DeStorm is also a talented singer, songwriter and producer. He is the founder and CEO (1998) of Platinum Rings Productions, a cutting edge music production company aimed at creating new and unique R&B/HipHop/Pop/Reggae music for established and up and coming artist in the USA and abroad. He has established a successful underground presence by creating unique drops and intros for over 100 popular DJ's throughout the world. His music has also been featured in national commercial spots such as WinterFresh, KFC, Heinz, Lea and Perrins and Showtime at the Apollo. In 2005 DeStorm moved to NYC. Working with Dooby at Bad Boy Records, he eventually began ghostwriting and producing for artists at major labels including Atlantic Records and Universal Music Group.
DeStorm, a current SAG member, now resides in Brooklyn, NY. While he has many talents, DeStorm is currently focusing on his acting and music career. He has also found success through YouTube, where he has been able to put his musical and acting talents on display for over 20,000 subscribers and growing. With over 3 million video views, DeStorm was selected to become a YouTube Partner, an honor reserved for only the best internet giants who in exchange for their top notch content receive revenue from YouTube/Google.
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The famous Youtuber DeStorm who lives in Baltimore is an artist. But an artist that doesn't get al the credit he deserves. He should be world famous but he just keeps his fanbase on youtube happy!
Every video he asks for the viewers for a challenge. And he just always succeeds picking a very hard one and actually accomplishes it.
My Life Is Like A Movie
Destorm Lyrics
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For the next four and a half minutes
I'mma tell ya all about my life
And still get all your movies in
My life's just like a movie
All these things that happen to me
See they make me strong
I'm unbreakable
Gotta live my life
My life's just like a movie
All these things that happen to me
If only you could see through my eyes
You would realize
Gotta live my life
My life's just like a movie
Yea, yo
When I was a baby boy the godfatherdidn't love us
Big momma had enough and said it's time to step brothers
See the inside man is always the one to hurt you
With his hand cocked back
He'll turn your skin the color purple
Or take your face off
And now the family's in shock
And the girl next door was addicted to the rock
See, you got served
Now the pretty woman's dyin
Thought you was gettin saved
But whos savin private ryan?
Now with your scarface
You up the creek without a paddle
And need a superman that's gonna save you from the battle
The small soldiers growing to be the lord of the rings
Started out as lost boys
Attracted to wild things
Mommy dearest said I am legend
Not the enemy of state
So prepare for Armageddon
Life is slippin away
So I walked 8 miles and I drove three hundred
To become Brooklyn's finest
And make mo' money
I felt like Amistad
Just comin to America
Everything was taken
Causing me hysteria
Maybe these sickos don't like men in black
But even the big fish were fallingthrough the cracks like a movie
(Hook)
Yo, yo
I realized life is rocky
You gotta pray to make it through
And I won't cop out cause I'm a terminator too
Drop the grudge and decided not to panic
Room for improvement is as big as the fuckin titanic
I called up Atlantic
Asked them if they want a star
Wars broke out
And I was the avatar
They said hell naw
But I could fill the seats
And sell 5 million
In 5 heartbeats
I thought this is it they put the black hawk down
I swear I'll be the man
I put that on this 7 pounds
They just laughed
Destorm, how da hell you sound?
Tryin to keep me off ET
But I'll never back down
Cause Im the real deal
I can feel it in my gut an'
Out to get the jacksons and benjamin's but
When everybody wear the mask and they givin you the shaft
I feel like a ghostbusters
Out here causin me to crash
Cmon!
(Hook)
Yo, yo, yo
Everybody saw
I was in the pursuit of happiness
Catch me if you can
Cause I'mma make it happen
With a little more grease
Get a little more light an'
How can you forget me if you remember the titans?
Back in my school days
I felt I was gettin cornier
Snatched my notebook
And wrote these chronicles of narnia
I had to think man
My thoughts were blank man
Came back for redemption like the shawshank man
I wanted to set it off
And for people to get me
You know?
Compare me to the talented Mr. Ripley
What's the worst that could happen?
I'd get rich from rappin?
A high school dropout I couldn't be a surgeon
And I wasn't growin up to be a 40-year-old virgin
Well higher learnin
I'm no longer in the fryin pan
This egg's unbreakable
The gifted iron man
Woo
Am I goin in too deep?
Yo
Time to get serious
Too fast too furious
I turned 21 and I was feelin delirious
So I got some office space and perfected the craft
Now the gladiator's on a brand new path
Cause any given sunday I can be the top gun
Transform my life
Change my equilibrium
Now the major pain in my life is gone
You couldn't take me underworld
Thats word is bond
I feel like King Kong at the top of the world
Now I get everything I wanted
Even get the dream girls
Can't stop the warriors
This bastards inglorious
On cold harlem nights
Destorm reigns notorious
Call me de'sinatre cause I did this song my way
Maybe I will do a part two next friday
That's what I say
Haha
Too easy
In "My Life Is Like A Movie," Destorm reflects on his life and compares it to a film. He tells the story of his upbringing, including the fact that his godfather did not love them when he was a baby boy. His mother decided to "step brothers." However, he grew up unbreakable and learned to live his life. Although the experiences were rough, he continued to push through and become Brooklyn's finest, and life was a movie to him. The hook repeatedly states that his life is just like a movie, and he wouldn't change a thing. He has a realization in the second verse of his song that he had to pray to make it through life. He became a terminator-like robot and had no more grudges. He continued to strive for success instead. He speaks of the Atlantic Records label denying him, but he didn't let that stop him. Destorm touches on a variety of films by mentioning specific lines from movies such as "Falling through the crack like a movie" from Big Fish to "catch me if you can" from the movie Catch Me If You Can.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
This song is about to begin
For the next four and a half minutes
The song will last for the next four and a half minutes
I'mma tell ya all about my life
I'm going to share my life experiences with you
And still get all your movies in
And still fit in references to popular movies
My life's just like a movie
My life is filled with memorable and dramatic events
All these things that happen to me
Many significant events occur in my life
See they make me strong
These events make me resilient
No matter what you do
Regardless of any challenges or obstacles
I'm unbreakable
I cannot be defeated or broken
Gotta live my life
I need to embrace and live my life to the fullest
If only you could see through my eyes
If only you could understand my perspective
You would realize
You would understand
Yea, yo
Listen up
When I was a baby boy the godfather didn't love us
In my childhood, a father figure neglected us
Big momma had enough and said it's time to step brothers
My mother decided to bring another man into our lives as a stepfather
See the inside man is always the one to hurt you
The person closest to you is often the one who causes you pain
With his hand cocked back
With his hand raised, ready to strike
He'll turn your skin the color purple
He'll physically harm you, leaving bruises
Or take your face off
He'll physically disfigure you
And now the family's in shock
And now the whole family is in a state of disbelief
And the girl next door was addicted to the rock
The girl living nearby had a drug addiction
See, you got served
You received your comeuppance
Now the pretty woman's dyin
Now the attractive woman is in a state of decline
Thought you was gettin saved
Thought you were being rescued
But whos savin private ryan?
But who is saving Private Ryan?
Now with your scarface
Now, facing a difficult situation
You up the creek without a paddle
You're in a difficult situation without any means of escape
And need a superman that's gonna save you from the battle
And you need someone powerful to rescue you from this conflict
The small soldiers growing to be the lord of the rings
The young individuals are maturing and becoming important figures
Started out as lost boys
Initially, they were directionless and uncertain
Attracted to wild things
Drawn to unconventional and risky situations
Mommy dearest said I am legend
My mother used to say I am legendary or important
Not the enemy of state
But not someone who is rebellious or opposing the state
So prepare for Armageddon
So be ready for a great and destructive event
Life is slippin away
Life is passing by quickly
So I walked 8 miles and I drove three hundred
To overcome obstacles and reach my goals, I traveled long distances
To become Brooklyn's finest
To become highly skilled or accomplished in Brooklyn
And make mo' money
And earn a significant amount of money
I felt like Amistad
I felt like a person who had been enslaved or imprisoned
Just comin to America
Just arrived in America, seeking success and opportunity
Everything was taken
Everything I had was stolen or lost
Causing me hysteria
Making me feel overwhelmed and anxious
Maybe these sickos don't like men in black
Perhaps these disturbed individuals dislike law enforcement agents
But even the big fish were falling through the cracks like a movie
Even influential people were experiencing failure or downfall, just like in a movie
Yo, yo
Listen up, here's more of my story
I realized life is rocky
I came to understand that life has its difficulties
You gotta pray to make it through
You need to rely on prayer to get through challenging times
And I won't cop out cause I'm a terminator too
And I won't give up because I'm just as determined as a Terminator
Drop the grudge and decided not to panic
Let go of resentment and chose not to panic
Room for improvement is as big as the fuckin titanic
There is a lot of room for improvement, just like the colossal Titanic
I called up Atlantic
I contacted Atlantic Records
Asked them if they want a star
Inquired if they wanted a talented artist
Wars broke out
Conflict and disagreement arose
And I was the avatar
And I was the embodiment or representation of a new era
They said hell naw
They rejected the idea
But I could fill the seats
But I could attract a large audience
And sell 5 million
And sell five million records
In 5 heartbeats
In a short amount of time
I thought this is it they put the black hawk down
I thought this is my chance, but then I faced a setback
I swear I'll be the man
I promise to become successful or influential
I put that on this 7 pounds
I affirm it wholeheartedly
They just laughed
They just mocked or ridiculed me
Destorm, how da hell you sound?
Destorm, how do you have such confidence?
Tryin to keep me off ET
Trying to prevent me from appearing on Entertainment Tonight
But I'll never back down
But I will never give up or retreat
Cause Im the real deal
Because I am authentic or genuine
I can feel it in my gut an'
I can sense it instinctively
Out to get the jacksons and benjamin's but
Pursuing success and wealth
When everybody wear the mask and they givin you the shaft
When everyone wears a disguise and mistreats you
I feel like a ghostbusters
I feel like someone who eliminates harmful or disruptive forces
Out here causin me to crash
Causing me to experience failures or setbacks
Yo, yo, yo
Listen up, here's more of my story
Everybody saw
Everyone witnessed
I was in the pursuit of happiness
I was searching for happiness
Catch me if you can
Try to capture or stop me if you are able
Cause I'mma make it happen
Because I will make my dreams a reality
With a little more grease
With a bit more smoothness or finesse
Get a little more light an'
Gain a bit more clarity or insight
How can you forget me if you remember the titans?
How can you overlook me if you recall the Titans movie?
Back in my school days
During my time in school
I felt I was gettin cornier
I felt like I was becoming more uncool or less interesting
Snatched my notebook
Took away my personal writings
And wrote these chronicles of narnia
And wrote these personal stories or experiences
I had to think man
I had to reflect or ponder
My thoughts were blank man
My mind was empty
Came back for redemption like the shawshank man
Returned seeking redemption, just like the character in The Shawshank Redemption movie
I wanted to set it off
I wanted to make a big impact or impression
And for people to get me
And for people to understand and appreciate me
You know?
You understand what I'm saying?
Compare me to the talented Mr. Ripley
Compare me to a fictional character known for his abilities and deception
What's the worst that could happen?
What is the worst possible outcome?
I'd get rich from rappin?
I would become wealthy from my rapping career?
A high school dropout I couldn't be a surgeon
As a high school dropout, I couldn't become a surgeon
And I wasn't growin up to be a 40-year-old virgin
And I didn't want to remain inexperienced or naive as I got older
Well higher learnin
Well, I pursued further education
I'm no longer in the fryin pan
I am no longer in a difficult or challenging situation
This egg's unbreakable
I am resilient and cannot be broken
The gifted iron man
The exceptionally talented and resilient man
Woo
Expressing enthusiasm or excitement
Am I goin in too deep?
Am I becoming too personal or introspective?
Yo
Listen up
Time to get serious
It's time to become focused or determined
Too fast too furious
Moving or progressing quickly and recklessly
I turned 21 and I was feelin delirious
When I turned 21, I felt extremely happy and excited
So I got some office space and perfected the craft
So, I acquired a workspace and worked hard to improve my skills
Now the gladiator's on a brand new path
Now, I've embarked on a different and exciting journey
Cause any given sunday I can be the top gun
Because on any given Sunday, I can be the best or most successful
Transform my life
Significantly change or improve my life
Change my equilibrium
Alter my state of balance or stability
Now the major pain in my life is gone
Now, the major source of discomfort or distress in my life has been eliminated
You couldn't take me underworld
You couldn't bring me down or defeat me
Thats word is bond
That's a truthful statement or guarantee
I feel like King Kong at the top of the world
I feel extremely powerful and victorious
Now I get everything I wanted
Now, I have achieved all my desires
Even get the dream girls
Even attract or be with the women of my dreams
Can't stop the warriors
Can't prevent or hinder the warriors
This bastards inglorious
This disrespectful person is disgraceful
On cold harlem nights
During harsh and challenging experiences
Destorm reigns notorious
Destorm is known and recognized for his greatness
Call me de'sinatre cause I did this song my way
Call me destiny because I created this song in my own unique style
Maybe I will do a part two next friday
Perhaps I will create a sequel or continuation of this song next Friday
That's what I say
That's my statement or belief
Haha
Expressing amusement or laughter
Too easy
It was not a difficult task
Contributed by Austin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pharaoh
I wrote the lyrics on my computer years ago and found the file again... so here you go.
Whenever possible, I kept the movie title as it appears, not taking into account any grammatical changes that 'should' happen.
Yeah,
For the next four and a half minutes
I’mma tell ya about my life
And still get all your movies in
(You got a double feature, come on!)
My life’s just like a movie
All these things that happen to me
See, they make me strong, no matter what you do
I’m unbreakable, gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
All these things that happen to me
If only you could see through my eyes, you would realize
Gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
When I was a [Baby Boy], the [GodFather] didn’t love us
[Big Momma] had [Enough] and said ‘it’s time to [StepBrothers]’
See, the [Inside Man] is always [The One] that hurts you
With his [Han(d) cock]ed back, and turn your skin [The Color Purple]
I’ll take your Face Off, now the family’s in shock
And [The Girl Next Door], once addicted to [The Rock]
See, [You Got Served], now the [Pretty Woman]’s dyin’
Thought you was gettin’ saved, but who’s [Saving Private Ryan]?
Now with your [Scarface], you’re up the creek [Without A Paddle]
And need a [Superman] that’s gonn’ save you from the battle
The [Small Soldiers] gonna be [The Lord Of The Rings]
Started out as [Lost Boys] attracted to [Wild Things]
[Mommy Dearest], say [I Am Legend], not the [Enemy Of State]
So prepare for [Armageddon], life is slippin’ away
So I walked [8 Mile]s, then I drove [300]
To become [Brooklyn’s Finest] and make [Mo’ Money]
I felt like [Amistad], just [Coming To America]
Everything was [Taken], causing me [Hysteria]
Maybe these [Sicko]es don’t like [Men In Black]
But even the [Big Fish] would [Fallen] through the cracks, like a movie
All these things that happen to me
See, they make me strong, no matter what you do
I’m unbreakable, gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
All these things that happen to me
If only you could see through my eyes, you would realize
Gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
I realize life is [Rocky], gotta pray to make it through
And I won’t [Cop Out], cause I’m a [Terminator 2]
Dropped [The Grudge] and decided not to [Panic, Room]
For improvement is as [Big] as the fuckin’ [Titanic]
I called up [Atlantic], asked them if they want a [Star, Wars]
Broke out, and I was the [Avatar]
They said ‘Hell naah’, but I could fill the seats
And [Cell] 5 million, in [Five Heartbeats]
I thought ‘[This Is It], they put the [Black Hawk Down]
I swear, I’ll be [The Man], I’ll put that on these [Seven Pounds]’
They just laughed, ‘DeStorm, how the hell you sound’
Tryna keep me off [E.T.], but I’ll [Never Back Down]
Cause I’m the [Real Deal], I can feel it in my guttin’
Out to get [The Jacksons] and [Benjamin(s) But(ton)] when everybody
wear [The Mask] and they giving you the [Shaft]
I feel like a [Ghost, Busters] they causing me to [Crash], come on!
All these things that happen to me
See, they make me strong, no matter what you do
I’m unbreakable, gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
All these things that happen to me
If only you could see through my eyes, you would realize
Gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
Everybody [Saw] I was in [The Pursuit Of Happiness]
Catch Me If You Can, cause I’mma make it happen
But for a little more [Grease], get a little more lightnin’
How can you forget me if you [Remember The Titans]
Back in my [School Daze], I felt I was getting cornier
[Snatch]ed my [Notebook] and wrote these [Chronicles of Narnia]
I had to think, man, my thoughts were [BlankMan], came back for [Redemption (like the) Shawshank], man!
I [Wanted] to [Set It Off], and for people to get me
[Juno]? Compare me to [The Talented Mister Ripley]
[What’s The Worst That Can Happen]? I [Get Rich] from rappin’?
A high-school dropout, I couldn’t be a surgeon
And I wasn’t growing up to be a [40-Year-Old Virgin]
With [Higher Learning], I’m no longer in the frying pan
This egg’s [Unbreakable], the gifted [Ironman], [Woo]
Am I going [In Too Deep]? Yo…
Time to get serious, [2 Fast 2 Furious], I turned [21]
And I was feelin’ [Delirious], so I got some [Office Space] and perfected [The Craft], now the [Gladiator]’s on a brand new path
Cause [Any Given Sunday], I could be the [Top Gun],
[Transform(ers)] my life, change my [Equilibrium]
Now I’m the [Major Payne], and my [Life] is gone
You couldn’t take me, [Underworld], that’s ‘Word is [Bond]’.
I feel like [King Kong] at the top of the world
Now I get everything I want, I even get the [Dreamgirls]
Can’t stop [The Warrior], this [Basterd’s Inglorious]
On cold [Harlem Nights], DeStorm raised [Notorious]
Call me DeSinatra, cause I did this song [My Way]
Maybe I will do a ‘part 2’ [Next Friday]
That’s what I say, Ha! (Too easy)
My life’s just like a movie
All these things that happen to me……
See, they make me strong, no matter what you do
I’m unbreakable, gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
All these things that happen to me
If only you could see through my eyes, you would realize
Gotta live my life
My life’s just like a movie
Challenge Me!
Rare Boy
11 years later and I’m still waiting for that part 2 next Friday...
BrewsandBeards
Vine took off.....Aging myself. Lol
DeStorm Power
still my favorite challenge here!!
James Rocco
Yeet
Alexander Demella
Bro I want you to do a part 2 please
kamphychair
am I seriously the first person liking this? I agree destorm, I agree
Andres Valdez
It's sad how destorm doesn't make these videos anymore, these were the best :/
DMPREC0RDS
LEGENDARY! Almost 12 years later and I still listen to this
matawan17
This video is still a banger!! I find myself singing “my life just like a movie” at random times.
sonythecrazy
this was like my childhood listening to this is so nostalgic ,looking back cant believe this was 7 years ago,destorm is a legend that will never be forgotten for all the old destorm fans