Shady Life
Young Jeezy Lyrics

(Shady life) Crazy
This life is crazy, it's all about that shady lifestyle where people change their loyalty easily.

Way these niggas switchin' up, I swear the shit crazy
People are changing their sides so frequently, it's hard to keep track, it's insane.

Tell 'em get they own but these niggas too lazy
We should encourage people to work on their own success, but many are too lazy to do so.

Somebody please tell me why these niggas so shady
It's hard to understand why people act so shady, what motivates them to betray their friends.

This 'bout that (shady life) crazy
This is all about that shady life, it's crazy how people behave in it.

Ain't nothin' like seeing ya dogs run to the blogs
Friends can quickly turn into enemies and spill your secrets on the internet.

Could it be something for my haters just because
Sometimes people hate you just because you're successful, they don't have any legitimate reasons.

Thought there was rules to this shit so fuck laws
There are unwritten rules in this game, not everything is defined by laws and regulations.

If you ain't gon' play the game how it go then fuck y'all
If you're not going to stick with the rules of the game, then don't bother playing at all.

Yeah, startin' to make me a believer
Observing others' behavior is making him believe that people can't be trusted.

Seen a bunch of real niggas actin' like divas
Even his friends are acting all high and mighty, like celebrities.

Spill they feelings on the Internet
People are airing their emotional troubles online, seeking attention and validation.

Let's focus on these millions, I ain't into that
He doesn't want to get caught up in petty drama, his focus is on making money.

Don't be arguin' wit' these broke niggas
Don't argue with people who have nothing to lose, they will go to great lengths to try and bring you down.

It's like a junkie tryna argue with the dope, nigga
Arguing with people who are addicted to drama is pointless, it's like arguing with someone who is addicted to drugs.

And nowadays, everybody want attention
In the age of social media, everyone wants attention and validation from others.

And, to get that, yo' name, they gotta mention
People use others' names to get more attention for themselves, even if it means spreading rumors or talking behind their backs.

So caught up in the fame, I don't know what fame is
People are so obsessed with fame that they lose sight of what it actually means.

Niggas I thought real started actin' like strangers
Even the people he thought were real friends have started acting like strangers, showing their true colors.

Mad cause they fucked up, you livin' the life
People get jealous of others' success instead of focusing on how they can improve their own lives.

Give a fuck what you say, that shit trif'
He doesn't care what others say about him, it's all petty and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

They livin' that (Shady life) Crazy
They are caught up in that shady life, where people are always switching sides and betraying each other.

They tell me 'Young nigga, get to the money, just one thing'
People tell him that the most important thing is to make money, but there are other important things in life too.

Soon as you get to the money, it's gon' bring
As soon as you start making money, it attracts fake friends, haters, and people who want to take advantage of you.

Whole lotta fakers, even more haters
There are a lot of fake people and even more haters who will try to bring you down.

Gave you niggas dope fuck wit', asking for favors
People who didn't show him any respect before suddenly expect him to do them favors once he becomes successful.

Can't forget rule #1, get to the paper
The most important rule is to focus on making money.

Can't forget 1 1/2, fuck the haters
Another important rule is to ignore the haters and not let them bring you down.

You know how I do, I smoke all flavors
He enjoys smoking different types of weed.

Never been a better public enemy, ask Flava
He considers himself a great rapper and compares himself to Public Enemy, asking Flava Flav for validation.

Cut your grass, see the snakes
Be careful who you trust, some people are just waiting to betray you.

Open up the brick, see the flakes
When you open up a package of drugs, you can see the impurities and flaws in it.

Soon as you hit you a lick, here come the hate
When you make some money, people will hate on you for it.

Man, these niggas come out of everywhere, who opened the gate?
It's hard to keep track of all the people who want to take advantage of you, who gave them permission to enter your life?

Same nigga thinkin' your friends probably your foes
Some people are so paranoid that they think even their friends are secretly plotting against them.

Same nigga thinkin' your foes probably some hoes
Some people are so paranoid that they think even their enemies are actually just trying to seduce them.

Niggas really bitch-made, nigga, and it shows
People who act fake and betray others are cowards, and it's easy to see their true nature.

Keep playin' wit' it, nigga, get yo' punk ass 'posed
If you keep acting fake and trying to play the game, you will eventually get exposed and humiliated.

(Life, them niggas livin' in that) Shady life
Those people are living in that shady life, betraying friends and expecting favors in return.

(I don't know why you livin' that) Shady life
He doesn't understand why people are living that shady life and betraying their friends for their own benefit.