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Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

Fish is my friends and the whales is my homies
I consider fish as my friends and the whales as my close companions.

Octopuses my people, the shrimp, they all know me
I feel a strong connection with octopuses, and even the shrimp recognize my presence.

The sharks is my niggas, the dolphins is with us
Sharks are like my close friends, and the dolphins are always by our side.

The crabs is my comrades, the seahorse be holdin' us down
Crabs are my loyal allies, and the seahorse provides unwavering support.

Jellyfish, they just be rollin' around
Jellyfish move freely and peacefully in their surroundings.

Lobsters is cool, they are not food
Lobsters are not just mere food; they hold significance and are valued for their contributions.

They're part of the crew
They are an integral part of our group.

And that mean they're down
This signifies their loyalty and solidarity.

Life acquatic, product of the passage, ooh
This is a metaphor for our existence being influenced by the journey through life and its experiences.

Say they with me, lookin' like Atlantis (ay)
They claim to be supportive, appearing majestic and powerful like the lost city of Atlantis.

We're off to build another planet (ay)
We are embarking on a mission to create a new world.

See a ship and then we're really goin' savage (ay)
If we encounter any obstacles or threats, we will respond fiercely and aggressively.

From the home, we was lost in the Atlantic
We were initially separated from our familiar environment, lost in the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.

I wouldn't make it, but we'll find a way to manage (ay)
Despite the initial doubts, we will persevere and find a way to survive.

Titanic when we're breakin' off the damage
Like the Titanic, we will overcome and recover from any harm or destruction.

I ain't gotta say it man that wave is automatic
There's no need for me to explicitly state it, because the positive momentum and impact we create are inherent and undeniable.

Me and my partnas
Me and my partners.

Say your life is a beach, no
You might claim to have an easy and carefree life, but...

But life is a beach though
...the reality is that life can be challenging and unpredictable.

At least down here on the sea floor
This understanding is particularly true in the depths of the ocean.

And now we're really gettin' deep though
And now we are delving into profound and thought-provoking territory.

I feel I'm golden
I have a strong sense of self-worth and confidence.

I don't take shit from no one
I refuse to tolerate mistreatment or disrespect from anyone.

I just be floatin'
I am simply drifting and moving through life.

Throw us in the water, execution
If we are thrown into the water, it will act as an execution, a means of punishment.

They really thought we wasn't gonna do nothin'
Others underestimated our ability and determination to take action.

But the sharks and the dolphins gonna do somethin'
However, the sharks and dolphins, representing strength and intelligence, will make a significant impact.

Walked up out that water, evolution, ay, ay
By emerging from the water, we symbolize evolution and progress.

Revolution
This signifies a radical and transformative change.

Pass the plate, you should make a contribution
Share your resources and contribute to the cause.

If you ain't got it, then you gotta go and get it
If you don't have the means, you must find a way to obtain it.

Climate change, thing flooded, call it sleepin' with the fishes
The impact of climate change has resulted in flooding, reminiscent of being submerged in water.

Tired of all these bitches
Fed up with dealing with troublesome individuals.

In my net it's just fishes, in my net it's just swishes, boom
In my circle, I only surround myself with valuable and successful individuals.

And you know I'm a floater, ballin'
And you should be aware that I am adaptable and flexible while still being successful.

Coachin' from the ark, dark rivers, call Flipper my nigga
I am providing guidance and leadership from a position of strength, navigating through difficult situations.

Say you got it for the low
You claim that you have something valuable to offer at a low cost.

Say you got it by the boat
You boast about possessing a large quantity.

If you whip it in the water
If you try to showcase it in the ocean...

If it's real, it'll float
...only the genuine and authentic will prevail.

One time for my homies at the bottom
A tribute to my friends who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Told some lies, keep it real for the bottom
Although I may have deceived others at times, I remain true and loyal to those at the bottom.

Some of y'all ain't allowed at the bottom
Certain individuals are not welcome or accepted in the underprivileged community.

9th Ward, it was down at the bottom
The 9th Ward neighborhood experienced the struggles and hardships of poverty.

Katrina had it down at the bottom
Hurricane Katrina further exacerbated the difficulties faced by the community.

Pine Ridge, it be feelin' like the bottom
The Pine Ridge Reservation often experiences the conditions of the lowest socioeconomic status.

Gaza strip, baby, tough at the bottom
The situation in the Gaza Strip poses numerous challenges for its inhabitants.

So you gotta give it up to the bottom
Therefore, we must show respect and support to the underprivileged.

Some only really talk about the top
Some individuals only focus on the highest levels of success.

But I wanna talk about the bottom
But I believe it is important to address and shed light on the struggles at the bottom.

(?) everything got a lot
Even in the face of hardships, there is still a lot of potential and opportunity.

I want them to know that I got 'em, yeah, yeah
I want those at the bottom to know that I am there for them and support them wholeheartedly.