Blood Thicker Than Water
The Game Lyrics

Oh, no, no, no
The singer disagrees with something that has been said or done.

Yeah, bloodstains dripping from my eyes
The singer is in great pain and is crying blood.

Pain got me lookin' to the sky
The singer is seeking help and relief from their agony by looking up to the sky.

Ayy, Streetrunner, you know the history
The artist addresses Streetrunner and acknowledges that they have a shared past.

Blood's thicker than water
The artist asserts that their family ties are stronger than any other relationship or bond.

The best rapper alive ain't up for debate
The singer believes that they are the greatest living rapper, and this is not up for discussion.

'Cause every time you challenge the throne, niggas hate
Whenever someone questions the singer's claim to the top spot, people become hostile and resentful.

Just like your neighborhood, niggas smile when they in your face
People in the artist's neighborhood pretend to be friendly when they are actually two-faced and deceitful.

Conspire behind your back and then show up to your wake
People plot against the artist without their knowledge and then attend their funeral when they die.

That shit fake, whatever it takes, you gotta defeat those odds
The artist knows that fake people and difficult circumstances exist, and they encourage perseverance in the face of those challenges.

And don't trust nobody on this Earth except your mama and God
The singer believes you can only truly trust your mother and God in this world.

Niggas showin' they true colors, you don't even ask why
People are revealing their true selves, and the artist doesn't waste time questioning why this is happening.

'Cause niggas always watch you cook, they want a slice of your pie
People are always trying to take advantage of the singer's success and opportunities.

Ain't even surprised, keep your eye on the prize and aim for the sky
The singer is not taken aback by this reality, they encourage staying focused on goals and striving higher.

You was born by yourself and that's the way you gon' die
The singer believes that every person is born and dies alone, so one must make the most of their life on their own terms.

Get the fuck up off your ass and stop wastin' your time
The artist is urging someone to get up and be productive, not to waste their time.

Don't get discouraged by no mountain, that shit easy to climb
The artist is advising not to become disheartened by obstacles or challenges, as they are not insurmountable.

You gotta do it at your own pace just like I tell my son
The singer imparts the advice to go at your own speed, just as they advise their own child.

I can't do this for you, bro, you gotta win your own race
The singer cannot do something for someone else, they must work hard and win on their own merit.

Stop walkin' around this mansion with the long face
The artist is telling someone to stop being sad and miserable despite their material possessions.

Look at everything your daddy accomplished when you want faith
The artist points to their own accomplishments as a source of inspiration and faith for someone else.

And remember, the real see through the fake
The artist warns that genuine people can see through those who are insincere.

You gotta grind through this shit, you do whatever it takes
The singer emphasizes the need to persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed.

You gotta take of who you love, give your mama continuous hugs
The artist advocates for taking care of one's loved ones and giving affection to one's mother.

Stop havin' all these expectations from people who ain't your blood
The singer discourages having high expectations for people who are not family, as they may not be as reliable.

Spent my whole life tryin' not to die
The singer has spent their entire life trying to survive and avoid death.

Only time that I feel alive
The only time the singer feels truly alive is when they look into the eyes of someone they care about.

I know life ain't easy, I know death is hard
The artist acknowledges that life can be difficult and death is especially challenging.

I know pain, I been to funerals, seen families scarred
The artist has experienced pain and witnessed the emotional damage that death can cause for families.

Look at my skin, all these tattoos, bullet wounds, and scars
The singer points out their physical injuries as evidence of the hardships they've endured.

Can't nobody tell me shit, I used to sleep in my car
The singer has overcome adversity to the point that they do not take criticism from anyone and reveals they used to be homeless.

Life ain't easy, it ain't supposed to be
The artist believes that life is inherently challenging and that this is normal and expected.

Ain't none of you niggas gon' fuck over me
The artist is confident that others will not take advantage of them or try to deceive them.

I walk with God and I'ma stay clutchin' these Roseries
The artist trusts in God and reflects this in their religious practice by carrying rosary beads.

You ain't gotta be on my side, I keep a Glock 9 close to me
The singer is self-sufficient and does not need allies because they have a gun for protection.

Bulletproof Rolls the color of a coca leaf
The artist reveals they drive a car that is both bulletproof and the color of a white powdery drug.

Ak-47 under my chauffeur seat
The singer keeps a powerful assault rifle under the seat of their driver.

They killin' niggas in Compton, some of y'all hope it's me
The singer suggests that people in Compton wish they were the ones being killed instead of others.

That thought alone make niggas paranoid, so watch how you approachin' me
The singer cautions others to be careful when interacting with them, as the singer is wary of others harboring ill intentions.