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Anderson.Paak Lyrics

(G. Ry got me)
G. Ry is supporting him musically.

(Hit-boy on the beat, so bitch, you gotta go berserk)
The beat maker is Hit-boy, so the expectation is for the song to be great.

Sometimes you need a friend (need a friend)
Occasionally, it's ideal to have a friend in life.

Not the ones that just show up and don't put nothin' in (nothin' in)
These friends should not just be present but also contribute to the well-being of one another.

You know the ones that lend a hand and wanna see you win (see you win)
These friends should be supportive, encouraging and help in achieving goals.

When you come up on a lick, make sure you cut 'em in (cut 'em in)
When one discovers an opportunity, one should ensure that they bring their friends along rather than hoarding everything.

And then, huh
A pause in the song.

Sometimes you need a foe (you need a foe)
At times, having an arch-nemesis helps to stay focused and motivated.

One that keep your eyes open, keep you on your toes (keep your on your toes)
The said enemy should always keep one on high alert and active.

You know the ones that wanna keep you where you been before (been before)
These enemies try to hold onto the past and prevent one from progressing.

But I can't go (no, I can't go), no, I can't go (no, I can't go)
The artist's response to the enemy wanting to bring him down.

And whoa, huh
A short pause in the song.

Sometimes I need a check (check)
Sometimes, it's crucial to get financial support.

Not the sneakers but the ones that make you watch your step (make you watch your step)
Here, a word-play that implies it's essential to be careful with finances.

Fuck your chain, fuck your name, how 'bout your respect? ('Bout your respect)
The artist is interested in respect over material things like name, fame or jewelry.

Givin' more than I what I get, expectin' nothin' back
He is committed to giving more than he receives without expecting anything in return.

In fact
Beginning of a new thought.

You know I sat down with my accountant
The artist met with his accountant to discuss finances.

He said, "I got good news and I got bad news" (okay)
The accountant had both good and bad news to share.

I said, "What's the good news?"
The artist asked for the good news.

"The good news is you made a lot" (whoa, okay)
The good news was that he made a substantial amount of money.

I said, "What's the bad news?"
The artist asked for the bad news.

"The bad news is you spent more"
The bad news was that he spent more money than he made.

Okay, oh shit, look, uh
A pause to digest the bad news.

Sometimes you need the faith (you need to pray)
At times, faith and prayer are essential.

Sometimes you need to know your worth, sometimes you need to wait (you need to pray)
Sometimes, one needs to take time and wait to understand their worth.

Shoot like the Golden Boy but ain't from the Bay
The artist performs well like the Golden Boy, a boxer born in California's Bay Area.

You can't negotiate with Dre, you gon' have to pay (you gon' have to pay)
The challenge of working with Dr. Dre is that one has to pay the price.

But wait (wait, wait)
A short pause to emphasize the importance of the upcoming lyrics.

Juggin' on the main stage
He is taking control of the stage performance.

Fuckin' up the mainframe
Driving change and shaking things up like code manipulation in a computer's mainframe.

Loosen up your face, baby (ah)
Let the music vibe loosen up and make one's face relaxed.

Sometimes I need a vacay (it's the biggest)
A pause from work to unwind and vacate is necessary.

Meditate, hydrate
Taking time to meditate and drink enough water is essential.

Protect my energy before engagement (uh)
The importance of ensuring that one's energy is good before joining any activity.

(Maybach Music)
A notable producer tag.

Grew up havin' nothin', you labeled impatient, huh
People who had nothing then and now want to make a name for themselves are often labeled impatient.

But once the boss made it, you labeled amazin'
Once successful, people who were labeled impatient are now considered impressive.

Meticulous with words, that's your force of nature (boss)
The artist is meticulous with words which is his winning weapon.

I don't wanna seem absurd but the boy's a gangster
He is not trying to come off as ridiculous, but he is a gangster.

Foc-focusin' on me, way from Tel-Aviv (Tel-Aviv)
He has people focusing on him even from a distant place like Tel-Aviv.

Barbados with the hustle, pockets hella at ease (woo)
Despite having a lot of work to do, he can rest easy in Barbados because of his financial stability.

Distinctive destinations, all I wanna see (see)
He desires unique and exciting places to visit.

Oceans from residences, three different ones a week
He has three different houses by the sea that he rotates living in every week.

'Cause I deserve that (deserve that), it's time to learn that (learn that)
He believes he deserves such luxuries, and it's high time others learn it too.

Mess around and put that thing up where your perm at (where your perm at)
He is warning his opposition against being cocky and messing around, or he'll take them down.

Six figures every year, yeah I earned that (earned that)
He is proud of the hard work he has put in and what he has earned in return.

At the front of these lines is where my turn at, whoa (Maybach Music)
He believes it's his turn to lead and succeed now.

Oh
A pause in the song.

Men gon' lie (oh), women gon' lie (oh)
Both genders are capable of lying.

You lookin' for the truth, then the numbers don't hide (oh)
If one is searching for the truth, then they can find it in numbers.

Lookin' for the root of all evil, then you need to go (oh)
To discover the source of evil in the world, one must look at something different.

Open up the briefcase, see it with your eyes (oh)
The answer for the root of evil is inside the briefcase.

Everybody claim to be the greatest of all times
Many people claim they're the best ever.

But they never spend a day in the rain in the front line
But these same people have never experienced hardships and difficulties in their endeavors.

(No lie, no lie)
A repeated phrase, emphasizing the truthfulness of the previous line.

Uh, stop playin' on my phoneline
He doesn't appreciate unnecessary communication through phone calls.

Shoot, lock and load, pull up in a space coupe
He is ready to shoot and attack, arriving at the scene in a unique vehicle.

With the roof optional, wonder why they follow suit
He wonders why others follow the same routine ideas rather than being unique.

I've been groomed from the womb, came out of my mama coochie
He has been on this path of success from the moment he was born.

With some brand new tennis shoes, faster than the speedin' bullet
He came out with brand new shoes, and he moves even quicker than Superman.

Nah, nah, nah, it's cool, it's cool, it's cool (don't play with it, baby)
It's alright; there's no need to take things too far.

Say what you gon' do with that (stop playin' with the baby)
What are you really trying to achieve with your actions?

Turn around, if you don't do it now (don't play with it, baby)
Change your ways, or stop pretending.

Exactly (yeah), 'cause you ain't built like that
This way of life is not for everyone, and some people are just not capable of it.

It's not a game
This life is serious and requires dedication.