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Allure
100dBs feat. Jay-Z Lyrics
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Once again it's the life, yes
(I don't know why, I, get so high on)
It's intoxicatin' man, y'all don't know why you do what you do
(Get so high on, get so high - high off the life)
The allure of breakin' the law
Is always too much for me to ever ignore
In love with a V-Dub engine
Man I'm high off life, fuck it I'm wasted
Bey Venay kicks, or them Marvin Kaye wrists
My women friend get tennis bracelets
Trips to Venice, get they winters replaced with
The sun, it ain't even fun no more I'm jaded
Man, it's just a game, I just play it to play it
I put my feet in the footprints left to me
Without sayin' a word, the ghetto's got a mental telepathy
Man my brother hustled so, naturally
Up next is me, but what perplexes me
Shit I know how this movie ends, still I play
The starrin' role in "Hovito's Way"
It's just life, I solemnly swear
To change my approach, stop shavin' coke
Stay away from hoes, put down the toast
'Cause I be doin' the most, oh no!
But every time I felt that was that, it called me right back
It called me right back, man it called me right back - oh no!
I'm like a Russian mobster, drinkin' distilled vodka
'Til I'm under the field with Hoffa, it's real
Pillow-top him like a toupee
Mix the water, with the soda
Turn the pot up make a souffle
All of y'all can get it like group-ays in your 2-way
I'm livin' proof that crime do pay
Say hooray to the bad guy, and all the broads
Puttin' cars in they name for the stars of the game
Puttin' 'caine in they bras and their tomorrows on the train
All in the name of love
Just to see that love locked in chains and the family came
Over the house to take back, everything that they claimed
Or even the worst pain is the distress
Learnin' you're the mistress only after that love gets slain
And the anger and the sorrow mixed up leads to mistrust
Now it gets tough to ever love a-gain
But the allure of the game, keeps callin' your name
To all the Laura's of the world, I feel your pain
To all the Christie's in every cities and Tiffany Lanes
We all hustlers, in love with the same thang
It's just life, I solemnly swear
To change my approach, stop shavin' coke
Stay away from hoes, put down the toast
Cause I be doin' the most, oh no!
But every time I felt that was that, it called me right back
It called me right back, man it called me right back - oh no!
I never felt more alive than ridin' shotgun
In Cline's green 5 until the cops pulled guns
And I tried to smoke weed to give me the fix I need
What the game did to my pulse, with no results
And you can treat your nose and still won't come close
The game is a light bulb with eleventy-million volts
And I'm just a mark, addicted to the floss
And doors lift from the floor and the tops come off
By any means necessary, whatever the cost
Even if it means lives is lost
And I can't explain why, I just love to get high
Drink life, smoke the blueberry sky, blink twice
I'm in the blueberry 5, you blink three times
I may not even be alive
How mean James Dean couldn't escape the allure
Dyin' young, leavin' a good lookin' corpse
It's just life, I solemnly swear
To change my approach, stop shavin' coke
Stay away from hoes, put down the toast
'Cause I be doin' the most, oh no!
But every time I felt that was that, it called me right back
It called me right back, man it called me right back - oh no!
Once again it's the life
I said it's the life
Once again it's the life, oh no!
(I don't why I) why I (get so high on)
Get so (get so high on) uh-huh
(get so high - high off the life!)
Hahahahahahaha, woo!
In 100dBs feat. Jay-Z's song "Allure," the lyrics portray Jay-Z's addiction and love for the life of crime. While acknowledging the consequences, Jay-Z finds himself unable to resist the allure of breaking the law, driving foreign cars, and enjoying expensive travels and jewelry. He admits to being addicted to the game, finding himself constantly being pulled back into the dangerous underworld he cannot seem to escape. The song depicts the vicious cycle of illegal activities and the overwhelming desire for the high that comes along with it.
The lyrics of "Allure" are emblematic of Jay-Z's early career, where he often rapped about his past as a drug dealer and the environment that surrounded him. However, as he became more successful in the music industry, Jay-Z retired from drug dealing and became a more mainstream artist. "Allure" is a reflection of his struggle with this past and the ever-present temptation to return to it. The song showcases Jay-Z's introspective side, as he acknowledges the risks that come with his actions and contemplates changing his ways.
Overall, "Allure" is a nuanced and complex song that offers insight into Jay-Z's personal struggles, and the impact of his past on his present life. It's an honest and vulnerable portrayal of addiction, temptation and the desire to strive, and a rare glimpse into the mindset of one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Young! For life
I am young forever and embrace life with enthusiasm.
Once again it's the life, yes
I am living a glamorous lifestyle yet again.
(I don't know why, I, get so high on)
I can't explain my love for this lifestyle that I'm living.
It's intoxicatin' man, y'all don't know why you do what you do
The alluring nature of the lifestyle is mesmerizing and others who have never experienced it do not understand.
(Get so high on, get so high - high off the life)
I am addicted to the high that comes with living this lifestyle.
The allure of breakin' the law
The temptation to engage in criminal activity is too great to resist.
Is always too much for me to ever ignore
I am unable to resist the temptation to break the law due to the allure that it carries.
I gotta thing for them big body Benzes, it dulls my senses
I am enamored by big cars and they distract me from reality.
In love with a V-Dub engine
I am in love with Volkswagen cars.
Man I'm high off life, fuck it I'm wasted
I am intoxicated with the high of my lifestyle.
Bey Venay kicks, or them Marvin Kaye wrists
I adore Bey Venay shoes and Marvin Kaye wristwatches.
My women friend get tennis bracelets
I like giving expensive gifts such as tennis bracelets to women.
Trips to Venice, get they winters replaced with
I take women on trips to Venice and get their winter clothes replaced with new ones.
The sun, it ain't even fun no more I'm jaded
The luxury and excitement in life has faded away and I have grown tired of it.
Man, it's just a game, I just play it to play it
I consider this glamorous lifestyle a game and I continue playing it without any real purpose beyond entertainment.
I put my feet in the footprints left to me
I am following in the footsteps of those who came before me.
Without sayin' a word, the ghetto's got a mental telepathy
The people in my neighborhood communicate through gestures and body language.
Man my brother hustled so, naturally
My brother was a hustler by nature and I am following in his footsteps.
Up next is me, but what perplexes me
I am next in line after my brother, but I am confused about this inevitable fate.
Shit I know how this movie ends, still I play
I am aware of my destiny but I still continue to live this lifestyle.
The starrin' role in "Hovito's Way"
I am the main character in my own version of "Scarface".
It's just life, I solemnly swear
Life, with all its glamour and vices, is what I swear to forever embrace.
To change my approach, stop shavin' coke
I vow to change my approach to life by avoiding cocaine.
Stay away from hoes, put down the toast
I will avoid sex workers and stop carrying guns.
'Cause I be doin' the most, oh no!
I have been overindulging in this lifestyle.
But every time I felt that was that, it called me right back
I try to quit this lifestyle but I always get pulled back in.
Man it called me right back, it called me right back - oh no!
I cannot escape the alluring nature of my lifestyle.
I'm like a Russian mobster, drinkin' distilled vodka
I am like a Russian gangster, drinking pure vodka.
'Til I'm under the field with Hoffa, it's real
I am living a dangerous reality, where I could disappear just like Jimmy Hoffa.
Pillow-top him like a toupee
I will murder him and leave him with his head flat like a bad toupee.
Mix the water, with the soda
I mix water and baking soda with cocaine to make crack.
Turn the pot up make a souffle
I add heat to the cocaine mixture and it expands, like a souffle.
All of y'all can get it like group-ays in your 2-way
I threaten to harm anyone who contacts me through their 2-way pager.
I'm livin' proof that crime do pay
I am proof that engaging in criminal activity is profitable.
Say hooray to the bad guy, and all the broads
Everyone cheers for the villain in the story and the women fall for these bad men.
Puttin' cars in they name for the stars of the game
Women put expensive cars under their names to please successful men.
Puttin' 'caine in they bras and their tomorrows on the train
Women use their bras to hide cocaine and hope that with the money they earn, they can leave their past behind.
All in the name of love
All of these activities are done in the name of love or lust.
Just to see that love locked in chains and the family came
Despite their efforts to leave their past behind, the people involved in this illegal lifestyle will inevitably end up in jail, leaving their families behind.
Over the house to take back, everything that they claimed
The authorities will go to their homes and seize all their assets.
Or even the worst pain is the distress
The worst thing they will face is the depression that comes after losing everything.
Learnin' you're the mistress only after that love gets slain
Women often find out that they were just mistresses to wealthy men after they have lost everything.
And the anger and the sorrow mixed up leads to mistrust
The sadness from the loss of everything will lead to anger, ultimately causing a loss of trust.
Now it gets tough to ever love a-gain
After all this pain, it will be difficult for these women to trust someone again.
But the allure of the game, keeps callin' your name
Despite everything, the allure of the illegal lifestyle keeps calling.
To all the Laura's of the world, I feel your pain
I empathize with all the women who suffer through this lifestyle.
To all the Christie's in every cities and Tiffany Lanes
I understand the experience of all women named Christie living on Tiffany Lanes.
We all hustlers, in love with the same thang
We are all involved in this illegal lifestyle, all lured by the same thing.
Once again it's the life
Once again, I find myself in this glamorous but dangerous life.
I said it's the life
I acknowledge that this life is the one I have chosen.
(I don't why I) why I (get so high on)
I still can't explain my addiction to this lifestyle.
Get so (get so high on) uh-huh
I get so high on the alluring nature of my lifestyle.
(get so high - high off the life!)
I am addicted and high off of the dangerous yet exciting life I lead.
Hahahahahahaha, woo!
I laugh it off, but deep down I know the consequences of my lifestyle are real.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, SHAWN CARTER, CHAD HUGO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MonkeyBoo
If you are done with someone this is the best song to listen too!
@ninasterling8757
Revenge isn't the anwser nor getting even just let go.
@6igproof_743
Yooooooo Pete wazzup💪🏻 love your channel
@michaelmuchinenyika2592
She does forgive him though
@user-Tina8462
Amen!!
@freedomofspeech7120
@Sharice Thomas she forgave me trust me. For those who will ask me when ...right ? It be at the end where she leans on him once again where she belongs, we know we mess up, some can come clean and say I’m sorry where as there’s ones that don’t well mostly really, so we’re all not that bad come on ladies.
@badgeunderground6936
Sometimes we don't go back to a song just to hear it. We go back to a song for the memories and feeling it brings back when we hear it. ❤️
@monicafolse5065
💯 AGREE
@Mzhoward2020
Facts.
@robynrabosea9593
The accuracy!!!