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Lil' Bibby Lyrics


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Said I gotta keep my head above water
I been goin' hard gotta go a lil harder
I been thinking smart gotta think a lil smarter
All I know is hustle, get that shit regardless
Said I gotta keep my head above water
Catch me in the kitchen I be whippin' with the water
Family over niggas, blood thicker than water
All I know is hustle, get that shit regardless

Remember I was tryna stay afloat
Now I'm out here making dough
Let's make a toast, I'm the youngest nigga with the greatest flow
Yo, they wasn't round when I needed help
Trying not to drown, now I feel like Michael Phelps
Made myself a boss, y'all niggas on that dumb shit
Young shit, like he paralyzed, he don't run shit
Dumb prick, if we go, boy we gon hunt shit
The guns are sitting, grind with billionaires in the truck and shit
You was laid up, I stayed up
Counting cake up, bagging weight up
I funded niggas, time to pay up
I need it pronto, my gun's fully auto
Something like Picasso how I paint pictures
I done touched 6 figures, I'm the same nigga
And when you touch 7, watch out for these hating niggas
It's real, young Bibby, flow of the century
Still never leave my brothers, there will never be another

Said I gotta keep my head above water
I been goin' hard gotta go a lil harder
I been thinking smart gotta think a lil smarter
All I know is hustle, get that shit regardless
Said I gotta keep my head above water
Catch me in the kitchen I be whippin' with the water
Family over niggas, blood thicker than water
All I know is hustle, get that shit regardless

Gotta keep my head above water
Twins on the way, one son and one daughter
25 to life, they hit my nigga with a quarter
Now every time he see the sergeant he wanna slaughter
Game don't stop, a nigga still taking orders
Put it on the block soon as it come across the border
Guns everywhere, you'd think a nigga was a hoarder
Leave you in a wheelchair, cane, or walker
I'm dealing with the slick talk, pain and torture
Show up at your funeral, I came to support you
Tell em what to do to you, I am the enforcer
All I do is keep it straight, I will never cross you
Only fuck with 9 11 when I'm in the Porsche
I be talking drug shit, sorry I lost you
CSI, First 48, Law and Order
Catch me in the kitchen, I be whipping with the water

Said I gotta keep my head above water
I been goin' hard gotta go a lil harder
I been thinking smart gotta think a lil smarter
All I know is hustle, get that shit regardless
Said I gotta keep my head above water
Catch me in the kitchen I be whippin' with the water




Family over niggas, blood thicker than water
All I know is hustle, get that shit regardless

Overall Meaning

The song "Water" by Lil Bibby tells the story of a young man's journey to success through hard work and perseverance. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the artist singing about the need to keep his head above water and to continue pushing himself to work harder and smarter. The lyrics show his commitment to the grind and his determination to succeed, no matter what.


In the second and third verses, Lil Bibby reflects on the challenges he has faced along the way. He talks about the people who weren't there for him when he needed them the most and how he had to rely on himself to make it to where he is now. He also references the harsh realities of the drug trade and the dangers that come with it. However, Bibby emphasizes that he is willing to do whatever it takes to make his dreams a reality.


The overall message of the song is one of resilience and determination. Lil Bibby's lyrics offer a powerful message of hope to anyone who is struggling and trying to make their way in the world. It is also a reminder that hard work, patience, and perseverance are the keys to success.


Line by Line Meaning

Said I gotta keep my head above water
I need to stay afloat and keep moving forward


I been goin' hard gotta go a lil harder
I've been working hard, but I need to push myself even further


I been thinking smart gotta think a lil smarter
I've been using my intelligence, but I need to be even more strategic


All I know is hustle, get that shit regardless
My only focus is hustling and making money, no matter what


Catch me in the kitchen I be whippin' with the water
I'm cooking up drugs in the kitchen


Family over niggas, blood thicker than water
My loyalty is to my family above all else


Remember I was tryna stay afloat
I had to struggle to keep my head above water in the past


Now I'm out here making dough
Now I'm making a lot of money


Let's make a toast, I'm the youngest nigga with the greatest flow
Let's raise a glass to me, the young rapper with the best rhymes


Yo, they wasn't round when I needed help
My friends weren't there for me when I needed them


Trying not to drown, now I feel like Michael Phelps
I'm trying not to sink, and I feel like a champion swimmer


Made myself a boss, y'all niggas on that dumb shit
I've become a leader, while others are fools


Young shit, like he paralyzed, he don't run shit
Others are too inexperienced or scared to lead anything


Dumb prick, if we go, boy we gon hunt shit
I'll attack anyone who opposes me


The guns are sitting, grind with billionaires in the truck and shit
I carry weapons, but I also do business with the wealthy


You was laid up, I stayed up
While others were relaxing, I worked hard


Counting cake up, bagging weight up
I'm counting my earnings and trafficking drugs


I funded niggas, time to pay up
I lent money to people, and now it's time for them to repay me


I need it pronto, my gun's fully auto
I need the money now, and I have a fully automatic gun


Something like Picasso how I paint pictures
I'm a skilled lyricist, like the great painter Pablo Picasso


I done touched 6 figures, I'm the same nigga
I've made a lot of money, but I'm still the same person


And when you touch 7, watch out for these hating niggas
When you make even more money, be wary of those who envy you


It's real, young Bibby, flow of the century
My rhymes are authentic, and I'm one of the best rappers of this century


Still never leave my brothers, there will never be another
I'll always be loyal to my friends, and no one can replace them


Gotta keep my head above water
I need to stay afloat and keep moving forward


Twins on the way, one son and one daughter
I'm about to have twins, a son and a daughter


25 to life, they hit my nigga with a quarter
My friend got a 25-year prison sentence


Now every time he see the sergeant he wanna slaughter
He hates the prison guard who sentenced him


Game don't stop, a nigga still taking orders
The drug business never stops, and I'm still selling


Put it on the block soon as it come across the border
As soon as I get drugs from across the border, I sell them


Guns everywhere, you'd think a nigga was a hoarder
I have so many guns that it's like I'm collecting them like a hoarder


Leave you in a wheelchair, cane, or walker
I'll injure you so badly that you'll need help to walk


I'm dealing with the slick talk, pain and torture
I'm involved with people who are skilled at manipulating and hurting others


Show up at your funeral, I came to support you
I'll attend your funeral to pay my respects


Tell em what to do to you, I am the enforcer
If someone crosses me, I'll make sure they have consequences


Only fuck with 9 11 when I'm in the Porsche
I only smoke high-quality marijuana when I'm driving my Porsche


I be talking drug shit, sorry I lost you
I'm talking about the drug business, and I'm sorry if it's confusing to you


CSI, First 48, Law and Order
I'm familiar with police shows like CSI and Law and Order




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOJI HIROTA, ANTHONY PHILLIPS

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