Lift Off
JAY Z Kanye West Beyoncé 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" is a collaboration between JAY Z, Kanye West, and Beyoncé that speaks about the group's journey to success and the impact they've had on the music industry. The opening lyrics, "We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars," suggest that they are unstoppable, and nothing can slow them down. The lyrics also mention the many obstacles they have had to overcome, as seen in the line, "You don't know what we've been through to make it this far, so many scars."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars," which is a metaphor for taking their music to new heights and achieving even greater success. The verse by Kanye West acknowledges the criticism they have faced from other rappers and the media, stating "Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne, they gon' be pissed off."
The song is an anthem of triumph and perseverance. It speaks to everyone who has faced adversity and worked hard to achieve their goals, emphasizing that no one can hold them back. The music video for the song features footage from the final launch of the space shuttle Atlantis, adding to the theme of reaching new heights.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
We are ready to start this journey and achieve this feat.
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We are going to push ourselves and our abilities to reach the greatest heights.
How many people you know can take it this far?
Not many individuals can endure the obstacles and challenges we have faced to get to this point.
I'm supercharged
I am energized and motivated to accomplish our goals.
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
Our aspirations are far-reaching and go beyond what has been accomplished before.
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
The adversity and hardship we have faced to achieve our success is unknown to most.
So many scars
Our journey has left us with many emotional and physical wounds and challenges that we have overcome.
(Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off
We are ready to begin this journey and are preparing to take on this challenge.
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh
I am confident in who I am and proud of what I have accomplished.
I feel the pain and then rolled off
I have experienced pain and difficulty, but I have persevered and moved forward.
I got the whole city they about to go off
My success and accomplishments are inspiring and motivating others to also strive for greatness.
How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle?
How many people are with me and supporting me in this journey?
How many people wanna roll with me now?
How many people want to join me in my success and journey moving forward?
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
I have achieved a level of fame and success that has made me well-known to many.
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
Other rappers are aware and threatened by our success and position in the music industry.
They gon' be pissed off
Our success and accomplishments are going to make others angry and jealous.
Earth is boring to 'em
Other rappers are not interested in the typical topics and themes in music and are in awe of our creativity and success.
Shit is making my dick soft
The lack of creativity and innovation in music is unappealing and unstimulating.
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Even when you are talented and successful, you are still susceptible to challenges and difficulties.
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We are counting down and preparing to launch ourselves into our next great endeavor.
(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)
We are in the process of launching ourselves into the pursuit of our next big dream and goal.
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump)
We are excited and ready to take on this new challenge with enthusiasm and energy.
Take it to the stars (J-j-jump)
We are going to propel ourselves forward to attain even greater levels of success.
How many people you know can take it this far?
Most people do not have the perseverance and drive to reach the level of success that we have achieved.
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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