Alive
Lil Jon Lyrics


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Wake up in the morning feeling live
God must be really on my side
Got the baddest bitch up by my side
Cash make the pussy come alive
Everybody know I set the vibe
Bet I steal ya bitch like it's a crime
All my niggas come from doing time
Hands in the air, we just so fly

Thank God that I'm alive! (woo)
I been poppin' all my life (woo)
It's like my birthday every night (woo)
I been poppin' all my life (woo)
Thank God that I'm alive! (woo)
I been poppin' all my life (woo)
It's like my birthday every night (woo)
I been poppin' all my life (woo)
Thank God that I'm alive!

Offset!
Ooh, thankin' the Lord I'm alive (God)
Your diamonds not lookin' alive (dead)
Bentley truck swervin', it's wide (skrrt)
Heard you be talkin' to 12 (who?)
But I do not fuck with them guys (no)
First time I seen me a bale (bale)
I thought it was gold in my eyes (yes)
The coupe all red inside (ooh)
Duplex, shawty outside (ooh)
We not feelin' your vibe (yeah)
Nigga played out, retired (retired)
Niggas out here ain't true (nah)
Two-door coupe, no roof (skrrt, skrrt)
Spikes on the back of my shoe (spikes)
You got more money than who? (Who?)
Christian Dior on my boo (Dior)
Real niggas gon' salute (salute)
Drippin' in, I got the juice (drip)
Molly with the Henny boost (ooh)
You're lookin' at the biggest group (who?)
I'm lookin' at the biggest boobs (boobs)
Lookin' at the biggest diamonds
That I put up in my mama's hula hoops (boogers)
You niggas really out of style now (style)
Bitches really need to bow down (bow down)
Migo Gang is a cash cow
Lay down the track, get the bags out (woo)
Handguns and the mags out
It's time for the birds, take a bath now (brrr)
Smokin' cookie, 'bout to pass out (cookie)
Come to the Nawf, got the bags out

Thank God that I'm alive! (whew)
I been poppin' all my life (whew)
It's like my birthday every night (whew)
I been poppin' all my life (whew)
Thank God that I'm alive! (whew)
I been poppin' all my life (whew)
It's like my birthday every night (whew)
I been poppin' all my life (whew)
Thank God that I'm alive!

Rick James, show your titties, it's a celebration
Stuntin', I wore a mink to my graduation (yeah)
F-f-fuck the world, I think it's ovulatin' (okay)
If you ain't gettin' money, what's your occupation? (Tell 'em)
Check my DNA, the A and K'll wet ya, boy
Woo! I think I'm kin to Nature Boy
A lot of flavor, boy, I'm all about my paper, boy (paper)
Went to L.A. and tried to smoke an acre, boy (loud)
I can't relate to noise, bumpin' like a canker sore (bump)
I told her, "Go to Hell, leave your shoes at the door" (damn)
Yeah (yeah,) this the life I chose (chose)
Nigga, look at me, I look right on hoes

Thank God that I'm alive (woo)
I've been poppin' all my life (woo)
It's like my birthday every night (woo)
I've been poppin' all my life (woo)
Thank God that I'm alive

I am so grateful
I am so grateful
I'm in da club vibin'
And I'm so thankful
I got them bands on me
She got her hands on me
She did a dance on me
She put that thang on me
Shawty you wild than a mufucka
Damn.. I ain't nothing but one thang to say

Thank God that I'm alive
Yah, thank God
Thank God, thank God
Thank God, thank God




Yah, yah
Thank God that I'm alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Alive" by Lil Jon express gratitude for life and the blessings that come with it. The artist starts by acknowledging that he wakes up every morning feeling alive and grateful to be alive, indicating that he recognizes that life is a gift from God. He further boasts about his success and the company he keeps, bragging about his influence over others and the prosperity that comes with it. The featured rapper, Offset, also expresses his thankfulness for life and the luxurious lifestyle he enjoys, showing off his wealth and success. The song is an anthem for the good life, with the artists expressing gratitude for all the good things that come with it.


The theme of gratitude is one of the core messages of the song. The upbeat and catchy melody accompanied by the trance-like "Thank God that I'm alive" chorus gives a positive vibe to the song. Throughout the song, the artists use their journey and experiences as an example to inspire others to appreciate life and all it offers.


One interesting fact about the song "Alive" is that it features collaboration from Offset, a rapper from the Atlanta-based trio Migos. The song is also on the soundtrack for the 2018 sports comedy movie Uncle Drew, starring Kyrie Irving. The song is produced by Lil Jon and features vocal recordings from Rick James.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up in the morning feeling live
I start every morning ready to face the day


God must be really on my side
I feel blessed to know that God is with me at every step


Got the baddest bitch up by my side
I have my girl with me and she's the best one out there


Cash make the pussy come alive
My money makes women feel good about themselves


Everybody know I set the vibe
Everyone knows that I create and control the mood


Bet I steal ya bitch like it's a crime
I am so charismatic that I can make any girl mine


All my niggas come from doing time
All my friends have been through tough times together


Hands in the air, we just so fly
We're such a cool group of people that people just can't help but raise their hands and vibe with us


Thank God that I'm alive! (woo)
I am so grateful and humbled that I am still here, alive and well


I been poppin' all my life (woo)
I have been successful and popular for as long as I remember


It's like my birthday every night (woo)
Every night feels like a celebration, like it's my birthday


Offset!
This line is just an introduction before Offset starts rapping


Ooh, thankin' the Lord I'm alive (God)
Offset is also grateful to be alive and acknowledges God's role in it


Your diamonds not lookin' alive (dead)
Offset notices someone's diamonds, which he thinks are dull and lifeless


Bentley truck swervin', it's wide (skrrt)
Offset's Bentley is large, powerful and he's driving it around with swag and style


Heard you be talkin' to 12 (who?)
Offset has heard that this person has been talking to the police


But I do not fuck with them guys (no)
Offset doesn't associate or collaborate with anyone who talks to the cops


First time I seen me a bale (bale)
Offset remembers the first time he saw a bale of drugs


I thought it was gold in my eyes (yes)
When he first saw it, it looked like a treasure that he couldn't believe


The coupe all red inside (ooh)
Offset's car has a luxurious and attractive red interior


Duplex, shawty outside (ooh)
He has a big house and a girl waiting outside for him


We not feelin' your vibe (yeah)
Offset and his people are not impressed by someone's energy or atmosphere


Nigga played out, retired (retired)
Someone is not hip and looks like they're washed up and retired


Niggas out here ain't true (nah)
Some people around Offset are not trustworthy or genuine


Two-door coupe, no roof (skrrt, skrrt)
Offset is driving a two-door car with an open roof and riding with swag


Spikes on the back of my shoe (spikes)
Offset's shoes have spikes on the back and make a statement


You got more money than who? (Who?)
Offset is questioning someone's wealth and status


Christian Dior on my boo (Dior)
Offset's girlfriend is wearing Christian Dior, a high-end fashion brand


Real niggas gon' salute (salute)
Real men acknowledge and respect other men


Drippin' in, I got the juice (drip)
Offset is proud and confident of his appearance and swag


Molly with the Henny boost (ooh)
Offset mentions drugs and that he is taking a combination of substances


You're lookin' at the biggest group (who?)
He's referencing his group, 'Migos', as the biggest in the game


I'm lookin' at the biggest boobs (boobs)
Offset mentions looking and admiring at someone's large breasts


Lookin' at the biggest diamonds That I put up in my mama's hula hoops (boogers)
He's talking about the huge diamonds set in his mother's hoop earrings


You niggas really out of style now (style)
Offset is making a statement that the people around him are not stylish anymore


Bitches really need to bow down (bow down)
He believes that women around him should show respect and deference to him


Migo Gang is a cash cow
Offset and his group, Migos, are making lots of money together


Lay down the track, get the bags out (woo)
They earn money by recording songs and then making a profit out of them


Handguns and the mags out
Offset is ready and prepared with guns and ammunition if needed


It's time for the birds, take a bath now (brrr)
It's time for them to sell drugs


Smokin' cookie, 'bout to pass out (cookie)
Offset is about to pass out because his weed is too strong


Come to the Nawf, got the bags out
If someone comes to the North (Atlanta where Offset is from), they'll have access to drugs


Rick James, show your titties, it's a celebration
Rick James is a reference to a musician and this line is asking someone to show their breasts and celebrate with them


Stuntin', I wore a mink to my graduation (yeah)
Offset wore a fur coat to his graduation to show off his success


F-f-fuck the world, I think it's ovulatin' (okay)
He's expressing his hatred towards the world and perhaps referring to the phrase 'fuck the world' by saying it's giving birth to more evil


If you ain't gettin' money, what's your occupation? (Tell 'em)
He's delivering an insult to people who don't make enough money


Check my DNA, the A and K'll wet ya, boy Woo! I think I'm kin to Nature Boy
He's boasting about his aggressive and dangerous nature and also referencing the nickname of a professional wrestler


A lot of flavor, boy, I'm all about my paper, boy (paper)
He has a lot of style and charisma, but he's also very committed to making money


Went to L.A. and tried to smoke an acre, boy (loud)
Another drug reference to smoking a lot in Los Angeles


I can't relate to noise, bumpin' like a canker sore (bump)
He's not interested in people who talk too much and is comparing their noise to a canker sore


I told her, "Go to Hell, leave your shoes at the door" (damn)
He's telling someone off and insulting them harshly


Yeah (yeah,) this the life I chose (chose)
He's acknowledging that he has chosen this lifestyle and it's the one he wants to live


Nigga, look at me, I look right on hoes
He's so confident and attractive that he looks good to all women


I am so grateful I am so grateful
This line is repeated to emphasize the main theme of being grateful


I'm in da club vibin' And I'm so thankful
He's having a great time in the club and expressing his gratitude


I got them bands on me She got her hands on me She did a dance on me She put that thang on me
He's at the club with his money and he's also with a woman who is dancing on him and showing attention


Shawty you wild than a mufucka Damn.. I ain't nothing but one thang to say
He's praising the girl he's with and saying that she's amazing and he can't help but compliment her


Thank God that I'm alive
The song is ending with the same idea that he's grateful and humbled to be alive




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dylan Ragland, Jonathan Smith, Karin Thornton, Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Marlin Bonds, Tauheed Epps, Trocon Roberts

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@DD-ef8tv

Lil Jon arrebentando nos clipes e mรบsicas ๐Ÿ˜

@thiago29387

Quanto o Beat quanto a animaรงรฃo estรฃo muito fodas. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค

@sincerojhony9575

lil jon chega arrepiando com qualquer son sera sempre epico essa voz

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท pega essa batida bota qualquer funk no chinelo lil jon sempre som de qualidade

@consuellyribeirodearaujo119

Amo essa mรบsica ๐Ÿ˜

@dyegosantos7721

Muito bom ๐ŸคŸ

@sadawoodard7719

We missed you Lil Jon glad you are back with another one ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@steezy7460

sada woodard he never left tbh

@ramazanmamazov931

sada woodard be careful 6ix9ine , the king is back

@johnmcfirstley6122

He was silent since I was in middle School that was 6 years ago

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