On One
Bun B Lyrics


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In lifetime
You've gotta live for something (I know)
I know we've been here before
I know, oh

Sometimes I stare at the stars and watch the hours pass
Meditate as the sand falls in the hourglass
I take a moment for the moments I reflect on
Some I got right and some I got dead wrong
But I'm headstrong, so I don't even worry
'Cause it'll all pass, quick, fast, in a hurry
If it's a hereditary, I'ma break the cycle then
I'm hoping for a breakthrough in praying I can win
I'm not giving up, I only got one life
So I'ma live it up on the road to get the bigger bucks
But if I never get the bread that I made me then
At least I fought the good fight, it ain't no shame in that
You never know how far that you can go until you try
You never know how life is gonna go until you die
I send a thanks for all my blessings up into the sky
'Cause I serve a true and living God, the devil is alive

In lifetime
You've gotta live for something (I know)
I know we've been here before
I know, oh

When I'm long gone
Will they listen to the words in this song?
When I'm long gone
Will they listen to the words in this song?

What's the name of the album?
Trillstatik, Bun B
And who's your daddy?
Um, Patrick
What's the other name?
Statik Selektah




Showoff, what studio is this?
Showoff Radio

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bun B's song On One delve into the theme of living life with purpose and being grateful for the blessings one receives. The opening lines set the tone for the song by saying that in life, we must live for something, and then the chorus reminds us of this message. When the artist stares at the stars and meditates, he's taking a moment to pause and reflect on his life's moments. Although he admits that he has gotten some things wrong, he remains headstrong, and he doesn't worry about the past, the present or the future.


The second verse explores the artist's determination to keep going. He wants to break the cycle of inheritance and become the winner, knowing that he has only one life to live. He states that he will live it up on the road to achieve his dreams, and if he never achieves what he sets out to do, at least he tried, and there's no shame in that.


The final question in the song ("When I'm long gone / Will they listen to the words in this song?") shows that Bun B knows that his work will live on beyond him. He wants his art to matter and to make a difference, to inspire people to live for something, and to have gratitude for their blessings.


Line by Line Meaning

In lifetime
Throughout our lives


You've gotta live for something (I know)
We must all have a purpose in life


I know we've been here before
I've experienced similar situations


I know, oh
I'm aware of what's happening


Sometimes I stare at the stars and watch the hours pass
I take time to appreciate the beauty of the universe


Meditate as the sand falls in the hourglass
I reflect on my experiences as they pass


I take a moment for the moments I reflect on
I take the time to remember my experiences


Some I got right and some I got dead wrong
I've made successful and unsuccessful decisions


But I'm headstrong, so I don't even worry
My confidence allows me to stay focused


'Cause it'll all pass, quick, fast, in a hurry
Time moves quickly, I don't sweat the small things


If it's a hereditary, I'ma break the cycle then
If it's a pattern in my family, I'll make a change


I'm hoping for a breakthrough in praying I can win
I'm optimistic for success and rely on prayer


I'm not giving up, I only got one life
I won't quit, I have only one life to live


So I'ma live it up on the road to get the bigger bucks
I'll work hard to achieve financial success


But if I never get the bread that I made me then
If I don't make as much money as I want


At least I fought the good fight, it ain't no shame in that
I still tried and should be proud of that


You never know how far that you can go until you try
We won't know our limits unless we push ourselves


You never know how life is gonna go until you die
Life is unpredictable until the very end


I send a thanks for all my blessings up into the sky
I'm grateful for everything I have and give thanks


'Cause I serve a true and living God, the devil is alive
I believe in a higher power and don't fear evil


When I'm long gone
When I'm no longer here


Will they listen to the words in this song?
Will people hear and remember the message in this song


Trillstatik, Bun B
The name of the album and artist


And who's your daddy?
Who produced this album?


Um, Patrick
Patrick is the producer's name


What's the other name?
What's the producer's stage name?


Statik Selektah
The producer's stage name


Showoff, what studio is this?
What's the name of this radio studio?


Showoff Radio
The name of the radio studio




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Written by: Bernard Freeman, Patrick Baril

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Addam Aultman

It be killin me cause the shit that run across my mind or I go through in life bun b will rap about it or has rapped about it before. word 4 word, quote 4 quote. It be scaring me, Like that tupac shit on the chappelle show. Bun B for trill niggaz world wide is like X-men's Dr. Xavier for mutants. Some times in life you just wanna hear somebody else say some shit to make sure you ain't trippin. renegotiate unspoken agreements or reestablish reestablishments. Soldiers need clarification.

jerome mccarty

this a straight banga fa sho

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