Air & Water Interlude
T.I. Lyrics


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Without TIP, the world just might tip
Might fall off axis
That's what you call balance
The ying, the yang, the twins, Gemini
They looking at the diamonds on you
Forgot you came out a cold world
Driving Taurus got you Ford
The trap like a cancer, crabs in the barrel
You still adored it
You was in your element
You know, heir to the throne
A lot of talk about your home, niggas think Tiny, you talk big
Lot of lying under fire, you did some shit
But ask a Sagittarius 'bout your archery
As straight as a straight shooter can get
Was raised by the wolves, gotta keep the sheep from your kids
I see what the Pisces
Lot of crusty niggas wanna try P
Nigga, he TIP
Son of a gun, seen it, all of the clips
Looking in the eyes of justice and been a pupil of it
In his sixth house but he ain't a virgin to this
Done time and took time to cover the shit
Making sure the scales wasn't tipped in the wrong way for our people
Feel like he the GOAT in this bitch
Way beyond December to January-ish
He always gon' score POs, get off of the dick
We know you love your family, you welcome to fish
Go through hell for all of your kids
They your heir-ies, FGs
Let her fly, let him be, hahaha
But no retrograde




So let's get back to the A
And why they call you the king of this shit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of T.I. and Rapsody's song Air & Water Interlude are a tribute to T.I.'s legacy as an artist and his contribution to the rap industry. The first lines of the song highlight his importance in the industry, suggesting that without him, the world might tip off its axis. This signifies the impact that T.I. has had on the rap industry, and how essential he is to its balance.


The song talks about T.I.'s journey from his humble beginnings to his current status as the "King of the South." He came from a cold world and drove a Taurus, but he has now become a symbol of success and luxury. However, despite his current success, he has not forgotten his roots and is still loved and adored by many. The mention of the trap culture also indicates that T.I. is aware of the problematic aspects of the genre and the dangers that come with it.


The lyrics also talk about T.I.'s character as a person. He is a straight shooter, raised by wolves, and always looking out for his kids. He has been through tough times, but he always makes sure the scales are not tipped in the wrong way for his people. The lyrics suggest that he is the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in the industry, and his legacy will live on for generations to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Without TIP, the world just might tip
T.I. is important and influential; without him, things might get out of balance.


Might fall off axis
The balance of the world might be thrown off.


That's what you call balance
Balance is the state of keeping things in equilibrium.


The ying, the yang, the twins, Gemini
These are all symbols of balance and duality.


They looking at the diamonds on you
People are envious of T.I.'s wealth and status.


Forgot you came out a cold world
People forget that T.I. came from a difficult background.


Driving Taurus got you Ford
T.I. has achieved success despite starting with humble beginnings.


The trap like a cancer, crabs in the barrel
The music industry can be toxic and difficult to navigate.


You still adored it
Despite the challenges, T.I. still loves his work.


You was in your element
T.I. feels comfortable and confident in his work.


You know, heir to the throne
T.I. sees himself as a leader and someone with power and influence.


A lot of talk about your home, niggas think Tiny, you talk big
People often think of T.I.'s wife when they hear about his home life, but he has more going on than just that.


Lot of lying under fire, you did some shit
T.I. has been accused of wrongdoing and has faced consequences for his actions.


But ask a Sagittarius 'bout your archery
If you want to know how good T.I. is, ask someone who has experience in his field.


As straight as a straight shooter can get
T.I. is honest and straightforward.


Was raised by the wolves, gotta keep the sheep from your kids
T.I. had a tough upbringing and wants to protect his children from the same.


I see what the Pisces
T.I. understands the perspective of people born under the Pisces zodiac sign.


Lot of crusty niggas wanna try P
Other people are jealous of T.I.'s success and want to take him down.


Nigga, he TIP
T.I. is an important and successful figure.


Son of a gun, seen it, all of the clips
T.I. has a lot of experience and has been through a lot.


Looking in the eyes of justice and been a pupil of it
T.I. has faced consequences for his actions and has learned from those experiences.


In his sixth house but he ain't a virgin to this
T.I. has experience and knowledge, even though he's still learning.


Done time and took time to cover the shit
T.I. has gone to jail and has worked to clean up his past mistakes.


Making sure the scales wasn't tipped in the wrong way for our people
T.I. tries to use his influence to help others and make the world a better place.


Feel like he the GOAT in this bitch
T.I. feels like he is the greatest of all time in his work.


Way beyond December to January-ish
T.I.'s success has lasted a long time.


He always gon' score POs, get off of the dick
T.I. will always be successful and should be respected for it.


We know you love your family, you welcome to fish
T.I. cares about his family and wants to provide for them.


Go through hell for all of your kids
T.I. will do whatever it takes to protect and provide for his children.


They your heir-ies, FGs
T.I.'s children are his heirs and will carry on his legacy.


Let her fly, let him be, hahaha
T.I. wants his children to have the freedom to follow their own paths.


But no retrograde
T.I. wants to keep moving forward and not look back.


So let's get back to the A
Let's focus on T.I.'s hometown of Atlanta.


And why they call you the king of this shit
T.I. is the king of his field and has earned that title through hard work and talent.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Koda Dixon, Marianna Evans, Jonathan Dennard Wells

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