Race Against Time
Ja Rule Lyrics

In my race against time I, can't stop
Ja is constantly running through life, not stopping to take a break.

Runnin' through the red light, livin' my life
Ja is living life dangerously, taking risks and pushing boundaries.

Even if I'm gettin' too hot
Ja will continue on his path despite any obstacles or challenges he may face.

God, why the hell am I here?
Ja is questioning the reason for his existence.

Is it a blessin', or a painful lesson
Ja wonders if his life is a gift or a burden.

Of life and its directions?
Ja is reflecting on the path his life has taken and where it may lead him next.

Date of conception two twenty nine
Ja is referencing his birth date and possibly alluding to feeling predestined or fated to a certain path.

I was birthed and won't be denied
Ja is determined to succeed and achieve his goals in life.

Lookin' into these eyes
Ja is reflecting on himself and his own life experiences.

And witness lives' tragedies
Ja has seen the struggles and hardships of others.

The boy who made slaves out of men, that's me
Ja admits to being someone who used and took advantage of others for personal gain.

For every lock there's a key
Ja believes that for every problem or obstacle, there is a solution or a way to overcome it.

The only thing that ever made me click was "Cash Money"
Ja is saying that money is his greatest motivator and has driven many of his decisions in life.

So that I lust for
Ja is admitting to having a strong desire for money and material possessions.

Be it one of my deadly sins
Ja believes that his greed for money is a sinful quality in his personality.

You know the seven
Ja is referring to the seven deadly sins of Christian doctrine.

I got all of them deep within
Ja believes that he possesses many negative qualities or sins within his personality.

Sometimes I slip, but you be there
Ja has a support system that helps him through tough times.

Pick me up, now I'm on my knees like what's up
Ja is asking for help and support from a higher power.

'Cause only in a world that's corruptin' the sick
Ja believes the world is corrupt and harmful, especially to those who are vulnerable or weak.

Could you dare to look at my life and call it innocence
Ja is questioning whether anyone could view his life as innocent or pure.

Got me to a better sense
Ja has come to a clearer understanding or realization of his life and himself.

Cause what's yours is mine
Ja is selfish and cares only about himself and what he can gain from others.

Hear me lord, I'm runnin' out of time
Ja realizes that time is limited and he needs to make the most of his life.

Nobody cry for me
Ja doesn't want anyone to pity him in his life or after his death.

Cause I, want to see you smile for me
Ja wants to bring joy to others and be remembered fondly.

When I die look through my windows, to the soul
Ja wants people to see the true him, even after he dies.

Tell me if you see Ja livin' to grow old
Ja is questioning if he will live a long life or not.

Cause too many niggas done died for what I hold
Ja acknowledges that many people have sacrificed or lost their lives over things he values, such as money or power.

The talented warmer world
Ja believes he can make the world a better place with his talents and skills.

Which is so cold
Ja acknowledges that the world is harsh and unforgiving.

Take me
Ja is asking for help or guidance from a higher power.

Save me
Ja is asking for salvation or redemption.

Before I'm crazy
Ja is feeling overwhelmed and scared that he may lose his mind or grip on reality.

The only reason I live
Ja's main motivation for living is his child or children.

Is for my baby
Ja loves his child and that is what gives his life meaning or purpose.

Never did you tell me that
Ja is blaming someone for not warning him about the harsh realities of life.

Life ain't a game
Ja realizes that life is serious and should not be treated casually.

Maybe if you told me this
Ja believes that if someone had warned him about the seriousness of life, things might be different for him.

Shit might be changed
Ja believes that his life would be different if he had been warned or educated about life's realities earlier on.

But now I'm just racin' against time
Ja feels that he needs to hurry to achieve his goals before time runs out.

Tryin' to survive
Ja is struggling to continue living, possibly due to the hardships he has faced.

And see why
Ja is trying to understand his life and the world around him.

Y'all niggas drive over nigga's vibe
Ja is criticizing others who cause harm or conflict with those around them, possibly for personal gain or pleasure.

If you gonna live, know you gonna die
Ja is acknowledging the inevitability of death and alludes to the idea of living life to the fullest.

If you gonna steal, know you gotta lie
Ja believes that those who commit crimes or bad deeds must also be dishonest to cover up their actions.

Get drunk and stay high
Ja is referencing the use of drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism for life's hardships or struggles.

Don't de-nigga-ny
Ja is urging others to be honest and true to themselves instead of denying or hiding their true feelings or actions.

'Cause they'll never take me alive
Ja is admitting that he may end up dying before he is captured by the law, implying that he lives a dangerous lifestyle.

Feel me lord
Ja is asking for guidance and help from a higher power.

I'm runnin' out of time
Ja feels that his time is limited and he needs help or guidance to make the most of it.

Even if I'm gettin too high
Ja will continue to live life dangerously, even if he becomes too reckless or impulsive.

I fears no man
Ja is not afraid of anyone or anything.

But when its time to go
Ja acknowledges that he will eventually have to die.

I'm gone
Ja realizes that death is inevitable and will come for everyone.

Racin' through the darkness
Ja is metaphorically racing through life, facing challenges and hardships.

Learnin' what's right from wrong
Ja is reflecting on his past actions and trying to learn from them to make better decisions in the future.

Lookin' for the light
Ja is seeking guidance or clarity in his life.

But all I see is the night
Ja feels lost or unclear about his path in life.

When everything else is bright
Ja sees other people finding success or happiness, but he feels left behind or in the dark.

What happened to my life?
Ja questions how his life has led him to the present moment and where it will take him next.

Is this what I am?
Ja is questioning the identity or purpose of his life.

Is this what I've become?
Ja is acknowledging that his life may not be what he had hoped or expected it to be.

A nigga that don't give a fuck about nothin' and no one
Ja is admitting that he has become selfish and careless about the well-being of others.

Cold, even though I gotta burnin' desire within my soul
Ja feels like he has lost touch with his emotions and his true self, but he still has a passion or drive within him.

I must set this whole world on fire
Ja believes that he has the power or the ability to change the world for the better through his actions.

If I control my destiny
Ja believes that he can shape the direction of his life and change his fate.

Maybe one day I'll give this world the best of me
Ja hopes that he can make a positive impact on the world and leave a legacy behind.

You know I never been one to judge right or wrong
Ja tries not to judge others for their actions or mistakes.

I embraced and showed you love
Ja believes that he has loved others and shown compassion in his life.

Then I throw slugs
Ja has also caused harm to others, showing a hypocritical side to him.

At the other side
Ja has targeted those who are his enemies or opposition.

Go get 'em in broad day light
Ja is willing to take risks and be brazen in his actions, even in the open day light.

What a nigga would give to live my life
Ja believes that others would envy or desire his life, despite its challenges or hardships.

You don't want it
Ja realizes that his life isn't ideal and that others might not want it if they really understood the consequences.

Cause if you could get it you would try
Some people may desire Ja's lifestyle or wealth, even if they don't fully realize the risks or drawbacks.

Ja has arrived
Ja is announcing his presence or his arrival, possibly as a threat or a warning to others.