Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio s… Read Full Bio ↴Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio station 99 Jamz, and translated his popularity by working with Terror Squad as a DJ for their live performances. After gaining production credits on the group's material,[4] Khaled released his debut studio album Listennn... the Album in 2006, which earned gold certification. He followed it with We the Best (2007), which contained the top 20 single "I'm So Hood". His subsequent two releases — We Global (2008) and Victory (2010) — were released after he founded the record label We the Best Music Group. Both albums charted in the top ten on the US Billboard 200, with the latter containing the single "All I Do Is Win", which was eventually certified triple platinum.

His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.

Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).

My Life
DJ Khaled Lyrics

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DJ Khaled
Convict music
Cash Money Young Money
Let's go

You already know the score, been down this road before
Gotta hold your breath gotta take it now
If you want a taste of my life

Nothing good comes easy
Gotta go hard believe me
Gotta risk it all
Gotta roll the dice
If you want a taste of my life

[Chorus]
My life my life
My life my life
My life my life
My life my life
My life my life
My life my life
If you want a taste of my life

Yeah they wanna taste that rapper life
But the road to fame usually spoils the appetite
We live the type of dreams you wish for in the afterlife
But all that they can see is velvet ropes and flashing lights
Not everything is lavish life
but in the mirror all I see is all the nights I had to fight
It's so ironic all I had to sacrifice
but now I got the money I get everything for half the price, damn

You know Khaled everybody wants the good life
Nobody really wanna pay the price
No pain no gain na na na na
This might take a little longer
No pain no gain na na na na
It'll only make you stronger

You already know the score, been down this road before
Gotta hold your breath gotta take it now
If you want a taste of my life
Nothing good comes easy
Gotta go hard believe me
Gotta risk it all
Gotta roll the dice
If you want a taste of my life

[Chorus]

They all wanna make it up to the top
Khaled they don't wanna give up everything they got
No pain no gain na na na na
This might take a little longer
No pain no gain na na na na
It'll only take you stronger

You already know the score, been down this road before
Gotta hold your breath gotta take it now
If you want a taste of my life
Nothing good comes easy
Gotta go hard believe me
Gotta risk it all
Gotta roll the dice
If you want a taste of my life

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In DJ Khaled's song "My Life," he reflects on the sacrifices and risks he had to take to achieve the success he now enjoys in the music industry. He acknowledges that the road to fame is not an easy one, but encourages his listeners to push through the hardships and believe in themselves. Khaled also addresses the common misconception that a life in the spotlight is always glamorous, pointing out the hard work and struggles that many overlook.

The chorus of "My Life" emphasizes the message of perseverance and dedication to one's dreams. Khaled reminds listeners that if they want a taste of his life, they must be willing to go hard and take risks. He also acknowledges that nothing good comes easy, and that success requires determination and a willingness to roll the dice.

Overall, "My Life" is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and reminds them that success is possible with hard work and dedication. Khaled uses his own experience to inspire others and encourages his fans to never give up on their goals.

Line by Line Meaning

You already know the score, been down this road before
You are probably already familiar with the difficulties of achieving success, you've been through it before

Gotta hold your breath gotta take it now
You need to have courage and act quickly to seize the opportunities that come your way

If you want a taste of my life
If you desire to experience a life like mine, then you must be willing to work hard and make sacrifices

Nothing good comes easy
Success requires hard work and dedication, there are no shortcuts or easy paths

Gotta go hard believe me
You must put in maximum effort and work diligently if you want to achieve your goals

Gotta risk it all
You must be willing to take major risks and put everything on the line to achieve your dreams

Gotta roll the dice
You must take chances and make bold moves in order to succeed

My life my life
This is a repetition to emphasize that this is about his life

Yeah they wanna taste that rapper life
Many people desire the glamour and wealth associated with the life of a successful rapper

But the road to fame usually spoils the appetite
The journey to success is often challenging and can have negative effects on one's health and relationships

We live the type of dreams you wish for in the afterlife
As successful rappers, we live the kind of life that people dream about even after they die

But all that they can see is velvet ropes and flashing lights
People often only see the surface level of fame and success, such as the luxurious parties and events, and miss the hard work that goes into it

Not everything is lavish life
Not every aspect of life as a successful rapper is glamorous or luxurious

but in the mirror all I see is all the nights I had to fight
Despite the tough journey, DJ Khaled is proud of his hard work and determination, and sees it as part of his success

It's so ironic all I had to sacrifice
DJ Khaled had to give up many things in his life to achieve success, and it's ironic that he now has the wealth to afford those same things

but now I got the money I get everything for half the price, damn
Now that he has gained success and wealth, DJ Khaled can afford to enjoy the luxuries he had to sacrifice before, but at a discounted rate

Everybody wants the good life, Nobody really wanna pay the price
Many people desire a life of success and wealth, but are unwilling to make the necessary sacrifices and work hard to achieve it

This might take a little longer
Achieving success may not be quick or easy, but it's worth the wait and the effort

It'll only make you stronger
Challenges and setbacks can make you stronger, wiser, and better equipped for success

They all wanna make it up to the top
Everyone desires to achieve success and reach the top of their field

Khaled they don't wanna give up everything they got
However, many people are unwilling to make the necessary sacrifices to achieve success and are afraid to take risks

No pain no gain na na na na
You have to endure hardships and challenges in order to achieve success

If you want a taste of my life
Again emphasizing the idea that if you want a life of success like DJ Khaled, you must be willing to work hard and make sacrifices

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KELLY MARIE SHEEHAN, KHALED MOHAMMAED KHALED, BOBBY RAY JR. SIMMONS, HEATHER DAWN BRIGHT, LUIS ALEJANDRO DIAZ, BENJAMIN DYER DIEHL, ALIAUNE THIAM

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