Talk
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Sheesh
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, all you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
You ain't really 'bout that life

You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life
Yeah

Err body want to run their mouth
Telling hella stories about the things they did
Pull up on 'em, I'll show up on it
South son a nigga like I raised a kid
Only speak about it if I be about it
We can see about it, make it quick
When it come to spitting who the fuck you kidding
Y'all ain't never did it like I did
Internet, it made me rich
I'm getting richer, taking pictures
With some women, admit it, this life is different
You don't get it
Every sentence killing, make a couple million and quit it
Got niggas in Tippy tryna get it
The life of Futuristic, I can give it to 'em
Put a rapper on the team
Take 'em on tour, now he really into something
I been around the globe a couple times
I ain't had to sign but it's still an option
Got a lot of gwalla
Made a lot of dollars
Own a lot of land, Davy Crockett
Got your girly on a tour bus
She don't watch Barney but your baby bopping
Hit it then I get up on the road
I'ma do my dance like it's Sadie Hawkins
Boy I got the sauce, that's true
Girl, I'm living proof
Tie your tennis shoes, you tripping
I ain't in the mood nah
Y'all ain't really about this life
Took a couple notes from Tech N9ne
Young nigga got the best rhymes
Don't run your mouth for less right
Spit it like the cinnamon challenge
I was the kid with the talent
Now I can make it balance when I go out
Spittin' fire like a cigarette lighter
Got to get it in tighter
Want me to get up inside her
Then I got to bounce
Got six businesses, two houses
Mormon life, a few spouses
A cool account, still getting bigger
Ain't a damn thing you could do about it
I'm gone

All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life

Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk
You ain't really 'bout that life

Fuckin' about it, then being about it, now what
They don't be havin' it when nigga down on the gut
They be the people that talk up a lot of BS
And they really countin' me less
I can never shout it enough
Frickin' incredible hits, R-B
Rippin' a level, the kids hard me
Givin' the nation a big dark spree
When I make the music biz marquee
Innovator, I am not a criminal
This why they women wanna shot at genitals
I'm maximum, they sayin' I'm the minimal
We're talkin' cheaper than a Dollar General
Haters hearin' me spit it, shit it
Goin' ahead and admit it, quit it
Stay stalkin', they talkin'
Tellin' the people that I'm wicked, wicked
Fat stacks, we ballin'
That stacks be callin'
Rap after me, that's actually wack, that's why he stallin'
Rule is 'round to get hurt, ain't it?
Dudes around us since birth, tenant
True the lies'll get worse
Alarmin' then merk around for this shirt, painted
They don't know that when the planet drop
I'm 'bout to take the rap into a colder degree
Everything I ever wanted from the record business
They gon' hand it over to me
They gonna really see the soul of a G
Ridin' rowdy with the flow of the sea
Everybody want the musical virus
I give it to 'em like Ebola disease
I'm on a mission to get fish
Shoppin' up enough and I rip it to get swish
Anybody wanna become a gynecologist
They droppin', ain't if I actin' a big bitch
Try to rap me, I'd a pappy, why you 'ttackin'
'Cause you never knew a demon inside a black kid
And never ninja fuckin' with a flier record
Deep in America, anyone would die to trap me
Tech-a, Nin-a, Futur-istic, we all goin' more crazy!
Takin' everybody's money, even takin' your lady!
Makin' movies with her like I'm motherfuckin' Scorsese!
This is dedicated to my homie up in Florida
Rest in peace WarBaby, let's go!

All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
All you do is talk, talk, talk
You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life
You ain't really 'bout that life

Fuck up out my way, yeah
I don't play it safe, yeah
When you from the bottom, you hit harder like a bass
They don't wanna see me on top though
Magic on me like Lonzo
I'ma level up, it's so exciting
They don't understand me like I'm Mike Tyson
Haters, I need you, I think that I like it
Feedin' me motivation with a diet
I'ma keep grinding, continue to eat
Think you a boss and I'm takin' a knee
Know that you scared 'cause you are what you eat
Chargin' up, man, I'm gon' need a receipt
Niggas be thinkin' I felt it at Disney
But then they show up and it's Beauty and Beast
Think that you know me just 'cause my exterior
I am the weirdo and I am superior
Funny how niggas be ringing alarm
When you wanna rise and I'm like, "One at a time"
Niggas is actors, remember your lines
I seen this movie like 300 times
Kickin' you off of my mountain, it's mine
I just want everybody to know (yeah)
We not goin' away (yeah)
You don't do your place (yeah)
I came at my door, I'm like "Hello" (yeah)
Won't leave me alone (yeah)
I am on the phone (yeah)
Leave a message when you hear the tone
Hold up
If you wanna get it, then you get it
I'm playin' all the position like I'm Kobe, like I'm Shaq
I'm like Kyrie Irving, I'm dishing anybody not so Futuristic
And they get the business
Don't do that
You messin' with us but it's too late

You not on our level, nigga, please just tie your shoelace
You trippin'

Overall Meaning

In "Talk," Tech N9ne and other artists like Futuristic talk about the prevalence of people who talk about having a certain lifestyle, but don't actually live it. While they are on top of the world, the artists criticize those who do not live out what they say. They also assert that they have worked hard to get where they are now and also send a message of motivation to their audience that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. The song talks not only about success but also about the challenges to get there.

The lyrics describe the attitude and determination of Tech N9ne and his featured artist, Futuristic. The song talks about how people like to talk about their accomplishments without actually doing anything meaningful. The two artists criticize this mentality and believe that actions speak louder than words. They believe that people need to work hard towards their goals, not just talk about them. In essence, the song emphasizes the importance of not just talking about one's dreams but also taking action and making them happen.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, all you do is talk, talk, talk
You constantly engage in useless chatter and conversation

You ain't really 'bout that life
You don't truly live or embody the lifestyle you claim to

Err body want to run their mouth
Everyone wants to gossip and spread rumors

Telling hella stories about the things they did
Exaggerating and boasting about their past accomplishments

Pull up on 'em, I'll show up on it
Confronting them directly to expose their lies

Only speak about it if I be about it
I only talk about something if I have actually experienced or done it

We can see about it, make it quick
Let's address the situation and resolve it quickly

When it come to spitting who the fuck you kidding
When it comes to rapping, who are you trying to deceive

Y'all ain't never did it like I did
None of you have accomplished what I have

Internet, it made me rich
The internet has been a source of wealth and success for me

I'm getting richer, taking pictures
I'm accumulating more wealth and documenting it with photographs

With some women, admit it, this life is different
Being with attractive women is a perk of this lifestyle, and it sets me apart

Every sentence killing, make a couple million and quit it
Every line I rap is impactful and lucrative, allowing me to retire after making millions

Got niggas in Tippy tryna get it
I have associates in Tippy who are hustling and trying to achieve success

The life of Futuristic, I can give it to 'em
I can provide others with the opportunity to experience the lifestyle and success I have

Put a rapper on the team
I bring talented rappers onto my team

Take 'em on tour, now he really into something
By taking them on tour, they genuinely immerse themselves in the rap industry

I been around the globe a couple times
I have traveled extensively, touring and performing worldwide

I ain't had to sign but it's still an option
I haven't needed to sign a record deal to achieve success, although it remains a possibility

Got a lot of gwalla
I have acquired a significant amount of money

Made a lot of dollars
I have earned a substantial income

Own a lot of land, Davy Crockett
I possess a significant amount of property, like the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett

Got your girly on a tour bus
I have your girlfriend accompanying me on my tour bus

She don't watch Barney but your baby bopping
Your girlfriend is engaged in promiscuous behavior

Hit it then I get up on the road
I engage in sexual encounters and then continue traveling

I'ma do my dance like it's Sadie Hawkins
I will freely express myself and enjoy life, just like at a Sadie Hawkins dance

Boy I got the sauce, that's true
I possess a unique and special quality, that's a fact

Girl, I'm living proof
My life and success serve as evidence of my skills and abilities

Tie your tennis shoes, you tripping
Get yourself together, you're acting foolish

Y'all ain't really about this life
None of you truly live or embody this lifestyle

Took a couple notes from Tech N9ne
I have learned a few things from Tech N9ne's style and approach

Young nigga got the best rhymes
As a young rapper, I possess the most impressive lyrics and flow

Don't run your mouth for less right
Don't speak without a purpose or without something worthwhile to say

Spit it like the cinnamon challenge
Deliver my rap verses with intensity and power, like attempting the cinnamon challenge

I was the kid with the talent
I possessed natural talent and ability from a young age

Now I can make it balance when I go out
I have achieved a sense of equilibrium and stability in my career and personal life

Spittin' fire like a cigarette lighter
I rap with intense passion and energy, like the flame of a cigarette lighter

Got to get it in tighter
I constantly strive to improve and perfect my craft

Want me to get up inside her
Women desire my presence and attention

Then I got to bounce
After engaging with a woman, I must promptly move on to the next thing

Got six businesses, two houses
I am involved in multiple successful ventures and own multiple properties

Mormon life, a few spouses
I live a lifestyle similar to that of a Mormon, with multiple wives

A cool account, still getting bigger
I have a substantial amount of money in my bank account, and it continues to grow

Ain't a damn thing you could do about it
There is nothing you can do to change or affect my success

Fuckin' about it, then being about it, now what
If you talk a lot but fail to take action, what's the point

They don't be havin' it when nigga down on the gut
People don't support or believe in you when you're facing difficulties

They be the people that talk up a lot of BS
Those individuals are the ones who spew falsehoods and nonsense

And they really countin' me less
They underestimate or undervalue my worth and abilities

Frickin' incredible hits, R-B
My music releases are extraordinary and have a significant impact

Rippin' a level, the kids hard me
I dominate and excel at a high level in the rap game, making it difficult for others to compete

Givin' the nation a big dark spree
I am providing the country with a powerful and intense musical experience

When I make the music biz marquee
When I become a prominent figure in the music industry's lineup or billboard

Innovator, I am not a criminal
I am an innovator in music, not a lawbreaker or criminal

This why they women wanna shot at genitals
This is why women are attracted to and desire romantic or sexual encounters with me

I'm maximum, they sayin' I'm the minimal
I strive for greatness and maximum impact, while others consider me to be the bare minimum

We're talkin' cheaper than a Dollar General
Others are viewed as less valuable or worthwhile than products found at a cheap discount store

Haters hearin' me spit it, shit it
Those who dislike me are forced to listen and acknowledge my rap skills

Goin' ahead and admit it, quit it
They reluctantly admit and acknowledge my talent, discontinuing their criticism

Stay stalkin', they talkin'
They continue to secretly watch and talk about me

Tellin' the people that I'm wicked, wicked
Spreading rumors and portraying me as sinister or evil

Fat stacks, we ballin'
We have a significant amount of money and are living luxuriously

That stacks be callin'
The money continues to flow and come in

Rap after me, that's actually wack, that's why he stallin'
Following my rap performance would be disappointing and subpar, which is why the other rapper hesitates

Rule is 'round to get hurt, ain't it?
If you dare to challenge or compete with me, you're in for trouble

Dudes around us since birth, tenant
The people I associate with have been present since my early days, like tenants in a property

True the lies'll get worse
The more the lies are told, the more they will escalate and worsen

Alarmin' then merk around for this shirt, painted
This situation is alarming and could result in harm or destruction, as evidenced by the painted shirt

They don't know that when the planet drop
They are unaware that when I release my music to the world

I'm 'bout to take the rap into a colder degree
I am about to revolutionize and elevate the genre of rap to a higher level

Everything I ever wanted from the record business
I will achieve all my desires and goals in the music industry

They gon' hand it over to me
Others will willingly give me what I want and need

They gonna really see the soul of a G
They will witness the true essence and character of a gangster or tough individual like me

Ridin' rowdy with the flow of the sea
I am moving aggressively and chaotically, just like the waves of the sea

Everybody want the musical virus
Everyone desires to be infected by the contagious and popular music I create

I give it to 'em like Ebola disease
I deliver my music with intensity and impact, likening it to the deadly Ebola disease

I'm on a mission to get fish
I am determined to achieve success and accumulate wealth

Shoppin' up enough and I rip it to get swish
I am earning and spending a significant amount of money, achieving success and satisfaction

Anybody wanna become a gynecologist
Anyone who desires to engage in sexual encounters or relationships

They droppin', ain't if I actin' a big bitch
They are willingly engaging in sexual activities, not because I am attempting to manipulate them

Try to rap me, I'd a pappy, why you 'ttackin'
If someone tries to rival or challenge me in rap, they will be defeated and regret it

'Cause you never knew a demon inside a black kid
Because they have never encountered or experienced the intensity and skill of a dark character like myself

And never ninja fuckin' with a flier record
And never engage in sex or relationships with a well-known and successful artist

Deep in America, anyone would die to trap me
In the depths of America, there are individuals who are willing to harm or kill to capture or harm me

Tech-a, Nin-a, Futur-istic, we all goin' more crazy!
Tech N9ne, myself, and Futuristic are pushing the boundaries and going beyond what is considered normal or sane in the industry

Takin' everybody's money, even takin' your lady!
We are accumulating and profiting from everyone's money, including stealing the affection of your girlfriend

Makin' movies with her like I'm motherfuckin' Scorsese!
I am engaging in erotic activities and experiences with her, similar to the movies created by Martin Scorsese

This is dedicated to my homie up in Florida
This song is a tribute to my friend who is located in Florida

Rest in peace WarBaby, let's go!
I honor and remember my deceased friend, WarBaby, and continue moving forward

Fuckin' about it, then being about it, now what
Engaging in empty talk and not backing it up with action, what's the point