Gotta Be
Young Giftz (F.O.C.) Lyrics

M.C.
Introducing himself as the MC, or Master of Ceremonies, who will lead the event

M.C.
Repeating his introduction for emphasis and to get the audience's attention

Ah-ah
A vocal sound used for style or to hype up the crowd

Let's go
Encouraging the audience to join in and start the party

Let's go
Repeating the encouragement to build excitement

Let's go
Continuing to hype up the crowd and get them moving

Let's go
One more time, urging everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves

Aye
A phrase used to get attention or agreement, like saying 'hey' or 'listen up'

You gotta be true
Being honest and genuine with oneself is important

You gotta be true
Emphasizing the importance of authenticity and integrity

You gotta be true
Repeating the message to make sure it sticks

You gotta be you
Being oneself is the best way to be true

You gotta be you
Repeating the idea that authenticity is key

That is the truth
Stating that these previous lines are unquestionably true

Nobody's changing, arranging
No one should try to change or alter who someone else is

It's all about you
One's identity and choices should be focused on oneself

All that I'm saying is...
Clarifying that this message is the main point of the song

Just do you
Being oneself is the simplest but most important message of the song

My name is M.C. Scobes and you know just how it goes
Reintroducing himself and acknowledging that the audience knows what to expect from an MC

I'm up right here where we're gonna do a dance
Highlighting the setting and the intended activity

Like the 'Whip' or 'Nae-Nae'
Giving an example of popular dances for reference

'Dab' or 'Hit the Quan'
Naming more dance moves that people might do at this event

Someone's gonna tell me that I ain't number one
Expecting that someone might try to bring him down or challenge his position

No weapon nor mouth can take this man down
Asserting confidently that he cannot be defeated or discouraged

Cause I got positive vibes
Feeling good and optimistic about his abilities and the event

So please don't kill my vibe
Asking others to not ruin his mood or confidence

Believe me, I'm just saying
Reassuring that he isn't trying to offend anyone with his confidence

I'm gonna be the best
Setting a goal for himself and believing he can achieve it

And no one can't stop me
Feeling confident that nothing can get in his way

Cause I am not a pest
Asserting that he isn't a nuisance or troublemaker

If you believe that you gotta be true, just...
Encouraging the audience to clap if they agree with the message

Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap
The sound of the audience joining in to show agreement

If you believe that you gotta be true just
Repeating the encouragement to clap if the message resonates

You gotta be true to yourself
Reiterating the previous message but with different words for emphasis

Just do you, it'll be okay
Reassuring that being oneself is good enough and will lead to a better outcome

Just stay true, it'll make your day
Encouraging the audience that being true to oneself will bring happiness

You gotta believe in yourself
Having faith in one's abilities and character is key

(What's up)
An interjection used to continue the song's flow and catch the audience's attention

It's easy to do
Reassuring that believing in oneself is not difficult

Your choice, you choose
Reminding that one's actions and decisions are one's own responsibility

Your life, your way
Emphasizing that one's life should be guided by one's own choices and values

The gospel says to encourage yourself
Referencing a religious message that encourages one's own confidence

Cause the Lord has a plan
Believing that a higher power has a plan for one's life

So do what you can
Trying one's best is all one can do with the opportunities and abilities one has

Believe in your future
Optimism and faith in the future can motivate one to pursue positive paths

Believe in your past
Reflecting on one's past struggles and successes can build resilience and confidence

Cause one thing's for sure
Stating that there is one universal truth

It'll give you a big blast
Believing in oneself will bring excitement or joy

(Stay True)
A closing phrase used to remind the audience of the main message of the song