water
J. Navarro & the Traitors Lyrics

I made it from the land to the water but don't ask how I keep from drowning
I've come a long way, but don't ask me how I've managed to survive.

Need my family on the side and that one that'll ride but that's all that I keep around me
I only keep my family and loyal friends close to me.

And when my body grow tired and that well run dry, You gon see that I'll still be smiling
Even when I'm exhausted and have nothing left to give, I'll still be happy.

Ain't no holding that
There's no stopping me.

I'm going back to the water
I'm returning to my roots and where I came from.

To the ones that's riding benches, Ready if they name called on any fourth and inches
This is dedicated to the underdogs who are always ready to step up and perform when called upon.

This a dedication, To the ones that's underrated, Paying dues all year, No matter the form of payment
This is a tribute to those who are often overlooked, but continue to work hard and pay their dues regardless of the reward.

Raise your flag bang your drum, And tell em what your name is, Bang your chest cuz where you from, And tell em how you claim it
Celebrate your origins and proudly announce your identity and heritage.

The water, Where it rain through the sun, Mean you take the good with the bad and then you turn it into something
In life, you have to endure both good and bad times, but it's up to you to make the most of it and turn it into a positive outcome.

Cookouts with the neighbors go & get you a plate, But when you get on out here, Dont forget where you ate
Enjoy the hospitality of others, but don't forget to appreciate where you came from.

Make no mistakes, It's all love anyway, Dice game take the cake then you might catch a fade
Despite any conflicts or misunderstandings, there is still love and respect amongst the community. However, if someone cheats in a game, they might get into a physical altercation.

Cuz they don't play down here, It ain't just kids running tag on playgrounds here, You might get a bag if you stay down here, But you finna pay tax since you ain't from round here
This is a tough neighborhood where even adults play games, but if you stay around, you can make money. However, outsiders will be taxed for being in unfamiliar territory.

Now the year is '03, Rubber band round my wrist thinking I'm T.I.P., Brush that dirt off my shoulder boy I'm thinking jay-z, Pass the dutch I ain't never scared on constant repeat, And we keep it discreet
In 2003, the singer and his crew were listening to T.I. and Jay-Z, feeling invincible with a rubber band around their wrists. They pass around a joint and keep their activities hidden from others.

Never keeping receipts, The paper trails they chasing tails now whenever we eat, But how clever is we, If we dont leave with the key, To pull the lever on them doors that's gon lead us to feast
They don't keep track of their transactions to avoid leaving a paper trail. However, they question their intelligence if they can't access the rewards of their hard work and take advantage of opportunities.

You ain't a boss or a beast unless your people agree, Your yes men finna leave the next man give em treats, And that day you gon see, How cheap loyalty be, You need something real on your feed then you can leave it me
To truly be a leader, you need the support of your team, not yes-men who will abandon you for the next best thing. Loyalty is not cheap and should be valued. If you want something authentic, look no further than the singer.

Now I know you watching, Me running through these projects, Eyes rolling while you scrolling, Knowing that I got it
Some people may envy the artist's success while he hustles through the projects, but he knows this and it only motivates him.

The hatin is obvious, I'm not debating your logic, The fakin is toxic, And I learned how to spot it
The artist recognizes the negativity and fake behavior around him, but he won't argue with it. Instead, he learned how to detect these types of people.

In the water, I made it from the land to the water but don't ask how I keep from drowning
The water symbolizes the community and the singer's humble beginnings. He made it out but won't reveal how he managed to survive.

Need my family on the side and that one that'll ride but that's all that I keep around me, And when my body grow tired and that well run dry, You gon see that I'll still be smiling
Just like before, the singer stresses the importance of having his family and loyal friends around him. Even when he is exhausted and has nothing left, he will maintain his optimistic attitude.

Ain't no holding that, I'm going back to the water
The artist is determined to return to his roots and where he came from, nothing will stop him.