Blood is thicker than water
Pitbull ft. Redd Eyez Lyrics

I know y'all listen to my music (red eyes)
Acknowledging the audience's presence and introducing himself

But what I'm a do know is try and describe my life to y'all
Explaining that the song is about his life experiences

Sometimes I fell like I'm loosing it
Admitting to feeling overwhelmed at times

My life is upside down
Describing his life as chaotic

A gift and a curse that's my life now
Referring to both the good and bad aspects of his life

There is no looking or turning back
Stating that he cannot change the past

I used to watch coke turn to crack that's what made me turn to rap
Explaining his decision to become a rapper after witnessing drug addiction first hand

I fell like Keanu Reeves in the movie Devils Advocate
Comparing himself to the confused protagonist of the movie

Confused but blessed with extravagance
Feeling fortunate despite his confusion

I thank god for all the opportunities
Expressing gratitude for his success

Given the opportunity dem boys would put two in me (bla bla bla)
Acknowledging the danger associated with his lifestyle

We live in the land of the free, hustlers and thieves
Describing the country as a place where both honest work and illegal activities exist

I made money now I got uncle Sam hustling
Complaining about the high taxes he has to pay now that he is wealthy

Me for a quarter of what I make
Referring to the percentage of his earnings that goes towards taxes

Hand a quarter sentence to a fake and watch them turn state (that's right)
Suggesting that even people he trusted might betray him for a reduced sentence

Blood is thicker than water (at least they say it is)
Commenting on the common belief that family bonds are important

Until the fed's step in (that's just the way it is)
Implies that these bonds do not always hold in the face of legal trouble

Most of these fools are characters
Stating that many people are fake or put on an act

Men with no character welcome to America
Making a commentary on the lack of integrity in society

Where we fight for freedom
Referencing the country's ideals of freedom and democracy

If ain't about oil than we don't need them
Criticizing the government's policies regarding oil

Ain't that the truth?
Sarcastically commenting on the state of the world

Pitbull I'm just tell y'all the way I fell
Addressing himself and the audience

Thank god that god made me to keep it real
Expressing his gratitude for being true to himself

[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus

After the turf war the smoke clears
Describing a gang-related conflict and its end

All these years around these busta I'm convinced there ain't no hope here
Feeling disillusioned with his surroundings after years of being surrounded by troublemakers

In the past four years of my lifetime
Talking about a specific time period

I witness leaders sacrifice freedom just to get this pipeline
Commenting on the government's questionable actions regarding oil

Guess I'm chosen at the right time mama stress
Feeling both lucky and burdened at the same time

Facing the table and she's snorting up white line
Describing his mother's addiction to drugs

In a few cases your daughter can have touched for the money that in dem suit case
Warning that money can corrupt even one's own family

Tighten my shoelaces the fugitive running
Feeling on the run and trying to escape from past mistakes

In fear of a criminal past 'cause dem folks is coming
Worried about law enforcement catching up to him

I've been wrongfully judged being from this environment
Feeling unfairly judged based on where he comes from

The city gangs planning retirement
Suggesting that gangs have long-term plans and are not going away anytime soon

I'm a a Dade nigga
Identifying himself as being from Dade County, Florida

Voicing my set 'cause a spray quick
Asserting his gang affiliation but insisting he talks instead of using violence

Took some of the same steps through little Haiti
Referring to a neighborhood in Miami, Florida where he grew up and has roots

As these main nigga (like who) hit man, big dog, and she hound
Naming other gang members he knew in the area

Y'all predict it back then shit I see it know
Realizing now what others predicted earlier about his life

[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus

I escape poverty (poverty)
Describing his past financial situation

I don't own jewelry motherfucker I own property
Boasting about owning property instead of material possessions

You can send dem tsunamis that hit Indonesia (but but but)
Saying that nothing can stop him despite obstacles

Ain't no motherfucking thing stopping me
Reiterating his unstoppable nature

Like good coke I'm a good swimmer
Making a reference to drug smuggling but also implying that he can excel in many things

God knows I done lost but god dam I'm a good winner
Acknowledging both his failures and success

It feels great to make something out of nothing
Feeling proud of his accomplishments

Yea I'm humble but I tell y'all to push a chicos buttons
Stating that he may be humble, but he still has boundaries and limits

And watch how them thing get to dumping
Warning that there may be consequences if one goes too far

Real estate New York game now you saying something
Referring to his investments in New York real estate and his business success

I only talk about what I know about
Preferring to discuss his personal experiences rather than make assumptions about other things

Illegal turn legal this year that's what I'm all about
Talking about new ventures and what he is interested in now

I'm from the south and I ain't gonna lie
Indicating he is from the southern United States

At fist time I preach ye till god struck me with pride
Saying he was once religious but lost his faith after feeling too proud of himself

I was confused now I'm like let's ride
Feeling more certain and confident now

Three o five till I die
Proudly proclaiming his love for Miami, Florida

Three o five till I die
Repeating the line with emphasis on his hometown

[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus