rockstar
R. Kelly feat. Kid Rock & Ludacris Lyrics


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Going out popping out busting out the screens
Yeah we cashing up busting down acting like we're kings
Yeah we acting wild fuck the rules fun by any means
See our spirits up living life living in our dreams
Music going up fans go wild crushing up the streams
Yeah my girl go wild I go wild that's behind the scenes
Fuck the bad energy living life to the extremes
Yeah we living good living rockstar dreams
Livin' rockstar dreams, ima go on tour
Ima kill these schemes, ima blow some more
Cash on diamonds rings, shit I cant afford
But your love is priceless, gamble till I'm poor but
Now hold up wait I gotta evacuate (Aye)
To a better place runaway until I'm safe (safe)
I seen better days but I still appreciate (Aye)
That there's no debate ima leave my legacy
Going out popping out busting out the screens
Yeah we cashing up busting down acting like we're kings
Yeah we acting wild fuck the rules fun by any means
See our spirits up living life living in our dreams
Music going up fans go wild crushing up the streams
Yeah my girl go wild I go wild that's behind the scenes
Fuck the bad energy living life to the extremes
Yeah we living good living rockstar dreams
Rockstar dreams, living like we're fiends
Cause I'm just a starving artist tryna make ends meet but
Maybe it's not as bad as it seems
Using my imagination in my sleep
Lots of bling, fancy things
Experiences molding me
Fuck taking one for the team
Imma do this one for me
Wasting time but that ain't cheap
Passed the test but I ain't cheat
Learning more cause I studied
Took that shit seriously
I was looking for an outlet
After searching I think that I found it
Who knew this would be my outfit
I'm a rockstar kid living rockstar dreams
Going out popping out busting out the screens
Yeah we cashing up busting down acting like we're kings
Yeah we acting wild fuck the rules fun by any means
See our spirits up living life living in our dreams
Music going up fans go wild crushing up the streams
Yeah my girl go wild I go wild that's behind the scenes
Fuck the bad energy living life to the extremes
Yeah we living good living rockstar dreams
Eating good, living good
Just like we should, if you had what I have turning up you would (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I don't understand people hate the grind
Probably cause people don't have it on their mind
I'm a rockstar rapper all up in the mentions
I spray heat yeah I got extensions (Oh)
Rocking out in underground
It's like I'm in other dimensions
Going out popping out busting out the screens
Yeah we cashing up busting down acting like we're kings
Yeah we acting wild fuck the rules fun by any means
See our spirits up living life living in our dreams
Music going up fans go wild crushing up the streams
Yeah my girl go wild I go wild that's behind the scenes




Fuck the bad energy living life to the extremes
Yeah we living good living rockstar dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R. Kelly's "RockStar" featuring Kid Rock and Ludacris exude a rockstar lifestyle of living "life to the extremes." The song starts off with a description of their lavish lifestyle, "going out popping out busting out the screens, cashing up busting down acting like we're kings." They encourage wild behavior and living the rockstar dream, saying "fuck the rules fun by any means, music going up fans go wild crushing up the streams."


The middle verses explore their pursuit of success and fame: "rockstar dreams, living like we're fiends, cause I'm just a starving artist tryna make ends meet," and references to their past struggles working hard to achieve their goals. They acknowledge the hard work it takes to reach success, but emphasize the importance of enjoying the fruits of their labor.


Towards the end of the song, they reflect on the value of hard work and the determination it takes to maintain a successful career in music. The ending line of the song, "yeah we living good living rockstar dreams," sums up the overall message of the song--enjoying the lifestyle that successful music careers provide, and striving for greatness no matter the cost.


Line by Line Meaning

Going out popping out busting out the screens
We're getting attention and making an impact wherever we go.


Yeah we cashing up busting down acting like we're kings
We're making a lot of money and living like royalty.


Yeah we acting wild fuck the rules fun by any means
We're enjoying ourselves and not letting anyone else dictate how we live our lives.


See our spirits up living life living in our dreams
We're happy and fulfilled, pursuing our passions and living the life we always dreamed of.


Music going up fans go wild crushing up the streams
Our music is gaining popularity and our fans are raving about us on social media and streaming platforms.


Yeah my girl go wild I go wild that's behind the scenes
Even when we're not in the public eye, we're still having fun and living it up.


Fuck the bad energy living life to the extremes
We don't let negativity bring us down and we're always pushing ourselves to the limit.


Yeah we living good living rockstar dreams
We're living like rockstars and enjoying every moment of it.


Livin' rockstar dreams, ima go on tour
Living like rockstars means going on tour and performing for our fans.


Ima kill these schemes, ima blow some more
We're going to be successful and make even more money by following our plans and strategies.


Cash on diamonds rings, shit I cant afford
We have extravagant taste, but we can't always afford the things we want.


But your love is priceless, gamble till I'm poor but
We're willing to risk everything for the people we love, even if it means losing everything else.


Now hold up wait I gotta evacuate (Aye)
We need to take a break from the craziness and find a safer place to be for a while.


To a better place runaway until I'm safe (safe)
We need to escape from the chaos of our rockstar lifestyle and find some peace and security.


I seen better days but I still appreciate (Aye)
We've had some struggles, but we're still grateful for everything we have achieved and experienced.


That there's no debate ima leave my legacy
We're determined to make a lasting impact and be remembered for our contributions to music and culture.


Cause I'm just a starving artist tryna make ends meet but
Despite our current success, we remember our humble beginnings and the struggles we faced to get here.


Maybe it's not as bad as it seems
Our difficult journey has been worth it and our current situation is better than we ever imagined.


Using my imagination in my sleep
Our creativity and passion extends beyond our waking hours and infiltrates our dreams.


Lots of bling, fancy things
Our success has brought us material wealth and luxury items.


Experiences molding me
Our journey and the things we've been through have shaped us into the people we are today.


Fuck taking one for the team
We're not interested in sacrificing ourselves for the benefit of others, we're focused on our own success.


Imma do this one for me
We're pursuing our dreams for our own satisfaction, not to please anyone else.


Wasting time but that ain't cheap
We're aware that we're spending a lot of money and resources pursuing our dreams, but it's worth it to us.


Passed the test but I ain't cheat
We've succeeded through hard work and dedication, not by cheating or cutting corners.


Learning more cause I studied
We've achieved success by putting in the work and learning as much as we can about our craft.


Took that shit seriously
We've been dedicated and focused on our goals from the start.


I was looking for an outlet
We needed a way to express ourselves and our creativity, and music was the perfect outlet for that.


After searching I think that I found it
We've finally found a way to channel our energy and passion in a productive and fulfilling way.


Who knew this would be my outfit
We never imagined we'd end up as successful musicians, but it's been an amazing journey.


Eating good, living good
Our success has brought us the ability to enjoy our lives and indulge in the things we love.


Just like we should, if you had what I have turning up you would (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We feel like anyone in our position would be excited and enjoying life just as much as we are.


I don't understand people hate the grind
We don't understand how anyone could not appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve success.


Probably cause people don't have it on their mind
We think that people who criticize our lifestyle don't understand the dedication and sacrifice required to achieve it.


I'm a rockstar rapper all up in the mentions
As successful musicians, we're constantly in the spotlight and receiving attention from fans and media.


I spray heat yeah I got extensions (Oh)
Our music is powerful and resonates with our fans, and we're always pushing the boundaries of what's possible.


Rocking out in underground
We may have started in small venues or lesser-known scenes, but we've now achieved widespread recognition and success.


It's like I'm in other dimensions
Our success has transported us to another world, and we feel like we're living in a dream.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Reynaldo Bicomong

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Comments from YouTube:

@Etienne.Womack

They can say whatever bout Kelz but you can't deny his talent & Luda killed his verse 🔥

@debbiesmith5035

Sho can't!!! This is still an amazing song. Love Kellz music

@shamelesstumuhaise3364

Such an underrated classic that holds up today. The instrumental is next level

@cedricsombo9681

OH YEAH !

@Linkupbrampton

Still a brilliant song to this day... These good music don't die.

@superdragon1101

Yeah, I like the rock elements. Too bad he in prison.

@Hazesorry

R Kelly man too talented to be messing with minors and all that.

@albertoganda3686

Rap, Rock, R&B at the same beat. Only goat can do this Mr. Kels.

@superdragon1101

Word. Sucks what situations he got himself into though.

@stennaymezmboumbadjiembi6516

Kid Rock Killed it in one roar ‼️

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