, never forget these days
Took a lot of long nights, just to get these days
And to be honest, I think I'm the best these days
You got now but I think that I'm next these days
Follow my gut, I never second guess these days
I passed my test 'cause all I see is checks these days
Say it direct these days with your chest these days
Got some real life monsters on the text these days
I saw the gross but I wonder what you net these days
A few legends but way too many trends these days
I'm not impressed these days, I invest these days
Runnin' the game but you won't ever see me sweat these days
Set my intent these days, I invent these days
I do me at all times, I don't regret these days
I be gettin' everybody's girl wet these days
People quiet 'cause they know I'm a threat these days, yeah

[Chorus]
Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now

[Verse 2]
Yeah, uh, I'm diplomatic when I have to be
I got like 20 women mad at me, damn
150 on me casually
This didn't happen over night, I had to build this shit up gradually
Hope they see the truth is what I tell myself
No one felt me until I felt myself
These poppin' girls got way too many rapper bodies
I can't wife a girl who's fucked half of my colleagues
This is for every dude that hates me
'Cause women wanna date me
I put in work, I earned my stripes
I'm like the Yankees
I swear lately I been tryna wrap my head around this life
Used to sleep on couches, now it's thousand for the night
I'm winnin', you losin', I know that it irks you
European flag shit, I got stars in my circle
Look at my life, look at my come up, look how far that I made it
Honestly, if you don't feel inspired by it, you hatin'
Your first and last name don't mean shit
So I got women that I only know by zip code
I was down to stunt with you, now I gotta stunt on you
Nanananananana

[Chorus]
Mmm, it's funny how they act now (yeah)
It's funny how they change up quick
It's funny how they act now
It's funny 'cause they ain't on shit
I'm laughin' like lalalalalala
Nanananananananana
Nananananana
It's funny how they act now



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