live your life
Rhianna // T.I Lyrics
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You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
Cause everyone knows, just who you are-are.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
You steady chasing that paper.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Ain't got no time for no haters.
No telling where it'll take you.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
[T.I.:]
Never mind what haters say, ignore them 'til they fade away.
Amazing they ungrateful after all the game I gave away.
Safe to say I paved the way, for you cats to get paid today.
You still be wasting days away, nah had I never saved the day.
Consider them my prot??g??, homage I think they should pay.
Instead of being gracious, they violate in a major way.
I never been a hater still I love them, In a crazy way.
Some say they sold the yay and no they couldn't even work on Labor day.
It ain't that black and white, it has an area that's shaded grey.
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away.
Some move away to make a way not move away cause they afraid.
I brought back to the hood and all you ever did was take away.
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt their face away.
Like I once made them spray, now I could make them plead their case away.
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break.
You'd rather see me catch a case, and watch my future fade away.
[Rihanna:]
You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
Cause everyone knows, who you are-are.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
You steady chasing that paper.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
No telling where it'll take you.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
Just living my life.
[T.I.:]
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid.
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics.
Articulate but still would grab a nigga by the collar quick.
Whoever having problems with their record sales just holla tip.
If that don't work and all else fails, then turn around and follow tip.
I got love for the game but ay I'm not in love with all of it.
Could do without the fame and the rappers nowadays are comedy.
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguing.
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in.
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'.
The cheques into your bank account and you up out of poverty.
Your values is a disarray, prioritizing horribly.
Unhappy with the riches cause your piss poor morally.
Ignoring all prior advice and fore warning.
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden aren't we?
[Rihanna:]
You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
Cause everyone knows, who you are-are.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
You steady chasing that paper.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
No telling where it'll take you.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
Now everybody watchin' what I do.
Come walk in my shoes, And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to.
I got my mind on my money and I not goin' away, ay.
So keep on gettin' your paper keep on climbin'.
Look in the mirror and keep on shinin'.
Til' the game ends, til' the clock stops.
We gonna post up on the top spot.
So live your life.
The lyrics of "Live Your Life" by Rihanna and T.I. is about living life on your own terms, no matter what anyone else says or thinks. Rihanna's chorus encourages listeners to live their lives fully and pursue their dreams, even if it means chasing after money. T.I.'s verses speak directly to those who doubt him and his success, telling them to ignore the haters and focus on staying motivated and hustling. He also criticizes those who focus only on superficial markers of success, like fancy cars and clothes, without considering deeper values and priorities.
One of the interesting facts about "Live Your Life" is that it was a huge commercial success upon its release in 2008, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there for six weeks. The song was also a hit internationally, charting in countries like Australia, Canada, and the UK. Another interesting fact is that the song heavily samples O-Zone's song "Dragostea Din Tei," which was a viral hit in Europe in the mid-2000s.
Additionally, "Live Your Life" was popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where users would create their own videos and dance routines to the song. The song was also used in various movies, TV shows, and commercials, including the trailer for the 2009 film "Obsessed" and a 2016 Cadillac ad. The music video for "Live Your Life" features both Rihanna and T.I. in various urban and colorful settings, with a nod to classic Hollywood glamour in some scenes.
Chords: The chords for "Live Your Life" are not available as it does not feature any guitar-based music.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
You're going to achieve success and material possessions that will make you stand out.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
You will realize that you have what it takes to succeed and you will achieve great things.
Cause everyone knows, just who you are-are.
You will become popular and well-known because of your success.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
Enjoy your success and make the most of it.
You steady chasing that paper.
You are working hard to earn money and achieve financial success.
Ain't got no time for no haters.
You don't have time for negative or jealous people who try to bring you down.
No telling where it'll take you.
You never know where your hard work and success will take you.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
The artist is determined to work hard and achieve monetary success.
Never mind what haters say, ignore them 'til they fade away.
Don't let negative or jealous people affect you and continue working towards your goals.
Amazing they ungrateful after all the game I gave away.
Despite the help and support given to others, some people are still unappreciative and negative.
Safe to say I paved the way, for you cats to get paid today.
The singer feels that they have played a role in the success of others and helped them achieve financial success.
Consider them my protégé, homage I think they should pay.
The artist views those who have achieved success with their help as their apprentices and believes they should show gratitude.
Instead of being gracious, they violate in a major way.
Some people do not show gratitude for the help they received and instead act disrespectfully towards the singer.
I never been a hater still I love them, In a crazy way.
The singer doesn't hold grudges and still cares for those who have acted negatively towards them.
Some say they sold the yay and no they couldn't even work on Labor day.
Some people claim to have achieved success through illegal means but are not willing to work hard.
It ain't that black and white, it has an area that's shaded grey.
The artist acknowledges that success is not always straightforward and there may be moral gray areas.
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away.
The artist is proud of their roots and will always represent their community, even if they leave it.
Some move away to make a way not move away cause they afraid.
Some people move away from their community to achieve success, while others do so out of fear.
I brought back to the hood and all you ever did was take away.
The singer returned to their community and helped but others only took advantage and never gave back.
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt their face away.
The artist is frustrated with negative people and wishes they could make them disappear.
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break.
The artist has worked hard and faced challenges their whole life, and deserves to take some time off.
You'd rather see me catch a case, and watch my future fade away.
Some people would rather see the artist fail and face legal troubles than succeed in their goals.
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid.
The singer is confident and successful, with a combination of street smarts and academic know-how.
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics.
The artist doesn't tolerate fake people and doesn't want to get involved in political games.
Articulate but still would grab a nigga by the collar quick.
The singer is intelligent and eloquent but isn't afraid to get physical if necessary.
Whoever having problems with their record sales just holla tip.
The singer is offering advice and help to those struggling with their music sales.
If that don't work and all else fails, then turn around and follow tip.
If the advice doesn't work, the singer suggests following their example and working hard towards success.
I got love for the game but ay I'm not in love with all of it.
The artist enjoys their work but isn't blindly in love with every aspect of it.
Could do without the fame and the rappers nowadays are comedy.
The artist could live without the attention that comes with fame and thinks many modern rappers are a joke.
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguing.
The singer is tired of the unnecessary drama and arguing within the music industry.
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in.
People judge each other based on their background, connections, income, and material possessions.
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositing.
People often become too focused on making money and forget about more important things in life.
The cheques into your bank account and you up out of poverty.
Success and financial stability can help people escape poverty and difficult circumstances.
Your values is a disarray, prioritizing horribly.
Your priorities and values are out of line and need to be reorganized.
Unhappy with the riches cause your piss poor morally.
If you are not a good person, success and wealth will not make you happy.
Ignoring all prior advice and fore warning.
You are not heeding the warnings and advice of others who have experienced success before you.
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden aren't we?
The singer thinks that everyone has become too self-centered and forgetful of others in their pursuit of success.
Now everybody watchin' what I do.
The singer is aware that people are paying attention to their actions and success.
Come walk in my shoes, And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to.
The singer invites others to experience their life and see what it takes to achieve success.
I got my mind on my money and I not goin' away, ay.
The artist is determined to keep working towards their financial goals and won't give up.
So keep on gettin' your paper keep on climbin'.
Keep working hard and achieving financial success.
Look in the mirror and keep on shinin'.
Be proud of what you have achieved and continue to shine.
Til' the game ends, til' the clock stops.
Keep pushing yourself until you reach the end of your career or life.
We gonna post up on the top spot.
The artist is determined to reach the highest level of success in their field.
So live your life.
Enjoy your success and make the most of every opportunity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Balan, Makeba Riddick, Clifford Harris, Justin Gregory Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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