Lift Off
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
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
So many scars
We '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 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
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
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
We '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
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
(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)
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 theme of this song is about triumphing over adversity and reaching unimaginable heights. Jay-Z and Kanye West are celebrating their success in music and the position they hold in society by taking it "to the moon" and "to Mars". They acknowledge the hurdles and difficulties they have faced in order to get where they are, as symbolized by their "scars," but they are determined to keep going and not stop until they reach their goals.
The chorus of the song is a call to action and a challenge to others to follow their lead. The lyrics "How many people you know can take it this far?" is a rhetorical question that asserts Jay-Z and Kanye West's superior position to other rappers in the game. They are showing off their confidence and swagger, and proclaiming that they are not afraid to take risks and aim higher.
The last part of the song is a countdown that leads to the "lift-off," which signals the beginning of a new journey. This could be interpreted as the start of a new phase in their careers, or a new chapter in their personal lives. Whatever it is, they are excited about the prospect of exploring uncharted territory and pushing the limits of what is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
The writers and performers of this song are ready to take off and reach great heights.
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
The songwriters are determined to achieve great things and reach the stars, both literally and figuratively.
How many people you know can take it this far?
The songwriters are questioning how many others have the ability and drive to reach such great heights and achieve success.
I'm supercharged
The songwriters are full of energy and ready to take on the challenges they'll face in achieving their goals.
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
The songwriters are so determined to succeed that they're even willing to reach beyond the stars and take their endeavors to new heights.
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
The songwriters have faced obstacles and challenges in their journey to success that others may not be aware of.
So many scars
The songwriters have experienced pain and struggle along the way to achieving their goals.
(Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off
The songwriters are ready to shed their outer layers and reveal their true selves to the world as they take off on their journey to success.
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh
The songwriters are confident in their abilities and accomplishments and are not afraid to show them off to the world.
I feel the pain and then rolled off
The songwriters have learned to brush off the pain and continue on their journey to success.
I got the whole city they about to go off
The songwriters have a strong support system in their community and are about to take off on their journey to success with the support of their peers.
How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle?
The songwriters are acknowledging the people who have supported them on their journey to success and are asking how many are with them now.
How many people wanna roll with me now?
The songwriters are questioning who else wants to join them on their journey to success and reach great heights.
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
The songwriters are indicating that those who have been with them on their journey thus far understand their true selves and what they're capable of achieving.
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
The songwriters are declaring that they are ready to take their place at the top of the rap game and others should be warned.
They gon' be pissed off
The success of the songwriters may cause jealousy and resentment in others who wish they had achieved the same level of success.
Earth is boring to 'em
The songwriters see their current level of success and want to keep reaching higher, even if it means leaving Earth behind.
Shit is making my dick soft
The songwriters are not interested in staying in one place, and the thought of remaining stagnant makes them lose motivation and drive.
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
The songwriters acknowledge that even those who achieve great success will inevitably face challenges and setbacks.
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
The songwriters are ready to take off and overcome whatever challenges lie ahead.
(Twenty seconds and counting)
The songwriters are in the final moments before launching forward on their journey to success.
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
The songwriters are ready to rely on themselves and their own abilities to guide them to success.
(Twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
The songwriters are counting down to the moment where they finally take off on their journey to success.
(Ignition sequence start)
The songwriters are preparing to ignite and launch themselves forward toward success.
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
The songwriters are in the final moments before takeoff and are ready to push forward with all their might.
(Zero, all engine running)
The songwriters have successfully launched forward and all engines are running smoothly.
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
The songwriters have successfully lifted off and are now moving forward toward success.
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump)
The songwriters are declaring that they are ready to take off and jump forward on their journey to success.
Now we gon' take it to the moon
The songwriters are determined to reach beyond the stars and achieve something great.
We gon', now we gon' (J-j-jump)
The songwriters are excited and energized by the thought of taking off and moving forward on their journey to success.
Take it to the stars (J-j-jump)
The songwriters are ready to reach beyond what anyone thought was possible and achieve something truly incredible.
How many people you know can take it this far?
The songwriters are once again questioning how many others have the drive and determination to achieve success at their level.
Take it to the stars
The songwriters are once again declaring their determination to go beyond what anyone thought was possible and achieve greatness.
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now
The songwriters are filled with energy and excitement at the prospect of taking off and moving forward on their journey to success.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Samuel, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Peter Hernandez, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
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