Betta For You
Kevin Gates Lyrics

Say, Islah (Trenchwerk)
Introducing the song titled 'Betta For You', from the album 'Islah' by Kevin Gates, which is produced by Trenchwerk.

Know I love you so much, and (XL Eagle made it)
The song is dedicated to someone special whom Kevin loves deeply, and the production is handled by XL Eagle.

My baby, and I just
The person he's addressing as 'baby' is special to him, and he has something important to share with them.

I want you to know this shit, you heard me? No matter what
Kevin wants to make sure that the person he's addressing understands his message, and wants to reassure them of his love and support regardless of the circumstances.

It seem like every day you growin', I'm like wow
Kevin is amazed by the growth and progress he's seeing in the person he's addressing, and is happy to witness it.

I love to see you smile, bae, it kill me when you cry
Kevin adores the person's smile and it pains him to see them cry or upset about anything.

I wish I could hide you from the world but I know I
Kevin cares deeply for the person and would like to protect them from the negative aspects of the world, but understands that he cannot do so completely.

Can't stop none of this pain you 'bout to feel 'cause I'm not God
Kevin acknowledges that he can't prevent the person from experiencing pain or hardship as he is an imperfect human being and not divine.

Bae, I wish I could be better for you, better for you
Kevin wishes to improve himself and be a better person for the one he cares for deeply.

Baby, one day I'll be better for you, better for you
Kevin believes that he can change for the better and promises to work towards that goal for the person he loves.

Your mother had you water birthed and I skipped out, I was scared
Kevin admits to abandoning his responsibilities as a father when the person was born, being afraid of failure and feeling overwhelmed.

I was afraid to be a failure, prayed my faith would prevail
Kevin was scared of not being able to live up to his responsibilities and hoped that his faith in God would help him overcome that fear.

I came back, you had an attitude, you was young but you knew
When Kevin returned to be a part of the person's life, they had an understandable attitude towards him for leaving and were still young but aware.

90 days back in BR, then I decided I'm through
Kevin spent some time in Baton Rouge and then he decided that he wanted to turn his life around and be a better father.

I'm in the streets and I'm sippin', can't lay down on my children
Kevin was still involved in street life and drinking, but he realized that he couldn't be a good father if he continued down that path.

Went back to jail after your birthday, I went in on a Monday
Kevin went to jail after his child's birthday and it happened on a Monday.

In compliance with my agent, they detained me for nothing
Kevin suggests that he was detained and arrested for no reason, but rather due to the conditions set by his agent or parole officer.

God must've saved me from something, maybe myself and my money
Kevin sees his arrest and jail time as a possible salvation from something worse, perhaps his own negative behavior or a situation that would have harmed him and his finances.

Obtained some wealth and quit hustling, now I'm doing it with music
Kevin was previously involved in hustling but has since turned his life around with music as his source of livelihood.

Safe to say I'm flying smarter by the way I'm raising my daughter
Kevin suggests that he's now raising his daughter more intelligently and correctly than before, leading to a better life for her.

Hope you meet a man that's thoughtful that remind you of your father
Kevin hopes the person he's addressing finds a man with qualities similar to his own that remind them of him as a caring father.

I take as much of your pain as I can whenever you call
Kevin wants to be there for the person he cares for and help relieve them of their pain or troubles whenever they seek his help.

Your Uncle Mazi died, I know you're starting to realize what that mean
Kevin acknowledges the death of the person's Uncle Mazi and understands that they are coming to terms with the loss and what it entails.

Magic on Monday just for wings, ride around and sip lean
Kevin describes himself indulging in leisurely activities like getting wings and sipping lean to unwind and relax.

Studios and gas stations every day, this just me
Kevin suggests that his daily life consists of working in studios and visiting gas stations regularly but emphasizes that this is just the way he lives his life.

I tell you bye, I watch you cry 'cause you ain't want me to leave
Kevin says goodbye to the person and acknowledges that they are sad to see him go or leave, showing how important he is to them.

I bring a sack, we sit there, run through that together
Kevin shares a mutual activity of smoking together with the person, likely to bond with them and spend time with them.

We so much alike, you sensitive, that mean be careful
Kevin acknowledges that he and the person he cares for are similar and that the person is sensitive, advising them to be cautious with their sensitivities.

Stand on what I taught you, bae, respect yourself forever
Kevin encourages the person he cares for to follow the values and morals that he has instilled in them and continue to respect themselves no matter what.

Make your own decisions, we all got feelings
Kevin advises the person to make their own decisions and understand that everyone has emotions.

Some people gon' ruffle your feathers
Kevin acknowledges that certain people will provoke or bother the person's emotions.

Your brother, make sure he protect you
Kevin reminds the person to ensure that their brother takes care of them and is protective of them.

And I mean it, make sure you protected
Kevin emphasizes that he truly wants the person he cares for to be protected and kept safe.

A few storms you gon' have to weather
Kevin acknowledges that the person will face their own set of challenges or hardships in life, and that they should be prepared for them.

While it's goin', might seem like forever
When going through tough times, it may seem like it will last forever, but eventually it will pass.

It only last for a matter of seconds
The difficult moments in life may feel long, but in the grand scheme of things they are only a small fraction of one's entire life.

Stay strong how you get a blessing
Kevin advises the person to stay strong in the face of adversity, and recognize that blessings often come after difficult times.

Stay humble, not ever neglectful
Kevin encourages the person to remain humble and not become neglectful or apathetic towards themselves or others.

Love you, just one of them lessons
Kevin reaffirms his love for the person he cares for and highlights that the lessons he learns about life and love are often taught through them.