They say I'm a jerk because I'm not soft
I'm just tryna tell the truth, I don't want no drama
I'm from the streets, I've seen a lot of things
I'm just tryna protect myself and my family
[Pre-Chorus]
I know I'm not perfect, but I'm trying my best
I'm not tryna hurt nobody, I just want what's best for me
I'm not tryna be a jerk, but I'm not gonna let nobody walk all over me
[Chorus]
They say I'm a jerk, but I don't care
I'm just tryna be me, I don't want to be fake
I'm not tryna be perfect, I'm just tryna be real
I'm not tryna hurt nobody, I just want what's best for me
[Verse 2]
I'm not tryna be a player, I'm just tryna find love
I'm not tryna be a cheater, I'm just tryna be faithful
I'm not tryna be a liar, I'm just tryna be honest
I'm just tryna be me, I don't wanna be fake
[Pre-Chorus]
I know I'm not perfect, but I'm trying my best
I'm not tryna hurt nobody, I just want what's best for me
I'm not tryna be a jerk, but I'm not gonna let nobody walk all over me
[Chorus]
They say I'm a jerk, but I don't care
I'm just tryna be me, I don't want to be fake
I'm not tryna be perfect, I'm just tryna be real
I'm not tryna hurt nobody, I just want what's best for me
[Bridge]
I'm not a bad person, I just have a bad reputation
I'm just tryna be me, I don't want to be fake
I'm not tryna hurt nobody, I just want what's best for me
[Chorus]
They say I'm a jerk, but I don't care
I'm just tryna be me, I don't want to be fake
I'm not tryna be perfect, I'm just tryna be real
I'm not tryna hurt nobody, I just want what's best for me