Lift Off
Frank Ocean/Jay-Z/Kanye West Lyrics
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We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
So many scars
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
(Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh
I feel the pain and then rolled off
I got the whole city they about to go off
How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle?
How many people wanna roll with me now?
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Know me, know me by now
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
So many scars
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off, ah, ah)
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Know me, know me by now
You know, know me by now
Know me, know me by now
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
They gon' be pissed off
Earth is boring to 'em
Shit is making my dick soft
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
So many scars
'Bout to take this whole thing to Mars
(Twenty seconds and counting)
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
(Twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
(Ignition sequence start)
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
(Zero, all engine running)
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump)
Now we gon' take it to the moon
Now we gon', now we gon' (J-j-jump)
We gon' take it to the moon
Take it to the stars (J-j-jump)
We gon' take it to the moon
Take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
Take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now
The song "Lift Off" by Frank Ocean/Jay-Z/Kanye West talks about reaching the peak of success despite numerous obstacles that one might come across in their journey. The opening lines of the song "We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars, How many people you know can take it this far?" signify their ambition to reach heights that are unheard of for most people. They are not just satisfied with the success they have achieved, but they want to push the boundaries of success even further. The chorus of the song further reiterates this message and emphasizes that they are determined to take it to Mars, which is symbolic of the pinnacle of success.
The phrase "I'm supercharged" represents their enthusiasm and energy to achieve their goals. The lyrics also mention scars, which could represent the hardships, failures, and struggles that they have faced, ultimately leading them to the success that they now have. The line "Earth is boring to 'em, shit is making my dick soft" talks about how they have accomplished everything that they can on Earth and are driven by the desire to achieve even more, as complacency isn't an option for them.
Overall, "Lift Off" is an anthem for those who dream of achieving massive success despite the struggles and hardships that come with it. It inspires listeners to set ambitious goals and work tirelessly until they achieve them.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
We are ready to start something big.
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We are planning to achieve something great and reach new heights.
How many people you know can take it this far?
This is something that not many people have achieved or attempted before.
I'm supercharged
I am highly motivated and energized to succeed.
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
We are aiming to do something that has never been done before - to go beyond what is expected and reach new horizons.
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
We have overcome many obstacles and challenges to get to where we are now.
So many scars
We have experienced a lot of pain and suffering on this journey to success.
(Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off
We are shedding our old selves and getting ready to embark on a new adventure.
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh
We are proud of our accomplishments and want to show them off to everyone.
I feel the pain and then rolled off
We have learned to endure hardship and overcome challenges.
I got the whole city they about to go off
We have become role models and are inspiring others to follow their dreams too.
How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle?
How many people are supporting and believing in us?
How many people wanna roll with me now?
How many people want to join us on this journey to success?
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
You already know who we are and what we are capable of achieving.
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
Other rappers should be scared because we are coming for the top spot.
They gon' be pissed off
Our success will make our competitors upset and envious.
Earth is boring to 'em
Normal life and achievements are not enough for us, we want to do something extraordinary.
Shit is making my dick soft
Our competitors' lack of ambition is disappointing and unstimulating to us.
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
When you are as successful as we are, there will eventually be a major obstacle or challenge that will test our resolve.
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We are counting down to the moment when we will take off and achieve our goals.
(Twenty seconds and counting)
We are getting closer to the moment we have been preparing for.
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
We are relying on our own guidance and intuition to succeed.
(Twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
The countdown continues, we are almost ready to lift off.
(Ignition sequence start)
We are starting the process to achieve our goals.
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
The moment of truth has arrived, we are ready to take off.
(Zero, all engine running)
Everything is in place and working properly.
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
We have successfully launched and are on our way to achieving our goals.
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump)
We are moving forward and making progress.
We gon' take it to the moon
We are going to achieve something great and awe-inspiring.
Take it to the stars (J-j-jump)
We are going to reach new heights and do something truly amazing.
How many people you know can take it this far?
Not many people have the courage, ambition, and drive to achieve what we are going to achieve.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Samuel, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Peter Hernandez, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
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