Take My Life
Pusha-T & Andrea Martin Lyrics
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Wish death upon they soul until they burning in a fire
Illest motherfucker breathing, fuck your rhyme or your reason
Fucking over your issues is killing a whole niggas season
I made my way, way, I found my road, road
Bar-arada-da, I made my own, ho, eghck
You ain’t ever have shit local nigga
Woo, how the fuck I own you local niggas
Looked up to Eric B and dope dealer, chain rockers
Here was you when I was bleeding
Disappointed and battling my demons
Just want to ride Italian leather, acting like you don’t know me
Euro designer palace, fuck my bitch on my Sony
And I feel…
And I feel like they want to take my life
Be Careful what you say, be careful what you do
Tell them what they want to hear, but staying from the truth
And I feel like they want to take my life
It ain’t enough that I struggle through my career
Less appreciated than when I was part of a pair
Pushed an envelope of truth like I was there
Depiction and the depth was the proff that I was there
It’s no question in my origins
Photo album full of Polaroid’s they’re still pointing in
Couple million records sold, they say I’m still poisoning
Seven different SIM cards, bringing all that mortar in
Brick by brick nigga, all you add is water in
We ain’t got to touch hands nigga, put your order in
I just want to float through clouds with red seams on my towel
No overly gaudy shit, just diamonds on the dials
Woo, and I’m still buying mo’ guns
Mo’ money, mo’ murder nigga, choose one
The song “Take My Life” by Pusha-T and Andrea Martin is a powerful track about the struggle of success and the envy and hatred that can come along with it. The opening lines of the song are particularly striking, with Pusha-T expressing a desire for the death of his enemies. He raps, “I hope you pussy mother fuckers die / Wish death upon they soul until they burning in a fire,” setting the tone for the rest of the song. He goes on to assert himself as the “illest motherfucker breathing” and dismisses any criticism or competition. Pusha-T reflects on his journey to success and the obstacles he has faced along the way. He also touches on the theme of authenticity and staying true to oneself, encouraging his listeners to “be careful what you say” and “tell them what they want to hear, but stay from the truth.”
The song is characterized by its hard-hitting beat and aggressive delivery, which perfectly complement the lyrics. The chorus is particularly catchy, with Andrea Martin singing “And I feel like they want to take my life” over and over again. Despite the grim subject matter, the song has a certain energy and intensity that is hard to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope you pussy mother fuckers die
I wish death upon those who oppose me or disrespect me.
Wish death upon they soul until they burning in a fire
I want those people to suffer eternal torment for their disobedience.
Illest motherfucker breathing, fuck your rhyme or your reason
I am the greatest living rapper and I do not care for your explanations or excuses.
Fucking over your issues is killing a whole niggas season
I am destroying my opponents by publicly exposing their flaws and weaknesses.
I made my way, way, I found my road, road
I have succeeded in life by paving my own unique path and discovering my own destiny.
Bar-arada-da, I made my own, ho, eghck
I have achieved success through my own hard work and determination.
You ain’t ever have shit local nigga
You have never achieved anything in life and are only respected in your small, local community.
Woo, how the fuck I own you local niggas
I have surpassed and achieved more success than those who only have local influence.
I’m a global nigga, sean’s allizay shopper
I have reached worldwide success and can afford to buy luxury items such as champagne brands like Sean's Allizay.
Looked up to Eric B and dope dealer, chain rockers
I admire individuals who succeeded in life through either music or drug dealing and wearing their wealth on their necks with flashy chains.
Here was you when I was bleeding
You were not there to support me when I needed it the most and was struggling.
Disappointed and battling my demons
I am always fighting with my inner demons and am disappointed in myself for not always making the right choices.
Just want to ride Italian leather, acting like you don’t know me
I desire to ride in a luxurious car with Italian leather and want those around me to treat me with the same respect they would give a stranger.
Euro designer palace, fuck my bitch on my Sony
I can afford to live in a European luxury home and have sexual relations with my significant other while blasting music from my Sony speakers.
And I feel…
I have a particular feeling or sentiment, which is about to be expressed further in the song.
And I feel like they want to take my life
I believe that people are out to harm me and pose a threat to my well-being.
Be Careful what you say, be careful what you do
You should be cautious with your words and actions around me, as I am a powerful individual who takes no disrespect lightly.
Tell them what they want to hear, but staying from the truth
You should lie or manipulate others in order to get what you want, while avoiding the actual truth.
It ain’t enough that I struggle through my career
I have faced many difficulties and obstacles throughout my career and am not content with just surviving through them.
Less appreciated than when I was part of a pair
I am not receiving enough recognition for my talent and work since breaking away from a partnership.
Pushed an envelope of truth like I was there
I have pushed boundaries of honesty and revelation in my music as if I was directly involved in the situations I rap about.
Depiction and the depth was the proof that I was there
My ability to provide a detailed and vivid portrayal of events is the evidence that I have experienced them firsthand.
It’s no question in my origins
My roots and background are undeniable and not up for debate.
Photo album full of Polaroid’s they’re still pointing in
I have a collection of Polaroid photos that serve as a reminder of my past and the people who have influenced me along the way.
Couple million records sold, they say I’m still poisoning
Despite my commercial success, some still criticize me and believe that my music has a negative influence on people.
Seven different SIM cards, bringing all that mortar in
I use multiple SIM cards to conceal my activities while obtaining drugs and other illicit materials.
Brick by brick nigga, all you add is water in
I am building my wealth and success gradually and through my own hard work, and those who try to get involved will only hinder my progress.
We ain’t got to touch hands nigga, put your order in
You do not need to physically meet me to place an order for drugs, simply make your request and it will be fulfilled.
I just want to float through clouds with red seams on my towel
My aspirations are to live a carefree life in luxury, with a red seam towel that represents my high class status.
No overly gaudy shit, just diamonds on the dials
I prefer subtle displays of wealth such as diamond-encrusted watch faces, rather than flashy or tacky designs.
Woo, and I’m still buying mo’ guns
I am still purchasing weapons and firearms to protect myself from any potential threats.
Mo’ money, mo’ murder nigga, choose one
With more money comes more danger and the need to commit violent acts, so one must decide which path they want to take in life.
Contributed by Benjamin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.