Brother's Keeper
Anderson.Paak Lyrics

Nothing's safe when your numbers change
When your financial situation changes, everything becomes vulnerable and unstable.

Keep it low or pay the fee
To avoid consequences, one must maintain secrecy or face penalties.

Niggas talking but it's not too often that they living what they speak
Many people talk about their ideals and beliefs, but few actually live by them.

Good pussy kept me entertained
Sexual pleasure provided temporary happiness and enjoyment.

Money came then it went away
Financial success was fleeting and unstable.

Lord see over everything (Over everything)
God has ultimate authority and control over all things.

Am I my brother's keeper (Am I my brother's keeper)
Should I feel responsible for my brother's well-being and success?

You know everybody gotta eat, bruh
Everyone has basic needs that must be met in order to survive and thrive.

I wanna live on ahead, if not a cloud in the air
I desire to have a prosperous and carefree future.

The right side of the chair
I want to be in a position of power and influence.

If Jesus would've had a better lawyer would he have to see the cross
If Jesus had been able to defend himself better, would he have been sentenced to death?

I hope your niggas is true, I hope they don't do you like Judas
I hope your friends are loyal and don't betray you like Judas betrayed Jesus.

I pray to God
I communicate with and seek guidance from a higher power.

Pain wearing off, sleeping while I talk
The physical and emotional pain is subsiding, and I am becoming more relaxed.

Laid in the arms, woke up at the top
After experiencing difficulties, I achieved great success and happiness.

9 A.M. LA time
A specific time and place that holds relevance to the story being told.

My brother just turned a half a million dollars
My sibling achieved financial success in the amount of $500,000.

For being one half of one of the greatest duos in hip-hop history
My brother's success is due to his status as a member of a highly regarded rap group.

I couldn't love him more
I feel an immense amount of love and pride for my brother's accomplishments.

King Push
A reference to the artist Pusha T, who is known as 'The King of Coke Rap.'

Am I my brother's keeper, they still asking 'bout the duo
People are still curious about my involvement and relationship with my brother's rap group.

Applaud his finding salvation
I admire my brother's decision to prioritize his spiritual and personal growth.

But I'm still rhyming 'bout the you know
Despite my admiration for my brother's choices, I'm still focused on the same topics in my music.

It's hard to leave your foundation, this spaceship took me to Pluto
It is difficult to leave your roots and move away from your comfort zone, but sometimes it is necessary to achieve great success.

Still an underground king, but the money's Jason Derulo
Despite being relatively unknown, I am financially successful like the famous artist Jason Derulo.

Sumo in the safe, Kujo on the grill
I have large amounts of money and security measures in place to protect it.

Diamonds in the face, racing leather wheel
I have expensive and luxurious possessions, such as diamond jewelry and a fast car.

To all my other field niggas, you knowin' how I feel, niggas? (Woo)
To all my fellow people from the streets, do you understand my experiences and feelings?

Destroy and rebuild niggas
The only way to improve and overcome obstacles is by tearing things down and starting over.

That's the only way to build nigga, yugh
The process of destruction and rebuilding is necessary in order to achieve true success and growth.

Definition of a real nigga
A true definition of a respectable and admirable person from the streets.

And their talk, it ain't to kill niggas, no
Real people know that real talk isn't about harming others, but rather uplifting and improving themselves and their communities.

Am I my brother's keeper, I'm dialing in a bit deeper
Am I responsible for my brother's well-being, and should I prioritize my relationship with him more?

Arms reach of the reaper, they say it's cheaper to keep her
I am close to death, and people advise me that it's less costly or easier to maintain certain relationships or situations.

Life's a bitch
Life is difficult and unpredictable.

I'm running through changes, is it strange
I am experiencing changes in my life, and I wonder if it's abnormal or unexpected.

To be baited, shit I'm grown
Despite facing challenges and being manipulated, I am an adult and should handle myself accordingly.

But still a fade
Despite being an adult, I still retain some level of child-like innocence or vulnerability.

Shootin' off with no marks
I am taking action without any specific target or goal in mind.

If I hit, there's no mistakes, yeah
If my actions are successful, then any prior uncertainty or doubt is erased.

Huh, baby
A casual and carefree expression of contentment or pleasure.

I'm running through changes, daily
I am constantly evolving and adapting to new experiences and situations.

Every day, oh, oh now
Every day presents a new challenge or opportunity for growth.

Will it stay
There is uncertainty as to whether my current situation or state of mind will last.

Will it change
There is possibility and expectation that my current situation or state of mind will eventually evolve or shift.

(How I ever, ever let you go)
A repeated reflection or lamentation about a lost lover or relationship.