Life Goes On
Ja Rule (Ft. Trick Daddy & Chink Santana) Lyrics


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Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life, Yeah)
Life Goes on (Life, Life)

Lil Tone, Lil Loc Half Dead ken folk
Papa Loc, gun smoke, beer bottles & dope
Remines twist shit blaze it up and spit this real shit
For the homies that R.I.P.
Don't trip on crip we keep ya'll alive
Meech dogg bigg Ernest, Fred dogg 3 times
Like bub Scarface, T-Loc 1 & 2
Big 40 mick dogg this ones for you
Sammy Parker we ain't forgot about you O.G. cuzz
I'ma show these niggas how it's supposed to be done
G-Bo gator, you know I ain't no hater
I'ma holla at you later
Tic toc don't stop big East slap rock
Remember Boot, Murf & Dale - I miss the homies a lot
D-O-Dubb you the realest nigga I feel it dogg
Man my love ones I miss yall (miss yall)

Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Life Goes on (Life, Remember, Remember Ya'll)
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life)

Pancake Lil man, Lil Tray & Jay dogg
God bless ya'll souls and listem may ya'll
Kids live a long life, live a strong life,
Not the wrong life, let em live they own life
G'dub, Jeff hogin we keep it rollin
Pancho loc & my homeboy Nollan
Big blue from the rear block
You keep it real wit a nigga since the pop loc, you bought me soda pop
My nigga cartoon, Lil Noock & Pete Both from the north
We meet in 7th grade on the B-Ball court
Just like the homie Demon Loc
Damn too many of my homies got smoked
Before I lost 2Pac I lost my Grand Pa
Tha Raw dogg, I called him pa pa, aah naw
Not Reverend Harris too
Dear God, tell me what our church gone do

Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life, Remember, Remember)
Remember your loved ones that were, here now there gone
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life)

If you think that's bad, well that ain't all
I gotta give a couple of shouts out to my doggz
Eazy E
Roger Troutman & The Notorious, B.I.G.
My Big Homeboy Mooch you know I love your moms to death
In Heaven she rest
H.D. - Mary was your pride & Joy
& Warren G ya'll my Mutha Phukkkin homeboyz
He lost Ola Mae the same way
See I be lookin at yall, & wantin to touch my momma everyday
I don't know what I'm goin through but I'm there for you
See on some real shit homie I care for you
Rough times, Rough Rhymes, Heart-ache
Man I ease the pane with a glass of bacarda
But how could I, & why should I
Cause on the real folks it's hard to say good-bye (good-bye)

Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Life Goes on (Life, Remember, Remember Ya'll)
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone (Life, Life, Life)
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life) Ooh
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)




Life Goes on (Life, Remember)
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone (Life)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ja Rule's song "Life Goes On" feat. Trick Daddy & Chink Santana embody a tribute to the deceased loved ones of the artists. They make sure to eventually address every friend and personality they have lost over time. The song commences with three repetitions of "Life Goes On" separately, emphasizing continuity to life despite the loss of loved ones. They then start to assign each verse to a homie that has passed away. They mention people with various nicknames, street names, such as Lil Tone, Papa Loc, and G-Bo Gator, which add depth to the personal nature of the song.


Moreover, the lyrics demonstrate the impact of the losses and how they affect the artists even years after. They express their emotions of sadness, reminiscence, and love through their words. Ja Rule, Trick Daddy, and Chink Santana maintain that the pain doesn't disappear, but they continue to live and cherish their beloved's memories. They portray themselves as role models for the young and new generations to understand that life goes on despite being painful. They stress that people should continue the legacy of those who have passed away and live positive lives, avoiding the wrong path.


Line by Line Meaning

Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life, Yeah)
Life continues, even after we lose loved ones. It may be tough, but we have to keep going.


Life Goes on (Life, Life)
Again, life continues, even after death.


Lil Tone, Lil Loc Half Dead ken folk
Possibly names of lost friends or acquaintances, could be slang.


Papa Loc, gun smoke, beer bottles & dope
A reference to gang activity and drug use. Possibly a remembrance of someone involved in this lifestyle.


Remines twist shit blaze it up and spit this real shit
Remembering someone who made music, likely rap, and was real with his words.


For the homies that R.I.P.
This song is a tribute to those who have died.


Don't trip on crip we keep ya'll alive
Don't worry, we'll keep their memories and legacies alive.


Meech dogg bigg Ernest, Fred dogg 3 times
Possibly more names of lost friends or acquaintances, could be slang.


Like bub Scarface, T-Loc 1 & 2
Again, possibly names of lost friends or acquaintances, could be slang.


Big 40 mick dogg this ones for you
This song is dedicated to Big 40 mick dogg, who has passed away.


Sammy Parker we ain't forgot about you O.G. cuzz
Remembering someone named Sammy Parker who was respected (O.G.) among friends.


I'ma show these niggas how it's supposed to be done
Going to live life to the fullest and show others how to properly live as well.


G-Bo gator, you know I ain't no hater
Possibly referring to a friend or acquaintance who called themselves G-Bo Gator, and stating that he doesn’t hold grudges.


I'ma holla at you later
I'll talk to you later.


Tic toc don't stop big East slap rock
Unclear meaning, could be a reference to the passing of time and continuing to live life to the fullest.


Remember Boot, Murf & Dale - I miss the homies a lot
A tribute to three people named Boot, Murf, and Dale who have passed away. The singer misses them a lot.


D-O-Dubb you the realest nigga I feel it dogg
Possibly a shoutout to a friend named D-O-Dubb, who always kept it real and was respected.


Man my love ones I miss yall (miss yall)
The singer misses all of his loved ones who have passed away.


Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone
Again, this song is a tribute to those who have passed away.


Life goes on (Life, Life, Life)
The chorus reminds us that even though we've lost people we love, life still goes on.


Pancake Lil man, Lil Tray & Jay dogg
These are possibly names of other friends or acquaintances that have passed away.


God bless ya'll souls and listem may ya'll
This line is a prayer for the souls of those who have passed away.


Kids live a long life, live a strong life,
Advice for the living to live a long and prosperous life.


Not the wrong life, let em live they own life
The singer doesn't want anyone to make the same mistakes as those who have passed away. Everyone should live life as they see fit.


G'dub, Jeff hogin we keep it rollin
More possible names of friends or acquaintances that have passed away.


Pancho loc & my homeboy Nollan
These are possibly more names of friends or acquaintances that have passed away.


Big blue from the rear block
Another possible name of a friend or acquaintance that has passed away.


You keep it real wit a nigga since the pop loc, you bought me soda pop
Remembering someone who was real with the singer from a young age, and did something kind for him like giving him a soda pop.


My nigga cartoon, Lil Noock & Pete Both from the north
More possible names of friends or acquaintances that have passed away.


We meet in 7th grade on the B-Ball court
Remembering good times spent with those who have passed away.


Just like the homie Demon Loc
Another possible name of a friend or acquaintance that has passed away.


Damn too many of my homies got smoked
The singer has lost too many friends due to gang violence, or possibly drug use.


Before I lost 2Pac I lost my Grand Pa
The singer has suffered many losses throughout his life.


Tha Raw dogg, I called him pa pa, aah naw
This is likely a nickname for the singer's grandfather.


Not Reverend Harris too
The singer has lost someone named Reverend Harris as well.


Dear God, tell me what our church gone do
Asking for guidance and help from God during a difficult time.


Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Reiterating that life goes on, even after so much loss.


Remember your loved ones that were, here now there gone
This line is encouraging the listener to remember their lost loved ones.


If you think that's bad, well that ain't all
The singer has faced a lot of loss, but there's even more to come.


I gotta give a couple of shouts out to my doggz
The singer is giving a shoutout to his friends.


Eazy E
A reference to rapper Eazy E, who has passed away.


Roger Troutman & The Notorious, B.I.G.
References to two more famous musicians who have passed away.


My Big Homeboy Mooch you know I love your moms to death
The singer loves his friend's mother very much.


In Heaven she rest
Mooch's mother has passed away and is now in heaven.


H.D. - Mary was your pride & Joy
Remembering someone named H.D., whose pride and joy was his wife Mary.


& Warren G ya'll my Mutha Phukkkin homeboyz
Giving a shoutout to Warren G and other friends.


He lost Ola Mae the same way
Someone named Ola Mae has also passed away.


See I be lookin at yall, & wantin to touch my momma everyday
The singer misses his own mother and wishes he could be with her.


I don't know what I'm goin through but I'm there for you
Even though the singer is dealing with his own pain, he's there for his friends who are also grieving.


See on some real shit homie I care for you
The singer cares for his friends and wants to support them through their own pain.


Rough times, Rough Rhymes, Heart-ache
Life can be tough and filled with heartache, as evidenced by all the loss the singer has experienced.


Man I ease the pane with a glass of bacarda
Sometimes the singer drinks to help ease his pain.


But how could I, & why should I
The singer is questioning whether or not he should drink to cope with his pain.


Cause on the real folks it's hard to say good-bye (good-bye)
Enduring so much loss makes it difficult to say goodbye to anyone else.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CECIL WOMACK, JERRY B. LONG

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