Let It Show
Tyga Lyrics

While my emotion grows, I still won't let it show
Even though I feel my emotions building up inside, I will not show them to others.

I still won't let it show
I refuse to reveal my true feelings, regardless of what is happening in my life.

Even if I'm broke, I still won't let it show
Even in times of financial struggle, I will not show how it affects me to others.

I still won't let it show
I will continue to keep my emotions and struggles hidden from the world.

Nigga, welcome to my life
Welcome to my personal experiences and reality.

Life feels like I'm running through a red light
My life feels like I am constantly fighting against the odds and struggling to keep up with its fast pace.

Don't believe what the blogs write
Do not trust everything you read online about me in the media.

Mufuckas wanna know me so they call me Mike
People want to learn more about me and my life, so they use my stage name, Tyga.

I'm just chillin', watching the fight
I am relaxed and observing the events that unfold around me.

Few friends, fake girls, pour me some ice
I have a select few genuine friends, but many women in my life are only around for superficial reasons. Please bring me a drink over some ice.

Table glass slippers on, lower the blinds
I am wearing fancy shoes and I want to close the blinds for privacy.

Never been shy, I just ignore lies
I have never been afraid to speak my mind, but I choose to ignore the false information that is spread about me.

Take a look into Tyga's eyes
I want people to look into my eyes and see the real me.

I breathe love but inhale the hate bomb
I try to emit positivity and love, but there is so much negative energy around me that I am forced to breathe it in.

So numb my face gone, I need my space
I am so overwhelmed and emotionless, that I require some time alone to recharge.

And I don't do facebook
I do not engage in social media on Facebook.

Serious look how my face look
I want to emphasize the seriousness of my situation by showing my facial expression.

How could a man cry while the crowd looks?
It is difficult to be vulnerable and show emotions while in the public eye.

Could you walk with me if I give you my foot?
Would you be able to handle and support me if I show you my true self?

Didn't think you could
I know that not everyone can handle the depths of my emotions and personal struggles.

My mind overloads I still won’t let it show
Even if my thoughts and feelings become too much to handle, I will still keep them hidden from others.

People I love the most, I still won’t let it show
Even those closest to me will not know the full extent of my emotions and struggles.

I won’t let it show
I will continue to keep my emotions and struggles concealed from others.

I don't wanna feel like most rappers feel when they get a deal
I do not want to succumb to the stereotype of rappers changing once they become successful in the industry.

Like, "yeah I'm bigger than him, he's still loco"
I do not want to believe that I am superior to others just because of my success.

Gotta keep it real cause they will go loco
I must always keep it real and grounded because others in the industry can quickly turn against me if I do not.

"He ain't ever go through shit we go through"
Others may not understand or relate to my personal struggles and experiences in the music industry.

So I guess now I owe you
Others feel entitled to know more about me because of my success and fame.

No, now I hold you, watch the niggas close to you
I will pay attention to those around you to ensure that they are not using you for their own gain.

Don't compare careers, his and his fools
I do not want to be compared to other rappers, as everyone's career and experiences are unique.

Acting like I knew you back in middle school
Others may pretend to know me personally just because of my success, even if they did not know me before.

Dropped out, mama said I was a fool
I dropped out of school, which my mother disapproved of.

I brought the drop out now me and mama cool
I have reconciled with my mother despite dropping out of school.

Told her I won't lose, showed her a Jimmy Choo
I reassured my mother that I will succeed, and showed her a fancy shoe as a symbol of my success.

She call me son now, tell me she real proud, smiles
My mother is now proud of me and refers to me with affection.

Oh what a feeling to be loved
There is nothing like the feeling of being loved and appreciated.

I wish I could fly like a dove
I wish I could escape my struggles and soar through life like a bird.

I've learned that people will forget what you say
I have come to realize that people tend to forget what you say in conversation.

People will forget what you did or done
People easily forget the actions you have taken or the things you have accomplished.

But people will never forget how you made them feel
However, people will always remember how you treated and made them feel.

Don't cry because it's over
Do not be sad that something has ended.

Smile because it happened
Choose to be happy that you were able to experience something, even if it is now over.

Cole World, niggas ran for that heat
A reference to J. Cole's famous song, "Cole World," and the heat (competition) that he brings to the rap game.

As the globe twirl gotta stay up on your feet
In this fast-paced world, one must stay on their toes and be alert.

Before I say it to my girl, I say it to the beat
Before I express my feelings to my girlfriend, I first express them in my music.

Then I play it for the world
Once I have expressed myself through music, I share it with the world.

And they say that shit is deep
Others recognize and appreciate the depth and authenticity in my music.

My life is changing as we speak
My life is constantly evolving and progressing.

They acting like they never seen a nigga on the beach
Others act surprised to see me enjoying myself and living my life outside of my music career.

I say "peace" hope there's no sharks in my water
I am hoping for tranquility in my life, and to avoid any negative or harmful situations, like sharks in the ocean.

Then holla at my mama, man she love to see Obama
I call my mother and she enjoys watching President Obama on TV.

Do his thing, now look how far niggas done came
President Obama's success serves as a symbol for progress and how far Black individuals have come in society.

They had us on the chains, now we coppin' bigger chains
Black individuals were once oppressed and enslaved, but now we are able to obtain material possessions like extravagant chains.

Now they say that it's smart, old nigga don't trip
Now that Black individuals are successful and making money, it is considered wise, and I should not worry about anything else.

But they had us on the whips, now we counting bigger whips
In the past, Black individuals were captives on slave ships, but now we are controlling and owning expensive cars, hence counting "bigger whips."

Oh shit, wonder how bad will it get before he rise
I am concerned about how much worse things can get before progress is made.

I'm out here trying to get rich: I survive
I am just trying to make a living and achieve success in my career in order to survive.

And a nigga got God to thank
I am grateful to God for providing me with the opportunities and successes in my life.

And I'm still throwin' 5 in the tank, nigga Cole
I am still allocating funds towards gas (fuel) for my car, and a shoutout to J. Cole.