Life I Chose
Curren$y ft J. Townsend Lyrics
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It's a whole lot of niggas trying to sound like
That's why I put the flow in a cocoon
Transform it into something new
Created my winter raps in June
Stored them in the vineyard, it'll be November when you hear em
I bought these J's in '99, you just seeing 'em now
You might see me on TV with 'em
I was laid up poppin' bottles smoking loud with my bitches
I own planes to Vegas with Street Wiz and the Villain
Feelin' like it could all happen tonight
Roll the dice, if you scared turn the lights on
Thought we was all meetin' here
Where did all of these mice come from?
Stop tweeting baby girl, roll up, light somethin'
Monsta Beatz is in the speakers and I'm tryna write somethin'
[Chorus]
One life we live, highed up
Everybody wishing they was us
It's easy to see
I, too, would wanna be the man with the pounds
And the million dollar plan
Right quick, hit a quick right
In a Chevelle '72 Double-S with the stripes
I orchestrated this organization of niggas chasin' paper
Break a pound down, have a roundtable discussion
Like, 'I think the lil' homie fucking up'
Pull him to the side, get him right, I'm getting high
Tryna keep my profile low
Hoes digging after my gold, I'm on 'em though
Commando, Rambo, ammo
Rappefied aim at a lame nigga bitch like I'm sayin'
I'm finna roll, babygirl, you playin'
Fourteen inch ? with the white walls on the Cutlass
With the suede buckets
Sold a Regal with the vouges and the mayonnaise mustard ties
My ? like
'Who them new niggas?' She don't trust them guys
Watch 'em babygirl, you could be my extra set of eyes
It's treacherous and it's live
[Chorus]
In "One Life," Curren$y reflects on the duplicity of the music industry and how it influences other artists to copy the style of those who come before them. He notes that he has chosen to cocoon his flow from imitators by creating something new. In addition to his artistic prowess, he also boasts about being able to attract desirable women, engage with street criminals, and fly planes to Las Vegas. He's trying to convey that he's living an idealized and extraordinary lifestyle. The chorus drives home the idea that he's living the kind of life most of us can only dream of, with great wealth, confidence, and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, in these times, well at least to I
The music industry is saturated with imitation so I adapted my unique flow to create something new.
It's a whole lot of niggas trying to sound like
The rap industry has many artists who lack originality and try to imitate others.
That's why I put the flow in a cocoon
I sheltered my unique flow to refine it and create something better.
Transform it into something new
I used this refined flow to create new songs.
Created my winter raps in June
I made music suitable for any season, using artistic freedom to create and release songs regardless of demand.
Stored them in the vineyard, it'll be November when you hear em
He kept his creations to himself in the early stages so that he could perfect it before releasing it to the public.
I bought these J's in '99, you just seeing 'em now
I've held onto these rare shoes for over two decades, and am proud to show them off.
You might see me on TV with 'em
I'm not afraid to flaunt my items, even on TV.
Might see me in the streets conversating with killers
I hang out with tough crowds but I am always on top of my game.
I was laid up poppin' bottles smoking loud with my bitches
Me and my girls were having a good time partying and drinking expensive champagne.
I own planes to Vegas with Street Wiz and the Villain
I have the luxury of owning planes and go to Las Vegas with my friends.
Feelin' like it could all happen tonight
I am confident that good things will come from my current activities.
Roll the dice, if you scared turn the lights on
Take the risk, and be brave enough to face the consequences.
Thought we was all meetin' here
I believed we were gathering together to accomplish something important.
Where did all of these mice come from?
Why are so many unimportant people gathering here?
Stop tweeting baby girl, roll up, light somethin'
Take a break from social media and have some fun with me.
Monsta Beatz is in the speakers and I'm tryna write somethin'
I am inspired by the music that is playing and am working on creating new material.
One life we live, highed up
We only have one life to live, so make the most of it and enjoy the highs.
Everybody wishing they was us
Many people envy us and want to be like us.
It's easy to see
Our successes are apparent and noticeable.
I, too, would wanna be the man with the pounds
If I weren't already successful, I would want to be someone with a lot of money.
And the million dollar plan
I have a plan to make a lot of money, and it is in motion.
Right quick, hit a quick right
Quickly take a right turn while driving.
In a Chevelle '72 Double-S with the stripes
A specific type of car that he is driving.
I orchestrated this organization of niggas chasin' paper
I put together a group of people to make money together.
Break a pound down, have a roundtable discussion
We discuss how to divide up a large amount of money.
Like, 'I think the lil' homie fucking up'
We discuss who may not be doing their part and need to improve.
Pull him to the side, get him right, I'm getting high
I will take aside and correct the person who needs to improve while enjoying my high.
Tryna keep my profile low
I want to avoid the spotlight and stay focused on making money.
Hoes digging after my gold, I'm on 'em though
Women are digging for his money, but he is aware and will not let them take advantage of him.
Commando, Rambo, ammo
Showing off his toughness and readiness for anything.
Rappefied aim at a lame nigga bitch like I'm sayin'
My words are sharp and can get the attention of those who criticize me.
I'm finna roll, babygirl, you playin'
I am ready to leave, but the girl is not being serious and potentially holding him back.
Fourteen inch ? with the white walls on the Cutlass
A specific type of tire that he uses on his car.
With the suede buckets
Luxury seats made of suede in the car.
Sold a Regal with the vouges and the mayonnaise mustard ties
A specific type of car that he sold.
My ? like 'Who them new niggas?' She don't trust them guys
His woman is suspicious of new people, and may not trust them.
Watch 'em babygirl, you could be my extra set of eyes
She can help watch out for potential trouble if she is paying attention.
It's treacherous and it's live
It is dangerous and exciting at the same time.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: D Harleaux, Daryl Anthony Harleaux, J Fitch, John A Fitch, Shante Franklin
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