Get It On
The A.T.E.E.M. Lyrics

JuJu, LJ, JV, Elzee, Justis, Kye, and CiCi
The names of the A.T.E.E.M. members

I know baby daddy wish he he could stay here with you too
Acknowledging that the children's father would want to stay with them, but sometimes people have to do what they must

But sometimes you gotta go do what you gotta do
Reinforcement that sometimes a person must do what they must despite personal desires

One day you'll understand listen
Promising that one day the children will understand the choices made and why things happened a certain way

No need to wonder why I did it or I do it for
Assuring the children that there isn't a reason to question why certain actions were taken for their betterment

I'm your father purposed to give you all you need and more
Establishing that it is the father's purpose to give his children all that they need and want more for them

Jesus already paid the price but I would put this on my life
Stating that Jesus has already paid the ultimate price, but the father would still do whatever it takes to ensure his children's success

I'd pay it twice cuz for your life there ain't a thing I won't sacrifice
The father expresses his willingness to make any sacrifice required for his children's wellbeing, and would pay twice because nothing is more important than his children's lives

This for y'all
The actions are all for the benefit of the children

It ain't a secret
Emphasizing that there are no secrets to the intentions or actions taken

I made you all a promise
Establishing that promises were made to ensure a better future for the children

And I promise I'm a keep it
Reiterating that the promises made will be kept

So speak it
Encouragement for the children to speak their own success into existence

Daddy you gotta get it
The father must do whatever it takes to achieve the goals set forth for his children's success

Promise that I'm gone get it
The father reassures his children that he will get what is required for their success

Don't confuse it, If I got then you get it too
Clarifying that if the father has something for his children's betterment, then it is for the children and not for him alone

They snooping cuz that go together like some gin and juice
Sarcasm is used to reference any onlookers who might be questioning the father's actions as being something obvious, like gin and juice fitting so well together

My eyes on the prize ertime I look at you
Explaining that everything the father does is to ensure his children are successful and he keeps his eyes on that prize

Staring at life in my hands like it's 10 and 2
Drawing a comparison between how a person's hands are placed on a steering wheel at 10 and 2 and having the children's lives being essentially in his hands as he drives their success forward

This ain't a fluke so let me keep it true
Asserting that the father's actions for his children's success are not mere accidents, and reiterating that his efforts and intentions are genuine

It's apparent what's transparent ain't a parent until you see it through
Stating that what is deemed clear and obvious does not become a reality until it is seen through to the end

Don't be stressed, I'm blessed by what I can do for you
Encouraging the children not to stress, while acknowledging that the father is blessed to be able to do what he can for them

God's on the move, I'm just here to deliver all the news
Acknowledging that God is the ultimate force behind everything, and that the father is just the messenger delivering the good news that he has done for his children

My dream one day will be your legacy
The father dreams to create a legacy that will last for generations to benefit his children

Paying for your future now the past can't get ahead of me
Ensuring that the past does not hinder the future of the children by investing in them now

Only you gettin the best of me, the world gettin the rest of me
Confirming that his children will always have the best of him, while the rest of him will be contributed to the world

Cookin up success like I know the recipe
Comparing creating success for his children is like cooking and having knowledge of the right ingredients that make the recipe for the dish

The goal is generational wealth, top shelf
An aim to create a future of wealth that extends for the generations to come, which is of the highest quality

I know your worth so everyday I'm sacrificing myself
Acknowledging the children's worth, and explaining that every day the father is sacrificing for the sake of their success

Got 7 reasons for living I never have to search
The father has found his reason to live and his purpose because of the children, and will never have to search for it

My life is a song, my kids are the hook and everyday was a verse
Comparing his life to a song, with his children being the catchy and significant part (hook) of it, while each day lived is considered a verse

I did it for y'all
Restating that every action and choice was ultimately made for the benefit of the children

Now watch me, now watch me get it
Assuring his children that they will witness the father's success in achieving his goals for them

Love y'all
The father expresses his love for his children

Love you too man
Response from the father to what was said to the children in the previous line