Take A Look (at Yourself) Lyrics - Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 - Guru

A lot of people don't realize that 

The reason why I'm talkin' is, I'm tired of most 

And I'm tired of suckers always complain about your situation 

'Cause you frontin', you dig?' 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Came up short man, yes, just one time too many 

Don't try to get too friendly, I shouldn't give you any 

R E S P E C T, you know respect 

You're messed up son, tryin' to play mack money 

You went for self, for the fast wealth but you know what's funny? 

Now you're fallin', fallin', cryin' out for reasons 

Should I sympathize, or let my lyrics give lesions 

And cuts 'cause I can straighten you up 

I ain't on no crusade, it's just that your game's played 

But are you afraid to make moves and get really paid? 

You might fade 'cause punk you live for today 

And most of your chances, already blew away 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Listen, forget the dissin', I'm admittin' 

I've done some wrong, also wrote some dope songs 

My man Roy 

He brought the vibes along 

Now I'm in there 

In here gettin' funky with the track 

I used to drive a Cadillac 

It took me there and back 

But seriously black, how you livin'? 

From what I can see, word to mother you're slippin' 

If I were you, I'd stop this fantasy world stuff 

'Cause the real world's tough, you ain't equipped enough 

Step back, analyze 

And use your own eyes to see 

I can't be you, you can't be me 

For your problems, yo you can't blame no one else 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

I ain't runnin' away, never kid yo, are you? 

I been through the BS, I got scars a few 

But I can't dwell in the hell that I've passed through 

I'ma blast through and do what I gotta do 

Amazing, suckers think this rap stuff won't phase them 

I wait then and cross the ceilings 'til they cave in 

Or give in, 'cause the power keeps me driven 

I'll destroy the weak noise with much poise and no toys 

Or tricks so stay off my tip 

And get a grip on your own and get a life of your own 

And stop waitin', for things to come to you 

That's for chumps, I know what you oughta do 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Yeah, I wanna give a big big shout out to the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 

And the Group Home to my man Premier 

Crazy shoutout to all the boroughs of New York 

Know what I'm sayin'? 'Cause my man Roy Ayers is in full effect 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig? 

Take a look at yourself, take a look at yourself 

Take one big look, take a look at yourself, you dig?