Lift Off
Jay-Z / Kanye West Lyrics

All engines running
The singers are fully prepared for their journey.

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)
The singers have achieved a level of success and are ready to take things to the next level and beyond.

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
The singers have faced many challenges and setbacks on their path to success, and are determined to continue pushing forward.

(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
The artists are unapologetically confident and proud of their accomplishments. They have overcome pain and criticism and are ready to celebrate with their fans.

How many n****s 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
The artists are reflecting on their journey and recognizing the people who have supported them along the way. They are grateful for their fans and confident in their loyalty.

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
The singers acknowledge that their success has made them a target, and they are unafraid to confront their critics. They recognize that success can be fleeting, and are determined to keep pushing forward despite any obstacles.

(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)
The singers use space travel as a metaphor for their journey to success, building up tension and excitement for their next move.

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 artists continue to express their determination to go above and beyond, to the moon and the stars. They question how many people have reached this level of success, highlighting their unique achievements.