In June 2013, YG signed to Young Jeezy's CTE World. His 2013 single "My Nigga" featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan has peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest charting song of his career. He then released the singles "Left, Right" and "Who Do You Love?" featuring Drake leading up to the release of his debut studio album. His debut album, My Krazy Life was released on March 18, 2014, by Pu$haz Ink, CTE World and Def Jam.
YG came up with the idea for Pu$haz Ink in September 2008 with friends Ace and PC. He later officially co-founded the record label with DJ Mustard.[20] Originally the "label" was used as a promotional tool and a brand for YG and DJ Mustard's group of rap collaborators they had grown up with. Then as YG, Ty Dolla Sign and DJ Mustard grew in popularity, they decided to officially form a record label for Pushaz Ink, including rappers RJ, Reem Riches, Tee Cee, and Slim 400. In June 2014 YG signed music producer Kidd Cole sources say.
Really Be
YG Lyrics
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I went to sleep last night with no bitch, nigga, I was a loner
I be going through shit, losin' bitches and homies
If I don't make it with this rap shit, nigga, I might be homeless
My moms don't got a job, my pop's checks ain't enough
If ain't bringin' home that money, my whole family is fucked
I swear I move like the mob, I'm watchin' movies too much
If niggas wanted you dead, what would you suggest?
Since I made it the city hated, wait, where is the love?
I ride around with my gun, this is not for fun
I stay protected cause my homie just took one to the lung
Had him on life support, where's the family support?
He knew who shot him, but he ain't even show up in court
Yeah, that's a real G, nigga, he on a kill spree, nigga
The homie popped him so I hope he don't kill me, nigga
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
Now I'm ridin' through traffic with 2Pac blastin'
With a bitch that's irritatin' from all these questions she askin'
Like what bitches I fucked, when, how and where
You ain't my main bitch so why the fuck do you care
That's why bitches get fucked, then turn around and get left
Somebody need to teach them less talk, more sex
I'm pressed when I'm stressed, my granny tell me I'm blessed
Well, why the fuck do Jesus Christ got me goin' through this shit?
Everybody need favors, what happens if I go broke?
Or say I ain't got it, then buy my lolo some new spokes
Right up in your fake setup, fuck you up like some mace
So fuck your handout, give a young nigga some space
Give a nigga some Ace, give me a blunt that's laced
Sprinkle some molly in it, watch me take this shit to my face
The snitch is the shooter, they took time away from his case
Holy shit, oh lawd, where is the world today?
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
I swear this industry shit, to me is one big ass lick
I walk inside of a buildin', tell the A&R nigga strip
Tell 'em I need all of my chips, my life been known Section 8
I've been a welfare case, AFDC pump fake
Meanwhile I'm grindin' cause drug money ain't like rap money
Four white kilo snow bunny, equal one whole show, dummy
I'm on this tour bus and I'm fucked up, I got a bad call, they killed Braze
They killed Chad my big homie Pup
Puppy eyes in my face, bruh, and I've really been drinkin'
Why the fuck I've really been smokin'?
What the fuck, I'm the sober one
When I'm so stressed out I can't focus
Hideout when I ride out, ski mask with the eyes out
Speed past in the Cutlass-me and little Ocho
And we young nigga hop out
2 tears in a bucket, I feel like fuck it
That's the price of fame, recognize my pain, that's all I know
All alone, but I'm out here though
Call my troops like vamonos
I'm on this tour bus and I'm fucked up
I got a bad call, and it's all bad
Off OG with my OG and some OE, by the tall glass
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
The lyrics of YG's song "Really Be" signify a lot of the hardships that the rapper has faced in his life. YG talks about his problems, such as losing loved ones, going through financial struggles and drug use. In the first verse, YG talks about how his family's financial situation is not well off, and he worries about not being able to make it in the rap game. His friend is also in the hospital after being shot, and YG is scared for his life.
In the second verse, YG talks about his problems with women and how they complicate his life. He also discusses the stress of being famous and the cost of fame. YG then talks about two of his friends who have died and how he is a solitary figure because of it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes YG's reliance on substances like smoking and drinking to cope with his problems. The final lines of the song suggest that YG is on tour and trying to escape his problems, but ultimately knows that he cannot run away from them.
Overall, the song speaks to the tough realities of life that can be difficult to deal with, especially when you feel alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning, I had a boner
I woke up feeling alive and energized, ready to take on the day
I went to sleep last night with no bitch, nigga, I was a loner
I slept alone and without any companionship, feeling lonely and isolated
I be going through shit, losin' bitches and homies
I am experiencing various personal struggles and losing friends and romantic partners
If I don't make it with this rap shit, nigga, I might be homeless
If I am not successful with my music career, I may end up without a home to live in
My moms don't got a job, my pop's checks ain't enough
My mother is unemployed and my father's income is not sufficient to meet the needs of our family
If ain't bringin' home that money, my whole family is fucked
If I do not make enough money to support my family, we will be in dire straits
I swear I move like the mob, I'm watchin' movies too much
I believe I have adopted the mentality and tactics of organized crime, possibly influenced by watching too many mafia movies
If niggas wanted you dead, what would you suggest?
If someone wanted to kill you, what strategies would you employ to protect yourself?
They wonder why I do drugs and hang with thugs
People question why I engage in drug use and associate with criminal elements
Since I made it the city hated, wait, where is the love?
Ever since I achieved success, I have encountered animosity and hostility from the people in my community, causing me to wonder where the support and encouragement is
I ride around with my gun, this is not for fun
I carry a firearm for personal protection and not for entertainment purposes
I stay protected cause my homie just took one to the lung
I make sure to stay safe because my friend was recently shot and wounded
Had him on life support, where's the family support?
My injured friend was placed on life support, but his family did not offer support during his recovery
He knew who shot him, but he ain't even show up in court
My friend had knowledge of who was responsible for shooting him, but did not testify in court
Yeah, that's a real G, nigga, he on a kill spree, nigga
That individual is a true gangster and is currently on a violent rampage
The homie popped him so I hope he don't kill me, nigga
My friend shot the violent gangster, so I hope he does not come after me in retaliation
That's why I really be smokin' and I really be drinkin'
I use drugs and alcohol to cope with the stress and danger of my lifestyle
I be going through some things, you don't know what I've been thinkin'
I am grappling with complex and difficult issues that others may not understand or be aware of
Now I'm ridin' through traffic with 2Pac blastin'
I am driving through traffic listening to the music of Tupac Shakur, whom I admire
With a bitch that's irritatin' from all these questions she askin'
I am accompanied by a woman who is annoying me with her constant and intrusive questioning
Like what bitches I fucked, when, how and where
She is asking me about my sexual history, specifically which women I have slept with and the details of those encounters
You ain't my main bitch so why the fuck do you care
She is not my primary romantic partner, so I do not see why she is concerned with my sexual history
That's why bitches get fucked, then turn around and get left
That is why women engage in sexual activity with men, only for the men to subsequently abandon them
Somebody need to teach them less talk, more sex
Women need to focus less on verbal communication and more on physical intimacy if they want to keep a man's attention
I'm pressed when I'm stressed, my granny tell me I'm blessed
I feel a lot of pressure and anxiety when I am stressed, but my grandmother reminds me that I am fortunate and have blessings to count
Well, why the fuck do Jesus Christ got me goin' through this shit?
I question why Jesus, whom I believe in, is allowing me to experience such challenges and hardship
Everybody need favors, what happens if I go broke?
Everyone is asking me for favors, but what will happen if I become financially destitute?
Or say I ain't got it, then buy my lolo some new spokes
If I refuse to give someone money or assistance, then they may retaliate by harming my family or possessions
Right up in your fake setup, fuck you up like some mace
If someone tries to deceive or trick me, I will respond with force and violence like pepper spray
So fuck your handout, give a young nigga some space
I do not want or need someone's assistance or charity, I just want to be left alone
Give a nigga some Ace, give me a blunt that's laced
Give me a high-quality, potent strain of marijuana that has been laced with another drug like MDMA
Sprinkle some molly in it, watch me take this shit to my face
Mix in some MDMA, and watch me consume the drug through smoking or inhaling
The snitch is the shooter, they took time away from his case
The person who informed on the shooter was the shooter himself, causing his punishment to be more severe
Holy shit, oh lawd, where is the world today?
The state of the world is distressing and uncertain, causing me to question the existence and intervention of a higher power
I swear this industry shit, to me is one big ass lick
The music industry is exploiting and taking advantage of me and my talents
I walk inside of a building, tell the A&R nigga strip
I confront a recording executive and demand that he expose his true motivations and intentions
Tell 'em I need all of my chips, my life been known Section 8
I demand that he pay me the full amount of money that I am owed, as I grew up in public housing
I've been a welfare case, AFDC pump fake
I have relied on government assistance and programs like AFDC, and may feel like these systems have not actually helped me
Meanwhile I'm grindin' cause drug money ain't like rap money
I am working hard to succeed in the music industry, as I know that income made from drug dealing is not as stable or profitable as income made from performing and selling music
Four white kilo snow bunny, equal one whole show, dummy
I can earn more money from performing one show than I could from selling four kilograms of cocaine
I'm on this tour bus and I'm fucked up, I got a bad call, they killed Braze
I am traveling on my tour bus while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and received the devastating news that someone named Braze has been killed
They killed Chad my big homie Pup, puppy eyes in my face, bruh
Additionally, my friend Chad, who was like a big brother to me, has also been killed, causing me great sadness and pain
And I've really been drinkin', why the fuck I've really been smokin'?
I have been consuming drugs and alcohol heavily, leaving me wondering why I am engaging in such self-destructive behavior
What the fuck, I'm the sober one, when I'm so stressed out I can't focus
Even though I am technically sober, I am still feeling overwhelmed and unable to concentrate due to the stress and trauma I am experiencing
Hideout when I ride out, ski mask with the eyes out
When I drive around, I conceal my identity by wearing a ski mask with holes for my eyes
Speed past in the Cutlass-me and little Ocho
I drive past quickly in my Cutlass along with a friend named Ocho
And we young nigga hop out, 2 tears in a bucket, I feel like fuck it
We jump out of the car and confront someone or something, feeling like we have nothing to lose
That's the price of fame, recognize my pain, that's all I know
The hardships and struggles that come with fame are simply the cost of entry, and people should acknowledge and respect the pain that I have experienced
All alone, but I'm out here though, call my troops like vamonos
I may feel isolated and solitary, but I am still out here in the world, and I can always call on my friends and supporters to join me and help me through difficult times
Off OG with my OG and some OE, by the tall glass
I am smoking marijuana with an older and respected friend, drinking OE beer, and enjoying the experience by a tall glass
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TYRONE GRIFFIN, MARLON BARROW, KEENON JACKSON, KENDRICK LAMAR, BRANDON MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@outaboredom
This shit hits different when youβre going through something
@purplekiblast2988
Especially when you wake up with a boner
@sbcruz638
@@purplekiblast2988 π€£
@jasonzamora5529
@@purplekiblast2988 lol you said boner too!
@deadman123x
Ong
@619G_
Facts lol
@jamestyson458
Putting YG and Kendrick Lamar on the same track is the best thing ever
@LostAndFound11.11
Yessssssss. So good that somebody knows
@MrMariobn123
yg's verse is real as fuck
@civicsr2cool
I can't wait to hear a new version of this with him getting popped, a lot had happened to him since this song!