So Fly
akon Lyrics

Realizing livin' life for me, always gettin' into trouble 'cause, I'm so fly I'm on a whole nother level Left the block, and now I'm smiling countin money like
I have come to realize that my life is full of trouble, but it doesn't bother me because of how confident and successful I am. I feel like I exist on a different plane than others from my old neighborhood, and now that I have left, I am happy and my wealth reflects my success.

Realizing livin' life for me, I done found another hustle 'cause, I'm so fly I'm living life a lot better Still keep a glock in case the jailers wanna hate tonight
I have found a new source of income and a way to make a better life for myself. But I remain cautious and aware that I may run into problems and may need to defend myself at any time.

Another day up in the hood, cant believe these cats still bangin' (bangin') Look at the years we wasted, on the corner block still slangin' (slagin') No matter how much we try to make peace, gun shots still rangin' (rangin') 'cause to be a hood legend, you die first, then become famous
Despite our efforts to make peace, there is still violence in the hood. We see how much time has gone by while we remained on the corner, trying to make a living from illegal activity. Even if we avoid guns and drugs, to be considered a legend in the hood, you only truly become famous after your death.

'cause I done seen this type of thing before Just hangin' out by the corner store Stick up kids wit them guns galore Layin' there, body down, stretched on the floor I thought about it, man I'm way too fly To have a fella robbin' me outside That's why I keep that thing by my side And down every blessin' while I'm screamin' out
I have witnessed many violent incidents just standing around on the block. I refuse to be robbed on the street, and that's why I always carry a gun with me. I am thankful for every day that I am alive and screaming out to the world to try and prevent such violence from happening.

I hate to say it but the people that surrounding me Are way too shady The only people I can trust is my family and my lady All my dogs got guns Ready for action They wont betray me Your the type to run Or to hold my tongue When it gets crazy See I been through this type of thing before Even had trouble with the law On the couch when the smash my door But they wont find the cash stashed under the floor I never could understand the problem I was the one to pull the shoulders drop Couldnt live this type of life no more So I had a part of me screamin out
I hate to admit it, but I can't trust anyone except for my family and my significant other. All of my close friends are heavily armed and prepared for any situation we get into. I have had run-ins with the law, and I've even had my house raided but they couldn't find the money I had hidden. I can no longer live the lifestyle I'm leading, and a part of me is begging for a way out.

I'm in blue, wit them BF frames Walkin on lean, while mind chain hangs Drivin' somethin, pronounce mad strange Never mad cool, 'cause I been through flames Walk wit a limp, 'cause I been through games Now shes a ho, 'cause she been through gangs Beef wit ghats for a small chunk change I'm rich now, that's more chunk change The cops know slang Man get the picture before u out the frame Call me heart throb, 'cause I'm so fame Couldn't come close if u sat in my Range My scars can prove but I'm passion and pain
I dress in blue with BF frames and chain jewelry, walking confidently because of my success. I drive a car that people find odd or peculiar, but it doesn't bother me because of my wealth. I walk with a limp because I have been through difficult situations and gained strength from them. A woman I used to know has been degraded and labeled as promiscuous, all due to her association with gangs. I have had conflicts with rival groups over insignificant amounts of money, but now that I am rich, it doesn't matter as much to me. The police are familiar with the language we use, so be careful before saying anything that might incriminate us. I am considered attractive and famous, and no one can come close to me, even if they are driving a Range Rover. I have scars that showcase my personal story, but I'm passionate about my art despite all of the pain.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the main message of the song which is that the singer realizes that his life has improved since leaving his old neighborhood, despite the troubles he's encountered, but he remains prepared for any difficulty he may face in the future.