Having spent the majority of the early part of his career behind the control board and not the mic, Kid Ink crafting his production skills working with multi-platinum artists like Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sean Kingston as well Yung Berg and Nipsey Hussle. Production came natural for Kid Ink, "I started making the beats because I already had several artists trying the rap thing out, so I thought I would be more useful supplying the production." But sitting behind the board was not enough for Kid Ink. Just a few short years ago, Kid Ink picked up the mic and a new contender in the Hip-Hop game was born.
Honing his skills as a songwriter creating hooks for his beats, Kid Ink stepped up his lyrical repertoire with full length and completed songs.
2010 was a breakout year in the young rapper’s career. Teaming up with world-renowned DJ ill Will and DJ Rockstar’s newly formed Tha Alumni Music Group; Kid Ink became more focused in his grind and began working on the underground hit, Crash Landing Mixtape. His hard work paid off and the music industry began to take notice. Within 10 days of its release, Crash Landing garnered critical acclaim, a position at the top of Datpiff.com’s ‘Top Mixtapes of the Week’ section and amassed an astonishing 50 thousand downloads.
After Crash Landings’ debut, national and international request to perform rolled in. Kid Ink has toured the states with stops in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Denver, Kansas City and Buffalo; and internationally in Toronto, Canada, Zurich, Switzerland, Melbourne, Australia and Krasnador, Russia.
Solidifying himself as a real MC, Kid Ink garnered career-defining features from Hip-Hop and R&B stars including Young Money's Gudda Gudda, Roscoe Dash, Sterling Simms, Bei Maejor, Meek Mill and many more. Kid Ink’s uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a ‘visual’ movement to showcase his innovative style and unique persona.
Lensed by Director Alex Nazari, Kid Ink released an astounding 8 cutting-edge music videos in 2010 alone. Tearing the Net to shreds, to date his now 26 released videos have garnered a very impressive 50 plus million views.
2011 continued to be phenomenal for the young MC. Having released his (free to the public) sophomore album Daydreamer on June 21st via the internet, the lyrical juggernaut accumulated over 150 thousand downloads in its first week. Fans went ballistic over the album that featured all original production from the likes of The Runners, Lex Luger, Jahlil Beats, Cardiak & Tha Bizness as well as major features from the Cory Gunz, Meek Mill, Ray J, Sean Kingston, Dorrough, Bei Maejor and more.
Bucking the norm of waiting for a major label deal to kick off his career, the rapper has taken his fate in to his own hands and crafted an internet campaign that rivals many of the acts resting high on the Billboard charts. With videos under his belt including Internet sensations “Lowkey Poppin,” “Please” and “Cali Dreamin,’” Kid Ink is definitely rockin’ to his own beat.
Kid Ink continued his 2011 tear by releasing “Wheels Up,” yet another all original Mixtape on October 10th to an overwhelming response. Once again outdoing the numbers his previous project accumulated. Following the release of “Wheels Up,” Ink has been on a mini “Wheels Up” tour including stops in the Bay Area, Denmark, New York, Boston, Toronto, Denver & Chicago to name a few, performing to packed crowds of 600-2,000.
Ink started 2012 red hot as the first single “Time Of Your Life” off his debut album “Up & Away” was picked up in early January by radio & the first week this song was released on iTunes it sold a staggering 20k copies. “Time Of Your Life” peaked at #32 on the Rythmic Radio Charts with 750+ spins a week and has reached an audience of over 100 million selling 160k + singles Independently. In addition, the official video for “Time Of Your Life” has reached over 12 million views on Youtube and was added to regular rotation on MTV Jams and MTV2. Following the success of “Time Of Your Life” and the follow up single “Drippin,” Ink launched his Indie album “Up & Away” in June to commercial success with 20k albums sold the 1st week in the US reaching top 20 on Billboard charts (All Albums) and #2 that week in Hip-Hop/Rap. Immediately following the success of “Up & Away” Ink toured the US, selling out shows throughout the Country including 6 Summer Jam concerts, followed by a headlining “Up & Away” UK Tour that included 25 shows in 35 days – selling out 18 of the shows. “Up & Away” has sold well over 50k albums to date (US) & over 70k worldwide.
After the immediate sales success of “Up & Away,” Ink found himself in a bidding war with all the major labels. Ink decided to cap off his career defining 2012 with another Mixtape in November of 2012 titled “Rocketshipshawty” which has done well over 600k downloads online, followed by 6 videos off the project. Starting off the New Year in 2012 Ink decided to sign a major label deal with RCA Records. On January 3rd, 2013 Ink announced his signing and launched his debut Major Label single “Bad Ass” feat MMG heavyweights Wale & Meek Mill.
His Internet game is just as tight as his rap game. His website, www.kidinkmusic.com gets between 90,000 and 150,000 hits a month, his Facebook page has over a 500,000 Likes, his Twitter game is continually growing with 300k plus Followers, Instagram over 260k follows and via HotNewHipHop.com Kid Ink has a staggering 13 million + digital downloads.
Time Of Your Life
Kid Ink Lyrics
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You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta leave
My bad I know this ain't usually your scene
But don't worry 'bout it girl just be yourself
And I swear I ain't gon' I ain't gone say a thing
Gon' just have the time of your life
Time of your life let go (go, go, go, go, go)
Have the time of your life
Yeah
Let me show you how we doing
Know I came through deeper than the sewer
Yeah I got my whole crew and you could be anywhere
All around the world but if you ain't f***in' here
Then I don't know what you doing
I see, you ain't gotta you ain't gotta drink
'Cause we by my table I got everything you need
Bottles kush blowin' like a whistling referee
Take a shot don't be afraid
Girl just put on for your team
Go 'head show me what you got
Take a ride back it up
And baby park it in my lap
Said you don't even need a cup
Take a bottle of Ciroc
And when you hear me yell cut
That mean take it from the top now
I said
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta leave
My bad I know this ain't usually your scene
But don't worry 'bout it girl just be yourself
And I swear I ain't gon' I ain't gone say a thing
Gon' just have the time of your life
Time of your life let go (go, go, go, go, go)
Have the time of your life
Time of your life, let it show
Nah it ain't no reason to be insecure
You sick of the same thing baby here's a cure
Just take a lane change welcome to the fast life
A** like that bring it back like the past life
Yeah, I said you ain't gotta you ain't gotta be so shy
We'll be up all night no we never out of time
Feel like ain't nobody see me outta sight
Outta mind gimme twenty-five to life being fly
It's a crime yeah, I'm lyin' I don't wanna go
Nowhere but the sky feeling high as I wanna so
Come and take a ride the alumni honor roll
And I can put it down take you down baby on the low
I said
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta leave
My bad I know this ain't usually your scene
But don't worry 'bout it girl just be yourself
And I swear I ain't gon' I ain't gone say a thing
Gon' just have the time of your life
Time of your life let go (go, go, go, go, go)
Have the time of your life
Time of your life, let it show
Let it show
Let it show
Let it show
Let it show
I said
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta leave
My bad I know this ain't usually your scene
But don't worry 'bout it girl just be yourself
And I swear I ain't gon' I ain't gone say a thing
Gon' just have the time of your life
Time of your life let go (go, go, go, go, go)
Have the time of your life
Time of your life, let it show
The song "Time of Your Life" by Kid Ink is an upbeat track that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves. The song is about a guy who meets a girl who is not usually comfortable in this type of setting, but he encourages her to be herself and just have a good time. He assures her that he won't judge her for anything she does or says while they are together. The chorus repeats the lines "Time of your life, let go" and "Have the time of your life, let it show" several times, solidifying the idea that the night should be about having fun and enjoying the moment.
The first verse starts with Kid Ink telling the girl that she doesn't have to leave if she doesn't want to, and that he knows this setting is not her usual scene. He tells her not to worry about anything and just be herself, and he won't judge her for anything she does. He encourages her to have the time of her life and let go. The second verse talks about how Kid Ink and his crew are having a good time and the girl should join them. He tells her that she doesn't have to drink if she doesn't want to and that they have everything she needs at their table. He encourages her to put on for her team and show him what she's got. The bridge reassures the girl that there is no need to be insecure and that she should enjoy the fast life. He compliments her body and tells her to bring it back like the past life.
Overall, "Time of Your Life" is a feel-good, party anthem that encourages listeners to have fun and let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
I said
The singer is addressing the person they are speaking to.
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta leave
The person does not have to leave; they are welcome to stay.
My bad I know this ain't usually your scene
The singer acknowledges that the scene may be new to the person they are speaking to.
But don't worry 'bout it girl just be yourself
The artist encourages the person to be themselves and not worry about fitting in.
And I swear I ain't gon' I ain't gone say a thing
The artist promises not to judge or say anything negative.
Gon' just have the time of your life
The person is encouraged to enjoy themselves.
Time of your life let go (go, go, go, go, go)
The person is encouraged to let go and enjoy themselves even more.
Yeah
The artist is agreeing with what they just said.
Let me show you how we doing
The artist wants to demonstrate how they have fun.
Know I came through deeper than the sewer
The artist confidently states that they and their crew are cooler than anyone else.
Yeah I got my whole crew and you could be anywhere
The singer has their friends with them and doesn't care about the location.
All around the world but if you ain't f***in' here
The artist suggests that there is no point in being anywhere else.
Then I don't know what you doing
The singer questions why someone would not want to be where they are.
I see, you ain't gotta you ain't gotta drink
The person does not have to drink alcohol if they don't want to.
'Cause we by my table I got everything you need
The singer reassures the person that they have everything they need to have fun.
Bottles kush blowin' like a whistling referee
The atmosphere is lively and there is a lot of alcohol and marijuana present.
Take a shot don't be afraid
The person is encouraged to take a shot of alcohol.
Girl just put on for your team
The person is encouraged to show off for their friends or group they are with.
Go 'head show me what you got
The person is encouraged to showcase their talents or abilities.
Take a ride back it up
The person is encouraged to dance provocatively.
And baby park it in my lap
The artist is inviting the person to sit on their lap while dancing.
Said you don't even need a cup
The person does not even need a cup for their drink.
Take a bottle of Ciroc
The singer is offering the person a specific brand of vodka to drink.
And when you hear me yell cut
The artist is directing the person to stop their performance on cue.
That mean take it from the top now
The singer is directing the person to start their performance from the beginning again.
Nah it ain't no reason to be insecure
The singer reassures the person that they have no reason to feel insecure or unsure of themselves.
You sick of the same thing baby here's a cure
The singer is offering a new and exciting experience to someone who may be bored or unhappy with their previous experiences.
Just take a lane change welcome to the fast life
The person is invited to experience a lifestyle that is exciting and fast-paced.
A** like that bring it back like the past life
The artist is commenting on the person's attractive body and telling them to dance like they used to in the past.
Yeah, I said you ain't gotta you ain't gotta be so shy
The singer is telling the person that they do not have to be shy or reserved.
We'll be up all night no we never out of time
The singer is suggesting that they will party all night long and never run out of time.
Feel like ain't nobody see me outta sight
The artist feels invincible and like no one can touch them.
Outta mind gimme twenty-five to life being fly
The artist feels like they could spend their life being cool and having fun.
It's a crime yeah, I'm lyin' I don't wanna go
The artist is joking about how much fun they are having and pretending that it is a crime.
Nowhere but the sky feeling high as I wanna so
The singer feels like they are flying and having as much fun as they want.
Come and take a ride the alumni honor roll
The person is invited to join the artist's group of people who have partied and had a good time before.
And I can put it down take you down baby on the low
The singer is telling the person that they can have a good time together and keep it quiet and secretive if they want to.
Let it show
The person is encouraged to show off and have fun.
Let it show
The person is encouraged again to show off and have fun.
Let it show
The person is encouraged a third time to show off and have fun.
Let it show
The person is encouraged a fourth time to show off and have fun.
I said
The singer is repeating themselves and restating their message.
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta leave
The person does not have to leave; they are welcome to stay.
My bad I know this ain't usually your scene
The artist acknowledges that the scene may be new to the person they are speaking to.
But don't worry 'bout it girl just be yourself
The artist encourages the person to be themselves and not worry about fitting in.
And I swear I ain't gon' I ain't gone say a thing
The artist promises not to judge or say anything negative.
Gon' just have the time of your life
The person is encouraged to enjoy themselves.
Time of your life let go (go, go, go, go, go)
The person is encouraged to let go and enjoy themselves even more.
Have the time of your life
The person is encouraged again to have a good time and enjoy themselves.
Time of your life, let it show
The person is encouraged to show their happiness and have fun.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, EDWARD CAMERON, NED CAMERON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kenjelskeyjones3160
This song makes me reminisce about when life was so simple
@onestopshop
Felt that in my soul
@mannyfigueroa9901
Truuueeeeee💯💯
@anthonyschnebelen5384
You right
@ryanweber7765
That’s the truth
@kjghdfuggfjklhgdfghd
Fam big facts
@thnmoney6627
It’s crazy how you don’t realize your living in the good days till it’s over🤦🏽♂️
@iammclovin3989
comment should be pinned. them days really were different🫤
@voran8884
Why?? Im 33 years old, I liver better than in the video. Your time is never over!
@bilelngando4398
You will say the same thing ten years from now, it is called nostalgia