Blood is Thicker: Powerful Rap Songs About Family and Roots

[Verse] Rossetti fam in the whip, swervin' to the mall, Rollin' deep with nonna, Uncle Mike, and Auntie Rose, Pockets full of dreams, credit cards like gold, In the aisles stuntin', stackin' carts like pyramids, bold. [Chorus] Cash registers ringin', hear that money echo, We shoppin' like it's free, from the racks to the fresco, Gucci shades, Prada bags, Rossetti, we the flex, yo, Aisle-dancin', money flowin', makin' every store glow. [Verse] Nonna need some pasta, straight to the food aisle, Fettuccine, ravioli, stack it high, it's worthwhile, Uncle Mike in electronics, huntin’ for a phone, Every gadget, every gizmo, yeah, we never alone. [Bridge] Cart wheels spinnin', family’s always winnin', Designer shoes, fancy clothes, Rossetti’s grinnin’, Swaggin' through the market, every deal we target, Money ain't a thang, big bang when we bought it. [Verse] Auntie Rose in makeup, brushin' up the glow, Samples in the bag, lipsticks for the show, Kids in the toy section, wild and free, Action figures, dolls, every brand they see. [Chorus] Cash registers ringin', hear that money echo, We shoppin' like it's free, from the racks to the fresco, Gucci shades, Prada bags, Rossetti, we the flex, yo, Aisle-dancin', money flowin', makin' every store glow.

*(Verse 1)* Walkin' in the office, another day on the job, But I’m lookin' around, got faces in the mob. Is that John from last week, or is he brand new? It’s hard to keep track when they’re comin' in two by two. Henriksen’s growin’, yeah, we’re on the rise, But every other day, there's a new surprise. Same name, same game, who’s that in the hall? Is he here for the day, or employed after all? *(Chorus)* Who’s that face, do I know your name? Henriksen’s boomin’, but it’s hard to play the game. Every week a new one, can’t keep up the pace, Now I’m stuck here wonderin', who’s that face? Who’s that face, man, it’s hard to tell, Is he new, or just visitin', only time will tell. Car park’s packed, ain't no space to place, But I’m still here askin', who’s that face? *(Verse 2)* Breakroom's crowded, no seats to spare, Is this your first day or have you always been there? Can’t find my regular spot, it’s all rearranged, New folks everywhere, everything’s changed. Parking lot’s full, gotta circle ‘round twice, Tryna find a spot, man, this ain’t nice. Every car looks the same, just like the folks inside, Henriksen’s growin' fast, but it’s a wild ride. *(Chorus)* Who’s that face, do I know your name? Henriksen’s boomin’, but it’s hard to play the game. Every week a new one, can’t keep up the pace, Now I’m stuck here wonderin', who’s that face? Who’s that face, man, it’s hard to tell, Is he new, or just visitin', only time will tell. Car park’s packed, ain't no space to place, But I’m still here askin', who’s that face? *(Bridge)* Every time I turn around, there's someone I don’t know, Same name, same look, the numbers just grow. Try to remember, but it’s all a blur, Is he here for the job, or just stoppin' by for sure? The company’s boomin’, that’s the way it goes, But when you see a new face, who really knows? *(Outro)* So if you see me starin', don’t take it wrong, I’m just tryin' to figure out where you belong. Henriksen’s a family, but it’s hard to trace, Who’s that face? Man, who’s that face? But no matter who you are, welcome to the team, We’re all in this together, workin' on the dream. Who’s that face? Yeah, we’ll get it right, Henriksen’s the place, and we’re shinin' bright.

*(Verse 1)* Walkin' in the office, another day on the job, But I’m lookin' around, got faces in the mob. Is that Morten from last week, or is he brand new? It’s hard to keep track when they’re comin' in two by two. Henriksen’s growin’, yeah, we’re on the rise, But every other day, there's a new surprise. Same name, same game, who’s that in the hall? Is he here for the day, or employed after all? *(Chorus)* Who’s that face, do I know your name? Henriksen’s boomin’, but it’s hard to play the game. Every week a new one, can’t keep up the pace, Now I’m stuck here wonderin', who’s that face? Who’s that face, man, it’s hard to tell, Is he new, or just visitin', only time will tell. Car park’s packed, ain't no space to place, But I’m still here askin', who’s that face? *(Verse 2)* Breakroom's crowded, no seats to spare, Is this your first day or have you always been there? Can’t find my regular spot, it’s all rearranged, New folks everywhere, everything’s changed. Parking lot’s full, gotta circle ‘round twice, Tryna find a spot, man, this ain’t nice. Every car looks the same, just like the folks inside, Henriksen’s growin' fast, but it’s a wild ride. *(Chorus)* Who’s that face, do I know your name? Henriksen’s boomin’, but it’s hard to play the game. Every week a new one, can’t keep up the pace, Now I’m stuck here wonderin', who’s that face? Who’s that face, man, it’s hard to tell, Is he new, or just visitin', only time will tell. Car park’s packed, ain't no space to place, But I’m still here askin', who’s that face? *(Bridge)* Every time I turn around, there's someone I don’t know, Same name, same look, the numbers just grow. Try to remember, but it’s all a blur, Is he here for the job, or just stoppin' by for sure? The company’s boomin’, that’s the way it goes, But when you see a new face, who really knows? *(Outro)* So if you see me starin', don’t take it wrong, I’m just tryin' to figure out where you belong. Henriksen’s a family, but it’s hard to trace, Who’s that face? Man, who’s that face? But no matter who you are, welcome to the team, We’re all in this together, workin' on the dream. Who’s that face? Yeah, we’ll get it right, Henriksen’s the place, and we’re shinin' bright.

Lyrics My dreams make me toss and turn and wake up in cold sweats Feeling like I'm being choked to death By my own regrets it's just another step Towards understanding the stress but the visits from the faces of death Re open a depth Those i rendered, dismembered failed to comply or surrender 10 years and it took me til September Before I would allow myself to remember I really do hope it will help regain my center At least for those that I love like my family members And friends And it might not be a means to make it to my ends But hopefully now I can finally actually mend Us to one another So maybe my old lady doesn't have to smother Her screams as she suffers Every night underneath the pillows and covers And every night I hear the squeels of my fallin brothers (Chorus ) Lord if i grow old(Lord if i grow old), i be shock myself (beshock myself) Cuz only lord knows(only lord knows), all the pain i was dealt(all the pain i was dealt) (I should kill myself) (Verse ) And everyday it's getting harder and harder to cope Sliding down the slippery slope. Of life That hasn't been quite right since returning home And since then lve grown More isolated and alone I'm hardly ever leaving my home And I know that, places more stress on my family And you can see it by all the looks on their faces They constantly question my sanity I never planned to be Or even stand this shit When from out of no where I can feel it hit When my pulse begins to rapidly race And im drenched by the sweat upon my face And my ears start to ring, my vision is hazed Im more alert, vigilant and ready to face An enemy i long since i put in the grave And every night I close my eyes i can see his face (Chorus )

Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed Yeah, I don't wanna fall asleep I don't wanna pass away I've been thinking of our future 'Cause I'll never see those days I don't know why this has happened, but I probably deserve it I tried to do my best, but you know that I'm not perfect I've been praying for forgiveness, you've been praying for my health When I leave this earth, hoping you'll find someone else 'Cause, yeah, we're still young, there's so much we haven't done Getting married, start a family, watch your husband with his son I wish it could be me, but I won't make it off this bed I hope I go to heaven, so I see you once again My life was kinda short, but I got so many blessings Happy you were mine, it sucks that it's all ending Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed, yeah And I, don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed Yeah, I'm happy that you're here with me I'm sorry if I tear up When me and you were younger, you would always make me cheer up Taking goofy videos while walking through the park You would jump into my arms every time you heard a bark Cuddle in your sheets, sang me sound asleep And sneak out through your kitchen at exactly 1:03 Sundays went to church, on Mondays watched a movie Soon you'll be alone, sorry that you have to lose me Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed And I, don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed And I, don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed And I, don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed I'll make a cup of coffee for your head I'll get you up and going out of bed

[Verse] From the cradle to the hustle, grind on the regular, Life’s script penned by maa baap, love is the measure, uh, Strapped with dreams, an unstoppable force, better reckon, Roots run deep, ancient like a family heirloom's beckon. [Verse 2] Rock the mic with that truth, break the echo chamber, Maa’s lullabies, baba’s lessons, kept this life in order, Dodging scams, street hustle, sharper than a saber, Family fortress, never cracks under pressure, never waver. [Chorus] Maa baap ka pyar, that's the real gold chain, Draped around my neck, yes, through the joy and pain, Flying higher than a plane, ain't no crashing in vain, Fuel the fire in my soul, they the source, not the drain. [Verse 3] Bollywood dreams with a street-savvy seam, Stronger than the D, defend like a team, supreme, Echoes in the hallway, family tree, evergreen, Ground me and elevate me; they royalty, king and queen. [Verse 4] Strap with ambition, straight from the kitchen, Mom’s wisdom dish, dad’s work ethic mission, Backbone steel, I'm the product of tradition, Legacy’s my armor, with love ammunition. [Bridge] Street-smart grind with roots so deep, Through the trials, steadfast, no retreat, From the cradle to the hustle, lions never sleep, Blessed by maa baap, heights forever keep.

**[Verse 1]** We grew up side by side, two buds against the world But his life got twisted, addictive personality unfurled. Diabetes at eight, parents split and shuffled Brady Bunch mix-up, his emotions got muffled. Anti-social habits, escapism his release Fighting demons inside, clawing his way deeper. couldn’t find any peace He spoke of abuse, an older brother’s aggression Molestation or delusion? A psychopathic confession. Not the first on of those, of you and your stories, as you developed a system, of how to get us to believe you’re a victim. **[Chorus]** But We know you’re a liar, let’s roll back the tape You asked for a blowjob and then called it rape Twisting every truth, leading like you’re open hearted. It’s time to grab the shovel, let’s finish what you started **[Verse 2]** I went off to college, he snuggled up to my sister. She was caught in his trap. After another man who dismissed her. But you’re supposed to be my brother, come on, what’s the fucking deal. Acting like it’s cool to flex an interfamilial sex appeal. Platonic, he claimed, but intentions were clear. String her along and use here for comfort, which we sat by and watched year after year after fucking year. As your inside jokes and ketamine pokes your eyes glazed as you bent from a parallel track. And back. And back. And back. I Saw the train wreck coming, so then I started stepping back and back and bak Compensating for the distance, fearing for your mental cracks. So here we are, Years passed, and you’ve continued spinning tales, casting doubt, this time about me, like your shocked I thrived outside of your ferrytales But here I am I’m Chillen with whales. The whole charade is sleeping with fishes. Tried to fuck my sister but then craft a new truth and bait it and switch it. Fuck man, you’re probably still talking about when I was 19 and sucked at doing dishes. Because thats the deal. It what shitty does. He steps on your head while preaching big love. [Chorus] [Bridge] Time moves on, but the scars remain My family broke free, no longer carrying your chains I found my strength, left the past behind But the dude’s still so trapped, a prisoner of his mind Uncle Andy, you call me, in front of the rest. As you sew seeds of hatred, it’s sad I confess. Fake smiles and childish maturity, mother fucker you’re in your mid thirties! You try to hurt me but I can guarantee, you’ll never be what they need you to be. Eventually the cream rises to the neck. When the truth is exposed, and there’s no going back Telling your family lies, playing the victim for support No one came through. So more lines you’d snort. Lost in your delusions. the lines kept blurring. Kick the can down the road, diagnosis deferring. [Verse 3] I’ve moved on stronger, living life without hatred of you. Without your darkness, I found a clearer view. I look in the mirror and I own the shit I do. I’m not going to compromise who I can be for you.

**[Verse 1]** We grew up side by side, two buds against the world But his life got twisted, addictive personality unfurled. Diabetes at eight, parents split and shuffled Brady Bunch mix-up, his emotions got muffled. Anti-social habits, escapism his release Fighting demons inside, clawing his way deeper. couldn’t find any peace He spoke of abuse, an older brother’s aggression Molestation or delusion? A psychopathic confession. Not the first on of those, of you and your stories, as you developed a system, of how to get us to believe you’re a victim. **[Chorus]** But We know you’re a liar, let’s roll back the tape You asked for a blowjob and then called it rape Twisting every truth, leading like you’re open hearted. It’s time to grab the shovel, let’s finish what you started **[Verse 2]** I went off to college, he snuggled up to my sister. She was caught in his trap. After another man who dismissed her. But you’re supposed to be my brother, come on, what’s the fucking deal. Acting like it’s cool to flex an interfamilial sex appeal. Platonic, he claimed, but intentions were clear. String her along and use here for comfort, which we sat by and watched year after year after fucking year. As your inside jokes and ketamine pokes your eyes glazed as you bent from a parallel track. And back. And back. And back. I Saw the train wreck coming, so then I started stepping back and back and bak Compensating for the distance, fearing for your mental cracks. So here we are, Years passed, and you’ve continued spinning tales, casting doubt, this time about me, like your shocked I thrived outside of your ferrytales But here I am I’m Chillen with whales. The whole charade is sleeping with fishes. Tried to fuck my sister but then craft a new truth and bait it and switch it. Fuck man, you’re probably still talking about when I was 19 and sucked at doing dishes. Because thats the deal. It what shitty does. He steps on your head while preaching big love. [Chorus] [Bridge] Time moves on, but the scars remain My family broke free, no longer carrying your chains I found my strength, left the past behind But the dude’s still so trapped, a prisoner of his mind Uncle Andy, you call me, in front of the rest. As you sew seeds of hatred, it’s sad I confess. Fake smiles and childish maturity, mother fucker you’re in your mid thirties! You try to hurt me but I can guarantee, you’ll never be what they need you to be. Eventually the cream rises to the neck. When the truth is exposed, and there’s no going back Telling your family lies, playing the victim for support No one came through. So more lines you’d snort. Lost in your delusions. the lines kept blurring. Kick the can down the road, diagnosis deferring. [Verse 3] I’ve moved on stronger, living life without hatred of you. Without your darkness, I found a clearer view. I look in the mirror and I own the shit I do. I’m not going to compromise who I can be for you.

**[Verse 1]** We grew up side by side, two buds against the world But his life got twisted, addictive personality unfurled. Diabetes at eight, parents split and shuffled Brady Bunch mix-up, his emotions got muffled. Anti-social habits, escapism his release Fighting demons inside, clawing his way deeper. couldn’t find any peace He spoke of abuse, an older brother’s aggression Molestation or delusion? A psychopathic confession. Not the first on of those, of you and your stories, as you developed a system, of how to get us to believe you’re a victim. **[Chorus]** But We know you’re a liar, let’s roll back the tape You asked for a blowjob and then called it rape Twisting every truth, leading like you’re open hearted. It’s time to grab the shovel, let’s finish what you started **[Verse 2]** I went off to college, he snuggled up to my sister. She was caught in his trap. After another man who dismissed her. But you’re supposed to be my brother, come on, what’s the fucking deal. Acting like it’s cool to flex an interfamilial sex appeal. Platonic, he claimed, but intentions were clear. String her along and use here for comfort, which we sat by and watched year after year after fucking year. As your inside jokes and ketamine pokes your eyes glazed as you bent from a parallel track. And back. And back. And back. I Saw the train wreck coming, so then I started stepping back and back and bak Compensating for the distance, fearing for your mental cracks. So here we are, Years passed, and you’ve continued spinning tales, casting doubt, this time about me, like your shocked I thrived outside of your ferrytales But here I am I’m Chillen with whales. The whole charade is sleeping with fishes. Tried to fuck my sister but then craft a new truth and bait it and switch it. Fuck man, you’re probably still talking about when I was 19 and sucked at doing dishes. Because thats the deal. It what shitty does. He steps on your head while preaching big love. [Chorus] [Bridge] Time moves on, but the scars remain My family broke free, no longer carrying your chains I found my strength, left the past behind But the dude’s still so trapped, a prisoner of his mind Uncle Andy, you call me, in front of the rest. As you sew seeds of hatred, it’s sad I confess. Fake smiles and childish maturity, mother fucker you’re in your mid thirties! You try to hurt me but I can guarantee, you’ll never be what they need you to be. Eventually the cream rises to the neck. When the truth is exposed, and there’s no going back Telling your family lies, playing the victim for support No one came through. So more lines you’d snort. Lost in your delusions. the lines kept blurring. Kick the can down the road, diagnosis deferring. [Verse 3] I’ve moved on stronger, living life without hatred of you. Without your darkness, I found a clearer view. I look in the mirror and I own the shit I do. I’m not going to compromise who I can be for you.

**[Verse 1]** We grew up side by side, two buds against the world But his life got twisted, addictive personality unfurled. Diabetes at eight, parents split and shuffled Brady Bunch mix-up, his emotions got muffled. Anti-social habits, escapism his release Fighting demons inside, clawing his way deeper. couldn’t find any peace He spoke of abuse, an older brother’s aggression Molestation or delusion? A psychopathic confession. Not the first on of those, of you and your stories, as you developed a system, of how to get us to believe you’re a victim. **[Chorus]** But We know you’re a liar, let’s roll back the tape You asked for a blowjob and then called it rape Twisting every truth, leading like you’re open hearted. It’s time to grab the shovel, let’s finish what you started **[Verse 2]** I went off to college, he snuggled up to my sister. She was caught in his trap. After another man who dismissed her. But you’re supposed to be my brother, come on, what’s the fucking deal. Acting like it’s cool to flex an interfamilial sex appeal. Platonic, he claimed, but intentions were clear. String her along and use here for comfort, which we sat by and watched year after year after fucking year. As your inside jokes and ketamine pokes your eyes glazed as you bent from a parallel track. And back. And back. And back. I Saw the train wreck coming, so then I started stepping back and back and bak Compensating for the distance, fearing for your mental cracks. So here we are, Years passed, and you’ve continued spinning tales, casting doubt, this time about me, like your shocked I thrived outside of your ferrytales But here I am I’m Chillen with whales. The whole charade is sleeping with fishes. Tried to fuck my sister but then craft a new truth and bait it and switch it. Fuck man, you’re probably still talking about when I was 19 and sucked at doing dishes. Because thats the deal. It what shitty does. He steps on your head while preaching big love. [Chorus] [Bridge] Time moves on, but the scars remain My family broke free, no longer carrying your chains I found my strength, left the past behind But the dude’s still so trapped, a prisoner of his mind Uncle Andy, you call me, in front of the rest. As you sew seeds of hatred, it’s sad I confess. Fake smiles and childish maturity, mother fucker you’re in your mid thirties! You try to hurt me but I can guarantee, you’ll never be what they need you to be. Eventually the cream rises to the neck. When the truth is exposed, and there’s no going back Telling your family lies, playing the victim for support No one came through. So more lines you’d snort. Lost in your delusions. the lines kept blurring. Kick the can down the road, diagnosis deferring. [Verse 3] I’ve moved on stronger, living life without hatred of you. Without your darkness, I found a clearer view. I look in the mirror and I own the shit I do. I’m not going to compromise who I can be for you.