It's Been A Long Time
Dead or Alive Lyrics

Yeah you know, we always tryin to get this money, that's what we do
We are constantly striving to make money because it's a central part of our lives

It ain't easy but I'm tellin you, it ain't hard either
Making money requires effort, but it's not impossible

All you gotta do is keep hustlin man, don't ever give up
Continuously working hard and never giving up is key to success

I don't care what it is, handle yo' biz
Whatever it is you're doing, take responsibility for it and handle it well

Forget about the woulda, coulda, and if I did's
Don't dwell on what could have been or what mistakes you may have made

Cause that's just the past, you know it never lasts
The past is over and can't be changed, so focus on the present and future instead

And you know how time flies by so fast
Time passes quickly and it's important to make the most of every moment

Look at rap music, they said it was a fad
Rap music was once regarded as a passing trend

But now it's takin' over, and I'm so glad
Rap music has become incredibly popular and successful, to the artist's pleasure

Cause I never stopped rappin', but that's what I do
The artist never stopped pursuing their passion for rap music

If you quit yo' thang, you might never find the truth
Giving up on what you love may prevent you from finding your true calling in life

I had choices in life, I coulda' did somethin' else
The artist had options in life, but chose to pursue their passion instead

I did what I wanted to, I did it for myself
The singer pursued their passion for their own personal fulfillment

Now whatcha gon' do with yo' life
What will you choose to do with your life?

People try to tell you what to do, it's yo' life
Others may try to influence your decisions, but ultimately it's your life to live

You better make the most of it, live to the fullest
Make the most of your life and live it to the fullest

Think positive and don't dwell on the BULLSHIT
Stay positive and don't focus on negative aspects of life

I can't tell you no better
The singer can't stress the importance of these sentiments enough

If you thinkin' 'bout quittin', don't ever
Never give up or quit, keep pushing forward instead

Comin' up is hard, givin' up is easy
Striving for success is difficult, but it's easy to give up

You always get the game from your homey Too Sheezy
The artist learns valuable life lessons from their friend Too Sheezy

I keep it so real, never spit it false
The artist always speaks the truth and doesn't lie

I hope you make it big and if you ever fall off
The singer wishes the best for the listener, and is willing to offer support even in difficult times

Remember these words, it's only what you make it
Your life is what you make of it

Anything is possible you want it better take it
If you want something, go after it and make it a reality

Doors open up and when you get another chance
Opportunities arise and it's important to take advantage of them

Either hold up the wall, or get out there and dance
Either stay stagnant or take action and move forward

It's on you, do what you wanna do
The decisions you make are up to you

You know why everybody always punkin' you
The artist questions why others always criticize or put down the listener

Talkin' shit they know you're bluffin', won't do nothin'
The singer believes that those who criticize the listener know they won't take any action

Sittin' on the shelf like Stove Top Stuffin'
The singer describes the listener as being stagnant and not progressing

I know you had enough and want to call it quits
The artist understands the listener's frustration and desire to give up

Believe me, this ain't it
The artist assures the listener that there's more to life and to keep pushing forward

Isn't hard to see, use your eyes
The truth is easy to see if you simply pay attention

It's time to tell the truth, cause we through witcha lies
It's time to be honest and stop hiding behind lies

Utilize all your steppin' stones, gotta be prepared
Use every opportunity available and be prepared for anything

Sittin' 'round dreamin' how you bout to be a player
The singer criticizes the listener for only dreaming about success without taking action

The years and the time fly, you ain't even workin'
Time passes quickly, and the listener is not making progress

Went by overnight you went from 18 to 30
Time goes by quickly and the listener is getting older without making progress

Nothin' goin' on, never set a goal
The listener isn't making progress or setting goals for themselves

Dreams can't come true, and now you gettin' old
Without taking action towards goals, the listener's dreams may never become a reality and they're getting older

You start to represent, everything you hate
The listener's lack of progress and action may lead them to become something they dislike

But don't give up, cause it's never too late
It's never too late to start taking action towards progress and success

All you need is a plan, a purpose and a motto
To be successful, you need a plan, a clear goal, and a guiding principle

And quit livin' life like you 'bout to hit the lotto
Stop living as if success will just come to you without effort

Get rich on your own, buy a new home
Achieve success through your own hard work and effort

Keep your real friends, leave them haters alone
Stick with genuine friends and ignore those who put you down

I see you when you get there, rollin' to the bank
The artist believes the listener will achieve success and reach their goals

I know you cain't let go, I know you cain't
The listener is driven to succeed and won't give up easily