im real
J Lo Feat Ja Rule Lyrics

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(What's my motherfuckin' name?)
R-U-L-E
(Blowin' back on this Mary Jane, I'm analyzin' the game)
And the game done chose me
(To bring pain to pussy niggas and pussy hoes, it's one in the same)
Ever since you told me
(There's only room for two, I've been makin' less room for you) Now only God can hold me
(Hug me, love me, judge me, the only Man that hovers above me, holla)

I met so many men and it's like they're all the same
My appetite for lovin' is now my hunger pain
And when I'm feelin' sexy, who's gonna come for me?
My only problem is their insecurity

(Are you tired of bein' alone?) Yeah, yeah
(Sick of arguin' on the phone?) Yeah, yeah
(While you're tellin' all your friends) Yeah, yeah
(That your nigga don't understand) My love

'Cause I'm real
(The way you walk, the way you move, the way you talk)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you stare, the way you look, your style, your hair)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you smile, the way you smell, it drives me wild)
'Cause I'm real
And I can't go on without you

Girl, I've been thinkin' 'bout this relationship
And I wanna know, is this as good as it gets?
'Cause we've been through the worst times and the best times
But it was our time, even if it was part-time
Now they been lookin' at me, smilin' at me, laughin' like we wasn't happy
But not knowin' that we're growin' and we're gettin' married
Hard lovin' and straight thuggin'
Bitch, I ain't doin this shit for nothin'
I'm here to get it poppin', hoppin', let's ride up in the Benz
Hair blowin' in the wind, sun glistenin' off my skin, hey
I'm nasty, ha, you know me
But you still gon' fuck with your baby

'Cause I'm real
(The way you walk, the way you move, the way you talk)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you stare, the way you look, your style, your hair)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you smile, the way you smell, it drives me wild)
'Cause I'm real
And I can't go on without you

Now people lovin' me and hatin' me, treatin' me ungratefully
But not knowin' that they ain't makin' or breakin' me
My life, I live it to the limit and I love it
Now I can breathe again, baby, now I can breathe again
Now people screamin', "What the deal with you and so and so?"
I tell them niggas, mind their biz, but they don't hear me though
'Cause I live my life to the limit and I love it
Now I can breathe again, baby, now I can breathe again

(Are you tired of bein' alone?) Yeah, yeah
(Sick of arguin' on the phone?) Yeah, yeah
(While you're tellin' all your friends) Yeah, yeah
(That your nigga don't understand) My love

'Cause I'm real
(The way you walk, the way you move, the way you talk)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you stare, the way you look, your style, your hair)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you smile, the way you smell, it drives me wild)
'Cause I'm real
And I can't go on without you

'Cause I'm real
(The way you walk, the way you move, the way you talk)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you stare, the way you look, your style, your hair)
'Cause I'm real
(The way you smile, the way you smell, it drives me wild)

'Cause I'm real
And I can't go on without you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J Lo feat Ja Rule's song "I'm Real" depict the thoughts and feelings of two lovers who have been through it all but still want to hold onto their relationship. They address the issues of insecurity, doubts, and questions about the future of their relationship. Ja Rule's verses allude to his position in the music industry as an artist who has been chosen by the game to bring pain to his competitors. He also acknowledges the fact that he is only answerable to God now. J Lo's parts are more personal as she talks about her past experiences with men, and her struggles with finding someone who understands her.

The chorus, "Cause I'm real", highlights the connection between two people who are genuine and honest with each other. They appreciate each other's personality quirks, physical characteristics, and values. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the powerful bond they share, and the last line, "And I can't go on without you", shows how much they value each other's presence in their lives.

Overall, the song is about finding real love and holding on to it despite the difficulties that arise in a relationship. It is a celebration of true connection, authenticity, and loyalty.

Line by Line Meaning

Murder Inc.
I represent the music label Murder Inc.

(What's my motherfuckin' name?) R-U-L-E
My name is Ja Rule, and this is my signature call out.

(Blowin' back on this Mary Jane, I'm analyzin' the game)
I'm smoking weed and thinking about the music industry.

(To bring pain to pussy niggas and pussy hoes, it's one in the same)
My role is to hurt weak men and women, they are no different.

(There's only room for two, I've been makin' less room for you)
I only have space for myself and my higher power.

(Hug me, love me, judge me, the only Man that hovers above me, holla)
God is the only one I allow to judge me.

I met so many men and it's like they're all the same
I have dated many men and they all seem similar.

My appetite for lovin' is now my hunger pain
I crave love but it leaves me feeling empty.

And when I'm feelin' sexy, who's gonna come for me?
When I want to feel desirable, who will fulfill my needs?

My only problem is their insecurity
The men I date have their own issues of insecurity.

(Are you tired of bein' alone?) Yeah, yeah
Do you want to be alone forever?

(Sick of arguin' on the phone?) Yeah, yeah
Tired of fighting over the phone?

(While you're tellin' all your friends) Yeah, yeah
Meanwhile, you're venting to your friends

(That your nigga don't understand) My love
That your man doesn't seem to get it, but I do.

('Cause I'm real)
I am true to myself

(The way you walk, the way you move, the way you talk)
I am attracted to the way you carry yourself.

(The way you stare, the way you look, your style, your hair)
Everything about your appearance draws me in.

(The way you smile, the way you smell, it drives me wild)
Your smile and scent make me go crazy.

(And I can't go on without you)
I don't think I can live without you.

Girl, I've been thinkin' 'bout this relationship
I've been reflecting on our relationship.

And I wanna know, is this as good as it gets?
I'm questioning whether this is the best our relationship can be.

(Bitch, I ain't doin this shit for nothin')
I am not doing this for nothing.

(Now they been lookin' at me, smilin' at me, laughin' like we wasn't happy)
People have been judging our relationship without knowing the truth.

(But not knowin' that we're growin' and we're gettin' married)
They don't realize that we are actually growing together and planning to get married.

(Hard lovin' and straight thuggin')
Our love is tough, raw, and real.

(I'm here to get it poppin', hoppin', let's ride up in the Benz)
I am here to have fun and enjoy life.

(Hair blowin' in the wind, sun glistenin' off my skin, hey)
I am carefree and enjoying the moment.

(I'm nasty, ha, you know me)
I am comfortable with my sexuality.

(But you still gon' fuck with your baby)
But you will still be with me.

(Now people lovin' me and hatin' me, treatin' me ungratefully)
People have mixed feelings about me and treat me unfairly.

(But not knowin' that they ain't makin' or breakin' me)
They don't realize that their actions don't affect me that much.

(My life, I live it to the limit and I love it)
I live my life to the fullest and enjoy every moment.

(Now I can breathe again, baby, now I can breathe again)
I feel liberated and free.

(Now people screamin', "What the deal with you and so and so?")
People are curious about my relationship status.

(I tell them niggas, mind their biz, but they don't hear me though)
I tell them to mind their own business but they don't listen.

('Cause I'm real)
I am true to myself and my feelings.

(And I can't go on without you)
I cannot imagine life without you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leshan Lewis, Martin Denny, Jennifer Lopez, Mark Rooney, Jean Claude Oliver, Irving D Lorenzo, Jeffrey Atkins

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