Family
THE F.A.M. Lyrics

This for the family
The song is dedicated to the importance and love of family.

Had to get soulful
The singer had to pour their heart and soul into this song.

I'm shaking them up like soda
The singer is energizing and motivating their family like shaking up a soda can.

I'm feeling the love it's hopeful
The singer is encouraged and filled with hope by the love of their family.

We give it away like Oprah
The family gives love and support to each other generously, similar to how Oprah gives away gifts to her audience.

I'm cracking them up like Cola
The singer is eliciting laughter and joy from their family like opening a can of Coca-Cola.

I'm on the top like a totem
The singer is in a position of leadership and importance within their family.

My life don't come with cheat codes
The singer has faced challenges and obstacles in their life without an easy solution.

But I trust in the controller
The singer has faith in a higher power to guide them through their challenges.

My family getting closer
The singer's family is becoming more connected and unified.

My sister had a baby
The singer's sister recently had a child.

I ain't seen that kid in months
The singer hasn't had the chance to see the baby in several months.

So the last time was amazing
The singer cherishes the last time they got to spend with the baby.

And things been clearing up
The singer's life has been improving.

See last year was kinda shaky
The previous year was difficult and uncertain for the singer.

Just got off the phone with mom
The singer recently had a conversation with their mother.

Gave my life a good appraising
The singer reflected on their life and evaluated their progress.

I made it this far with no idea
The singer has come a long way in life without knowing what the future holds.

It took a lot of bible verses and a little bit of karma
The singer attributes their success to a combination of religious guidance and good fortune.

To realize that we were hurting and bills hanging over mama
The singer became aware that their family was struggling financially and emotionally.

So I kept working promised I pay them off
The singer made a promise to work hard and pay off their family's debts.

I don't need a return because this matters to me
The singer doesn't expect any reward for their efforts because their family's well-being is reward enough.

When I was young you kept me fed and didn't care what it cost
The singer's family prioritized their basic needs when the singer was young.

So when I'm done you can keep the receipt
The singer is expressing gratitude to their family and telling them to keep any proof of their contributions.

And my little brother starting basketball he said needs him a coach
The singer's younger sibling is starting to play basketball and expressed a need for a coach.

So I packed up my bags and I then the I flew to the gulf
The singer traveled to the Gulf region to coach their younger sibling.

Practice some dribble moves and show him what's up
The singer taught their younger sibling some basketball skills.

So when he play and he shoot I'll be the first to stand up
The singer will be proud and supportive of their younger sibling when they play basketball.

And this year my other bro finally walk the stage
Another one of the singer's siblings recently graduated.

Feel like yesterday was me now is him to graduate
The singer is reflecting on their own graduation and how it feels like it happened so recently.

I know my pops is proud he's been waiting for this day
The singer's father is proud and excited for the recent graduation.

So when they throw up their caps we can all celebrate and say
The singer and their family will be thrilled to celebrate the graduation with their loved one.

You got the people that you love all around us
The singer is reminding listeners that they have their loved ones around them.

Man these people gonna love you even when your six feet unda yeah
The singer emphasizes the everlasting love and connection of family, even after someone has passed away.

When that 40hr week too long just sit back and rewind this song
The singer suggests using their song as a source of inspiration or comfort during a long work week.

Bouta go home like I'm sitting on third
The singer feels like they're almost home, similar to being on third base in a baseball game.

Hear the voice in reverb
The singer hears an echo of their own voice.

It's our world
The singer is suggesting that their family has its own unique world and way of life.

I got my future planned I ain't gotta rehearse
The singer has their future goals mapped out and doesn't need to practice or rehearse for them.

Yes sir
The singer is expressing confidence and enthusiasm.

I know I'm covered like its 3 on 2
The singer feels protected and supported, similar to having a 3-on-2 advantage in a basketball game.

I put that black on my new white tee
The singer has added a black design to their new white t-shirt.

I been the man since 3
The singer has felt confident and in control since they were three years old.

Pops said believe in you
The singer's father encouraged them to have faith in themselves.

Now I shoot like Steph
The singer's basketball skills have improved, now resembling those of professional player Steph Curry.

How I believe in threes
The singer has faith in groups of three for various reasons.

I been all around the world and returned taking pictures with my granny
The singer has traveled extensively and returned home to take pictures with their grandmother.

I don't tie myself to things all that matters is yo family
The singer doesn't value material possessions as much as they value their family.

I don't pull up in a Benz with my sister or my auntie
The singer doesn't need a fancy car to feel important around their family.

The best times we ever had were in that Honda nothing fancy
The singer remembers fondly the memories they made with their family in a simple Honda car.

My lil homie said big Kurt you the man
The singer's friend called them 'the man' as a compliment.

Boy I knew this and you know I agree
The singer knows they're deserving of the praise.

This for tha family who gone
The singer dedicates this song to family members who have passed away.

The ones who can't be around
The singer is honoring family members who can't be present with them.

And to the ones who here
The singer acknowledges the family members who are present and being celebrated.

That still living with me
The love and memory of family members who have passed away still live on with the singer.