Plunge into the introspective depths of “Underwater,” a soul-stirring track from Joey Bada$$’s highly anticipated unreleased album, Lonely At The Top. Known for his razor-sharp lyricism and nostalgic boom-bap roots, the Brooklyn-born emcee—born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott—channels the raw energy of his East Coast hip-hop classics like 1999 and All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ into this reflective masterpiece. “Underwater” likely explores the weight of success and solitude, echoing the album’s themes teased in fiery singles like “ABK” and “Dark Aura.”
With its moody production and Joey’s signature storytelling, this track feels like a lyrical submersion into his inner world, blending personal struggles with cultural pride. Fresh off his 2025 rap battles and a renewed hunger, Joey proves he’s still a king of the mic. Dive into the Underwater lyrics below, uncover the song’s hidden depths, and join the hype for Lonely At The Top’s August 29 release.
Song Credits
| Lead Vocals | Joey Bada$$ |
| Songwriter | Joey Bada$$, Arno Sugarman, Miles Sugarman, Crosby Spagnoli, Aaron Kelley, Cyrus Spurlock & Daniel Perez Badilla |
| Music Producer | boysarerolling, Farsight & Daniel |
| Label | Columbia Records |
| Release Date | August 29, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Pro Era, GoodTalk, Columbia Records & Sony Music Entertainment |
Lyrics of UNDERWATER by Joey Bada$$
[Intro]
Let That Shit Breathe
[Chorus]
Sometimes I Feel Like I Can’t Breathe
Like I’m Underwater Trying To Reach
For The Surface, But I’m Stuck On The Need
It’s Like I’m Trapped And I Just Can’t Seem To Free Myself
[Verse 1]
Standing In My Own Way, Anytime I Go There’s A Mile Away
I Find No Way To Stop Myself And Slow Down
Running In My Own Pace, Ain’t Got No Time To Waste
I’m Counting Down All My Days, I Gotta Let It Go Now
It’s Written All Over My Face, I’m Spitting All Over The Place
I Can’t Get A Moment Of Break, I Think I’m ‘Bout To Break Down
And I Might Just Be Too [?]
I’m Close To The Edge, I Might Just Slip
I’m Sick In The Head And I Know That Shit
Too Long Since I Seen The Dead [?]
Feel Like Mos Def, I Ain’t Hearing Shit That My Umi Said
Been Grieving Ever Since I Found Out That My Homie Dead
Told Me Hold My Head, My Crown Is Heavy
Got Tears Flowing Like [?]
In New Orleans Tryna Stay Alive
By Any Means, These Days, Got A Lot Of Enemies
Feeding Off Of My Energy, Lately
Been Channeling My Energy
Tryna Re-awaken My Cool In Me
No God Talkin’ To Me Through My Dreams
I’m Just Tryna Figure Out What It Means
Do I Stick It Out, Or Go Different Right
If I Change Course, Will You Come With Me?
Heard They Comin’ For Me
So I Keep Police To Protect My Peace
Gotta Watch My Six When I Cross These Streets
I Ain’t No Vegan, I Ain’t Scared Of No Beef
Let’s Cut Straight To Potatoes And Meat
Mama Was A [?], So I Gotta Be
Please, Don’t Pull A Demon Out Of Me
I Ain’t Ever Been A Trouble Starter, I’m A Troubleshooter
Bitch, Please Don’t Bother Me
Got A Lot Of Stress, Please Don’t Be The Reason I Release It Out Of Me
My Head Inside, But The Block Is Hot
Red-dot, Red-dot
I’m A Top Shotta With A Switch, Nigga
Start Reflectin’, What’s The Bigger Picture
See My Reflection When I Depict Ya
Broke Nigga, No, I Can’t Fix Ya
What’s Six Figures To A Rich-
Who You Mad At, Me Or Yourself?
How Contagious Is Your Mental Health?
Deep Down You Been Swimming In Doubt
See, You Might Be As Good As Michael Phelps
On The Low, This The Lowest You Felt
But You Prolly Too High Just To Ask For Help
See, You The Problem, I Figured You Out
How I Know? Cuz I Know Myself
[Bridge]
I Ain’t No Perfect Man, I’m Just Tryna Do My Best
I Spend Time Searching [?]
[?]
[Chorus]
Sometimes I Feel Like I Can’t Breathe
Like I’m Underwater Trying To Reach
For The Surface, But I’m Stuck On The Need
It’s Like I’m Trapped And I Can’t Seem To Free Myself
Sometimes I Feel Like I Can’t Breathe
Like I’m Underwater Trying To Reach
For The Surface, But I’m Stuck On The Need
It’s Like I’m Trapped And I Can’t Seem To Free Myself
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, You Saved Me From Myself
Darling, Come Closer And Catch Me From Falling
No One Knows How Bad I Want It
Spent My Whole Life Waiting For This Moment
Yeah, You Saved Me From Myself
Darling, Come Closer And Catch Me From Falling
No One Knows How Bad I Want It
Spent My Whole Life Waiting For This Moment
(Waiting For This Moment)
(Waiting For This Moment)
(For This Moment)
[Outro]
Ah
Breathe, Ah, Ah
Breathe, Ah, Ah
Breathe, Ah, Ah
Breathe, Ah, Ah
Breathe, Ah, Ah
Breathe
Coming Up For Air
In A Whirlpool Of Despair
Swear, I Face My Fear
[?]
Deep Water, No Life Jacket
Just Tryna Stay Afloat
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of the “UNDERWATER” song?
The “UNDERWATER” song is sung by Joey Bada$$.
Who wrote “UNDERWATER” by Joey Bada$$?
The song “UNDERWATER” was written by Joey Bada$$, Arno Sugarman, Miles Sugarman, Crosby Spagnoli, Aaron Kelley, Cyrus Spurlock, and Daniel Perez Badilla.
Who produced “UNDERWATER” by Joey Bada$$?
“UNDERWATER” is produced by boysarerolling, Farsight, and Daniel.
When was the “UNDERWATER“ song released?
The UNDERWATER was released on August 29, 2025.
How long is UNDERWATER by Joey Bada$$?
The duration of the song UNDERWATER is approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
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