Get It For Life
Fat Joe Feat. DJ Khaled & Pooh Bear Lyrics
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We will never stop, I mean never
Nigga we da best
I'm a get it for life
Get it for us, get it for love
I'm a keep it alive (yeah, yeah) oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life (Get it for life)
I'm a sacrifice (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life
(Crack, crack, crack, crack, crack, crack crack ca-crack crack)
Nigga was ain't never stoppin', nigga we da best
Coca, niggas call me crack in the flesh
Run up on a nigga with a mac'in' adress
Hear dat rip through his vest
If you ain't got sticks well you better invest (yes)
A nigga used to dream of that water blue
Now I swapped out for sumtin' with killer view
Fresh off the block doin' interviews
You can still see the coke on my linen suit
I'm a don, change twice a day
I do it for the love when there's so much hate
Straight out the court room, million dollar bail
Back to the spot, got a million dollar sale
I'm a get it for life
Get it for us, get it for love
I'm a keep it alive (yeah, yeah) oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life (Get it for life)
Get it for you, get it for me, get it tonight (yeah, yeah)
I'm a sacrifice (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life
(Crack, crack, crack, crack, crack, crack crack ca-crack crack)
Nigga was ain't never stoppin, nigga we da best
I'm a get it for life
So much money I'm sittin' on mill's
My mansion, bottom of the Poo set scrills
200 over on the Phantom, drop that 650
Sky blue suit with the bow-tie
Yeah
I make it rain with dollars
Had you leanin' back till you popped your collar
Mo money (mo money), let's get it (let's get it)
We da best (we da best), I said it (I said it)
Yeah nigga, welcome to the crackhouse
I do it for my niggas in the prison, supa mac style
I'm a get it for life
Get it for us, get it for love
I'm a keep it alive (yeah, yeah) oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life (Get it for life)
Get it for you, get it for me, get it tonight (yeah, yeah)
I'm a sacrifice (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life
Nigga was ain't never stoppin', nigga we da best
(Yeah, I'm gon' get it
I'm gon' get it for you, I'm a get it for me, I'm a get it for us
I does this for the streets
16 runnin' tha Carter, 17 beamers and benz's
Multi-millions nigga, yeah let's get it ho)
Only serious nigga to do this shit like Pun did it
I said it, I get it, I'm done with it
Y'all niggas is gettin' on, I've been shittin'
Hundred grand in one night in Sin City
I've been spittin', been rippin' to any beat
Big L, Fat Joe, the enemy
Y'all niggas keep lyin 'bout Tennekey
If you really want Crack, come get at me
I'm a get it for life
Get it for us, get it for love
I'm a keep it alive (yeah, yeah) oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life (Get it for life)
Get it for you, get it for me, get it tonight (yeah, yeah)
I'm a sacrifice (yeah, yeah)
I'm a get it for life
Nigga was ain't never stoppin, nigga we da best
In "Get It For Life," Fat Joe featuring Poo Bear emphasize their commitment to success and their determination to never stop striving for it. The lyrics in the song communicate the duo’s unwavering devotion towards achieving their goals. Fat Joe shares his journey from dreaming about the "water blue" to owning a "killer view" property. The lyrics also mention how Fat Joe has changed his "linen suit" twice a day and does what he does for love, in spite of the "so much hate" he receives. Poo Bear’s verse highlights his luxurious lifestyle, including sitting on millions of dollars and owning a mansion. Lastly, Fat Joe explains he does it for his friends behind bars, and such drives him to always hustle more.
The song's lyrics emanate a feeling of determination, clout, and success. Furthermore, the strong representation of their willingness to achieve success and remain legendary demonstrates their unwavering dedication to their craft. The use of the word "nigga" in the chorus and throughout the song is common in hip-hop music and is used as slang among black individuals. Nevertheless, the song’s underlying theme around the grind and never letting go of dreams is relatable and impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
My word on everything, I mean everything
I swear on everything that I say, without exception
We will never stop, I mean never
We will never cease to progress, without exception
Nigga we da best
We are the greatest and most superior
I'm a get it for life
I will acquire wealth and success permanently
Get it for us, get it for love
Acquire for us and out of love for those who matter
I'm a keep it alive (yeah, yeah) oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I will maintain this state of progress with enthusiasm
Get it for you, get it for me, get it tonight (yeah, yeah)
Acquire it for you, me, and now
I'm a sacrifice (yeah, yeah)
I'm willing to make significant concessions
Crack, crack, crack, crack, crack, crack crack ca-crack crack
The sound of a pistol being cocked and loaded
Nigga was ain't never stoppin', nigga we da best
We're unstoppable because we're exceptional
Coca, niggas call me crack in the flesh
I'm known for being a potent and addictive substance
Run up on a nigga with a mac'in' adress
Approach someone with a machine gun
Hear dat rip through his vest
Hear the sound of bullets penetrating his bulletproof vest
If you ain't got sticks well you better invest (yes)
If you don't have access to firearms, you should prioritize acquiring them
A nigga used to dream of that water blue
I used to dream about the purity of cocaine
Now I swapped out for sumtin' with killer view
I traded it in for something that brings wealth and success
Fresh off the block doin' interviews
I'm making public appearances after leaving the drug dealing business
You can still see the coke on my linen suit
There is still evidence of my former occupation on my clothes
I'm a don, change twice a day
I'm a leader in my field and change my outfit twice daily
I do it for the love when there's so much hate
I'm motivated by love in spite of difficult circumstances
Straight out the court room, million dollar bail
I recently posted a million dollar bail after a court appearance
Back to the spot, got a million dollar sale
I quickly made a large profit after my release
So much money I'm sittin' on mill's
I currently possess an enormous amount of wealth
My mansion, bottom of the Poo set scrills
My home is at the bottom of a prestigious residential area
200 over on the Phantom, drop that 650
I spent two hundred dollars over the asking price on my luxury car
Sky blue suit with the bow-tie
I'm dressed in a fashionable blue suit and bow-tie
I make it rain with dollars
I throw large quantities of cash in the air to display my wealth
Had you leanin' back till you popped your collar
I made you so excited that you leaned back and popped your collar
Mo money (mo money), let's get it (let's get it)
Let's acquire more money and wealth
Only serious nigga to do this shit like Pun did it
I'm one of few to achieve success like the late rapper Big Pun
Y'all niggas is gettin' on, I've been shittin'
I've been successful for a while, while others are just starting out
Hundred grand in one night in Sin City
I made one hundred thousand dollars in a single night in Las Vegas
I've been spittin', been rippin' to any beat
I've been consistently creating music and excelling at it
Big L, Fat Joe, the enemy
Musicians Big L and Fat Joe were previously antagonistic
Y'all niggas keep lyin 'bout Tennekey
Others keep lying about me and my success
If you really want Crack, come get at me
If you want cocaine, come find me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSEPH CARTAGENA, JASON P D BOYD, KHALED KHALED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Flood
GET IT FOR LIFE WHAT A SONG !!!
Nicholas Lebreton
always loved this beat one of the best I've heard pun would of ripped this beat
Hannah Marshall
DJ Khaled says'' Man, we ain't never stopping! Man, We the best!
Dwade James
🔥 🔥
CousinALE
Khaled produced this one, but he hardly ever produces
GABRIELA DAWSON
CousinALE DJ Khaled Produced This WHOLE Album.
Tavis Banks
I wanted to rob everybody when i heard this😂😂💪
jesdebest
1 fat guy :( xD he rocks
Hannah Marshall
We The Best Music Group & Terror Squad presents DJ Khaled: We Global.
Lerajj
Khaled said the n word