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 lyrics to Jay Z and Kanye West's "Lift Off" express their desire to achieve greatness and reach new heights. They use space as a metaphor for their aspirations, as they aim to take their success to the moon and stars, even to Mars. They acknowledge the challenges they have faced along the way, referencing their scars, but they are determined to push through and achieve success. They also note that not everyone can reach the level of success they have, highlighting their exceptionalism and their confidence that they can push even further.
The chorus, "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," is an anthem for those with ambitions and goals that may seem unattainable. The lines "I feel the pain and then roll off, I got the whole city they about to go off" suggest that they have faced pain and difficulties, but they have persevered and inspired others to follow in their footsteps.
The verses also contain references to Kanye and Jay Z's success and the fact that they are at the top of their game. Kanye raps, "Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne, they gon' be pissed off, Earth is boring to 'em, shit is making my dick soft," emphasizing his position as a dominant force in the rap game. The song's overall message is about never giving up on your dreams and striving for greatness, no matter the obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
The journey is about to begin and everything is ready for it.
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We are ambitious enough to achieve great things in life.
How many people you know can take it this far?
Not many people can reach such amazing heights of success and accomplishment.
I'm supercharged
I am full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination to succeed.
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
We are going to push ourselves to the limit and fly high to reach our goals, even if it means going beyond boundaries that others consider impossible.
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
Our success is not just a result of talent, but of hard work, sacrifices, and perseverance despite the many obstacles we faced.
So many scars
Our past experiences, both good and bad, have shaped us and given us the strength to overcome challenges along the way.
(Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off
We are finally ready to start the journey and leave everything behind to focus on reaching our destination.
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh
We are proud of who we are and where we come from, and want to show the world what we can achieve.
I feel the pain and then rolled off
We have experienced many setbacks and failures, but we chose to learn from them and move forward.
I got the whole city they about to go off
Our success is inspiring others to believe in themselves and their own dreams.
How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle?
We have a strong team of people who believe in our vision and are willing to work hard to achieve it with us.
How many people wanna roll with me now?
Our success is attracting more people who want to be part of our journey and share our vision.
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Our reputation and accomplishments speak for themselves, and people recognize us for who we are and what we have achieved.
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
Our success has put us in a powerful and influential position in the music industry, and other artists are paying attention to us.
They gon' be pissed off
Some people may feel jealous or resentful of our success.
Earth is boring to 'em
We are pushing the boundaries of what is considered possible, and some people cannot appreciate the significance of that.
Shit is making my dick soft
Some people are trying to bring us down, but we are not letting them affect us.
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Success comes with its own challenges and obstacles, but we are prepared to face them head-on.
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We are almost ready to start our journey and we just need a little bit more preparation and energy to get going.
(Twenty seconds and counting)
The journey is about to start and we are getting closer to the liftoff moment.
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
We are relying on our own judgment and expertise to navigate the challenges ahead.
(Twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
The excitement and anticipation is building up as we get closer to starting our journey.
(Ignition sequence start)
The moment we have been waiting for is finally here and we are ready to start our journey.
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
The countdown is over and we are about to liftoff and start our journey.
(Zero, all engine running)
We are finally in motion and all our resources are working together to make this journey a success.
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
Our journey has started and we are lifted off the ground, ready to reach for the stars.
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump)
We are taking bold steps to achieve our dreams and overcome every obstacle that comes our way.
Now we gon' take it to the moon
Our destination may seem impossible, but we are determined to reach the heights of achievement.
Take it to the stars (J-j-jump)
We are reaching for the stars and pushing ourselves to achieve beyond what we previously thought was possible.
How many people you know can take it this far?
We are proving that it is possible to reach great heights if you are willing to work hard and push beyond your limits.
Now we gon', now we gon' (J-j-jump)
We are taking bold steps to overcome every obstacle that comes our way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Samuel, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Peter Hernandez, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
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