Family
A-Reece Lyrics

Now what you know about Having your mommy and daddy sleeping on separate beds And have it going for like 3 or 4 years They ain't talking to one another not even a stare I had to look at my lil brother go through with it in tears
The artist portrays a dysfunctional family in which the parents have separated for several years without any communication between them. The emotional turmoil of the separation is observed through the eyes of the artist's little brother, who breaks down in tears.

Now picture A father is dedicated to sit in that lazy in the living room Eating and sleeping all day crazy No job, no shame, more pride, this motherfucker couldn't even go outside Instead he told more lies Look you dead in the eyes and tell you son just appreciate that am still alive Never brought you no clothes don't even know your shoe size If this music thing works I hope you show me some thousands
The artist describes a father who is constantly sitting in his armchair, lazy and unwilling to work or provide for his children. The father lacks any sense of shame or guilt and fails to contribute to his children's needs. Despite this, the father remains proud and unapologetic.

A mother that is dedicated to working double shifts Who does any and every thing for her three kids Broke every three weeks before the month ends Making ends meet either way over some cheap shit I was just a young child and I was supposed to pick a side I talked to God and wait on him for a reply now
The artist portrays a mother who works tirelessly to provide for her children, often working long hours and still struggling to make ends meet. The mother sacrifices her own needs to provide for her children, but the artist is torn between choosing sides amidst the dysfunction of his family. He turns to God for guidance in his struggle.

If that is how a family is supposed to be Then I guess the one I have is good for me
The artist reflects on the dysfunctional nature of his family and how it has shaped his perspective on what a family should be. Despite the struggles, he realizes that his family, for better or for worse, has shaped him and made him who he is.

I hope you know I know you ain't perfect You know I wear my heart on the surface Through your fuck ups I finally found my purpose And now my pops now I know I done earned it
The artist acknowledges that his parents are not perfect and, while wearing his heart on his sleeve, reflects on how their mistakes helped him find his purpose in life. He has come to the realization that he has earned everything on his own without his father's help.

You was barely a man wasn't ready for fam Man sweaty hands gripping the son a gram And how low so you could have been just a photograph Nightmares and no dreams to wake up to Ey what happened pops I heard the streets loves you Little bros and me so who do I look up to nigga yeah I let bygones be Cause what I wish for you is just twice on me Cause any day life could roll the dice on me But I'm tired to seeing the fams teary eyes on me nigga Ey mama I'm sorry he wasn't right for you I bet he tried it was just not the life for you Ey little K I promise we gon make it right for you I pray me and Reece make it paradise for you
The artist reflects on his experience growing up with a father who was not ready for the responsibilities of having a family. Despite the father's shortcomings, the artist chooses to forgive him and let go of the past. He acknowledges the pain his mother went through and promises to make things right for his younger brother, hoping to create a paradise for him.

It made me wonder if this is how God wants it to be Is there a lesson behind it Is this how we gon teach What's the reason I feel like I didn't need this but I did cause Know exactly how to not raise my kids Now I know exactly how to treat a wife Let alone a woman who can make a sacrifice And make your life a paradise Heaven heights Beacuse of you I started hating life I hated how you thought you're always right Growing up I realized that I've became more of a man than you Did what I had to do for the family became responsible when I was only 16 Carried the world on my shoulders the only way to make dough was through world of 16's But now it's 2016 and life is better I moved on I was told anger don't change the weather I forgave you with my heart I'm at peace You finally got a job pops you working that's key I heard you play your part now that's what she told me I'm guessing God answered all the prayers that's deep yeah
The artist finds philosophical direction in his situation, reflecting whether the struggle in his family was a necessary experience and the reason behind it being imposed upon them. He acknowledges the lessons he has learned on what not to do as a father, while also discovering how to be a good husband and build a paradise with a woman. He claims that his upbringing only sustained hate in him but later made him more responsible and his own man, working long hours to support his family. He ends by feeling peaceful and forgiving, sharing that his father is now working and playing his part, which he attributes as the answer to all their prayers.

And that is how a family is posed to be now it feels like a family to keep
The artist reflects back on his past struggles and how they have helped him become a better husband and father. He has come to appreciate the importance of family and recognizes that, despite the challenges, the one he has is one that he treasures and wants to keep.

The life don't change I'm not the same no Never gonna worry no more No more, no more, no more Been through pain And other things that I can't sing on this song N'diyabulela un'gcine kwabalana Un'gcine kwabala N'diyabulela o'ncine kwabalana Un'gcine kwabalaaa
The artist concludes the song by acknowledging the pain and struggles he has been through, while also recognizing that he has grown from them. He expresses a sense of gratitude and appreciation, repeating the Zulu phrase 'N'diyabulela un'gcine kwabalana, Un'gcine kwabala, N'diyabulela o'ncine kwabalana, Un'gcine kwabalaaa', which roughly translates to, 'thank you for being there, never leave, always be there'.