Lighter
Bruno Mars Feat Eminem & Royce Da 59 Lyrics
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We're all right where we should be
With my arms out wide I open my eyes
And now all I wanna see
Is a sky full of lighters
A sky full of lighters
By the time you hear this I will have already spiraled up
If I was you, I would duck, or get struck like lightening,
Fighters keep fighting, put your lighters up, point 'em' skyward uh
Had a dream I was king, I woke up, still king
This rap game's nipple is mine for the milking,
Till nobody else even fucking feels me, till' it kills me
I swear to god I'll be the fucking illest in this music
There is or there ever will be, disagree?
Feel free, but from now on I'm refusing to ever give up
Only thing I ever gave up's using no more excuses
Excuse me if my head is too big for this building
And pardon me if I'm a cocky prick but you cocks are slick
Poppin' shit on how you flipped ya life around, crock-o-shit
Who you dicks try to kid, flipped dick, you did the opposite
You stayed the same, 'cause cock backwards is still cock you pricks
I love it when I tell 'em shove it
Cause it wasn't that long ago when Marshall sat, luster lacked, lustered
'Cause he couldn't cut mustard, muster up nothing
Brain fuzzy, 'cause he's buzzin', woke up from that buzz
Now you wonder why he does it, how he does it
Wasn't 'cause he had buzzards circle around his head
Waiting for him to drop dead, was it?
Or was it, 'cause them bitches wrote him off
Little hussy ass buzzards, fuck it, guess it doesn't matter now, does it
What difference it make?
What it take to get it through your thick skulls
As if this ain't some bullshit
People don't usually come back this way
From a place that was dark as I was in
Just to get to this place
Now let these words be like a switch blade to a haters rib cage
And let it be known from this day forward
I wanna just say thanks 'cause your hate is what gave me the strength
So let 'em bic's raise 'cause I came with five nine
But I feel like I'm six eight
This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
We're all right where we should be
With my arms out wide I open my eyes
And now all I wanna see
Is a sky full of lighters
A sky full of lighters
By the time you hear this I'll probably already be outtie
I advance like going from toting iron
To going and buying four or five of the homies the iron man Audi
My daddy told me slow down, boy, you goin' to blow it
And I ain't gotta stop the beat a minute
To tell Shady I love him the same way that he did Dr.Dre on the Chronic
Tell him how real he is or how high I am
Or how I would kill for him for him to know it
I cried plenty tears, my daddy got a bad back
So it's only right that I right
Till he can march right
Into that post office and tell 'em to hang it up
Now his career's Lebron's jersey in twenty years
I'll stop when I'm at the very top
You shitted on me on your way up
It's 'bout to be a scary drop
Cause what goes up must come down
You going down on something you don't wanna see like a hairy box
Every hour, happy hour now
Life is wacky now
Used to have to eat the cat to get the pussy
Now I'm just the cats meow, ow
Classic cow, always down for the catch weight like Pacquiao
Y'all are doomed
I remember when T-Pain ain't wanna work with me
My car starts itself, parks itself and auto-tunes
'Cause now I'm in the Aston
I went from having my city locked up
To getting treated like Kwame Kilpatrick
And now I'm fantastic
Compared to a weed high
And y'all niggas just gossipin' like bitches on a radio and TV
See me, we fly
Y'all buggin' out like Wendy Williams staring at a bee-hive
And how real is that
I remember signing my first deal
And now I'm the second best I can deal with that
Now Bruno can show his ass, without the MTV awards gag
You and I know what it's like to be kicked down
Forced to fight, but tonight we're alright
So hold up your light, let it shine 'cause
This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
We're all right where we should be
With my arms out wide I open my eyes
And now all I wanna see
Is a sky full of lighters
A sky full of lighters
The song "Lighters" by Bruno Mars featuring Eminem is an emotional track about overcoming obstacles and living out one's dreams. The chorus "This one's for you and me, living out our dreams, we're all right where we should be" suggests that the song is about celebrating success and cherishing the moment. The lines "with my arms out wide I open my eyes, and now all I wanna see, is a sky full of lighters" paint a picture of people holding up lighters, a sign of hope and unity, as they bask in the glory of their achievements.
The verses, particularly Eminem's, further highlight this sense of struggle and triumph. Eminem talks about his own journey, where he was written off and doubted, but ultimately proving everyone wrong. He also speaks of his gratitude for the fans and the haters, as they gave him the strength to keep pushing forward.
Overall, "Lighters" is a powerful song that celebrates the journey to success, and the determination it takes to reach it.
Line by Line Meaning
This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
This song is dedicated to everyone who is pursuing and achieving their dreams
We're all right where we should be
We are in the perfect place in our lives
With my arms out wide I open my eyes
I am embracing the world and taking in all the opportunities and experiences
And now all I wanna see
The only thing I desire to witness
Is a sky full of lighters
A sky filled with people showing their support and passion by raising their lighters
By the time you hear this I will have already spiraled up
When you listen to this, I will have already achieved great success
I would never do nothing to let you cowards fuck my world up
I would never allow anyone who lacks courage to negatively impact my life
If I was you, I would duck, or get struck like lightning
If I were in your position, I would take cover or face the consequences
Fighters keep fighting, put your lighters up, point 'em' skyward uh
Those who are determined and resilient should continue to strive for success and show their support
Had a dream I was king, I woke up, still king
I had a dream where I was powerful and successful, and when I woke up, I realized I still hold that position
This rap game's nipple is mine for the milking
I have complete control and dominance over the rap industry
Till nobody else even fucking feels me, till' it kills me
I will continue to make an impact on others until there is nobody left who can ignore or overlook my talent
I swear to god I'll be the fucking illest in this music
I promise to become the most talented and respected musician in the industry
There is or there ever will be, disagree?
Is there anyone who disagrees with this claim?
Feel free, but from now on I'm refusing to ever give up
You can have your own opinion, but I am determined to never give up
Only thing I ever gave up's using no more excuses
The only thing I have stopped doing is making excuses for myself
Excuse me if my head is too big for this building
Pardon me if I appear arrogant or egotistical for my success
And pardon me if I'm a cocky prick but you cocks are slick
Forgive me if I come off as overconfident, but you critics are sly and deceptive
Poppin' shit on how you flipped ya life around, crock-o-shit
Talking about how you turned your life around is complete nonsense
Who you dicks try to kid, flipped dick, you did the opposite
You can't fool anyone, you actually did the complete opposite of turning your life around
You stayed the same, 'cause cock backwards is still cock you pricks
You didn't change at all, because even if you reverse the word 'cock,' it's still the same
I love it when I tell 'em shove it
I enjoy telling them to go away or disregard their criticism
Cause it wasn't that long ago when Marshall sat, luster lacked, lustered
Because not too long ago, Eminem struggled to gain recognition and lost his shine
Cause he couldn't cut mustard, muster up nothing
Because he couldn't succeed or accomplish anything
Brain fuzzy, 'cause he's buzzin', woke up from that buzz
Confused and overwhelmed due to drug use, but eventually recovered from that state
Now you wonder why he does it, how he does it
Now people question why Eminem continues to make music and how he finds the strength to do so
Wasn't 'cause he had buzzards circle around his head
It wasn't because he had critics waiting for his downfall
Waiting for him to drop dead, was it?
Waiting for him to fail or die, was that the reason?
Or was it, 'cause them bitches wrote him off
Or was it because people dismissed and underestimated him
Little hussy ass buzzards, fuck it, guess it doesn't matter now, does it
Unimportant gossipers and critics, it doesn't matter anymore, does it?
What difference it make?
Why does it even matter?
What it take to get it through your thick skulls
What do I need to do to make you understand
As if this ain't some bullshit
As if this isn't absurd or ridiculous
People don't usually come back this way
It's not common for people to recover and achieve success after facing obstacles
From a place that was dark as I was in
From a place of despair and darkness that I was once in
Just to get to this place
Just to reach the level of success I am at now
Now let these words be like a switch blade to a haters rib cage
Let these lyrics have a piercing impact on the critics or haters
And let it be known from this day forward
Make it clear and undeniable from now on
I wanna just say thanks 'cause your hate is what gave me the strength
I want to express my gratitude because the hate and criticism I received fueled my determination
So let 'em bic's raise 'cause I came with five nine
So let the lighters raise because I came with Eminem, also known as Slim Shady
But I feel like I'm six eight
I may be physically smaller, but I feel incredibly tall and powerful
By the time you hear this I'll probably already be outtie
When you listen to this, I will likely have already left or moved on
I advance like going from toting iron
I progress and improve rapidly, similar to the transition from carrying a weapon to owning a luxury car
To going and buying four or five of the homies the iron man Audi
To purchasing luxurious cars like the Audi R8 for my close friends
My daddy told me slow down, boy, you goin' to blow it
My father warned me to take it easy because I might ruin or waste my opportunity
And I ain't gotta stop the beat a minute
I don't have to pause the rhythm or momentum even for a moment
To tell Shady I love him the same way that he did Dr.Dre on the Chronic
To express my love and admiration for Eminem just as he did for Dr. Dre on the iconic album 'The Chronic'
Tell him how real he is or how high I am
Tell him how genuine and talented he is or how much I respect and admire him
Or how I would kill for him for him to know it
Or how I would do anything for him to understand and acknowledge my loyalty
I cried plenty tears, my daddy got a bad back
I have shed numerous tears because my father suffers from a painful back condition
So it's only right that I right
Therefore, it is appropriate that I write and express my emotions
Till he can march right
Until he can walk comfortably and confidently
Into that post office and tell 'em to hang it up
To enter the post office and retire officially
Now his career's Lebron's jersey in twenty years
Now his career is regarded as legendary, similar to LeBron James' jersey that will be iconic even after 20 years
I'll stop when I'm at the very top
I will only cease my efforts when I have reached the highest point of success
You shitted on me on your way up
You disrespected or demeaned me when you were on your path to success
It's 'bout to be a scary drop
Now it's going to be a daunting decline or downfall for you
Cause what goes up must come down
Because everything that rises or succeeds eventually declines
You going down on something you don't wanna see like a hairy box
You will experience a negative outcome or consequence that you will find displeasing, similar to an unpleasant sight
Every hour, happy hour now
Every moment feels like a time of celebration and joy now
Life is wacky now
Life feels unconventional or unpredictable now
Used to have to eat the cat to get the pussy
In the past, I had to put in more effort or do more to gain romantic or sexual attention
Now I'm just the cats meow, ow
Now I am considered highly impressive, popular, or attractive
Classic cow, always down for the catch weight like Pacquiao
A traditional figure or iconic individual, always ready for challenges like Manny Pacquiao in boxing matches with different weight classes
Y'all are doomed
You all are destined for failure or defeat
I remember when T-Pain ain't wanna work with me
I recall a time when T-Pain was not interested in collaborating with me
My car starts itself, parks itself and auto-tunes
My car has advanced features such as self-starting, self-parking, and auto-tuning, like T-Pain's signature style
'Cause now I'm in the Aston
Because now I own and drive an Aston Martin, a luxury car
I went from having my city locked up
I went from dominating and controlling my hometown
To getting treated like Kwame Kilpatrick
To being treated unfairly and facing political scandals, similar to the former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
And now I'm fantastic
And now I am outstanding or extraordinary
Compared to a weed high
Compared to the euphoria or pleasure experienced from consuming marijuana
And y'all niggas just gossipin' like bitches on a radio and TV
And all of you are spreading rumors or engaging in idle talk like petty individuals on radio and television
See me, we fly
Witness my success and confidence, we are soaring
Y'all buggin' out like Wendy Williams staring at a bee-hive
You all are overreacting or exaggerating, similar to Wendy Williams' expression of surprise or shock when observing a beehive
And how real is that
And how genuine or authentic is this situation
I remember signing my first deal
I recall the moment of signing my initial contract
And now I'm the second best I can deal with that
And now I am recognized as the second best, and I can accept that
Now Bruno can show his ass, without the MTV awards gag
Now Bruno Mars can freely express himself or be playful without any restrictions or censorship, unlike the infamous MTV awards incident
You and I know what it's like to be kicked down
Both you and I understand the feeling of being defeated or oppressed
Forced to fight, but tonight we're alright
Compelled to struggle, but tonight everything is fine
So hold up your light, let it shine 'cause
Raise your lighters and let them illuminate the surroundings because
This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
This song is dedicated to those who are actively pursuing and achieving their dreams
We're all right where we should be
We are currently in the perfect positions or situations in life
With my arms out wide I open my eyes
I embrace the world with open arms and fully observe the opportunities around me
And now all I wanna see
My only desire is to witness
Is a sky full of lighters
A sky filled with people showing their support and passion by holding up lighters
A sky full of lighters
A sky filled with people illuminating their lighters
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROY BATTLE, ISAAC JONES, PHILIP LAWRENCE, ARI LEVINE, BRUNO MARS, MARSHALL MATHERS, MARSHALL B III MATHERS, RYAN MONTGOMERY, LUIS RESTO, PHIL THORNTON, PHILIP THORNTON
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@maxbroyden135
Shoutout to Bruno, Em, and Royce. This was one of the defining songs of middle school for me. I was a 13-year-old kid who tried to act funny to make friends, never realizing I had to just be me to make the friends who mattered. I was a kid who made up stories, drew cartoons alone in his room, never thinking too far into the future. Ironically, I was too trapped in my imagination to think big. I don't regret it, or else I wouldn't be the man I am today.
Now I'm 23, and I'm proud to say I've accomplished more than I ever dreamed. I went to college, went abroad, and now I'm putting myself through school to do a job that won't make millions of dollars, but I hope will make a difference for others. And I'm not done yet! I'm still that same kid who likes to write stories and draw pictures, and no matter what, I'm gonna publish those stories someday.
The other day, I felt the saddest I've felt for a while, and it's because this social distancing stuff is finally getting to me. I felt alone and like I wasn't doing anything fulfilling with my life being stuck inside, and that hurt to think about.
But now, listening to one of the most inspirational songs of my teen years, I've been reminded of all I've accomplished and all I still need to do.
For all of you out there who feel as uplifted by this song as I do, you're not alone in this pandemic. I know you don't know me, and I don't know you, but I know that however alone you might feel, you still have things you know you have to do or want to do. Just keep pushing, bit by bit, and you'll get there, even if you didn't get there the way you thought you would. Someday, you're gonna read my stories, and the rest of the world and I will read yours.
@SADxSERENADE
This was my brother's favourite song, he sadly passed away in January. Now I put this song on for you, so loud you can hear it. I miss you so much..
@miguelc.4947
I’m sorry for your loss. Keep ur head up. Your brother isn’t gone he lives on in ur heart ❤️
@SADxSERENADE
Miguel Cervantes thank you very much, I appreciate your words a lot. 🖤
@PYROMANIA1988
Sadxserenade! I crank up lighters for your brother! May he live forever! This was my mothers song! I feel ur loss, my mum is gone..
@SADxSERENADE
@@PYROMANIA1988 thank you so much for your words, I am so sorry. Let's sing this song so loud your mother and my brother can hear it. I hope you feel the hug I give you 🖤
@SADxSERENADE
@@spicywang4194 I'm a girl, thank you for your sweet words. That makes me smile, I appreciate them very much. Much love to you too. 🖤
@piaelizalde4358
"Had a dream, I was king, I woke up, still king." Those line. Were so lit.
@AstaIsAMonster
0:45 FACTS! 🔥🔥🔥
@rebekakoodziej3247
@@AstaIsAMonster Eminem has the best line 🤩😁
@rebekakoodziej3247
I wanted to write beast instead of best 🤣