In September 2010, Pusha T signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. Later that year, he was featured on West's single "Runaway," which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2011, he released his first solo project, the mixtape Fear of God, which was followed up with his debut solo album, My Name Is My Name, released in 2013. In November 2015, West appointed Pusha T to take over his role as president of GOOD Music. Pusha T remained a flagship artist for the label until ending his tenure with the company in 2022.
Pusha T has since then released three solo albums: King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude (2015), Daytona (2018), and It's Almost Dry (2022), all receiving widespread critical acclaim; the latter was Pusha T's first number one debut on the Billboard 200.
Sweet Serenade
Pusha T Lyrics
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Did everything you could, to be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten city lights
My whole team winnin', no vision on quittin'
I'd rather say I did than let them busters say I didn't
Let-let-let-let 'em talk about it mane, I'm already livin'
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it, get it, get it
Came from the bottom, no one said it would be fair
Now I'm on this money, lounging like it's a beach chair
Poppa don't preach, all we do is just reach here
Raised round killers, we just happy to be here
Spot 'em, got 'em, let your soul pay your dues
While my hoes doing magic, voodoo moulin rouge
That's a tactic that they use, fuck 'em high then suck 'em dry
Before you know it her Q7 is buzzing by
The queen pin to the king pin redeems him
The boat comes, the dope drums, my team wins
Yughck! This the life that we made
Gun shots in the dark like a sweet serenade
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Did everything you could, to be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten city lights
My whole team winnin', no vision on quittin'
I'd rather say I did than let them busters say I didn't
Let-let-let-let 'em talk about it mane, I'm already livin'
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it, get it, get it
Supreme ballers, all my niggas got ESPY's
Triple doubles, both wrist and neck freeze
Triple doubles, two bricks and tech squeeze
Triple doubles, two hoes and check please (Woo!)
They love me on my Ric Flair shit (Woo!)
In that Phantom like I'm Blair Witch (Woo!)
Who are you to be compared with? (Woo!)
Ain't no niggas that you bled with
Caught cases ran base and road aces
Lick shots or left bodies with no traces
Yughck! This the life that we made
Gun shots in the dark like a sweet serenade nigga!
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Did everything you could, to be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten city lights
My whole team winnin', no vision on quittin'
I'd rather say I did than let them busters say I didn't
Let-let-let-let 'em talk about it mane, I'm already livin'
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it, get it, get it
Look, my ouija board don't never lie to me
The best rapper living, I know who's alive to me
Yeah, the competition's all but died to me
Raah, I make these mothafuckas hide from me
The Sergio Tacchini life we uphold
You just posing for them pics so you can upload
Yughck! This the life that we made
Gun shots in the dark like a sweet serenade nigga!
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Did everything you could, to be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten city lights
My whole team winnin', no vision on quittin'
I'd rather say I did than let them busters say I didn't
Let-let-let-let 'em talk about it mane, I'm already livin'
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it, get it, get it
The song "Sweet Serenade" by Pusha T is a reflection on his life journey and the obstacles he faced to achieve success. The song talks about celebrating and toasting champagne to the life he made while acknowledging the challenges he had to overcome. The feeling of satisfaction that everything is right, and the energy is strong enough to brighten the entire city is portrayed in the lyrics.
Pusha T emphasizes that he came from the bottom, and nothing was ever fair to him. However, despite all the challenges, he is now on the money lurching like it's a beach chair. He talks about the tactic of voodoo moulin rouge his hoes use to make money. The song also highlights his accomplishments, such as the Supreme ballers, where all of his friends have ESPY's, and he's the best rapper living. The song talks about the life he made with gunshots in the dark, but everything is still worth celebrating.
Pusha T mentions his risked life but always tries every day to go and get it. The lyrics portray the feeling of being content with the life he has made and having no vision of quitting. The song also talks about his accomplishments, where he is unapologetic about his success and would instead say "I did" than let the haters say "I didn't." Pusha T also highlights the life he made, where gunshots in the dark are like a sweet serenade.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Let's celebrate and enjoy our current success and status
Did everything you could, to be here for the night
We worked hard and overcame obstacles to make it to where we are now
Man it feels good, everything is right
We are happy and content with our current situation
Energy is strong enough to brighten city lights
Our enthusiasm and positive vibes have a significant impact
My whole team winnin', no vision on quittin'
We are all succeeding together and have no plans to give up
I'd rather say I did than let them busters say I didn't
I am motivated by proving others wrong and achieving my goals
Let-let-let-let 'em talk about it mane, I'm already livin'
I don't care what others say, I am already living the life I want
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it, get it, get it
I am willing to take risks to achieve my goals and make progress
Came from the bottom, no one said it would be fair
We started from humble beginnings and faced challenges along the way
Now I'm on this money, lounging like it's a beach chair
We have achieved financial success and can enjoy it with ease
Poppa don't preach, all we do is just reach here
We focus on reaching our goals and don't let anyone tell us what to do
Raised round killers, we just happy to be here
We grew up around dangerous people and situations, so we are grateful to still be alive and successful
Spot 'em, got 'em, let your soul pay your dues
We have taken care of those who have wronged us and have paid our dues to society
While my hoes doing magic, voodoo moulin rouge
My female companions are doing impressive things and we are having a great time
That's a tactic that they use, fuck 'em high then suck 'em dry
Some people try to deceive and use others for personal gain
Before you know it her Q7 is buzzing by
Before you know it, someone has achieved success and moved on to bigger and better things
The queen pin to the king pin redeems him
A powerful woman can help a man regain his success and reputation
The boat comes, the dope drums, my team wins
We are enjoying success and celebrating with our team
Supreme ballers, all my niggas got ESPY's
We are all highly successful and recognized for our talents
Triple doubles, both wrist and neck freeze
We have achieved great success and can afford luxury items
Triple doubles, two bricks and tech squeeze
We have achieved success in illegal activities and are capable of violence
Triple doubles, two hoes and check please (Woo!)
We can have multiple sexual partners and afford to pay for their company
They love me on my Ric Flair shit (Woo!)
We are admired for our flamboyant and successful lifestyle
In that Phantom like I'm Blair Witch (Woo!)
We are riding in a luxury vehicle with a strong presence
Who are you to be compared with? (Woo!)
Nobody can match our level of success and achievement
Ain't no niggas that you bled with
There is no one who has been through the same struggles and adversity as us
Caught cases ran base and road aces
We have been involved in criminal activity and have made successful escapes
Lick shots or left bodies with no traces
We have been involved in violence and have gotten away without being caught
Look, my ouija board don't never lie to me
I trust my intuition and instincts when making decisions
The best rapper living, I know who's alive to me
I am confident in my abilities and consider myself the best in the game
Yeah, the competition's all but died to me
I have outshined and surpassed my competition
Raah, I make these mothafuckas hide from me
My success makes others feel inferior and intimidated
The Sergio Tacchini life we uphold
We live a luxury lifestyle
You just posing for them pics so you can upload
Others are only putting on a facade and pretending to be successful for social media
Yughck! This the life that we made
We have created our own successful lifestyle
Gun shots in the dark like a sweet serenade nigga!
We have overcome obstacles and achieved success despite facing danger and adversity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OMNISHA MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, CHRIS BROWN, KASSEEM DEAN, MICHAEL FORNO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fideletamo4292
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@inlovewithfashion77
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Did everything you could, be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten up city lights
My whole team winning, no vision of quiting
I rather say I did than let them buzzards say I didn't
Let 'em talk about it mane, I'm already living
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it
[Pusha T:]
Came from the bottom, no one said it would be fair
Now I'm on this money, lounging like it's a beach chair
Poppa don't preach, all we do is reach here
Raised round killers, we just happy to be here
Spot 'em, got 'em, let your soul pay your dues
While my hoes doing they magic, voodoo moulin rouge
That's a tactic that they use, fuck 'em high then suck 'em dry
Before you know it her Q7 is buzzing by
The queen pin to the king pin redeems him
The boat comes, the dope drums, my team wins
Yuugh! This the life that we made
Gun shots in the dark like a sweet serenade
[Chris Brown:]
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Did everything you could, be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten up city lights
My whole team winning, no vision of quiting
I rather say I did than let them buzzards say I didn't
Let 'em talk about it mane, I'm already living
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it
[Pusha T:]
Supreme Ballas, all my niggas got ESPY's
Triple doubles, both wrist and neck freeze
Triple doubles, two bricks and tech squeeze
Triple doubles, two hoes and cheque please
They love me on my Ric Flair shit
In that Phantom like I'm Blair Witch
Who are you to be compared with?
Ain't no niggas that you bled with
Court cases ran base and road aces
Lick shots or left bodies with no traces
Yeah! This the life that we made
Gun shots in the dark like a sweet serenade
[Chris Brown:]
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Did everything you could, be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten up city lights
My whole team winning, no vision of quiting
I rather say I did than let them buzzards say I didn't
Let 'em talk about it man, I'm already living
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it
[Pusha T:]
Look, my ouija [prounounced "weegee"] board don't never lie to me
The best rapper living, I know who's alive to me
Yeah, the competition is all but died to me
Raah, I make these mothafuckas hide from me
The Sergio Tacchini life we uphold
You just posing for them pics so you can upload
Yeah! This the life that we made
Gun shots in the dark like a sweet serenade, nigga
[Chris Brown:]
Come on, let's toast the champagne, this one's for the life
Did everything you could, be here for the night
Man it feels good, everything is right
Energy is strong enough to brighten up city lights
My whole team winning, no vision of quiting
I rather say I did than let them buzzards say I didn't
Let 'em talk about it man, I'm already living
I risk my life to try everyday to go and get it
@ntwali5741
I’ll come back to this song one day celebrating being in a much better place in my life. 🙏🏾
@avnoorsinghkohli3967
frrrr
@kaniethamoorman7373
You got this. Better days are ahead
@ntwali5741
@Kanietha Moorman Amen to that. 🙏🏾... Thank you.
@trevor9240
are you Rwandese ?
@ntwali5741
@@trevor9240 yup
@user-us8lq5pq9l
This song now gives me nostalgia, 2021 if anyone still listening.
@arnaldokimanivan-dunem2856
i feel you bro
@alenddusky2171
yea
@maxthemba2667
Factual bro