Sugar
The Respectables Feat. G. Johnson Lyrics

Its all sugar free
Everything is devoid of sweetness and deception.

Look
Listen closely to what I have to say.

I’ve come to find that it’s hard to find a friend like me
I have realized that it's difficult to find someone who shares my values and beliefs.

That knows war is gon' come before the talks for peace
I understand that conflict is inevitable and often precedes negotiations for resolution.

I look through lenses and find my visions is hard to see
I struggle to gain clear perspective on things and often see things through a distorted lens.

My intermissions, can go the distance, I run from me
I sometimes take breaks from life to recharge, but often find myself running away from my own problems.

But now I’m wondering who can keep a secret
I'm questioning who I can trust with personal information and secrets.

I had a couple friends that say they could but never mean it
I have had friends who claimed to be trustworthy, but ultimately proved themselves untrustworthy.

I’m laughing while intermingling
I'm engaging in social interaction and having a good time.

While wrestling with my demons
At the same time, I am fighting an internal battle with my inner demons and struggles.

Have a horrible 2020 but niggas will never see it
I had a difficult year in 2020, but others may not have been aware of my struggles.

Bench Player, a year later gon hit ya hearts
My song 'Bench Player' will resonate with people emotionally a year after its release.

And Good Day is gon find a way to just give a spark
My song 'Good Day' will inspire and uplift people.

But till that day I’m the only nigga that need it
Until then, I am the only one who truly believes in my music and its potential.

Been saying that imma make it until you play and repeat it
I have been repeating positive affirmations to myself and others that I will be successful in my music career.

Had a talk there with Satan, I’m wondering what he scheming
I had a moment of introspection and questioned the negative influence that Satan may have on me and others.

He said his time is here and I suddenly do believe it
I am beginning to believe that evil is on the rise and will be a greater presence in the world.

I'm getting conformation whenever I get to reading
I am receiving validation of my beliefs and convictions when I read scriptures such as Psalms or Revelations.

The Psalms or Revelations, the revelations it's bringing
Through studying the Bible, I am gaining new insights and revelations about life.

Is kind of hard to accept
The truths I am uncovering through my studies are difficult to accept and acknowledge.

I pray you wake up before you see you overslept
I hope that people become aware of their actions and consequences before it's too late.

Drowning in our sorrows because we never went in depth
We often feel overwhelmed and lost in life because we never take the time to truly explore our emotions and experiences.

Or spending time up in the mirror when we never did reflect
We may focus too much on our outward appearance and fail to reflect on our inner selves.

So now I start to see pretty faces and shallow souls
I am beginning to recognize that some people may have attractive appearances, but lack depth and substance.

Or niggas quit the race before they ever reach they goals
Some individuals give up or quit before achieving their aspirations and goals in life.

Or maybe take they life just at the time they feel alone
Others may resort to suicide when they feel isolated and alone.

If I ever get to speaking, I never try to sugar coat
I am always straightforward and honest when expressing my opinions and thoughts.

A couple niggas that’s been afraid to just quit they life
Some people are afraid to make significant changes in their life, even if it means a better outcome.

A couple minutes I watched them all just waste they time
I have observed individuals who waste their time and potential without pursuing meaningful pursuits.

The crazy thing is they hearing the shit tick
These individuals are aware of the passage of time and the limited nature of life.

But walk away from wealth if the moments don’t feel rich
They would rather give up potential wealth and success if they do not feel fulfilled and happy in the moment.

And then I tend to speak like those niggas was never me
I sometimes distance myself from individuals who do not share my values or behavior.

Like aint never chose a little chaos over peace
I have never deliberately chosen chaos and conflict over peace and harmony.

Prolly the same reason that Mario wanted Peach
Perhaps this is analogous to Mario always trying to rescue Peach despite obstacles and challenges.

Because I preferred the women that took some life from me
I have a tendency to be attracted to women who challenge me and push me out of my comfort zone.

And all of that resulted in a little bit of hurt
However, these relationships have also caused me some pain and heartache.

I shrunk a few times, and other times that I got burned
I have experienced moments where I have backed down or retreated, and other times where I have been hurt or betrayed.

But all of that happened ‘cause of the things I didn’t need
These experiences occurred because I pursued things and relationships that were not necessary or fulfilling.

All the times I’m playing games, look what Mario teaching me
My love of video games, such as Mario, has taught me valuable lessons about life and relationships.

Surrounded by these people and somehow, I feel alone
I may be in the presence of others, but still feel isolated and disconnected from them.

Locked up in my mind and free my thoughts up on the phone
I sometimes feel trapped and confined in my own thoughts, but find release and freedom through sharing them with others.

Begin to feel the freedom when I see I can’t control
I experience a sense of liberation when I accept that I cannot always control or dictate the outcomes of situations.

Because I’m seeing that path will eventually take its toll
I am recognizing that the choices and actions I make in life will eventually have consequences and repercussions.

I never trust a nigga will always have a price
I am wary of individuals who can be bought or manipulated with money or power.

And I haven’t met a person that a nigga couldn’t buy
I have yet to encounter someone who cannot be swayed or influenced with material possessions or incentives.

Whether money, or its women, or sometimes it’s just his pride
Individuals may be bought or persuaded with a variety of means, such as money, romance or ego.

I seen a couple niggas switch because they offering him time
I have witnessed individuals changing their loyalty and behavior due to the allure of power or influence.

Its forcing me to ask where’s the morals in his life
These actions make me question the moral compass of such individuals.

Or does he value money over values in his life
Perhaps these individuals prioritize wealth and material possessions over personal values and beliefs.

And if the answers yes then I can never be surprised
If this is the case, I am not surprised when these individuals act in ways that betray their morals and values.

Because I’m seeing that they loyalty gon end in dollar sign
I am recognizing that for some people, loyalty and allegiance is dictated by the amount of money or wealth they stand to gain.

And once again I’m here as I’m searching for my peace
I am once again on a journey to find inner peace and contentment.

In the middle of a war because of your philosophy
I find myself in the midst of conflict and turmoil due to differences in ideology and beliefs with others.

I got to sell for better life, that’s how you live by all the G’s
To achieve a better life, I must sell my music and abide by the principles and teachings of the 'G's' (gangsters or influential figures).

But a nigga always die if someone asking who is he
However, fame and success may come at a cost, as individuals who attain it may become targets for violence or lose their true identity.

Like Maybe we need Jesus
Perhaps what society needs is guidance and spiritual enlightenment from a higher power such as Jesus Christ.

A cool and calm voice while these niggas be heat seeking
Jesus can provide a source of peace and tranquility amidst a chaotic and violent world.

On the road to hell see these niggas is speed demons
Some individuals pursue a lifestyle that is leading them towards negative consequences and hardships.

I’m the one driving, hard truth but I been seeing
I am the one in control of my own life and am unafraid to speak hard truths and face reality.

That its sugar free
Once again, I reiterate that everything is devoid of superficiality and deceptiveness.

I said its sugar free
I repeat my message that everything is honest and genuine.

I said its sugar free
I conclude my song with a final affirmation that truth and authenticity are important values to uphold in life.