live your life
Pitbull Ft. Rihanna & T.I. Lyrics

Ey, this is special what's happenin' to all my
Introductory line acknowledging the soldiers in Iraq and everyone all over.

All my soldiers over there in Iraq
Saluting the soldiers fighting in Iraq.

Everybody right here
Addressing everyone listening to the song.

What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got
Encouraging listeners to be contented with the life they have.

You know what I'm sayin?
A colloquial expression asking if the listener understands the message conveyed.

Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
Discouraging focusing on what is lacking in life.

And start being thankful for what you do got
Encouraging gratitude towards what an individual has.

Let's give it to 'em baby girl, hey (hey)
Starting the chorus of the song with Rihanna leading.

You're gonna be, a shinin' star
Assuring listeners of their potential to be a superstar.

In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
Referencing material possessions that may come with success.

And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
Conveying that success can lead to greater heights.

'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
Noting that fame can lead to recognition.

So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Encouraging listeners to live their lives to the fullest.

You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
Advocating for individuals to focus on living rather than solely pursuing financial gain.

(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Vocal ad-lib expression after the phrase 'live your life'.

Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
Discouraging time spent on those who wish harm and negativity.

(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
Reiteration of vocal ad-lib expression.

No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
Encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainty and live spontaneously.

'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
T.I. referencing himself as a person who pursues financial gain while living his life to the fullest.

(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Vocal ad-lib expression delivered by T.I.

Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
T.I. reaffirming his statement of chasing paper while living to the fullest.

My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
T.I. reiteration of his statement while delivering ad-lib expressions.

Hey, never mind what haters say, ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Encouraging listeners to ignore those who wish negativity and harm.

Amazin' they ungrateful after all the game I gave away
Noting those who wish negativity despite previous generosity.

Safe to say I paved the way for you cats to get paid today
Acknowledging his influence and contributions within the industry.

You'd still be wastin' days away now had I never saved the day
Assertive boast of saving the music industry with his contributions.

Consider them my protégé, homage I think they should pay
Remarking those who benefited from his contributions should show gratitude.

Instead of bein' gracious they violate in a major way
Disparaging those who benefited but showed ingratitude by being disrespectful.

I never been a hater, still I love 'em in a crazy way
Expressing love despite negative behavior.

Some say they sold the yay' you know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
Comparing individuals who boast financial gain to those who cannot find work.

It ain't that black and white, it has an area the shade of gray
Asserting that things aren't always clear and straightforward.

I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away
Asserting allegiance to his hometown regardless of his current whereabouts.

Some move away to make a way, not move away 'cause they afraid
Noting those who move for success versus those who move due to fear.

I brought back to the hood, and all you ever did was take away
Acknowledging contributions to his hometown not reciprocated in return.

I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt they face away
Expressing anger towards disrespectful individuals.

Like I once made 'em spray, now I could make 'em put the K's away
Referencing his previous reputation for violence and turning towards non-violent solutions.

Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break
Acknowledging his history as a thug and deserving of taking time off.

You'd rather see me catch a case and watch my future fade away
Noting those who would rather see his downfall than success.

I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with
Asserting himself as the opposite of average or modest with an air of refinement.

The spirit of a hustla and the swagger of a college kid
Describing his personality by combining street-wise confidence with youthful exuberance.

Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics
Rejecting the fake while avoiding political involvement or bias.

Articulate, but still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
Capable of speaking well, but maintains physical prowess if the situation arises.

Whoever havin' problems with their record sales just holler Tip
Offering assistance to those experiencing problems with sales in the music industry.

If that don't work and all else fails then turn around and follow Tip
Reiteration of offering his help and assistance to those in need.

I got love for the game, but ayy I'm not in love with all of it
Acknowledging his love for the music industry, but not fully embracing all aspects of it.

Could do without the fame, and rappers nowadays are comedy
Disparaging the current state of the music industry and lack of true talent.

The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguin'
Referencing the loud and boisterous environment of the industry.

Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in
Noting the materialistic culture of the industry.

Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'
Asserting that people forget their values when financial gain is the sole focus.

Them checks into your bank account, and you up out of poverty
Noting the financial gain that can come with success and result in leaving a previous impoverished lifestyle.

Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Disparaging those who lose sight of their morals and prioritize material possessions.

Unhappy with the riches 'cause you're piss poor morally
Conveying that those with financial gain could still be unhappy due to immoral behavior.

Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
Not heeding to previous advice and warning signs.

And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
Asserting that individuals become self-absorbed when achieving success.

Got everybody watchin' what I do, come walk in my shoes
Noting the attention on oneself and inviting others to experience the same success.

And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
Noting that one can see firsthand the success and way of living if they desire it.

Got my mind on my money
Focused on financial gain.

And I'm not goin' away
Expressing longevity and sustainability.

So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
Encouraging listeners to continue pursuing financial gain and reaching new heights.

Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (shinin')
Encouraging self-reflection and continuing to excel.

'Til the game ends, 'til the clock stop
Reiterating persistence and endurance until the end of success.

We gon' post up on the top spot
Asserting that they will be at the top.

Livin' the life, the life
Living a life of success and financial gain.

In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
Referencing his hometown and having support from his team.

The life, my life
Reiteration of success and financial gain in his life.

I do it how I wanna do
Assertive statement regarding living life on his own terms.

I'm livin' my life, my life
Reiteration that he is living life to the fullest on his own terms.

I will never lose
Asserting that he will continue to succeed and remain on top.

And I'm not stoppin'
Asserting that he will continue on his path towards success.

So live your life, your life, your life
Reiteration of the chorus encouraging listeners to live their lives to the fullest.