Lift Off
JAY Z & Канье Уэст 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
In "Lift Off," JAY Z, Kanye West, and Beyoncé assert their power and success, claiming that they will take their success "to the moon" and "take it to the stars." They emphasize how challenging their journey has been, the hardships they have faced to get where they are, and the scars they have acquired as a result. In the first verse, they express their desire to take their success to a whole new level by going to Mars, further emphasizing their ambition and confidence in their abilities. Kanye West references his tattooed body, proclaiming himself as a show-off, and dismisses those who find Earth boring in comparison to his aspirations of achieving greater and bigger things. The last verse references a countdown (T-minus 15, 12, 11, 10...) and ends with a declaration of "Lift off, we have a liftoff," signifying the commencement of their journey.
One interesting fact about "Lift Off" is that it was produced by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, and Mike Dean. It was released as the final single from their collaborative album "Watch the Throne" which was released in 2011. Another interesting fact is that the song features additional vocals by Bruno Mars, Seal, Kid Cudi, and Mr. Hudson. "Lift Off" was initially performed during the "Watch the Throne Tour" in October 2011. The opening lines for the song ("All engines running") were previously used in the 1979 film "The Black Hole." Furthermore, the song title "Lift Off" is not only a catchy phrase but also a nod to the fact that JAY Z is a licensed pilot. In addition, "Lift Off" reached number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart. Finally, the song has been used in commercials for the NBA, the WWE, the NFL, and the BBC.
Chords:
The chords for "Lift Off" are Am, Dm, G, and C.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
We are ready to go, everything is working well.
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We are going to achieve greatness and reach new heights.
How many people you know can take it this far?
Not many people have accomplished what we are about to do.
I'm supercharged
I am fully energized and ready to succeed.
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
Our ambition is so high that we are willing to go beyond what is expected and explore new frontiers.
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
We have overcome many obstacles and challenges to reach this level of success.
So many scars
Our journey has not been easy, we have been through a lot of pain and struggle.
(Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off
We are shedding our old selves and becoming something greater.
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh
We are proud of our achievements and want the world to see what we have accomplished.
I feel the pain and then rolled off
We have experienced hardship, but we have learned to persevere and keep moving forward.
I got the whole city they about to go off
Our success is not just for ourselves, but for our community and everyone around us.
How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle?
We have a strong support system and are surrounded by others who are also successful.
How many people wanna roll with me now?
Our success has attracted many people who want to be a part of it.
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
We have become well-known and recognized for our achievements.
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
Other artists are watching and potentially threatened by our success.
They gon' be pissed off
Our success may cause jealousy and animosity from others.
Earth is boring to 'em
We have surpassed what is considered normal or average.
Shit is making my dick soft
Anything less than success does not excite or motivate us.
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Even the most successful people will eventually face obstacles and challenges.
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We are ready to take off and reach our goals, but we need to maintain and gather as much energy and support as possible.
(Twenty seconds and counting)
We are preparing to achieve greatness.
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
We are fully focused and prepared for our ascent.
(Twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
We are counting down and preparing for takeoff.
(Ignition sequence start)
The start of our journey to greatness.
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
We are moments away from achieving our goals.
(Zero, all engine running)
Everything is in place, we are ready to succeed.
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
We have achieved our goals and taken off to new heights.
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump)
We are flying and reaching new levels of success.
Now we gon' take it to the moon
We are not satisfied and will continue to reach for greatness.
Take it to the stars (J-j-jump)
Our ambition goes beyond what is expected and we will reach astronomical heights.
How many people you know can take it this far?
Our success is unmatched and we have accomplished great things.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Samuel, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Peter Hernandez, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
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