I Live
Fedel Lyrics


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Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

If he ain't never took a L, then I can't relate
If he ain't had a heartbreak, then I can't relate
If he ain't never fell down,
Didn't wanna get back, but you did anyway, then I can't relate
Dead need God's grace
Scripture say that His mercy's new every day
Well, I need his mercy every day
If he ain't never took a L, then I can't relate

Still remember the first girl broke my heart
Still remember when my father broke my heart
He said he had to leave or he'd go crazy
To this day we don't talk, man, it's complicated
Still remember when my house got robbed
Told my momma if I see him, imma catch a charge
Still remember Coach told me I was cut
Hard lesson, some time you better [?]
Boss man said I need to deal with it
I told him, "Sir, I don't even feel it!"
He said, "Son, it's gonna come back to bite you"
Gave it to the Lord, it's gonna be alright, whoo

If he ain't never took a L, then I can't relate
If he ain't had a heartbreak, then I can't relate
If he ain't never fell down,
Didn't wanna get back, but you did anyway, then I can't relate
Dead need God's grace
Scripture say that His mercy's new every day
Well, I need his mercy every day
If he ain't never took a L, then I can't relate

Still remember when my best friend betrayed me
Still remember when some bullies tried to play me
In the middle of the school talking loud
By the end of the year, your boy ran the crowd, whoo
Didn't finish college, ended up dropping out
Had some personal issues I had to figure out
Still remember life in the Projects
Life wasn't fair, messing with my conscience
Wise man said I need to deal with it
I told him, "Sir, I don't even feel it!"
He said, "Son, it's gonna come back to bite you"
Gave it to the Lord, it's gonna be alright, whoo

If he ain't never took a L, then I can't relate
If he ain't had a heartbreak, then I can't relate
If he ain't never fell down,
Didn't wanna get back, but you did anyway, then I can't relate
Dead need God's grace
Scripture say that his mercy's new every day
Well, I need his mercy every day
If he ain't never took a L, then I can't relate

I can't relate, no!
I can't relate, no!
I can't relate, no!
I can't relate, no!
I can't relate, I can't relate...





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Overall Meaning

In Fedel's song "I Live," he talks about the struggles and hardships he has faced in his life. The song is an anthem for those who have experienced pain and suffering but still managed to overcome it. The song starts with Fedel saying that he cannot relate to someone who has never faced any challenges, never experienced a heartbreak, or never fallen down. He then talks about some of the difficulties he has faced, such as his first heartbreak, his father leaving his family, being cut from a team, and getting robbed. Fedel also touches on personal struggles such as dropping out of college and dealing with issues in the projects.


The song shows that even though Fedel has faced many obstacles and challenges, he has learned to rely on God's grace and mercy to overcome them. He believes that every day God's mercy is new, and he needs it every day to face the world. Fedel talks about the importance of surrendering your problems to God and trusting in Him. He believes that no matter what, God has a plan for everyone and will work everything out for our good.


Overall, the message of the song is that even though life can be tough, it is possible to overcome adversity with God's help. You have to keep pushing forward, even when it feels like you cannot go on. The song speaks to those who have experienced the pain of heartbreak, the struggle of starting over, and the hardships of life.


Line by Line Meaning

If he ain't never took a L, then I can't relate
If someone has never experienced a loss or failure, then I cannot understand or empathize with them.


If he ain't had a heartbreak, then I can't relate
If someone has never experienced heartbreak or emotional pain, then I cannot understand their life or their struggles.


If he ain't never fell down,
If someone has never faced hardship or adversity in their life,


Didn't wanna get back, but you did anyway, then I can't relate
And if they have never struggled to get back up and keep going, despite feeling defeated or discouraged, then I cannot relate to them.


Dead need God's grace
Anyone who has ever faced hardship or struggle knows that they need grace and mercy in order to survive and thrive.


Scripture say that His mercy's new every day
The Bible teaches us that God's mercy and compassion are available to us every day, no matter what challenges we may face.


Well, I need his mercy every day
The artist personally acknowledges his own need for God's mercy and grace.


Still remember the first girl broke my heart
The artist reflects on a painful experience he had with his first love, which left him hurt and heartbroken.


Still remember when my father broke my heart
The artist also reflects on a difficult moment when his own father left him, creating a lasting wound in his life.


He said he had to leave or he'd go crazy
The artist shares part of his father's explanation for why he had to walk away, even though it caused him pain.


To this day we don't talk, man, it's complicated
The artist explains that the situation with his father is still unresolved and unresolved.


Still remember when my house got robbed
The artist reflects on a traumatic experience from his past when his home was broken into and vandalized.


Told my momma if I see him, imma catch a charge
The artist shares his initial, angry response to the robbery, wanting to seek revenge and justice on his own.


Still remember Coach told me I was cut
The artist also remembers a time when he was rejected for a sports team, feeling the sting of disappointment and failure.


Hard lesson, some time you better [?]
The artist admits that this experience taught him a valuable lesson about resilience and determination.


Boss man said I need to deal with it
Another figure in the artist's life gives him advice on how to cope with hardship and difficulty.


I told him, "Sir, I don't even feel it!"
The artist's response at first is to deny the pain or struggle he is going through, trying to push it away.


He said, "Son, it's gonna come back to bite you"
The advice-giver warns the artist that ignoring his pain and struggles will only cause problems in the long run.


Gave it to the Lord, it's gonna be alright, whoo
The artist ultimately finds solace and comfort in his spirituality, trusting that God will help him through any challenge or obstacle he may face.


Still remember when my best friend betrayed me
The artist reflects on a significant moment when someone he trusted and cared for betrayed him in some way, causing emotional pain.


Still remember when some bullies tried to play me
The artist also recalls a time when he faced intimidation or bullying from peers, making him feel small or helpless.


In the middle of the school talking loud
The artist remembers feeling embarrassed or exposed in front of others, potentially heightening the shame of his bullying or betrayal experiences.


By the end of the year, your boy ran the crowd, whoo
Despite these challenges, the artist learned to stand up for himself and eventually gained respect and admiration from his peers.


Didn't finish college, ended up dropping out
The artist shares another personal setback or failure, admitting that he did not complete his college education as planned.


Had some personal issues I had to figure out
The artist recognizes that he had personal issues or struggles that made it difficult for him to continue with his studies.


Still remember life in the Projects
The artist remembers growing up in a less financially stable community, where he likely faced unique challenges and pressures.


Life wasn't fair, messing with my conscience
The artist was not shielded from the realities of life in the Projects, and was acutely aware of the struggles and hardships that existed there.


Wise man said I need to deal with it
Again, the artist reflects on the guidance and advice he received from someone respected in his life.


I told him, "Sir, I don't even feel it!"
Once again, the artist initially resists the idea of facing his struggles or accepting guidance to move forward.


He said, "Son, it's gonna come back to bite you"
The wise counsel reminds the artist of the potential harm that can come from ignoring his struggles or refusing to deal with them.


Gave it to the Lord, it's gonna be alright, whoo
Once again, the artist affirms his trust in a higher power to help him navigate and overcome his challenges and struggles.


I can't relate, no!
Throughout the song, the artist emphasizes the idea that he can only truly relate to others who have faced struggle and hardship, and he cannot understand those who have not.


I can't relate, I can't relate...
This repeated refrain affirms the artist's feeling of disconnect from those who have not faced adversity, and underscores the theme of the song overall.




Writer(s): Anthony Flagg

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Yelena Andreychuk

Our brother is representing Christ!!

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love him i met him at my church he is sweet love him

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Banging Brotha Representing Christ every day all day...

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FEDEL n BIRD tore it up at our church on 08/01/09

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