Life Goes On
Fat Joe Lyrics

Yeah, uh, yeah, Loyalty, haha
The song emphasizes the importance of loyalty, and the opening line reinforces this theme.

She was sixteen maybe seventeen, uh
The lyrics introduce a teenage girl who is likely naive and inexperienced.

Who you gonna trust?
The rhetorical question challenges listeners to consider whom they trust in their own lives.

And Life Goes On (2002)
The repeated refrain emphasizes that no matter what happens, life always moves forward.

The timin ain't me, it's like, please goin through wrong
The artist acknowledges that sometimes events occur that are beyond his control.

Speak the truth, haha, speak the truth, yeah, yo, yo
The singer calls for honesty, perhaps recognizing that the truth can be painful but is ultimately necessary.

She was only sixteen, when I met her I was playin' the corner
The singer recalls meeting the teenage girl while he was involved in illegal activities, hinting at a rougher past.

Had to scream one of her niggas, like get up off her
The artist indicates that he had to intervene in a situation where a man was mistreating the teenage girl.

She was a diamond in the rough, real neighborhood jewel
The artist recognizes the young woman's potential and worth even though she may not have been seen that way by others in the community.

You would never see her out, 'less she comin' from school
The artist notes that the teenage girl's priorities were focused primarily on her education.

At first we started out like sisters and brothers
The singer reminisces about an innocent and platonic connection they once shared.

'Till we finally let it out, and started kissin' and huggin'
The artist reveals that their relationship eventually became romantic and physical.

And your moms always dissin' me, tryin' to get rid a me
The singer acknowledges that the young woman's mother was not supportive of their relationship.

I guess she figured out, I had taken your virginity
The singer suspects that the mother of the young woman was upset because they had been intimate.

She was right, sexin' all day
The singer admits that they were engaged in sexual activities frequently.

When they wouldn't let me in, we be playin' the hallway
The artist reveals that they would be intimate in public spaces when they were unable to go to a private area.

Talkin' all day, bout the stupidest shit
The artist remembers long conversations that he and the young woman would have about trivial subjects.

Like if we got rich, what would we do with our chips?
The singer recalls discussing hypothetical wealth with the teenage girl.

And who was our favorite rappers, it was Nas at the time
The singer remembers that he and the young woman shared an admiration for the rapper Nas and his music.

We would memorize every single bar of his rhymes
The artist reveals the depth of their appreciation for Nas's music - they would commit his lyrics to memory.

Summertime, kids is playin' in the park
The artist recalls a pleasant summer memory of children playing in a park.

I might just ride by, let 'em sprinkle the truck
The artist implies that he would throw cash from his vehicle, as a gesture of kindness to the children.

She was sixteen, maybe seventeen / I was eighteen, nineteen maybe a little bit more / (was she a little more), ha ha / Yeah, huh, but life goes on / Ha ha ha ha, yeah, yeah, woof, uh, yo / But life goes on
The chorus repeats the central message of the song: that no matter the ups and downs of life, time continues to move forward.

This shit got deeper, you was havin' my seed
The artist acknowledges that their relationship progressed to the point where the young woman became pregnant with his child.

I couldn't wait to see this little nigga look like me
The singer expresses his excitement at the prospect of having a child who would share his appearance.

Sure enough a little fat guy named D'Ryan / Kept us up all night, always bitchin' and cryin'
The singer reveals the name of his child and notes that he was fussy as a baby.

I was still slingin' fast, the "Flow Joe" came out
The singer indicates that despite now being a father, he was still participating in his illegal activities and recording music.

Things changed, wasn't the same, wanted to hang out
The artist felt shifts in his priorities and desired more socialization, presumably due to newfound success in his music career.

The groupies was chasin' me, rudely awakened me
The artist reveals that his success brought attention from women who were interested in him solely for fame and fortune, rather than genuine affection.

No longer safe for me, this new world is takin' me
The singer indicates that his newfound attention and status in the music industry had negative consequences for his safety and security.

You deserve much more than to be mistreated
The singer recognizes that he was not always treating the young woman with respect and acknowledges that she deserved better treatment.

I was a fucked up nigga, but at least I admit it
The artist admits fault and acknowledges that he was not always a good person or partner.

Just to be cool, I helped you through school
The artist indicates that he financially supported the young woman's education to be viewed favorably by her and others.

So you can have your own career, and don't depend on no fool
The artist expresses the hope that the young woman will be able to support herself and forge her own path in life without needing to rely on anyone else.

Life seems crazy when you look back
The singer reflects on the sometimes chaotic nature of events in life as he looks back on his past.

I pray to God, that you hook up with a good cat
The artist wishes that the young woman has a happy and fulfilling romantic future with someone who will respect and care for her.

We can't look at, who's right or who's wrong
The singer suggests that in retrospect, evaluating who is at fault in situations might not be productive or lead to closure.

But I thought I'd let you know through this song / That Life Goes On
The singer reveals that this song serves as a message to the young woman and to listeners that life continues, despite difficulties.

So I moved on to the next phase a my life
The singer indicates that he has progressed to a new phase or chapter of his life.

I finally met the women I would make my wife
The artist tells of meeting the woman he would eventually marry.

It was love at the first sight, in the worst way
The artist recalls falling in love with his wife right away, but describes it as happening in a less-than-ideal context.

Shorty kept holdin' out, had me thirsty, mercy
The singer indicates that he was drawn to his future wife, and that the anticipation of a physical relationship was intense.

Mi shari amor, whisper in my ear
The singer uses Spanish to address his wife directly and suggest a romantic or intimate moment between them.

Tell me baby girl is it me that you adore
The artist asks his wife if she loves him and wants to be with him.

Used to stay up all night, just bumpin' and grindin'
The artist describes how he and his wife would spend long hours together, likely in a physical relationship.

Makin' plans for the future, how to hustle my rhyme in
The artist and his wife brainstormed and discussed how he could continue his music career and achieve success.

Used to drive cross state for like a G a show
The singer indicates that his music career required him to perform at venues outside of his local area, and that it was expensive to travel.

A well known famous rapper, but my pocket's is broke
The artist acknowledges that despite his growing fame as an artist, he had not yet achieved financial stability.

But we kept grindin'
The singer indicates that the couple persevered and worked hard to achieve their goals, despite setbacks and challenges.

Slowly but surely, kept climbin'
The singer implies that their hard work paid off, and that they were able to make progress and reach new heights.

Pun broke in the doors, now we headlinin'
The singer indicates that his fellow rapper, Big Pun, helped to elevate his music career and bring him more success.

I'm lettin everybody know your my sweetest possession
The artist expresses his love and admiration for his wife, and announces to others that she is very important to him.

How you kept me real strong through the deepest depression
The artist reveals that his wife provided strength and support for him during times of emotional struggle.

Paid no mind to your friends, cause their words is trife
The singer indicates that he and his wife disregarded negative comments or gossip from their friends, as they were not beneficial or helpful.

I hold you down for the rest of your life
The singer promises to be supportive and by his wife's side as they move forward in their lives together.

Look just shut the fuck up, Joe told us what happened / Told us what, what happened / You're trying to act like you don't know what's going on, but I know / You know what happened that night / I was drinking Cristal on the right hand side (yeah) / Hennessey on the left hand side / Macho gave it to me, I don't remember after that so, aw / You think your a tough guy right (tough guy) / Your not, your a pussy, cause your afraid if you rat on Fat Joe / Aw, sorry, sorry, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up / Maybe we should put him in a cell and lock him up, until he fucking talks / Rat on Fat Joe, what do you mean? / There is no rat on Fat Joe, you disrespect him right now, that's not good / Your fucking busted man, just tell us this shit / Your fucking baby momma told us / Fuck it, listen to me, I don't snitch, I'm twistin alright / I'm fuckin' TS Member, Terror Squad, Loyalty
This section of the song features several spoken lines that take the form of a conversation or exchange between multiple individuals. The words are not themselves a coherent narrative or story.