[Spoken Intro: Q Parker]
We'd like to do another song for you
Is that alright? Is that all right?
Alright, this song was written for Puffy
In dedication
Just letting him know that we really appreciate all he's done
So Puff, this is for you, man
Continue to keep it real

[Verse - Mike]
You just don't know
The way you make us feel
Through your work
And through your vision
So young, Black and gifted, oh, oh
Mary J's love was real (Real)
Notorious B.I.G., B.I.G
Craig Mack's the brand new flavor, mmm
And Jodeci, forever my lady
Ooh yeah, baby
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[Slim]
They just don't know
The pains of being real
When the world is being exempted
From being young, Black and gifted, oh, oh, oh
It seems so hard
To sing it as we feel
People change just like the seasons
Without reasons people try to keep it real