For Real
Tricky with DJ Muggs and Grease Lyrics

You watch too many films
You have an unrealistic sense of what it means to be a criminal

Too many films for real
The amount of movies you watch has directly affected your perception of real-life situations

And something else you take too seriously
You place too much importance on things that aren't actually that significant

Your record deal
Your music career has become the main focus of your life and you rely on it for financial stability

A record deal pays bills
Signing with a record label provides you with a steady income to support yourself and others

Pays bills and feeds a family
Your music career is not just a hobby, it's your livelihood and supports your loved ones

And your profile is too big
Your public persona has gained too much attention and you must be cautious to avoid danger

How ya gonna be a crime family
Leading a criminal lifestyle will only put yourself and those close to you in harm's way

Don't get me wrong, I know you got guns and your not scared to use them
I understand that you possess weapons and are willing to use them

But is there money being made around these guns or lives until you lose them
Are your violent actions leading to financial gain or just loss of life and freedom?

Some of those people have to live that life, for real
Some individuals are forced to engage in criminal activity due to their circumstances and lack of options

I don't have to, I got a record deal
Signing with a record label has given me an alternative means of supporting myself without resorting to a life of crime

For real, you heard, I chill and smoke herb
It's true, I relax and smoke marijuana as a way to unwind

And how about these sexy singers, sex gods, talking about hitting girls in a turn
It's troubling that musicians who are seen as sex symbols are promoting the mistreatment of women in their lyrics

You're fantastic, you're super sperm
You are confident in your sexual prowess and ability to impregnate women

Yeah, I'm a player hater, I hate when players can't take their turn
I dislike when individuals who are used to being in control can't handle it when the tables are turned

And when a record company drops me, that's when I learn
Being let go from a record label taught me a valuable lesson about the fickleness of the music industry

It's not real, it's just passing time
My music career isn't the be-all and end-all, it's something I do to pass the time

All I do, all I do is rhyme
My main focus is creating and performing music

"You go Romeo" girls say
The female fans are impressed by your romantic gestures and lyrics

You look tall in the video
Your perceived height is enhanced when portrayed on screen

And the color girl sings
The woman of color is also a talented singer in her own right

Get money
The pursuit of wealth is a common theme in the music industry

And no one sings the blues and everyone sings the greens
Money and success are the main topics of popular music, while sorrow and hardship are rarely discussed

Someone said keep your eye on the prize
Advice to remain focused on the end goal or desired outcome

How you lose the dream
The dream can be lost if you become too consumed with distractions or obstacles

Who am I to say, I know you need cash... in this hundred yard dash
I may not know all of your struggles, but I understand that financial stability is important in the music industry

I moved awhile ago and past through New York
I recently relocated and traveled through the city of New York

I'll be back in a minute, it's my turn to talk
I'll resume speaking in a moment, as it's my turn to contribute to the conversation

For Real, you heard
This is the truth, something you need to understand