Blood in the Water
Witt Lowry Lyrics


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Yeah, I don't fit in boxes or your categories
You won't find realer or the next us
"The chosen one," might get it tatted on me
You passed on me, better fess up
On my worst day, could make your best stuff
All my worst stuff could be your Best Of
And you're runnin' mouth better rest up
There's a couple of things I kept pent up, uh

I've been alone in my room with nobody around just to gather my thoughts, yeah
Your album is chartin', not a surprise, now tell me how many you bought, yeah
You met with a label one time and you posted some pictures, I see your facade, yeah
I met with some labels, no pictures from me, I paint pictures with words when I talk
People talkin', I got no time to listen
You're tryin' to be different, that makes you not different
They say I just rap about women
That's comin' from lames who just never get women
The best is a given, y'all average
Honestly, for a second, I forgot I was a savage
Took passion, somethin' all of y'all lackin'
Man, askin', "Is anybody not actin'?"
'Cause I know I'm the only one
I know, I know I'm the only one
We have a lot to cheer, so they pour me one
Only one can judge, that's the holy one, yeah

I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can say anythin' honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist, I can see it all now
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can say anythin' honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist, I can see it all now

That's keepin' honest, who'd you copy after?
Erase your socials, I own my masters
I'm a trend-setter to you trendin' rappers
I would mumble, too, if I was rappin' backwards
I would mumble, too, if I was just a puppet
Talk about my dick and how these bitches love it
Never had a filter, never one to fuck with
Told me turn my sound to know whatever's buzzin'
I was takin' back, told 'em, "Fuck that!"
They're in love with money, they don't love rap
Tried to show love, get no love back
Never play me, that's a fun fact
And your album sounded like one track
I don't see a ceiling, I'm above that
Want to see me fall, they would love that
Is anybody else bringin' love back?
I know I'm the only one
I know, I know I'm the only one
We have a lot to cheer, so they pour me one
Only one can judge, that's the holy one, yeah

I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can say anythin' honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist, I can see it all now
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can say anythin' honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist, I can see it all now

Opinions from people that never get it
You buy every lie that they're sellin' to you
You stole my style, never gain me credit
You would buy my story if I'd sell it to you
Remember back, I was surfin' couches
My new estate got a fuckin' fountain
A middle finger for a fuckin' doubter
I keep it deep enough to watch ya fuckin' drownin' now

I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can say anythin' honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist, I can see it all now
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can say anything' honest, I don't want none of your business




Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist, I can see it all now

Overall Meaning

The song "Blood in the Water" by Witt Lowry is a powerful expression of the artist's individuality and the value he places on honesty and authenticity. The opening lines, "Yeah, I don't fit in boxes or your categories/You won't find realer or the next us," establish the idea that Witt Lowry is a unique artist with his own style and message, and that he cannot be confined to conventional labels or expectations. He also references the idea of being "chosen," which suggests that he sees his talent and vision as something special and worth celebrating.


Throughout the song, Witt Lowry contrasts his own approach to music with that of other artists who are more concerned with image and popularity. He taking shots at the "trending rappers" who seem to care more about fitting in and making money than creating meaningful art. At the same time, he asserts his own authenticity, stating that he "paint[s] pictures with words" and has no interest in following anyone else's script. He suggests that he would rather be true to himself than to conform to what others want or expect him to be.


The repeated line "I can see blood in the water" is a powerful metaphor for the idea that there are people out there waiting to prey on him or take advantage of him, whether that be industry insiders or other artists trying to imitate his style. The image of sharks circling in the water is a fitting symbol for the competitive and cutthroat nature of the music industry, and Witt Lowry is determined not to become a victim. Overall, the song is a strong statement of his independence and his commitment to staying true to his own vision and values.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I don't fit in boxes or your categories
I cannot be labeled or put into a specific category.


You won't find realer or the next us
There is nobody out there who is more real than me and my team.


"The chosen one," might get it tatted on me
I might get "The Chosen One" tattooed on myself to represent my talents.


You passed on me, better fess up
If you ignored me in the past, admit it now because I am doing well.


On my worst day, could make your best stuff
Even on my worst day, my work would be better than yours on your best day.


All my worst stuff could be your Best Of
My worst work could easily be considered your best work.


And you're runnin' mouth better rest up
If you keep talking about me, you better prepare for retaliation.


There's a couple of things I kept pent up, uh
There are some things that I have been holding in and have not said yet.


I've been alone in my room with nobody around just to gather my thoughts, yeah
I often spend time alone to gather my thoughts and think about my life.


Your album is chartin', not a surprise, now tell me how many you bought, yeah
It is not a surprise that your album is popular, but how many copies did you actually sell?


You met with a label one time and you posted some pictures, I see your facade, yeah
You only met with a record label once and you posted pictures to make it seem like a bigger deal than it was.


I met with some labels, no pictures from me, I paint pictures with words when I talk
I have met with record labels before but I do not need to post pictures because my words and talent speak for itself.


People talkin', I got no time to listen
I do not have time to listen to people talk about me.


You're tryin' to be different, that makes you not different
Trying to be different from others actually makes you just like everyone else trying to stand out.


They say I just rap about women
People criticize me for only rapping about women.


That's comin' from lames who just never get women
Those criticisms are coming from people who do not understand women.


The best is a given, y'all average
I am the best and everyone else is just average.


Honestly, for a second, I forgot I was a savage
I momentarily forgot how talented I am.


Took passion, somethin' all of y'all lackin'
I have a passion for music that others do not have.


Man, askin', "Is anybody not actin'?"
I am questioning if there is anyone in the music industry who is genuine and not just putting on an act.


'Cause I know I'm the only one
I am confident that I am the only genuine person in the music industry.


We have a lot to cheer, so they pour me one
There is a lot to celebrate, so they pour me a drink.


Only one can judge, that's the holy one, yeah
Only God can judge me.


I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can tell that people are trying to take advantage of my success, but I do not want them to profit from it.


I can say anythin' honest, I don't want none of your business
I can speak my mind freely and honestly without others interfering.


Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
If you interfere with my artistic vision, I have a list of people who are in my way.


I can see you're all over my wishlist, I can see it all now
I can visualize my success and I know who will be a part of it.


That's keepin' honest, who'd you copy after?
I am being honest, so who did you copy from?


Erase your socials, I own my masters
Delete your social media accounts because I have control over my music.


I'm a trend-setter to you trendin' rappers
Other rappers follow my lead because I am a trendsetter.


I would mumble, too, if I was rappin' backwards
If I were not a good rapper, I would mumble instead of pronouncing my words properly.


I would mumble, too, if I was just a puppet
If I were just a pawn in the music industry, I would not put any effort into my raps.


Talk about my dick and how these bitches love it
Other rappers focus on talking about their genitalia and sexual conquests instead of making good music.


Never had a filter, never one to fuck with
I speak my mind and do not put up with anyone's nonsense.


Told me turn my sound to know whatever's buzzin'
People advised me to follow the latest trends and make music that is popular.


I was takin' back, told 'em, "Fuck that!"
I was surprised that they suggested I change my style, so I refused their advice.


They're in love with money, they don't love rap
Other rappers care more about making money than creating good music.


Tried to show love, get no love back
I tried to show support to other rappers, but I did not receive any support in return.


Never play me, that's a fun fact
I am not someone to mess with, and this is a fact.


And your album sounded like one track
Your album was not that good and the songs sounded too similar.


I don't see a ceiling, I'm above that
I do not believe in limitations, and I am greater than any perceived boundaries.


Want to see me fall, they would love that
Others want to see me fail because of their own jealousy and insecurity.


Is anybody else bringin' love back?
Is anyone else trying to bring positivity and love back into the music industry?


I know I'm the only one
I am confident that I am the only one bringing love back to the music industry.


Opinions from people that never get it
People who do not understand my music give their opinions about it.


You buy every lie that they're sellin' to you
You believe every false message that the music industry promotes.


You stole my style, never gain me credit
You took my style and did not give me any credit for it.


You would buy my story if I'd sell it to you
You would believe any story that I tell because you are easily manipulated.


Remember back, I was surfin' couches
I remember a time when I had no money and had to sleep on people's couches.


My new estate got a fuckin' fountain
I have come a long way from sleeping on couches and now live in a luxurious mansion with a fountain.


A middle finger for a fuckin' doubter
I show my middle finger to anyone who doubted me in the past.


I keep it deep enough to watch ya fuckin' drownin' now
I am successful enough now to see those who doubted me or tried to bring me down fail themselves.


I can say anything' honest, I don't want none of your business
I will continue to be honest and speak freely, and I do not want anyone interfering with that.




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Written by: Carl McCormick, Joseph Charles Castellani, Mark Richard

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LYRICS TO THIS MASTERPIECE
[Verse 1]
Yeah! I don't fit in boxes and your categories
You won't find realer, or the next us
"The chosen one", might get it tatted on me
You passed on me, better fess up
On my worst day, could make your best stuff
All my worst stuff could be your best-of
And you're running mouth, better rest up
There's a couple of things I kept pent up—uh!
I've been alone in my room with nobody around, just to gather my thoughts, yeah
Your album is charting, not a surprise, don't tell me how many you bought, yeah
You met with the label one time and you posting some pictures, I see your facade, yeah
I met with some labels, no pictures from me, I paint pictures with words when I talk
People talkin', I got no time to listen
You're tryin' to be different, that makes you not different
They say I just rap about women
That's coming from lames who just never get winning—the best is a given
Y'all average
Honestly, for a second I forgot I was a savage
Took passion, something all of y'all lacking
Been asking, "Is anybody not acting?"
'Cause I know I'm the only one
I know, I know I'm the only one
We have a lot to cheer, so they pour me one
Only one can judge, that's the holy one—yeah!
[Hook]
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can sing anything honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist—I can see it all now
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can sing anything honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist—I can see it all now

[Verse 2]
Let's keep it honest, who'd you copy after?
Erase your socials, I own my masters
I'm a trendsetter to you trendy rappers
I would mumble too, if I was rappin' backwards
I would mumble too, if I was just a puppet
Talkin' 'bout my dick and how these bitches love it
Never had a filter, never one to fuck with
Told me to turn my sound in to whatever's buzzing
I was taking back, told 'em, "Fuck that!"
They're in love with money, they don't love rap
Tried to show love, get no love back
Never play me, that's a fun fact,
And your album set it like one track
I don't see a ceiling, I'm above that
Wanna see me fall, they would love that
Is anybody else bringin' love back, uh
No, I'm the only one
I know, I know I'm the only one
We have a lot to cheer, so they pour me one
Only one can judge, that's the holy one—yeah!
[Hook]
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can sing anything honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist—I can see it all now
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can sing anything honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist—I can see it all now


Opinions from people that never get it
You buy every lie that they're sellin' to you
You stole my style, never gain me credit
You would buy my story, if I'd sell it to you
Remember back, I was surfing couches
My new estate got a fucking fountain
A middle finger for a fucking doubt
I keep it deep enough to watch ya fuckin' drownin' now

[Hook]
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can sing anything honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist—I can see it all now
I can see blood in the water, I don't want none of you fishin'
I can sing anything honest, I don't want none of your business
Fuck with my vision, I can see 'em all over my hit-list
I can see you're all over my wishlist—I can see it all now



All comments from YouTube:

@TonyAnswer

Witt legit is one out of 3 musicians who I get super excited for. Literally him & a few others have created a fanbase so loyal & friendly that you immediately feel part of the fam once you start listening. One of the people I believe will become a legend.
People like Witt are what got me started making music.

Keep doing you Witt, got my support forever.

@misternegative4918

Tony Answer who are your other two?

@TonyAnswer

Mister Negative Phora & Joyner Lucas

@xcudzy5143

Tony Answer Witt Lowry, NF, Joyner Lucas, and Futuristic are the only rappers I get excited for and check in on a daily basis.

@The1AnOnlyJordy

Tony Answer i listen to Witt Lowry NF and Sik World

@kallenmaxwell3969

Tony Answer The ones I vet excited for is witt, j cole, kdot, logic, Joyner, chance,

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@RealForm3r

5 years later and this is still a fire song 🔥 🔥

@WittLowry

OVER 100k PLAYS SO FAR, IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN 24 HOURS! YOU ALL ARE AMAZING! #TEAMWITT OVER EVERYTHING!

@Ziyum

We love you witt!

@mute9914

Witt Lowry Witttttttttt i love youuuuuuuu

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