Real
Sarah Green Lyrics

Uh, Food & Liquor
Introduction to the song and album Food & Liquor by Lupe Fiasco.

Yeah, my man said he wanted something real,
Lupe's friend expressed a desire for something genuine and authentic.

Real, real, real, real Something he could recognize, something he could feel,
Lupe's friend wants something he can identify with and sense to be true.

Baby girl said she was in the mood for something real, Real, real, real, real Something that could make her move Something she could feel, feel, feel, feel
Lupe's female friend craves a true experience that can motivate her and evoke emotions within her.

Lust, sometimes can override trust She said that's why she gave it up My man said blood spilled out of everything he touched He crushed everything he crushed Ruined everything he loved, he just wanted to rush Blamed it on the times being rough Doing dirt, with the devil, chasing after the dust Make a fuss, if it's them, but we hush, if it's us
Lupe discusses why some people prioritize their desires over their morals and values, leading to negative consequences. He explains how people can blame external factors, like difficult times, for personal failures and make excuses for their misdeeds. He also highlights the importance of protecting oneself and staying loyal to those around you.

That's why, my momma said she wanted something real, Real, real, real, real Something she could be proud of, something she could feel, Feel, feel, feel, feel She said they so used to not having nothing real, Real, real, real.. real That they don't know how to act They don't know how to feel, feel, feel, feel
Lupe brings up his mother's desire for authenticity and shares her observations that people may not know how to react or feel when presented with the truth after being deprived of it for so long.

Life, ain't meant to come around twice Yeah, that's why I gotta get it right They said I got it honest now I gotta give it life But sleep on it, that's why God give you night I mean, I had a dream that, God gave me flight Too fly for my own good so, God gave me plight If I wake up in the morning now I gotta give 'em sight Make 'em see, break 'em free, ain't a G, sho' you right
Lupe reflects on the importance of seizing opportunities and making the most of life as it only comes around once. He talks about his dream in which he was given a gift that could be both helpful and problematic, enunciating the idea that blessings can sometimes become hardships.

The game is not to give 'em nothing real, Real, real, real, real Nothing they could use, nothing that they could feel, Feel, feel, feel, feel Give 'em a bunch of lies and teach 'em that it's real, Real, real, real, real So that's all that they a-know That's all that they a-feel, feel, feel, feel
Lupe speaks to the issues of deceit and misrepresentation, arguing that certain factions of society have taken it upon themselves to disseminate a false version of the truth to the masses, denying them the opportunity of experiencing the genuine and truthful components of life.

Struggle, yeah yeah, another sign that God love you Cause on the low, being po', make you humble Keep they names in my rhymes to try and keep them out of trouble Cause being po', also teach you how to hustle All they want is some shoes or some rims for they bubble Now that I got my own, I can hit them with a couple Cuff, my homies so they ain't got no reason to cuff you That's my plan, if I can, on the man, up above you
Lupe acknowledges the struggle in life and how hardships can actually serve as blessings when viewed from the correct perspective. He references living in poverty and how that life can be humbling and instructive, and he offers hope and inspiration to those who find themselves in similar situations.

That's why, I gotta give 'em something real, Real, real, real, real Something they could recognize, something they could feel, Feel, feel, feel, feel To my homies on the block I gotta give 'em something real, Real, real, real, real Something that'll make 'em stop Something they can feel, feel, feel, feel
Lupe concludes with his resolution to provide genuine, emotional, and tangible experiences to people and how he feels such experiences are critical to inciting positive change in others.

Yo! For real, really real, yeah! Know what it is, woo! Baby girl said she was in the mood for something real, Real, real, real, real Let's go!
Lupe and Sarah Green team up at the end of the song to espouse a strong desire for authenticity and honesty in everything they do and to encourage others to embrace these same values.