True
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Imagine what a hundred gon' be on your wrist
It's imaginable
Yeah, uh-huh
It's on, bitch

Yeah, yeah
Why you tryna break my heart, why you tryna infiltrate my mind?
Yeah, lights on in the crib, ice all on my bitch

Yeah, nicer than I feel, darker than the feel
Yeah, ice all on my kids, lights out in the crib
Bitch, it's the magic one, uh-huh, don't lose me in your ribs
It's the nasty one, huh, she feel fantabulous
I got, haha, what you askin' for
Smoking on a few yesterday, huh
What am I to do with her today, huh?
Big dawg, chewin' up her face, huh
Bona fide and a dedication
Smokin' on a few yesterday, huh
Please don't kill my night out, please don't kill nobody up in here (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Yeah, floating outta body, I appear (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Don't jump off the edge, stacking chips
Smoking on a few yesterday, huh

I'm giving what I got until it ain't me, mane
My brother was my partner, died like last night week, mane
Can't make it to Atlantis on a jet ski, mane
Tried leaning on my partners (yeah, hey)
My brother goin' corporate, he was pitching that raw
Our daddy copped an eighth, he wasn't workin' at all (haha, yeah)
Smoking on a few yesterday, huh
I'm giving what I got until it ain't me, mane
My brother was my partner, died like last night week, mane
Can't make it to Atlantis on a jet ski, mane
Tried leaning on my partners (yeah, yeah)
My brother goin' corporate, he was pitching that raw
Our daddy copped an eighth, he wasn't workin' at all (haha, yeah)
Smoking on a few yesterday, huh

Now this that flavor, huh? This your favorite, huh?
She say that I'm her baby, huh? You notice her behavior switch?
You don't hit harder than me, you soft as some baby shit
Gimme this, gimme that, gimme, he never gave me shit
Why you bagging that? You got a bitch, that's hustle and flow
Choppas on top of choppas, that bank right in front of your house
Boy, you just running your mouth, cap, you looking for clout, shoe fit
Where them motherfuckers? You walking 'em out, stat
I'm the east-iest, they know I charge a fee for this
If I was down before this verse, then I'm back on my feet with this
Zay, we gotta eat with this, still hungry, they peeping it
Clean the plate off immediately and completely, we ain't leaving shit
I know they can't believe it, I'm bleedin' it, slidin', leanin' 'em
Gotta beat the odds, no surprise 'til we even it
Top Dawg alumni with it, huh
Saint Bernard with it, bark low, but the bite vicious

Bellin' through the hood the other day, ayy
I ran into my older brother Dre, say
He told me keep that toolie on your waist, bang
He know I do it, do it for the gang, gang
Pull up on my niggas with the drank, drank
AP on my wrist a hunnid K, K
We pour up in the set every day-day
Then I fly to Tenakee and I hit Zay, Zay
Fuck around, bitch, I do it like a G, though
Getting off this weight like it's keto
Beast mode, I'm still selling grams for a P note
Streets know, west side niggas got the cheat code

I'm giving what I got until it ain't me, mane
My brother was my partner, died like last night week, mane
Can't make it to Atlantis on a jet ski, mane
Tried leaning on my partners (yeah, hey)
My brother goin' corporate, he was pitching that raw
Our daddy copped an eighth, he wasn't workin' at all (haha, yeah)
Smoking on a few yesterday, huh
I'm giving what I got until it ain't me, mane
My brother was my partner, died like last night week, mane
Can't make it to Atlantis on a jet ski, mane
Tried leaning on my partners (yeah, hey)
My brother goin' corporate, he was pitching that raw

Our daddy copped an eighth, he wasn't workin' at all (haha, yeah)
Smoking on a few yesterday, huh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jay-L's song "True" depict a man who is living his life to the fullest, with lavish items like a hundred-dollar watch and luxury cars, yet who is also reflecting on the struggles that he and his family have faced. Jay-L reflects on how he has been hurt and betrayed by a lover while also facing the loss of his brother. In the song, he tries to lean on his partners for support, but ultimately realizes that he has to rely on himself to succeed in life. The lyrics are marked by contrasts between feeling "fantabulous" on one hand and feeling like he is "bleeding" on the other, and they express a determination to overcome the obstacles that life throws one's way.

The lyrics to "True" are filled with imagery and metaphors that express Jay-L's emotions and experiences. For example, he compares himself to a magic one and a nasty one, expressing both his confidence and his vulnerability. The lines "Why you tryna break my heart, why you tryna infiltrate my mind?" show how betrayal can leave a lasting impact on someone's psyche. The repeated reference to smoking suggests a way to cope with difficulties and trauma. The final lines about his lost brother and father, who was not working, highlight the struggles that many people face in the face of poverty and social injustice.

Line by Line Meaning

Imagine what a hundred gon' be on your wrist
It's imaginable

It's on, bitch
Yeah, uh-huh

Why you tryna break my heart, why you tryna infiltrate my mind?
Unsure of intentions

Yeah, lights on in the crib, ice all on my bitch
Attractive lifestyle

Yeah, nicer than I feel, darker than the feel
Emotionally complex

Yeah, ice all on my kids, lights out in the crib
Contrast in lifestyle

Bitch, it's the magic one, uh-huh, don't lose me in your ribs
Mysterious and attractive

It's the nasty one, huh, she feel fantabulous
Sexually attractive

I got, haha, what you askin' for
Confident

Smoking on a few yesterday, huh
Casual drug use

What am I to do with her today, huh?
Unsure of plans

Big dawg, chewin' up her face, huh
Alpha male behavior

Bona fide and a dedication
Genuine and committed

Please don't kill my night out, please don't kill nobody up in here (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Concern for safety

Yeah, floating outta body, I appear (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Euphoric state

Don't jump off the edge, stacking chips
Focus on financial success

I'm giving what I got until it ain't me, mane
Dedicated to success

My brother was my partner, died like last night week, mane
Personal loss

Can't make it to Atlantis on a jet ski, mane
Unrealistic goals

Tried leaning on my partners (yeah, hey)
Seeking support

My brother goin' corporate, he was pitching that raw
Change in direction

Our daddy copped an eighth, he wasn't workin' at all (haha, yeah)
Family dynamic

Tried leaning on my partners (yeah, yeah)
Continued search for support

Now this that flavor, huh? This your favorite, huh?
Pleasurable experience

She say that I'm her baby, huh? You notice her behavior switch?
Romantic interest with ulterior motives

You don't hit harder than me, you soft as some baby shit
Self-confidence

Gimme this, gimme that, gimme, he never gave me shit
Self-centered mindset

Why you bagging that? You got a bitch, that's hustle and flow
Questioning someone's actions

Choppas on top of choppas, that bank right in front of your house
Involvement in illegal activities

Boy, you just running your mouth, cap, you looking for clout, shoe fit
Calling out someone for being fake

Where them motherfuckers? You walking 'em out, stat
Aggression towards others

I'm the east-iest, they know I charge a fee for this
Business-minded

If I was down before this verse, then I'm back on my feet with this
Recovering from a setback

Zay, we gotta eat with this, still hungry, they peeping it
Desire for more success

Clean the plate off immediately and completely, we ain't leaving shit
Take what's rightfully earned

I know they can't believe it, I'm bleedin' it, slidin', leanin' 'em
Surprising success

Gotta beat the odds, no surprise 'til we even it
Defying expectations

Top Dawg alumni with it, huh
Affiliation with successful group

Saint Bernard with it, bark low, but the bite vicious
Intimidating presence

Bellin' through the hood the other day, ayy
Navigating uncharted territory

I ran into my older brother Dre, say
Chance encounter with family member

He told me keep that toolie on your waist, bang
Advice on safety

He know I do it, do it for the gang, gang
Loyal to group

Pull up on my niggas with the drank, drank
Socializing with friends

AP on my wrist a hunnid K, K
Material wealth

We pour up in the set every day-day
Partying lifestyle

Then I fly to Tenakee and I hit Zay, Zay
Travelling

Fuck around, bitch, I do it like a G, though
Confident in actions

Getting off this weight like it's keto
Losing weight

Beast mode, I'm still selling grams for a P note
Involved in illegal activities

Streets know, west side niggas got the cheat code
Aware of advantages others don't have

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Isaiah McClain, Johnny Reed Jr. McKinzie, Jay Worthy

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