Lift Off
Beyoncé; Jay Z Lyrics
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We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
'Bout to take this whole thing to Mars
(Lift off) Lift off, takin' my coat off
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff (Huh?)
I feel the pain and then rolled off
I got the whole city they about to go off
How many niggas with' me up in this bia'?
How many people wanna roll with me ah'?
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Know me, know me by now
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
So many scars
'Bout to take this whole thing to Mars (Lift off, ah, ah)
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Know me, know me by now
You know, know me by now
Know me, know me by now
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
They gon' be pissed off
Earth is boring to 'em
Shit is making my dick soft
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
So many scars
'Bout to take this whole thing to Mars
(Twenty seconds and counting)
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
(twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
(Ignition sequence start)
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
(Zero, all engine running)
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
(We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars)
(We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars)
(How many people you know can take it this far?)
(Take it to the stars)
(How many people you know can take it this far?)
(Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon')
The lyrics to Lift Off, by Beyoncé and Jay Z, speak to their individual and collective triumphs and struggles as they ascend to new heights of success. The song begins on an uplifting, powerful note as they declare they are taking it to the moon and the stars, asking how many people can achieve such a feat. Beyoncé and Jay Z take pride in their accomplishments, with Jay Z boasting of his four-leaf clover good luck and Beyoncé showing off her tattoos. They acknowledge the pain they've experienced but compare it to the scars that help bolster their confidence.
The second verse of the song switches focus to the obstacles and hurdles they've overcome to reach their current level of success. They reference the envy and anger of other rappers, who are "pissed off" and describe Earth as "boring" because it can no longer offer them the same stimulation. Still, they remain undeterred, with Jay Z using the analogy of a racecar driver, pushing through the challenge of hitting a "big wall" until someone inevitably surpasses him. With a NASA-sampling countdown adding drama to the track, they look to the future as they lift off into space, further pushing the boundaries of their success.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
We are ready to start this journey to the moon and stars
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We are going to achieve great heights and accomplish amazing things
How many people you know can take it this far?
Not many people have achieved what we have achieved so far
I'm supercharged
I am energized and ready to take on anything
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
My ambition and determination is going to take this mission to even greater heights
(Lift off) Lift off, takin' my coat off
We are leaving Earth and shedding our old limitations
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff (Huh?)
We are proud of who we are and what we have accomplished
I feel the pain and then rolled off
We have faced challenges but we have overcome them
I got the whole city they about to go off
Our success is inspiring others to aim high and achieve their own dreams
How many niggas with' me up in this bia'?
How many people are here with me, supporting and pushing me to succeed?
How many people wanna roll with me ah'?
How many people want to be a part of this mission and share in our success?
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Our success is known and recognized by many
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
Our success is a warning to others that we are at the top of our game
They gon' be pissed off
Our success may make some people jealous or angry
Earth is boring to 'em
Our ambition is bigger than just staying on Earth
Shit is making my dick soft
The fear of failure is not going to stop us from achieving our goals
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Even the most successful people face challenges and obstacles
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We need to keep fueling our ambition and working hard to achieve our goals
(Twenty seconds and counting)
We are getting closer and closer to achieving our goals
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
We are prepared and focused for our journey ahead
(twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
We are counting down to our launch
(Ignition sequence start)
We are ready to begin our journey to the moon and stars
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
We are getting ready to take off
(Zero, all engine running)
We have all the resources we need to achieve our goals
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
Our journey to the moon and stars has begun
(We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars)
We are going to achieve great things
(How many people you know can take it this far?)
Our success is unmatched and admired by many
(Take it to the stars)
We are reaching for the highest heights
(Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon')
We are determined and focused on achieving our goals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, KANYE WEST, SHAWN CARTER, BRUNO MARS, SEAL SAMUEL, MIKE DEAN
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