Life Goes On
J Dilla ft. Royce da 59 Lyrics
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Yo Ivy, let me know when we rolling
We rolling?Alright,
I mean, I been through a lot man
Tommy Boy thing, the bootleggers
You know, life goes on, so what?
You gotta reach deep down in your heart, and pull out as much as you can
To get through what you going through
Way down deep in the heart of a man who was deep!
In the palm of the hands of the truer streets
Lives a, nigga who gives a, lyrical nigga the shivers
Step up and get hit cause him or his fifth'll deliver
His mouth is a gun, the cannibal speaks
You need to do more than floss the hand or the teeth
And shame on it, only thing that pops out
Whenever your glock's out is a stick, and a flag with "Bang!" on it
His flow's out-grown his dreams
Out of a count that he beams out-of-towners and hold down home
You niggas showing up, with a lot of the same soldiers
I'm rolling up, pushing her outta your Range Rover
You decided to be a rider but why, would you do it
When you know you could light up my saliva like lighter fluid
Soak with writing cause 5-9 is back
And he's about to spit thunder and shit lightning!
[Chorus: Royce Da 5'9"]
"Life goes on"
Uh-huh, you thought I was done didn't ya?
"The world keeps turning and life goes on"
Thought I would run didn't ya?No no
"Life goes on"
Never again will I, need a return
"The world keeps turning and"
(And I will never leave these streets again)
"Life goes on"
Uh-huh, you thought I was done didn't ya?
"The world keeps turning and life goes on"
Thought I would run didn't ya?No no
"Life goes on"
Long as I live, I'ma continue to burn
"The world keeps turning and"
[Royce Da 5'9"]
My crew never call me for beef? No!It never happens to me
That's like calling a SWAT team when it's a cat in a tree
It's too many reasons, to tell you niga please
You can do nothing with me, like weed with too many seeds in it
I'm more, vicious, it gets, more pathetic
You testing something more than a medic nigga or mortician
I'm more than rap, I will rush you
For the sacks like Warren Sapp, like nigga fuck you
I'll stuff you in a Atlanta mansion
Paint the wall with you on "Candid Camera," like I'm a phantom answered
Demand a ransom, cause a fire at your momma's house
And take, all of the tires off of the ambulances
Of course the track, fits Mr. King
Of the small article every month and the Source is back
With Jay-Dilla, from Slum Village
You looking for us, we be in Rock City nigga, come get us!
[Chorus]
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and liiiife goes on.."
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and"
"Turning and life goes on"
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and"
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and"
The lyrics to J Dilla ft. Royce da 59's song Da Life Goes On highlight the struggles and challenges faced by an individual in life with reference to their personal experiences. Royce Da 5'9" talks about the difficulties he encountered in his life, such as dealing with the pitfalls of the music industry and bootleggers, and how he overcame them. He suggests that in order to prevail over the struggles, we must dig deep within ourselves and have the strength and determination to pull ourselves up. Royce Da 5'9" uses metaphors to convey the message that we must speak with courage and conviction to tackle obstacles head-on. He describes himself as a cannibal that is not easily intimidated by his opponents, a reminder that he is not one to take things lightly.
The chorus "life goes on" serves as a reminder that difficult times are temporary and we must continue to strive towards our goals. Royce Da 5'9" asserts that he will never turn his back on the streets that brought him up, despite the adversities he might face. The song Da Life Goes On captures the essence of a survivor who refuses to throw in the towel despite life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Ivy, let me know when we rolling
Inform Ivy to notify me when we are ready to embark
We rolling? Alright
Are we prepared? Very well
I mean, I been through a lot man
I have experienced a considerable ordeal
Tommy Boy thing, the bootleggers
Dealing with Tommy Boy and bootleggers
You know, life goes on, so what?
But hey, such is life, right?
You gotta reach deep down in your heart, and pull out as much as you can
You must dig deep within your heart and extract as much resolve as possible
To get through what you going through
To overcome one's current strife
I'm living proof
I am the embodiment of this truth
Way down deep in the heart of a man who was deep!
At the depths of a profound man's soul
In the palm of the hands of the truer streets
Within the confines of the authentic streets
Lives a, nigga who gives a, lyrical nigga the shivers
Resides a person who intimidates even the most talented emcee
Step up and get hit cause him or his fifth'll deliver
Approach him and face the consequences of him or his firearm
His mouth is a gun, the cannibal speaks
He wields his words like weapons, the savage articulates
You need to do more than floss the hand or the teeth
You must possess more than just flashy accessories
And shame on it, only thing that pops out
Pity, for the only thing that emerges
Whenever your glock's out is a stick, and a flag with "Bang!" on it
When you brandish your firearm, it is toy-like with a flag reading "Bang!"
His flow's out-grown his dreams
His talent surpasses even his aspirations
Out of a count that he beams out-of-towners and hold down home
Proudly representing locals and warding off outsiders
You niggas showing up, with a lot of the same soldiers
Arriving with largely identical companions
I'm rolling up, pushing her outta your Range Rover
I approach as I push her out of your car
You decided to be a rider but why, would you do it
You chose to act recklessly; what was your reasoning?
When you know you could light up my saliva like lighter fluid
You knew the risks of provoking me, igniting my anger
Soak with writing cause 5-9 is back
Drenched in creative energy, Royce da 5'9 is back
And he's about to spit thunder and shit lightning!
He is about to deliver powerful and impactful lyrics!
"Life goes on"
"Life goes on"
Uh-huh, you thought I was done didn't ya?
Ah, you believed I was finished?
"The world keeps turning and life goes on"
"The world continues to rotate and life persists"
Thought I would run didn't ya? No no
Thought I would flee? Absolutely not!
"Never again will I, need a return"
"I shall never revisit the past"
"The world keeps turning and"
"The world continues to rotate and"
(And I will never leave these streets again)
(And I will never depart these neighborhoods again)
"Life goes on"
"Life goes on"
Long as I live, I'ma continue to burn
As long as I exist, I shall keep rapping with passion and vigor
"My crew never call me for beef? No!"
"I am never involved in disputes with my group! Never!"
It never happens to me
I am never in that sort of situation
That's like calling a SWAT team when it's a cat in a tree
As futile as calling the SWAT team to rescue a feline
It's too many reasons, to tell you niga please
Explanations would require far too long, so spare me
You can do nothing with me, like weed with too many seeds in it
You are powerless against me, like low-quality cannabis with excessive seeds
I'm more, vicious, it gets, more pathetic
I become increasingly brutal, whereas your efforts become increasingly pitiful
You testing something more than a medic nigga or mortician
You are provoking someone more dangerous than medical personnel or undertakers
I'm more than rap, I will rush you
I am not a mere emcee; I will put hands on you
For the sacks like Warren Sapp, like nigga fuck you
Pursuing goals aggressively, like former NFL player Warren Sapp; ample hostility towards you
I'll stuff you in a Atlanta mansion
I will trap you in an Atlanta house
Paint the wall with you on "Candid Camera," like I'm a phantom answered
I will expose you on a hidden camera show; deceptive and elusive
Demand a ransom, cause a fire at your momma's house
I will demand payment in exchange for sparing your family from danger
And take, all of the tires off of the ambulances
I will steal all the wheels on emergency vehicles
Of course the track, fits Mr. King
Naturally, the music corresponds well with Royce's legacy
Of the small article every month and the Source is back
On a regular basis Royce is mentioned in relatively diminutive articles
With Jay-Dilla, from Slum Village
Collaborating with Jay Dilla, known for his work in the group Slum Village
You looking for us, we be in Rock City nigga, come get us!
If you seek us, we reside in Rock City; feel free to come find us!
"Life goes on"
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and liiiife goes on.."
"The world continues to rotate and life persists"
"Life goes on"
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and"
"The world continues to rotate and"
"Turning and life goes on"
"Rotating and life persist"
"Life goes on"
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and"
"The world continues to rotate and"
"Life goes on"
"Life goes on"
"The world keeps turning and"
"The world continues to rotate and"
"Life goes on"
"Life goes on"
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK CLEMENT, R. JOHN CASH
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