Enough to curse any man who can't appreciate the depth
Of the ocean I swam till I ran out of breath

from Atmosphere – Don't Ever Fucking Question That Lyrics on Rap Genius

The ocean represents stress in his life and his breath is symbolic of his will to continue.

If you can’t respect what he’s overcome to get where he is, then you don’t have his respect.

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