Heaven knows We’re about more than cash clothes and hos But you’d never know that I suppose From those negative images the media shows Or by looking at the latest rap videos With every other woman in ‘em over exposed You’d never know that’s not the way it goes
If you don’t mind I’d like to keep it real By telling you exactly how I feel Cos it’s high time that you heard the deal You’re being exploited for your *** appeal They got you showin your body to everyone Especially the parts that don’t get no sun And you’re telling yourself you’re just having fun It’s only gonna serve to get you done Think you’re gonna get rich (someone lied) All you’re gonna be is objectified And when they get done (cast aside) Or told there’s a pole that you can ride Is that what you really want (you decide) Don’t cha know that’s not what life’s about By now I woulda thought you had figured it out
Cos heaven knows We’re about more than cash clothes and hos But you’d never know that I suppose From those negative images the media shows Or by looking at the latest rap videos With every other woman in ‘em over exposed You’d never know that’s not the way it goes
Fifty thousand hanging around your neck Over-drafted at the bank can’t write a check And once they’ve recouped here’s what to expect You’ll be lucky to hold on to your drop top Lex You’re used to livin like the rich and famous Now you’re walkin around dazed and aimless Former fans approaching askin what your name is And the worst thing about it what the actual shame is Got you thinking that’s the way life’s supposed to be And you’re tryin to go to bed with every ** you see You can’t separate what’s real from fantasy And you’re wonderin how you caught that STD It’s high time you settled back down to earth And analyzed what the hell all of it’s worth A string of baby’s mamas who have given birth Will only make you dig deeper inside you purse
Heaven knows We’re about more than cash clothes and hos But you’d never know that I suppose From those negative images the media shows Or by looking at the latest rap videos With every other woman in ‘em over exposed You’d never know that’s not the way it goes
Right about now you should get the picture Success came along and when it bit cha It changed sumthin in ya – that you won’t admit to Like fallin for the things that are bound to get cha The parties the girls who never say no A prescription for disaster now you’re doin blow And goin to places that you shouldn’t go Bet you didn’t think you could stoop that low But there you are now and nevertheless None of those things bring you happiness Money ain’t the answer but you’d never guess When you spent all of that time reaching for success Did the thought occur to you it might be a test From the Man Up Above (The One Who Knows You Best) Now you’re miserable but you won’t confess Though everyone can see that you’re a ****** mess
Heaven knows We’re about more than cash clothes and hos But you’d never know that I suppose From those negative images the media shows Or by looking at the latest rap videos With every other woman in ‘em over exposed You’d never know that’s not the way it goes
So now you’re on top but what you go and do Sumthin real stupid now look at you Bein perp walked like you’re in a zoo See the man had a plan now he’s come for you So you shake you’re head ain’t that a ***** Why’s it always the lawyers who come out rich You never would have guessed that your man’s a snitch But he cut a deal so the feds scratched his itch Now your career’s buckwheats (going down the drain) I can imagine the thoughts goin through your brain Now you’re lookin for God to come and explain And I sympathies bro cos I feel your pain Try though you may in an attempt to please us Maybe what you need is to get close to Jesus What’s God is God’s and what’s Caesar’s Caesar’s Sometimes we’re given things as a way to tease us
Heaven knows We’re about more than cash clothes and hos But you’d never know that I suppose From those negative images the media shows Or by looking at the latest rap videos With every other woman in ‘em over exposed You’d never know that’s not the way it goes
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