It's What It Is
The Game Lyrics


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This ain't for me this shit for my kids
This ain't how it go but this what it is
Fuck what they say bout what I should've did
You tried to play a role and couldn't fit
Tryna get a bag nigga i don't wanna chill
Filling up my cup nigga I don't wanna feel
This just what it is
This just what it is
Focused on my bag and my kids and my legacy
Life already written so I gotta face my destiny
Mama came from Haiti said them spirits be protectin me
Only see me round some niggas who gone slide and step for me
Nigga please don't check on me unless you gotta check for me
I cannot be nice to people ain't no disrespecting me
Found out ima have a son that news just motivated me
I ain't gettin trapped up in these streets it ain't no baiting me
Tryna get a bag Nigga i don't wanna chill
Filling up my cup nigga I don't wanna feel
Crossing out the fake because they failed to keep it real
Ain't fuckin' with no labels cuz they be bucking on them deals
This shit don't happen over night no no no
Ain't going down without a fight no no
I know they watching I ain't worrying bout no numbers sticking to the grind
It get greater later just be patient ima blow in time
This ain't for me this shit for my jits, fuck how it go bitch it's what it is
Fuck what they talking bout, bout this and this
You tried to play a role but couldn't fit
I'm tryna get this bread Nigga I just wanna vibe
Fill my cup with patron smoke a Boolie getting high
It's just what it is, it's just what it is
This the hand i'm dealt I can't complain about the cards I got
Cant vent to nobody bout my problems cuz they talk a lot
Love be runnin low it got a nigga feelin empty
If I tell you how I feel is you gon use that shit against me
You gone judge me you gon hate me
Is you solid or you fakin'
Bet not play me yea play me im out that water like navy
Only god could save me
Let my nuts hang on the pavement.
Still stuck all in the mud my fam in haiti think i'm famous
Came up with a master plan with G's like i'm Dapper Dan Heavy Game on High Demand
I swear i'll never bite the hand
Only God a judge a man
Only I could plug me in
Only when it hit the fan you'll find what it really is
This ain't for me this shit for my kids
This ain't how it go but this what it is
Fuck what they say bout what I should've did
You tried to play a role and couldn't fit
Tryna get a bag nigga i don't wanna chill
Filling up my cup nigga i don't wanna feel




This just what it is
This just what it is

Overall Meaning

In the song "What's In" by The Game feat. Ya Boy, the lyrics convey a sense of determination and focus on both personal and familial success. The rapper states that this effort is not just for himself, but also for his kids. He acknowledges that life is not always easy and one cannot change what has already happened. He also asserts that he is not swayed by what others think he should do, as he and only he knows what is best for himself and his loved ones.


The rapper then goes on to express his aversion to wasting time and how he would rather actively pursue his goals with his energy being directed towards his children and building a positive legacy for both himself and his family. He gives a shout out to his mother who is from Haiti and speaks about the spiritual guidance she provides, which gives him strength. He makes it clear that he does not tolerate disrespect and demands that people who approach him be respectful. The rapper also describes how he feels motivated upon discovering that he is going to have a son, which suggests that he is excited about the prospect of passing down his knowledge and values to future generations.


Line by Line Meaning

This ain't for me this shit for my kids
I'm not doing this for myself, I'm doing it for my children


This ain't how it go but this what it is
Things may not be going according to plan, but this is the situation I'm in


Fuck what they say bout what I should've did
I don't care about others' opinions of what I should have done


You tried to play a role and couldn't fit
Someone tried to be something they're not and failed


Tryna get a bag nigga i don't wanna chill
I'm working hard to earn money, I don't want to relax


Filling up my cup nigga I don't wanna feel
I'm drinking to numb my feelings


This just what it is
This is the reality of the situation


Focused on my bag and my kids and my legacy
I'm focused on earning money, being a good parent, and leaving behind a positive legacy


Life already written so I gotta face my destiny
I believe that my future is predetermined and I must accept and face it


Mama came from Haiti said them spirits be protectin me
My mother, who is originally from Haiti, believes in spiritual protection and has passed this belief on to me


Only see me round some niggas who gone slide and step for me
I only associate with people who will defend and protect me


Nigga please don't check on me unless you gotta check for me
Don't contact me unless you have something worthwhile to offer/check on me about


I cannot be nice to people ain't no disrespecting me
I won't be kind to people if they don't show me respect


Found out ima have a son that news just motivated me
Learning that I'm going to have a son has motivated me even more


I ain't gettin trapped up in these streets it ain't no baiting me
I won't get caught up in criminal activity, I can't be baited into it


Crossing out the fake because they failed to keep it real
I'm removing fake people from my life because they can't be honest


Ain't fuckin' with no labels cuz they be bucking on them deals
I won't associate with record labels because they don't always follow through with deals/promises


This shit don't happen over night no no no
Success doesn't come easily or quickly


Ain't going down without a fight no no
I will fight to achieve my goals


I know they watching I ain't worrying bout no numbers sticking to the grind
I'm aware that people are watching me, but I won't be distracted and will keep working hard


It get greater later just be patient ima blow in time
Things will get better with time, I just need to be patient


I'm tryna get this bread Nigga I just wanna vibe
I'm working hard to earn money, but I also want to relax and enjoy life


Fill my cup with patron smoke a Boolie getting high
I'm drinking and smoking to get high and numb my feelings


This the hand i'm dealt I can't complain about the cards I got
I can't complain about my situation, I have to accept it


Cant vent to nobody bout my problems cuz they talk a lot
I can't share my problems with anyone because they'll spread it around


Love be runnin low it got a nigga feelin empty
I'm feeling unfulfilled because I'm lacking love


If I tell you how I feel is you gon use that shit against me
I won't share my feelings because I'm afraid you'll use it against me


You gone judge me you gon hate me
You'll judge and hate me regardless of what I do/say


Is you solid or you fakin'
Are you a true friend or a fake one?


Bet not play me yea play me im out that water like navy
Don't try to take advantage of me/try to play me, I'll leave like I'm part of the Navy


Only god could save me
I can only be saved by God


Let my nuts hang on the pavement.
I'm being bold and unapologetic


Still stuck all in the mud my fam in haiti think i'm famous
Despite my success, I'm still stuck in hardship and my family thinks I'm more successful than I am


Came up with a master plan with G's like i'm Dapper Dan Heavy Game on High Demand
I've come up with a solid plan with my crew, like the fashion designer Dapper Dan. We're in high demand


I swear i'll never bite the hand
I won't turn on or betray someone who has helped me


Only God a judge a man
Only God can truly judge a person


Only I could plug me in
I'm the only one who can help myself succeed


Only when it hit the fan you'll find what it really is
You'll only know the truth when a crisis arises


This ain't for me this shit for my jits, fuck how it go bitch it's what it is
I'm doing this for my kids, regardless of how difficult it may be


Fuck what they talking bout, bout this and this
I don't care about what others are saying/thinking


I'm tryna get this bread Nigga I just wanna vibe
I'm working hard to earn money so I can relax and enjoy life


Fill my cup with patron smoke a Boolie getting high
I'm drinking and smoking to get high and numb my feelings


It's just what it is, it's just what it is
This is just how things are, I can't change it




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Written by: C Will, Heavy Game

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Comments from YouTube:

@93mspallo

Still my favorite Game song. The beat goes so hard and Junior Reid is such a perfect fit.

@robertgregory3794

This was my ring tone. I couldn't get enough of this song.

@jespersingh4651

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@andys.channel

Snap

@nickbarritt8355

Me to from the uk haha

@Bwwe82090

That's dope!

@ndalishilunga4094

๐Ÿคฃ ๐Ÿคฃ ๐Ÿคฃ ๐Ÿคฃ It's still my ring tone as we speak. It's just a hard song man.

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@killerblues187

This is up there with the very best hip hop classics of all time

@user-zm8gx4ir2p

This track hits hard with gangster vibesโœŠ๐Ÿพ...so underrated

@NoahJamesMorgan666

Underrated ? Literally established classic lol

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