Blood is thicker than water
Pitbull featuring Redd Eyezz Lyrics

I know y'all listen to my music (red eyes)
I'm happy that my music is reaching people's ears

But what I'm a do know is try and describe my life to y'all
Now, I want to share my life experiences with you

Sometimes I fell like I'm loosing it
I often feel like I'm losing control

My life is upside down
My life is a mess

A gift and a curse that's my life now
My life is both a blessing and a curse

There is no looking or turning back
I cannot change the past

I used to watch coke turn to crack that's what made me turn to rap
I witnessed the negative effects of drugs and that inspired me to pursue music instead

I fell like Keanu Reeves in the movie Devils Advocate
I often feel lost and confused like the character Keanu Reeves played in the movie Devils Advocate

Confused but blessed with extravagance
Despite my confusion, I've been fortunate enough to have some luxuries in life

I thank god for all the opportunities
I am grateful for all of the chances I've been given

Given the opportunity dem boys would put two in me (bla bla bla)
I know that there are people out there who would harm me if given the chance

We live in the land of the free, hustlers and thieves
We live in a country with both opportunities and dangers

I made money now I got uncle Sam hustling
Even though I've made money, I still have to pay taxes and deal with government regulations

Me for a quarter of what I make
I have to give a significant portion of my earnings to the government as taxes

Hand a quarter sentence to a fake and watch them turn state (that's right)
Some people will betray others to avoid a harsh criminal sentence, which is a sad reality

Blood is thicker than water (at least they say it is)
Family bonds are supposed to be stronger than any other relationships

Until the fed's step in (that's just the way it is)
However, when the government becomes involved, family loyalty can be tested

Most of these fools are characters
Many people are not genuine, and only play a role in life

Men with no character welcome to America
People who lack integrity or morals are accepted in American society

Where we fight for freedom
As a country, we are supposed to be fighting for individual freedom

If ain't about oil than we don't need them
However, in reality, many of America's conflicts are about resources like oil, rather than true freedom

Ain't that the truth?
This is a rhetorical question that highlights the previous statement

Pitbull I'm just tell y'all the way I fell
I'm sharing my honest feelings with you, Pitbull and listeners

Thank god that god made me to keep it real
I am grateful that I am able to stay true to myself in this industry

Blood is thicker than water (at least they say it is)
Family comes first, or so they say

Until the fed's step in (that just the way it is)
However, when the government is involved, family loyalty can become complicated

Huh hun yo
This is an interjection

After the turf war the smoke clears
After a violent conflict comes to an end

All these years around these busta I'm convinced there ain't no hope here
After spending years around people who are not trustworthy, I've lost faith in our chances for success

In the past four years of my lifetime
Reflecting on recent years of his life

I witness leaders sacrifice freedom just to get this pipeline
He has witnessed politicians giving up freedoms in order to pursue economic gain

Guess I'm chosen at the right time mama stress
He believes he is fortunate to be born at the right time, despite his mother's stress

Facing the table and she's snorting up white line
His mother is using cocaine and struggling with addiction

In a few cases your daughter can have touched for the money that in dem suit case
Some people are willing to put their daughters in dangerous situations for the sake of money

Tighten my shoelaces the fugitive running
He is preparing to flee the scene of a crime or danger

In fear of a criminal past 'cause dem folks is coming
He fears that the authorities are coming for him due to his criminal history

I've been wrongfully judged being from this environment
He has been unfairly judged due to the environment he grew up in

The city gangs planning retirement
Local gangs are looking to retire and leave behind their criminal activities

I'm a a Dade nigga
He is from Dade County, Florida

Voicing my set 'cause a spray quick
He is rapping about his gang affiliation because it is something that can get him in trouble

Took some of the same steps through little Haiti
He has traveled through the impoverished neighborhood of Little Haiti

As these main nigga (like who) hit man, big dog, and she hound
He has encountered some notorious gang members in Little Haiti

Y'all predict it back then shit I see it know
He has seen the reality of what others predicted would happen in his life

I escape poverty (poverty)
He has been able to leave poverty behind

I don't own jewelry motherfucker I own property
He has invested in real estate, rather than flashy items like jewelry

You can send dem tsunamis that hit Indonesia (but but but)
Nothing can stop him or his success, not even natural disasters

Ain't no motherfucking thing stopping me
He is determined and unstoppable in his pursuit of success

Like good coke I'm a good swimmer
He is able to adapt and overcome obstacles, similar to how good cocaine dissolves well in water

God knows I done lost but god dam I'm a good winner
He has faced setbacks but is still successful overall

It feels great to make something out of nothing
He is happy to have created success for himself despite coming from humble beginnings

Yea I'm humble but I tell y'all to push a chicos buttons
He is humble but still has a temper and will defend himself

And watch how them thing get to dumping
He warns people that they will face consequences if they push him too far

Real estate New York game now you saying something
He has invested in New York real estate and feels this is a significant achievement

I only talk about what I know about
He only speaks on topics and experiences he is familiar with

Illegal turn legal this year that's what I'm all about
He is focusing on making his once-illegal activities legitimate and profitable

I'm from the south and I ain't gonna lie
He is from the southern part of the United States

At fist time I preach ye till god struck me with pride
He used to be very religious, but now has more pride in himself and his abilities

I was confused now I'm like let's ride
He has gained more clarity and motivation

Three o five till I die
He is loyal to his hometown, Miami, Florida