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Respect
Hip-Hop
Respect was released on January 31, 2026 by Critter as a part of the album Respect - Single
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Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
LabelCritter
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM93

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jeff "Critter" Newell
Jeff "Critter" Newell
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Rene Mejorado
Rene Mejorado
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Rene Mejorado
Rene Mejorado
Producer

Lyrics

Five kids in tow, no map, no plan
Just wool behind and hope in hand
Vietnam burning, nights lit red
Dreams too heavy to leave for dead
Ocean crossing, prayers on repeat
Pirates came, took what they could reach
Go gone, fear stayed in their eyes
But they still pushed on just to survive
Borders crossed with borrowed names
Hiding from danger, chasing safe
Every step closer felt like a test
Still chose forward, never rest
This that respect, yeah, earned, not said
Built off courage and rice bag beds
No spotlight, no praise, no flex
Just sacrifice paid in breath and sweat
This that respect for the brave who stayed
Who gave up now so kids can play
Landed in the States with nothing but drive
Freedom cost more than staying alive
Stores stayed open twenty-four seven
Work felt endless, sleep felt heaven
Parents gone while the kids grew fast
Oldest raised them, learned real fast
Homework done by the candlelight
Dinner late every single night
Mom and dad slept with a rice wood stack
Dreams on pause, no turning back
Missed birthdays, missed school plays
So the kids could have better days
This that respect, yeah, earned, not said
Built off courage and rice bag beds
No spotlight, no praise, no flex
Just sacrifice paid in breath and sweat
This that respect for the brave who stayed
Who gave up now so kids can play
I watched that ground with a quiet awe
No complaints, just forward law
Never asked why life hit hard
Just worked longer, pulled more cards
Kids grew up, found their lane
Books replaced the hunger pain
Every win tied to a loss back then
Every step paid by them
This ain't luck, it's discipline
This bravery in work boots in
History don't always shout
Sometimes it whispers what respect's about
They didn't come for handouts or fame
Just a fair shot in a hard game
Built a future from nothing at all
That's how giants stand so tall
This that respect, let it be known
For the families they built from bones
From war-torn roads to corner stores
They gave everything so kids got more
This that respect, bravery seen
In quiet work and unseen dreams
To the parents who never slept
To the kids who grew up quick
This song's about another step
Respect... respect
Written by: Rene Mejorado
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