LIFE IS REAL Lyrics – Popcaan

[Intro]
Yow, Collect Di Bread
(Anytime now)
You know ***, you hear me?
(Jamview, a anytime now)
Yow, Bashy
1 Law
(Unruly, a anytime now)
Yeah man, them always wan’ doubt St. Thomas native, you know?
(Imeru, a anytime now)
But a greatness always forward out of the enemy, don’t?

[Verse 1]
Tell them a anytime
Them fail we many time
The Glock full up a bines
Yeah, them no real again
Them quick fi sell you out just fi a dollar coin

[Chorus]
Life is real
Can’t make them take mine away
Life is real
Them no know the pain weh we feel
Life is real
Can’t make them take mine away
Life is real
Fighter

[Verse 2]
A no now them a fight we
That’s why the killy a fi love the Almighty
A anytime me just a fly out ‘pon a private
Them bring bad energy, me know fi avoid it
Me mother tell me say me give talking
Me tell her say me nah go heaven if me give offering
People go show you love and give you things often

Same one will pop your neck just like a guitar string

[Pre-Chorus]
Salt Spring
A anytime now
Millions a pile now
Some people a go hate we anytime them find out
Say Bashy just go buy the spaceship and drive out

[Chorus]
Life is real
Can’t make them take mine away
Life is real
Them no know the pain weh we feel
Life is real
Can’t make them take mine away
Life is real

[Verse 3]
Me and Jimmy and Bramma Fry deh ‘pon a jet and hold a vibes
Killy them a tell me say it good to be alive
Me call the bank and make a check up ‘pon the cheque weh just arrive
Buy the gyalsion with the pool and watch me pickney them a dive
Me tell them say we great, them never did believe it
Father God a send me blessing, me receive it
When me touch the road, a hold it more than three clip
Me ever up, me know the pu*sy them a pree this (Wah)

[Pre-Chorus]
Salt Spring
A anytime now
Millions a pile now
Some people a go hate we anytime them find out
Say Bashy just go buy the spaceship and drive out

[Chorus]
Life is real
Can’t make them take mine away
Life is real
Them no know the pain weh we feel
Life is real
Can’t make them take mine away
Life is real

[Outro]
You know how the fu*king thing go, man
Unruly State, you hear?
Yow, 1 Law
Yow, Bashy
Yow, Fighter
You know how the fu*king thing go
Rukumpeng, rudum
Yow, Zambie
You know e go
Nothing like ***, you hear?
Life is real
Street

[Intro]
The intro sets the tone with an invocation to focus on making money (“Collect Di Bread”). It’s a rallying call acknowledging the doubts others have about those from St. Thomas but emphasizes that greatness always triumphs over adversity.

[Verse 1]
Here, Popcaan speaks about how people have underestimated them (“Tell them a anytime”), despite their numerous setbacks (“Them fail we many time”). They’ve armed themselves with protection (“The Glock full up a bines”) because they’ve realized others are no longer genuine (“Yeah, them no real again”).

[Chorus]
The chorus reinforces the theme of resilience. Popcaan asserts that no one can take away their life or what they’ve earned. They express that others don’t understand the pain they’ve endured but affirm their status as fighters.

[Verse 2]
Popcaan reflects on the constant struggles they face (“A no now them a fight we”), attributing their resilience to their faith (“That’s why the killy a fi love the Almighty”). They navigate away from negative influences (“Them bring bad energy, me know fi avoid it”) and acknowledge the fickleness of human nature.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus hints at imminent success (“Salt Spring / A anytime now”), despite the looming animosity from others who envy them. It mentions how jealousy might arise once they realize Popcaan’s prosperity, like someone named Bashy purchasing a spaceship.

[Chorus]
This chorus repeats the earlier sentiment, emphasizing the realness of life’s struggles and how others fail to comprehend the depth of their pain.

[Verse 3]
Popcaan celebrates their achievements, flying on jets with friends (“Me and Jimmy and Bramma Fry deh ‘pon a jet and hold a vibes”). They revel in their success, acknowledging the good things in life (“Killy them a tell me say it good to be alive”). Despite doubts from others, they continue to rise, grateful for their blessings.

[Pre-Chorus]
Similar to the previous pre-chorus, it suggests imminent success (“Salt Spring / A anytime now”) and mentions potential envy from others once they realize Popcaan’s prosperity.

[Chorus]
Reiterating the earlier sentiment, emphasizing the realness of life’s struggles and how others fail to comprehend the depth of their pain.

[Outro]
The outro reaffirms their resilience and identity (“You know how the fu*king thing go, man”). It’s a reminder of their crew (“Unruly State”) and a call to recognize their strength amidst adversity. It ends with a reminder of the harsh reality of life, symbolized by the street.

1. “Collect Di Bread”
This phrase signifies the importance of focusing on earning money or making a living. It’s a call to prioritize financial stability and success in life.

2. “Life is real”
This phrase emphasizes the harsh realities of life, acknowledging its challenges, struggles, and pain. It’s a reminder to stay grounded and recognize the authenticity of life experiences.

3. “Fighter”
This term refers to someone who perseveres through adversity, never giving up despite challenges. It’s a recognition of inner strength and resilience in the face of obstacles.

4. “Salt Spring”
This phrase likely refers to a specific location or community. It could symbolize a place of significance to the singer, possibly representing home or roots.

5. “Unruly State”
This expression likely refers to a group or community with a rebellious or non-conforming attitude. It’s a declaration of identity and solidarity among those who reject societal norms or authority.