Nelly has been equally active as a businessman; among other ventures, in 2003 he released his own energy drink called "Pimp Juice," and in 2004 he became a minority owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats basketball team. He is also the CEO of Derrty Entertainment, his own company formed in 2003. Nelly has two clothing lines: Vokal (for men) and Apple Bottoms (for women).
Headphones
Nelly Lyrics
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And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain (Uh!)
Can you help me, (Yeah!) to (uh-uh-uh) live with me, today
Today, today I wanna fly away (Uh!)
Today (Yeah!), today (uh-uh-uh) I wanna fly away
Wish that I could fly, fly away
Looking for a brighter day, a brighter day
Run Away from yesterday, yesterday
And take all of my Ghetto boys and girls with me
And, even if we don't know when we're in a race
And put a big smile on our mama face
F-Fly away, flying down the Highway
Livin' in the moment, with my shawty right beside me
Touch the sky up, take it higher
Way up till we floating, we let everybody know
That we go make it righter, make it righter, oh yeah
Today!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me, today
Today, today I wanna fly away
Today, today I wanna fly away
(Let's go!)
I wish that I could hit the block, chillin' with the Homies
Posted on the corner, with no cops checking on us
Take everybody that's with our houses and make a monastery
Health, care, I swear, I do it right now
Tell every boy that had a father at home
If I could I would make you my own
No [single women](undefined) should have to raise you alone
Gimme you're hand, yeah understand together we can
Touch the sky up, take it higher
Way up till we floating, we let everybody know
That we go make it righter, make it righter, oh yeah
Today!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
Oh, and I'mma turn my Headphone
Never turn his head hurt
I'm flying Awa-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
I'm flying Awa-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
They can't stop you (can't stop you no!)
They can't drop you (drop you down!)
I'mma turn his Headphones up and fly away!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
Today, today I wanna fly away
Today, today I wanna fly away
The lyrics to Nelly's song "Headphones" reflect the desire to escape from reality and the struggles of everyday life. The singer wants to turn up their headphones and "fly away, blast off to the stars" to forget their troubles and find hope again. They wish they could take all of their fellow "Ghetto boys and girls" with them to a brighter future where they can leave their past behind. The singer also wishes to provide stability and support for those who didn't have a father figure growing up, wanting to make them their own and create a better life together.
The chorus repeats the desire to escape and not think about their problems while turning up the music. They're calling for help from someone who understands their pain to live with them in the moment and fly away together.
The song's lyrics center on the theme of hope and the desire for a better future, emphasizing the importance of having someone to rely on during tough times. Nelly's rap style helps to convey the sense of urgency felt by the singer in wanting to escape their current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'mma turn my headphones up
I'll increase the volume of my headphones to block out the world.
And fly away, blast of to the stars
I want to escape from reality and go to a world full of wonder and possibilities.
Cause I don't wanna think
I don't want to process or analyze anything in my current situation.
When I feel the hope is gone
I lose faith when things seem bleak.
He knows my pain (Uh!)
The person singing understands the pain that comes with the current situation.
Can you help me, (Yeah!) to (uh-uh-uh) live with me, today
Can you assist me in overcoming the struggles of life, even if it's just for today?
Today, today I wanna fly away (Uh!)
Today, the singer desires to escape from reality and all its problems.
I wish that I could fly, fly away
Escaping would be so much simpler if we could all just fly away from our problems.
Looking for a brighter day, a brighter day
The singer wants to find hope and positivity in life, an improvement from the bleakness they face.
Run Away from yesterday, yesterday
The past is in the past and the singer wants to escape from it and focus on the future.
And take all of my Ghetto boys and girls with me
The singer doesn't want to escape from their past alone, they want to take their loved ones with them.
And, even if we don't know when we're in a race
Even if we don't know the exact path to escape, we still try to escape.
And put a big smile on our mama face
The singer wants to make their mother happy and proud of their achievements.
F-Fly away, flying down the Highway
The singer wants to escape quickly on the highway.
Livin' in the moment, with my shawty right beside me
The singer wants to enjoy the moment and share it with their loved one.
Touch the sky up, take it higher
The singer wants to reach new heights in life.
Way up till we floating, we let everybody know
Letting others know about their success and happiness as they surpass whatever held them down.
That we go make it righter, make it righter, oh yeah
They will make things better and not let hardship hold them down.
Oh, and I'mma turn my Headphone
The singer emphasizes their focus and determination in the situation.
Never turn his head hurt
The singer doesn't want to endure any physical or emotional pain in their escape.
I'm flying Awa-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
The singer is already in the process of escaping.
They can't stop you (can't stop you no!)
The obstacles of life will not deter the singer from escaping and getting better.
They can't drop you (drop you down!)
The singer emphasizes their determination not to let anything hold them back in their quest to escape.
And fly away, blast of to the stars
The singer still wants to escape and metaphorically rise above their problems.
Today, today I wanna fly away
The singer still desires an escape from the current situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARTIN EVANS, JOHN GOODIER, CORNELL N HAYNES, STARLEY N HOPE, ALLEN N RITTER, ANDREW N ROETTGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain (Uh!)
Can you help me, (Yeah!) to (uh-uh-uh) live with me, today
Today, today I wanna fly away (Uh!)
Today (Yeah!), today (uh-uh-uh) I wanna fly away
Wish that I could fly, fly away
Looking for a brighter day, a brighter day
Run Away from yesterday, yesterday
And take all of my Ghetto boys and girls with me
And, even if we don't know when we're in a race
And put a big smile on our mama face
F-Fly away, flying down the Highway
Livin' in the moment, with my shawty right beside me
Touch the sky up, take it higher
Way up till we floating, we let everybody know
That we go make it righter, make it righter, oh yeah
Today!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me, today
Today, today I wanna fly away
Today, today I wanna fly away
I wish that I could hit the block, chillin' with the Homies
Posted on the corner, with no cops checking on us
Take everybody that's with our houses and make a monastery
Health, care, I swear, I do it right now
Tell every boy that had a father at home
If I could I would make you my own
No [single women](undefined) should have to raise you alone
Gimme you're hand, yeah understand together we can
Touch the sky up, take it higher
Way up till we floating, we let everybody know
That we go make it righter, make it righter, oh yeah
Today!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
Oh, and I'mma turn my Headphone
Never turn his head hurt
I'm flying Awa-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
I'm flying Awa-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
They can't stop you (can't stop you no!)
They can't drop you (drop you down!)
I'mma turn his Headphones up and fly away!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
Today, today I wanna fly away
Today, today I wanna fly away
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A criminally underrated song.
Once You JimIn You Can Never JimOut
Lyrics
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain (Uh!)
Can you help me, (Yeah!) to (uh-uh-uh) live with me, today
Today, today I wanna fly away (Uh!)
Today (Yeah!), today (uh-uh-uh) I wanna fly away
Wish that I could fly, fly away
Looking for a brighter day, a brighter day
Run Away from yesterday, yesterday
And take all of my Ghetto boys and girls with me
And, even if we don't know when we're in a race
And put a big smile on our mama face
F-Fly away, flying down the Highway
Livin' in the moment, with my shawty right beside me
Touch the sky up, take it higher
Way up till we floating, we let everybody know
That we go make it righter, make it righter, oh yeah
Today!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me, today
Today, today I wanna fly away
Today, today I wanna fly away
I wish that I could hit the block, chillin' with the Homies
Posted on the corner, with no cops checking on us
Take everybody that's with our houses and make a monastery
Health, care, I swear, I do it right now
Tell every boy that had a father at home
If I could I would make you my own
No [single women](undefined) should have to raise you alone
Gimme you're hand, yeah understand together we can
Touch the sky up, take it higher
Way up till we floating, we let everybody know
That we go make it righter, make it righter, oh yeah
Today!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
Oh, and I'mma turn my Headphone
Never turn his head hurt
I'm flying Awa-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
I'm flying Awa-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
They can't stop you (can't stop you no!)
They can't drop you (drop you down!)
I'mma turn his Headphones up and fly away!
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think (I don't wanna)
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
I'mma turn my headphones up
And fly away, blast of to the stars
Cause I don't wanna think
When I feel the hope is gone
He knows my pain
Can you help me, to live with me
Today, today I wanna fly away
Today, today I wanna fly away
Dan Tha Great
How is this song not a hit???
Kelly Harris
😏
Alece Sky sneed
Ive know this song since i was 15
Jennifer Leicester
I tell me
Jennifer Leicester
Priceless
Kayla C
Cause it's a positive msg . Radio / media want to keep these type of songs of air. They only want to play songs that break up neighborhoods , violence , rape , stuff like that .
Jodi Chandler
I only heard this song for the first time the other day I ❤it
Kay Culbert
I’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR YEARS TO FIND THIS SONG AGAIN