His highest charting album might be 1998's Awakening, for Columbia Records, which made it to 20th at Billboard (magazine)'s "Top Jazz albums."
All my life
Leon Parker Lyrics
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This is my life yeah
[Chorus]
This is my life
Baby ohhh
This is life
Busting out for the fix
Took my first steps
No clue at how physical life gets
Round uptown Calio projects
Whole life stopped when my daddy got popped
One shot to the head he was dead on the spot
Now I'm running around with my stomach in knots
Knowing memories is all I got
[Hook]
Ohh nobody knows about the struggling I been through
that's why I hustle like I do
I gotta provide for my people
Yeah
And nigga I done worked too hard
I done came too far to loose
can't stay still gotta stay on the move
Leave everyday with a point to prove
[Chorus: x 2]
Mama jumped ship
Hoping shit gone change
Now I'm A-Town bound nigga down for the grain
I'm feeling like I'm loosing my sane
Cause nigga?s round me been using cocaine
Now my dreams of fortune and fame won't be slain
Just gotta except that I'm on the road that was chose from above
Nigga love is pain
[Hook]
[Chorus: x 2]
I go and know you been waiting for a long time
Shorty keep a strong grind
Never give up the sun don't shine
See I'm where I belong now yeah
[unknown]
Cause if the shit hits the fan and times get hectic
I'll fall to my knees and thank god that I'm blessed with
The strength to hold on and deliver the message
So...
[Hook]
[Chorus: x 2]
The song "All My Life" by Leon Parker is an autobiographical story about his life experiences. The first verse talks about his birth on January 3, 1986, and how he took his first steps not knowing how physical life could be. He then talks about growing up in the Calio projects and how his life stopped when his father was killed. He expresses his feelings of being lost and having memories as the only thing he has left.
The chorus emphasizes that this is his life and he has to hustle to provide for his people. The hook talks about the struggles he has been through and how he has worked too hard and come too far to give up. He needs to leave every day with a point to prove.
In the second verse, Leon talks about how his mother left hoping that things would change, and he moved to Atlanta with hopes of making it big. He feels like he's losing his mind as people around him start using cocaine. He realizes that love is pain and accepts the road he was chosen for, with dreams of fortune and fame.
Overall, "All My Life" is a powerful song that talks about the struggles and hardships of life. It tells the story of someone who has been through a lot but never gives up, always striving to make a better life for himself and his family.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby
Addressing listener with affection
This is my life yeah
Asserting control over personal life
This is my life
Reiterating control over personal life
Baby ohhh
Addressing listener with affection
This is life
Simplifying previous statement
January 3, 1986
Starting point of personal journey
Busting out for the fix
Taking first breath and starting life
Took my first steps
Literal milestone in life
No clue at how physical life gets
Unaware of the struggles and challenges that life holds
Round uptown Calio projects
Growing up in rough neighborhood Calio projects
Whole life stopped when my daddy got popped
Father's death was a major disruption in life
One shot to the head he was dead on the spot
Father died from one gunshot wound
Now I'm running around with my stomach in knots
Feeling anxious and stressed after father's death
Knowing memories is all I got
Realizing that memories are all that remain of father
Ohh nobody knows about the struggling I been through
Expressing that others don't understand personal struggles
that's why I hustle like I do
Working hard to overcome struggles
I gotta provide for my people
Taking on responsibility to care for family
And nigga I done worked too hard
Acknowledging hard work
I done came too far to loose
Recognizing progress and refusing to give up
can't stay still gotta stay on the move
Remaining active to keep progressing
Leave everyday with a point to prove
Motivating self to succeed
Mama jumped ship
Mother left personal life
Hoping shit gone change
Wanting change in life circumstance
Now I'm A-Town bound nigga down for the grain
Moving to Atlanta and committed to financial success
I'm feeling like I'm loosing my sane
Experiencing emotional distress
Cause nigga?s round me been using cocaine
Negative influence of drug use on personal life
Now my dreams of fortune and fame won't be slain
Maintaining hope and ambition despite challenges
Just gotta except that I'm on the road that was chose from above
Accepting personal journey as divine plan
Nigga love is pain
Affirming that love is not always easy
I go and know you been waiting for a long time
Referring to audience anticipating success
Shorty keep a strong grind
Encouraging listener to work hard
Never give up the sun don't shine
Persevere even in tough times
See I'm where I belong now yeah
Feeling secure and at home in current position
[unknown]
Lyrics not provided
Cause if the shit hits the fan and times get hectic
Preparing for possible future difficulties
I'll fall to my knees and thank god that I'm blessed with
Expressing gratitude for life's blessings
The strength to hold on and deliver the message
Acknowledging personal resilience and purpose in life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LLOYD POLITE, ANDRE PARKER, DEMI MCGHEE, IRVING LORENZO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Driss Moukaouame
J'avais passé une très belle soirée avec Leon. J'adore sa musique et sa modestie....
Rafael Ossorio
Bad ass song. I love the funk. The beat of the percussion. Real cool flow.
Roy Batty
The single and the album in its entirety are available on itunes if you're still looking for it. Just checked today.
Mats8810
love it!
Francine Turgeon
Oh my God.... Such a good moments in my life...
That's the way my son began to listen and above all... loved music....... Well.... it is unique... forever... I'll remember...!!!
« E N J O Y »... au MAX...!!!
Jooligan Dyer
TUUUUUUUUUNE! DJJD still busting it out on a Sunday Morning y'all! Hackney 25/10/2020.
Gregory Goings
What album is this from? Too good!
BastiatHayek
LEON PARKER (d), Jay McGovern (voc), Mark Turner (t sax), Jacky Terrasson (p), Ugonna Okegwo (b) and Adam Cruz (perc) in 1994.
Jess Ballesteros Gutierrez
Guash qué temota
TheFunkyKingston
<3