Proud Family
J. Fitts Lyrics
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Family every single day and night
Even when you start acting like a fool
You know I′m loving every single thing you do
Fuckin' you made me proud of me
′Cause I know that you doubted me
Even told me I would never get with ya
But this pride in me
Wouldn't let you slide by me
That's when I came back ′round
I played my game with no respect, I finessed ya to make me seem down but
I finessed ya, it was all a stresser
I was your nigga, messed up, fucked your head up
Shoulda never came ′round
You let me in and I let you down
I was wrong 'cause I fucked up the game, baby
You name crazy in the streets, got ′em sayin' things
My pride was the cause of it all
I apologize for the flaws in it all, wrongs in it all, ′cause
You and me... always be tight
Family every single day and... uh
And even when I starts actin' like a fool
Somehow I always can fall back on you
And I′m not proud and always like myself
It's hurtin' you more than anybody else
And every day, what I try not to do
Is let my pride get between me and you
Baby, I shoulda listened when you told me
I would do better as a homie, yeah
Right there, I shoulda took a note
But pride was buggin′ on me
I shouldn′t, I shouldn't make excuses now
′Cause I know that it's useless now
You know what the truth is now
You swear you know how I do shit now
So I′ll be gone 'til November
Talkin′ old Timberlands in the winter
With this .5 on my side and my .40
You moved on but you still are my shawty
I don't wanna lie because I'm right with ya
You always picked me up, I don′t get ya
I been tryna find your heart, I′m still tryin'
You can find someone else but you′re still mine, 'cause
You and me... always be tight
Family every single day and... uh
And even when I starts actin′ like a fool
Somehow I always can fall back on you
And I'm not proud and always like myself
It′s hurtin' you more than anybody else
And every day, what I try not to do
Is let my pride get between me and you
In J. Fitts's song "Proud Family," the lyrics center around the idea of family, pride, and love. The opening lines emphasize the unbreakable bond between family members, highlighting the idea that no matter what, family will always be there for one another. However, the lyrics soon take a turn, with J. Fitts reflecting on a past relationship where his pride caused issues between himself and his partner. He admits to his mistakes and the pain he caused, asking for forgiveness and recognizing the hurt he’s caused. The lyrics are a heartfelt apology to his past partner for letting his pride interfere with their relationship.
As the song progresses, J. Fitts continues to talk about the importance of family, acknowledging his wrongdoings and expressing his desire to make things right. He recognizes that he doesn't always like himself, but he's grateful to have a loving and forgiving family who he can rely on when he falls short.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me will always be tight
Our relationship will remain strong and steadfast
Family every single day and night
We will continue to treat each other like family, regardless of the circumstances
Even when you start acting like a fool
Even if you make mistakes or behave recklessly
You know I'm loving every single thing you do
I still care about you deeply and support you, despite your actions
Fuckin' you made me proud of me
Being with you has boosted my confidence and sense of self-worth
'Cause I know that you doubted me
Because I am aware that you did not initially believe in me
Even told me I would never get with ya
You even went so far as to say that we would never end up together
But this pride in me
My own feelings of pride and determination
Wouldn't let you slide by me
Pushed me to pursue you anyway and not let you get away easily
That's when I came back 'round
That's when I returned to your life
I played my game with no respect, I finessed ya to make me seem down but
I used manipulative tactics to try and win you over, even when I was not at my best
I finessed ya, it was all a stresser
I tricked you, all as a way to cope with my own stress and insecurity
I was your nigga, messed up, fucked your head up
I was your partner, but I still made mistakes and caused issues in our relationship
Shoulda never came 'round
I regret ever getting involved with you
You let me in and I let you down
You gave me a chance, but I ended up disappointing you
I was wrong 'cause I fucked up the game, baby
I am admitting fault for ruining our relationship due to my own mistakes and behavior
You name crazy in the streets, got 'em sayin' things
You are well-known in our community, with rumors and gossip spreading about you
My pride was the cause of it all
My own pride and arrogance contributed to the problems in our relationship
I apologize for the flaws in it all, wrongs in it all, 'cause
I am apologizing for all the ways I messed things up
Baby, I shoulda listened when you told me
I should have taken your advice
I would do better as a homie, yeah
You knew that we would have a better relationship as friends
Right there, I shoulda took a note
I should have paid more attention to your advice in that moment
But pride was buggin' on me
My own sense of pride and stubbornness held me back
I shouldn't, I shouldn't make excuses now
I recognize that I should not try to justify my past mistakes
'Cause I know that it's useless now
Because I understand that there is no point in making excuses at this point
You know what the truth is now
You are aware of the truth behind my actions and behavior
You swear you know how I do shit now
You believe you understand my patterns and actions now
So I'll be gone 'til November
I will be leaving for a while
Talkin' old Timberlands in the winter
Referencing a time in the past, reminiscing about the past
With this .5 on my side and my .40
Possibly referencing firearms
You moved on but you still are my shawty
You have moved on from our relationship, but you still hold a special place in my heart
I don't wanna lie because I'm right with ya
I do not want to deceive you because I want to be honest with you
You always picked me up, I don't get ya
You always supported me, even when I did not deserve it
I been tryna find your heart, I'm still tryin'
I am still trying to win back your affection and forgiveness
You can find someone else but you're still mine, 'cause
Even if you move on, you will always hold a special place in my heart
And I'm not proud and always like myself
I have regrets and do not always feel good about myself
It's hurtin' you more than anybody else
My own mistakes and behavior have caused you a lot of pain and hurt
And every day, what I try not to do
Every day, I make an effort to avoid
Is let my pride get between me and you
Allowing my own pride to come between us again
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