[Verse 1]
I read the room quick
Before I read your text
Who claps when I win
Who smiles on my neck
Same block, same fence
But not same heart
Some call you sister
Then they play it dark
I keep my eyes open
I keep my circle small
One fake move
Can shake the wall
[Pre-Chorus]
Friends and neighbors
Turn blood in a day
Friends and neighbors
Can drift away
So I watch your steps
Not just your talk
My spirit knows
What your face won’t lock
[Chorus]
Real sticks with real
Real sticks with real
(real sticks with real)
I know who’s for me
Real sticks with real
Real sticks with real
(real sticks with real)
Keep your energy clean
Always realize
Who your real friends are
(Who your real friends are)
And watch your surroundings
[Verse 2]
Mama said, “Baby
Trust what they do”
Not every warm hand
Means it’s good for you
Some want your table
Some want your shine
Some come around
Just to steal your time
I’ve seen soft words
With a sharp intent
Sweet little grin
Big regret
So I don’t move blind
I don’t move loud
I let truth speak
When the crowd get proud
[Pre-Chorus]
Friends and neighbors
Turn blood in a day
Friends and neighbors
Can drift away
So I watch your steps
Not just your talk
My spirit knows
What your face won’t lock
[Chorus]
Real sticks with real
Real sticks with real
(real sticks with real)
I know who’s for me
Real sticks with real
Real sticks with real
(real sticks with real)
Keep your energy clean
Always realize
Who your real friends are
(Who your real friends are)
And watch your surroundings
[Bridge]
I keep my peace close
Like gold in my palm
If the vibe feel wrong
I’m out, I’m gone
No room for the shade
No room for the lie
What’s meant for me
Don’t need to hide
[Final Chorus]
Real sticks with real
Real sticks with real
(real sticks with real)
I know who’s for me
Real sticks with real
Real sticks with real
(real sticks with real)
Keep your energy clean
Always realize
Who your real friends are
(Who your real friends are)
And watch your surroundings