The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
Real As It Gets
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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Stack it all up like Lego money
Played with them blocks, call it Tetris
Real talk a hundred carats in my necklace
Look up in the sky and tell me what you see
The clouds, no nigga, not me
I see opportunity, I'm a opportunist
Soft to hard, white to green
All these free agents, you better build your team
I come to take the game like John Madden
'Cause I played in the game like John Madden
The world is yours and everything in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
The world is yours and every bitch in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
Do anything you put your mind to, put your grind to
Forgetful ass, nigga, must I remind you
Men do what they want, boys do what they can
And it ain't no secret, I'm a grown ass man
With my hands on the Bible and I solemnly swear
Leave the mall with more shoes than I can possibly wear
Niggas still hatin' but they can kiss my ass
Still get a hard on when I count that cash
I give 'em the squares, he give me the bag
I give 'em the squares, he give me the cash
And that's what the fuck a call an' even exchange
And if there's anything extra, you can keep the change
The world is yours and everything in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
The world is yours and every bitch in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
Grind sundown 'til it comes up again
Stay down 'til we come back up again
It's all in the game, the ups, the downs
It's all in the game, the O's, the pounds
The shit was all good just a week ago
Whole click was eatin' good just a week ago
It's all good, nigga, give us a month
Thinking of a master plan while I smoke this blunt
Went to Houston and back now, everybody got coupes
Put the word in the street that supply the troops
I just call 'em how I see 'em
Serve these niggas third person, dog, I ain't tryin' to see 'em
The world is yours and everything in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
The world is yours and every bitch in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
The world is yours and everything in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
The world is yours and every bitch in it
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
The song "Let's Get It," by Young Jeezy, is an anthem for hustlers and go-getters. The first verse talks about Jeezy's goal of attaining wealth akin to that of infamous drug lords Boston George and Diego. He uses a lego metaphor to describe stacking money, as he wants to accumulate wealth until it becomes as easy as stacking toy blocks. The line "Played with them blocks, call it Tetris" is a clever reference to the famous game that requires players to arrange falling shapes into complete lines.
Jeezy goes on to talk about seizing opportunities, stating that he is an opportunist who takes advantage of every chance he gets to better his situation. He urges listeners to do the same, telling them to forget about what they can't do and focus on what they can accomplish.
The chorus "The world is yours and everything in it, it's out there so get on your grind and get it" serves as a motivational mantra for hustlers watching their every move, offering the hope of unlimited possibilities to those willing to put in the work.
The second verse talks more about Jeezy's experiences in the drug game, referencing the process of converting cocaine from its powdered form to crack (soft to hard, white to green). He talks about the importance of building a strong team, warning that free agents will soon be scooped up by others if one fails to put together a team quickly enough.
He then references the video game "John Madden Football," likening his hustle in the drug game to the game's coach system where players create and run their own teams. He has played the game before and knows what it takes to win.
The bridge then leads back into the chorus, further emphasizing the idea of limitless opportunity as long as one stays focused and works hard. The song ends with a final verse that talks about perseverance in the drug game and the importance of making connections to ensure success.
Overall, "Let's Get It" is an empowering track that celebrates the hustle culture while providing a cautionary tale about the perils of the drug trade.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryin' to get Boston George and Diego money
I am striving to amass wealth similar to Boston George and Diego's fortunes.
Stack it all up like Lego money
I plan to accumulate money in a way that allows for easy construction and growth, much like the building of Lego structures.
Played with them blocks, call it Tetris
I have dealt with the struggles of the world, alluding to Tetris, but have learned how to overcome them.
Real talk a hundred carats in my necklace
I own a necklace with one hundred carats of diamonds.
Look up in the sky and tell me what you see
I am asking you to look to the sky to identify any opportunities that may be present.
The clouds, no nigga, not me
While you may see clouds when you look up, I am not just a mere object in the sky.
I see opportunity, I'm a opportunist
I am an opportunist who is always looking for ways to take advantage of new opportunities.
Nigga, you heard what I said, 'I'm a opportunist'
I am reminding you that I am an opportunist.
Soft to hard, white to green
This line talks about the transition of drugs from a powdery form (soft white) to an illicit drug form (hard green).
All these free agents, you better build your team
People are free to associate with different groups, but you must be wise in building a trustworthy network.
I come to take the game like John Madden
I come to dominate the game like NFL coach, John Madden.
'Cause I played in the game like John Madden
I have already experienced the game and have knowledge of how to succeed, similar to John Madden.
The world is yours and everything in it
The world holds many opportunities for wealth and success.
It's out there, get on your grind and get it, ay
All the opportunities are available, but it is up to individuals to work hard to achieve their goals.
Hands in the air, sky's the limit, nigga, hands in the air, yeah
Success and wealth have no limits and can be achieved, so be excited and raise your hands in celebration.
Do anything you put your mind to, put your grind to
You can succeed at anything if you set your mind to it and work hard.
Forgetful ass, nigga, must I remind you
I need to remind you of the importance of working hard and achieving goals.
Men do what they want, boys do what they can
Real men are able to achieve their desires, while boys struggle to get by.
And it ain't no secret, I'm a grown ass man
I am a mature individual who knows how to succeed and is confident in his abilities.
With my hands on the Bible and I solemnly swear
I am making a solemn oath or promise with my hand on the Bible.
Leave the mall with more shoes than I can possibly wear
I have so much money that I am able to purchase an excessive number of shoes.
Niggas still hatin' but they can kiss my ass
Even though some people may dislike me and my success, I do not care about their opinions.
Still get a hard on when I count that cash
I feel excitement or satisfaction when I count large sums of money.
I give 'em the squares, he give me the bag
I give tiny amounts of drugs to someone and in return receive money.
And that's what the fuck a call an' even exchange
This is what I consider to be a fair, balanced exchange.
And if there's anything extra, you can keep the change
If I happen to make extra money, I don't mind letting them keep the excess.
Grind sundown 'til it comes up again
Work and grind hard until the day comes to an end and start again the next day.
Stay down 'til we come back up again
Persist and continue to work hard until success is achieved.
It's all in the game, the ups, the downs
There are both good and bad times in the game of life.
It's all in the game, the O's, the pounds
This line is a reference to drug dealing and how fluctuations in profits are a normal part of the game.
The shit was all good just a week ago
Everything was good just a week ago in the drug dealing world.
Whole click was eatin' good just a week ago
Everyone in the group was making a lot of money just a week ago.
It's all good, nigga, give us a month
Although things may not be going as well right now, we are optimistic and believe that things will improve soon.
Thinking of a master plan while I smoke this blunt
I am currently taking time to relax and smoke a blunt while also thinking of a master plan for my next move.
Went to Houston and back now, everybody got coupes
I went to Houston and came back successfully, and now everyone in my group is able to buy luxury coupes.
Put the word in the street that supply the troops
I have put the word out on the streets that I have a good supply of drugs for sale.
I just call 'em how I see 'em
I am honest about situations and call them how I see them.
Serve these niggas third person, dog, I ain't tryin' to see 'em
I prefer to serve my customers through a third party and avoid interacting with them directly.
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