Lift Off featuring Beyoncé )
Jay-Z - Kanye West 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
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
'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 in this bia'?
How many people wanna roll with me ah'?
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
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 (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
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)
(We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars)
(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')
The lyrics of Lift Off by Jay-Z and Kanye West featuring Beyoncé speak of ambition and resilience. The artists sing about how they are taking their music careers to the moon and stars, a metaphor for achieving great success. They question how many people can take it as far as they have, implying that they have been through a lot to get to where they are. The lyrics also mention scars, representing the challenges and obstacles they have faced in their journey to become successful.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the line, "We gon' take it to the moon," and this phrase represents their determination and perseverance in reaching for the stars. They are supercharged and ready to reach greater heights, taking the whole thing to Mars. The second verse highlights how they are unapologetically confident as they take their coat off and show off their tattoos. The artists boast about having the city in the palm of their hands, ready to go off at their cue.
All in all, the lyrics of "Lift Off" convey a message of fearlessness and motivation. The artists remind others that success comes with hard work and perseverance, and that they are not afraid to reach for the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
We are ready to go and launch this project with full force.
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We're going to achieve the highest level of success and bring it to the world's attention.
How many people you know can take it this far?
Not many people have reached this level of success, so we stand out from the rest.
I'm supercharged
I'm energized and ready to go further than anyone expects.
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
I'm going to take this project to an even higher level, beyond what anyone has done before.
(Lift off) Lift off, takin' my coat off
We're launching into a new phase and getting rid of the old ways of doing things.
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff (Huh?)
I'm revealing my true self and standing out from the crowd.
I feel the pain and then it rolled off
I've experienced hardships, but I've learned to overcome them and move forward.
I got the whole city they about to go off
I have the support of the entire city and they're ready to celebrate our success.
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
After all that we've been through, you should already know who we are and what we're capable of.
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
Other rappers are aware of our success and they're upset about it.
They gon' be pissed off
They're going to be angry and jealous of what we've achieved.
Earth is boring to 'em
Others are content with staying on the ground, but we strive for something greater.
Shit is making my dick soft
Seeing others settle for mediocrity is disheartening and demotivating.
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Even the most successful people encounter obstacles and challenges that they must overcome.
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We're counting down to launch and we need to refuel before we can take off.
(Twenty seconds and counting)
We're getting closer to launch and the anticipation is building.
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
We're making final preparations and we're confident in our planning and strategy.
(twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
We're getting really close to launch and the excitement is palpable.
(Ignition sequence start)
We're initiating the launch sequence and preparing to take off.
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
We're seconds away from launching and nothing can stop us now.
(Zero, all engine running)
We've launched and all systems are go.
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
We've successfully launched and are on our way to greatness.
(We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars)
We're going to reach unprecedented levels of achievement and success.
(Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon')
We're ready to take on any challenge and keep pushing forward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Henry Samuel, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Peter Hernandez, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
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