Real
Tinashe Ft. Young Thug Lyrics

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(Jai Beats on the track, boy)
(Young Producers)

I asked my ex why she lied to me
She told me, "Unfoonk, why you play me?"
I told that bitch, "Please stop lyin'"
Hey, check the Rollie, bitch, it's my time
It's Slime Mob 'til the death of me

Don't say you love me if you won't kill for me
I see my haters on the sideline
Heaven taught me I'm in top five

Mob ties, reached a mil'
I did that shit without a deal
I swear to God, I'm in tears
I gotta tell you how I feel
I keep this Glizzy on the side of me
I know these niggas plan on robbin' me
And please tell these niggas don't try
Play with me, get put on FOX 5
I got a bad bitch rollin' in a high
Told that bitch is she gon' ride or die?
She looked me in my eyes, said, "Foonk, baby, I'm slidin'"
Then peaced me up and said, "Baby, I'm ridin' with Slime"

I asked my ex why she lied to me
She told me, "Unfoonk, why you play me?"
I told that bitch, "Please stop lyin'"
Hey, check the Rollie, bitch, it's my time
It's Slime Mob 'til the death of me
Don't say you love me if you won't kill for me
I see my haters on the sideline
Heaven taught me I'm in top five

Everything slime, keep it real
My nigga guard me with a shield
I keep this Draco, nigga, pardon how you talk to me
I swear to God, I'm in tears
My ex can only see me virtually
Keep this shit one thousand
Jimmy trousers, Chrome Heart transparent
2010, first murder cost 'bout ten
Racks just to spend, you can tell by the way I grin
And I been Chrome Heartin' it, fuck is a bargin?
Came in this bitch with twins, my nigga, no Mr. Rogers
I ran up me some racks and put my ho in the 'Rari
Got a forty-pointer bracelet on my wrist, I'm sorry
I ain't tryna do you like that (no)
But you took my dog, and then my dog get her body right
I can get him killed twenty times 'cause my money righteous
Niggas can't walk a mile in my fuckin' Nikes, yeah

I asked my ex why she lied to me
She told me, "Unfoonk, why you play me?"
I told that bitch, "Please stop lyin'"
Hey, check the Rollie, bitch, it's my time
It's Slime Mob 'til the death of me
Don't say you love me if you won't kill for me
I see my haters on the sideline
Heaven taught me I'm in top five

Mob ties, reached a mil'
I did that shit without a deal

I swear to God I'm in tears
I gotta tell you how I feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tinashe's "Real" featuring Young Thug tell a story of a man named Unfoonk who questions his ex-girlfriend's loyalty after discovering she lied to him. Unfoonk asserts his dominance with lines like, "check the Rollie, bitch, it's my time" and "don't say you love me if you won't kill for me." He also references his gang, Slime Mob, and emphasizes loyalty to the point of violence, stating he keeps a Glizzy (gun) by his side in case of potential robbery. The chorus repeats the lines, "It's Slime Mob 'til the death of me / Don't say you love me if you won't kill for me," emphasizing the theme of loyalty and violence.

Line by Line Meaning

I asked my ex why she lied to me
I questioned my former partner about her deception towards me.

She told me, "Unfoonk, why you play me?"
She responded by questioning my motives and actions towards her.

I told that bitch, "Please stop lyin'"
I demanded that she cease her dishonesty.

Hey, check the Rollie, bitch, it's my time
I flaunted my wealth, asserting that this is my moment of success.

It's Slime Mob 'til the death of me
I am loyal to my crew, 'Slime Mob,' until the very end of my life.

Don't say you love me if you won't kill for me
I expect unwavering devotion and loyalty from those who claim to love me.

I see my haters on the sideline
I am aware of my adversaries who wish to see me fail, but they are not a threat to me.

Heaven taught me I'm in top five
I believe that I am ranked among the top performers in my field due to divine intervention.

Everything slime, keep it real
I embrace the culture and values of 'Slime Mob' and I am authentic.

My nigga guard me with a shield
I am protected by my loyal friend who serves as my defender.

I keep this Draco, nigga, pardon how you talk to me
I possess a powerful firearm and I demand respect from others.

My ex can only see me virtually
I have moved on from my previous romantic partner and we only interact online.

Keep this shit one thousand
I am truthful and honest in all my dealings.

Racks just to spend, you can tell by the way I grin
I have an abundance of wealth, as evidenced by my lavish spending and joyful expression.

And I been Chrome Heartin' it, fuck is a bargin?
I invest in high-end, expensive fashion and don't settle for anything less.

I ran up me some racks and put my ho in the 'Rari
I earned a significant amount of money and rewarded my partner with a luxury car.

Got a forty-pointer bracelet on my wrist, I'm sorry
I am sorry if my excessive display of wealth offends or makes others feel uncomfortable.

I can get him killed twenty times 'cause my money righteous
I have the resources and connections to eliminate threats to my life and reputation many times over due to my wealth and power.

Niggas can't walk a mile in my fuckin' Nikes, yeah
Others cannot understand the struggles and challenges I face as they have not experienced what I have.

Mob ties, reached a mil'
My connections and loyalties have expanded to a large and profitable network.

I did that shit without a deal
I achieved this success independently, without the help or backing of a record label or other company.

I swear to God I'm in tears
I am emotionally overwhelmed and moved to tears by my success and journey.

I gotta tell you how I feel
I must express my emotions and thoughts to others in order to be understood.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jaidyn Robert Hullum, Jeffery Lamar Williams, Quintavious Grier, Yurchenko Olexander

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