Live Fast Die Young
Rick Ross Lyrics


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And I wanna show you how you all look like beautiful stars tonight
(beautiful stars tonight)
You've got the feeling
Oh you sounding good
I've got the sign

They say we can't be livin' like this for the rest of our lives
What, we gon' be livin' like this for the rest of tonight
And you know they gon' be bangin' this shit for rest of our lives
So live fast and die young, (live fast)
Live fast and die young, (die young)
Live fast and die young (live fast)
(die young)

Livin' fast now it's all linen rags (Uh)
Hard headed but my top peelin' back
Tinted glass on my '57, nigga wit' a attitude (Me)
Young and radical, methods are mathematical (Ha)
Let my convertible marinade on the avenue
Mommy that's half a million, I'm livin' la vida happy though
Die young but fuck it, we flew first class
Turned you to a rich bitch buy you first class
Up in this bitch and we lit up like a screen
Every time we hit the charts niggas shoot up like a 'feign (Unn)
Stuntin' like we printin' money wit' machines
Which you see me wavin' Visorone Constantine (Uh)
Like Mike my spikes they all white
Twenty fo' carat gold, baby carats worth of ice
Ice insured, fuck life insurance
I live for the moment and put a bullet on it (Boss)
Got the club rockin' like a fuckin' boat
I'm the pirate on this ship, all you mates got to go
The party over here, everybody over here
You know the word travel fast, everybody know we here (Yeah)
Bottles over here, even spread it over there
All the models over here but they swallow everywhere (Yeah)
She came to party like it's 19-99
If she died on my dick
She would live through my rhymes

[Chorus]

For all my young ladies that's drivin' Miss Daisy
Drivin' me crazy, rock the beat baby!
Hop up out the 'eer, she beat up the payment
I don't give a 'eer, baby he crazy
I'm back by unpopular demand,
Least he still poppin' in Japan
Shoppin' in Milan, hoppin' out the van
Screams from the fans
"Yeezy, always knew you'd be on top again"
And we 'bout to hit Jacob the jeweler
So I could be like Slick Rick and rule ya
Dr. Martin Louis the King Jr.
And I'm a never let the dream turn to Kruegers
My outfit's so disrespectful
You could gon' ahead and sneeze 'cause my presence blessed you
I mean, we walked in this bitch so stylish
Niggas done mistook me for my stylist
And I know it's superficial and ya say it's just clothes
But we shoppin' in that motherfucker and they just closed
So go ahead and just pose
When she walked up out the dressin' room
The store just froze
And I know, they trying to get their cool back
And them ghetto bitches hollin' "How you do that?"
So they could never say we never lived it
And if I see Biggie tonight I loved every minute

They say we can't be livin' like this for the rest of our lives
Well, we gon' be livin' like this for the rest of tonight
And you know they gon' be bangin' this shit for rest of our lives
So live fast and die young,
Live fast and die young,
Live fast and die young

Peter piper pickin' peppers,
Rick pitched poems
My leather long enough to keep a thick bitch warm
When her ass is enormous
Abs abnormal and tans in the morning on sands in California
Seems like we gettin' money for the wrong things
Look around Maserati's for the whole team
Look at Haiti, children dyin' 'round the clock nigga
I sent a hundred grand but that's a decent watch nigga
I'm gettin' better 'cause it would've leased the drop nigga
I'm a get my money right just watch nigga
She had a miscarriage I couldn't cry though
'Cause you and I know she was only my side hoe
(Un) I got 'em catchin' amnesia
Time to pull my fuckin' minks out the freezer
See the links and you just think Jesus
I'm hot till a day a day freezes
Young and radical, methods are mathematical
I multiplied my money through different avenues
Took many to awards
Shook never before and for my mother I applaud
Ms. Afeni Shakur
Ice insured, fuck life insurance
Three bad bitches, dope come concurrent
Still, you know the dope won't stop
If I die today bury me in a dope ass watch

They say we can't be livin' like this for the rest of our lives
Well, we gon' be livin' like this for the rest of tonight
And you know they gon' be bangin' this shit for rest of our lives
So live fast and die young,
Live fast and die young,
Live fast and die young





Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey

Overall Meaning

In Rick Ross's song Live Fast Die Young, the lyrics describe living life to the fullest and enjoying the moment. The chorus encourages living fast and taking risks because life is short, and one should enjoy the present before it's too late. The lyrics also talk about the extravagant lifestyle of Ross and his friends, spending money, and living life to the fullest. The first verse describes Ross's luxurious life, with his top peeling back and his half a million car. The second verse goes on to describe lavish shopping experiences, followed by a transition to the rapper Kanye West's verse, in which he also talks about his abundance of wealth and uses it to help others, such as donating money to Haiti. Despite the grandeur described in the song, the overall message is about living in the moment and enjoying life.


One interesting fact about the song is that it features Kanye West, who produced the song, in addition to appearing in it. Another fact is that the song's chorus was later used in a song by Chris Brown called "Young Love." The music video for Live Fast Die Young features rapper T.I. and was directed by TAJ Stansberry. The song's title and message are inspired by the famous quote "Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse" from the 1949 novel Knock on Any Door. The song was included on Ross's album Teflon Don, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. Ross has said in interviews that the song's inspiration came from the idea of enjoying life and living in the moment. The track was met with critical acclaim and helped solidify Ross's position as one of the top rappers of his time.


There is no information available about the chords used in the song.


Line by Line Meaning

And I wanna show you how you all look like beautiful stars tonight
I want to highlight how stunning and exceptional everyone looks tonight


You've got the feeling
You are so confident and in tune with yourself


Oh you sounding good
You sound amazing, your voice is on point


I've got the sign
I have the indication or affirmation that everything is going well


They say we can't be livin' like this for the rest of our lives
There are people who believe we can't continue living this extravagantly forever


What, we gon' be livin' like this for the rest of tonight
But guess what, we're going to live like this for the remainder of tonight


And you know they gon' be bangin' this shit for rest of our lives
And you know this song is going to be played and celebrated for the rest of our lives


So live fast and die young, (live fast)
Therefore, let's embrace a fast-paced, thrilling lifestyle, living to the fullest


Live fast and die young, (die young)
Let's continue living with intensity and excitement, not fearing the consequences


Live fast and die young (live fast)
Let's maintain this high-speed, adventurous way of life


(die young)
Even if it means potentially having a shortened lifespan


Livin' fast now it's all linen rags (Uh)
Living life in the fast lane, now everything we have is opulent and luxurious


Hard headed but my top peelin' back
I may be stubborn, but I'm open-minded and willing to change my perspective


Tinted glass on my '57, nigga wit' a attitude (Me)
I have tinted windows on my 1957 car, exuding confidence and rebelliousness


Young and radical, methods are mathematical (Ha)
I'm young and daring, strategizing my moves with precision and calculation


Let my convertible marinade on the avenue
I let my convertible car shine and show off on the street


Mommy that's half a million, I'm livin' la vida happy though
Honey, this car costs half a million dollars, and I'm living a joyous and fulfilling life


Die young but fuck it, we flew first class
I may not live long, but I'm not concerned because I've been living a life of luxury and VIP treatment


Turned you to a rich bitch buy you first class
I elevated your status, making you wealthy and providing you with the finest experiences


Up in this bitch and we lit up like a screen
We are here and shining brightly, attracting attention like a lit-up screen


Every time we hit the charts niggas shoot up like a 'feign (Unn)
Whenever our songs climb the music charts, people get hyped and excited like drug addicts


Stuntin' like we printin' money wit' machines
We're flaunting our wealth as if we have a machine to print money


Which you see me wavin' Visorone Constantine (Uh)
You can observe me showing off my expensive watch, a Visorone Constantine


Like Mike my spikes they all white
Similar to Michael Jordan, all my jewelry and accessories are glistening white


Twenty fo' carat gold, baby carats worth of ice
I have a lavish 24-carat gold chain, each individual piece shining like diamonds


Ice insured, fuck life insurance
My valuable jewelry is insured, I don't care about insuring my own life


I live for the moment and put a bullet on it (Boss)
I live in the present, cherishing each moment, and I make a lasting impact (signifying dominance) wherever I go


Got the club rockin' like a fuckin' boat
I have the club buzzing with energy and excitement, just like a rocked boat


I'm the pirate on this ship, all you mates got to go
I'm the leader and center of attention on this ship, and everyone else must leave


The party over here, everybody over here
The party is happening right here, so everyone should gather in this area


You know the word travel fast, everybody know we here (Yeah)
You know how quickly rumors spread, everyone is aware of our presence


Bottles over here, even spread it over there
We have bottles of alcohol right here, and we even share it with those over there


All the models over here but they swallow everywhere (Yeah)
There are attractive women here, and they engage in promiscuous behavior all around


She came to party like it's 19-99
She came to party with a nostalgic mindset as if it were the year 1999


If she died on my dick
If she had a sexual encounter with me and died as a result


She would live through my rhymes
Her memory would live on through the verses and lyrics I write


For all my young ladies that's drivin' Miss Daisy
This is for all the young women who are independent and in control


Drivin' me crazy, rock the beat baby!
Driving me crazy with your skills, rock the rhythm and music


Hop up out the 'eer, she beat up the payment
She confidently exits the car, leaving a strong impression


I don't give a 'eer, baby he crazy
I don't care at all, that guy is insane


I'm back by unpopular demand
I have returned, despite not being highly desired by everyone


Least he still poppin' in Japan
At least I am still popular and making waves in Japan


Shoppin' in Milan, hoppin' out the van
I'm shopping in Milan, and when I arrive, I elegantly step out of the van


Screams from the fans
The fans are screaming in excitement and adoration


"Yeezy, always knew you'd be on top again"
They say, "Kanye West, we always knew you'd return to the top of the music industry"


And we 'bout to hit Jacob the jeweler
And we're about to visit the famous jeweler, Jacob


So I could be like Slick Rick and rule ya
So I can be as influential and respected as Slick Rick and dominate the scene


Dr. Martin Louis the King Jr.
I am the modern-day equivalent of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., fighting for justice and equality


And I'm a never let the dream turn to Kruegers
And I will never let this dream become a nightmare or horror, like Freddy Krueger


My outfit's so disrespectful
My attire is so bold and daring, it disrespects societal norms and expectations


You could gon' ahead and sneeze 'cause my presence blessed you
You can't help but sneeze in admiration because my presence is like a blessing for you


I mean, we walked in this bitch so stylish
I mean, we entered this place with such elegance and fashion


Niggas done mistook me for my stylist
People have confused me with my personal stylist because of how well-dressed I am


And I know it's superficial and ya say it's just clothes
I understand that it may seem superficial, and you may say it's just clothing


But we shoppin' in that motherfucker and they just closed
But the fact is, we are shopping in that store, and they have closed because of us


So go ahead and just pose
So go ahead and strike a pose, show off and revel in the moment


When she walked up out the dressin' room
When she walked out of the dressing room


The store just froze
The entire store stopped in awe and amazement


And I know, they trying to get their cool back
I know they are trying to regain their composure and appear cool once again


And them ghetto bitches hollin' "How you do that?"
And those less privileged women are shouting, "How did you achieve such success and style?"


So they could never say we never lived it
So they can never say that we haven't experienced and embraced this lavish lifestyle


And if I see Biggie tonight I loved every minute
And if I were to encounter Biggie Smalls tonight, I would remember and cherish every moment


Peter piper pickin' peppers,
Referring to the nursery rhyme, highlighting the idea of doing basic tasks or activities


Rick pitched poems
Rick Ross is sharing his poetic and lyrical talents


My leather long enough to keep a thick bitch warm
My luxurious leather coat is large enough to keep a voluptuous woman cozy


When her ass is enormous
Especially when she has a large and curvy buttocks


Abs abnormal and tans in the morning on sands in California
With extraordinarily defined abdominal muscles, and getting a tan early in the morning on the sandy beaches of California


Seems like we gettin' money for the wrong things
It feels like we are accumulating wealth for frivolous and insignificant reasons


Look around Maserati's for the whole team
Look at all these Maserati cars we have for the entire crew


Look at Haiti, children dyin' 'round the clock nigga
Look at the dire situation in Haiti, where children are dying constantly, my friend


I sent a hundred grand but that's a decent watch nigga
I sent a generous amount of money, but that's barely enough to purchase a decent watch, my friend


I'm gettin' better 'cause it would've leased the drop nigga
I'm improving my financial status because that amount of money could have only leased an inexpensive car, my friend


I'm a get my money right just watch nigga
But don't worry, I will make sure my finances are in order, just watch and see, my friend


She had a miscarriage I couldn't cry though
She had a miscarriage, and although it was a sad event, I couldn't shed tears


'Cause you and I know she was only my side hoe
Because you and I know that she was just a casual sexual partner


(Un) I got 'em catchin' amnesia
I have made them forget about their problems and worries


Time to pull my fuckin' minks out the freezer
It's time for me to take my luxurious fur coats out of storage


See the links and you just think Jesus
When you see my gold chains and jewelry, you are amazed and think of Jesus


I'm hot till a day a day freezes
I will remain popular until the end of time, until a day freezes


She looked very heavy
Referring to a woman's weight, emphasizing her curvaceous figure


They say we can't be livin' like this for the rest of our lives
There are people who don't believe we can sustain this extravagant lifestyle indefinitely


Well, we gon' be livin' like this for the rest of tonight
Well, we are going to live like this for the remainder of tonight, despite what others might say


And you know they gon' be bangin' this shit for rest of our lives
And you know this song is going to be played and celebrated for the rest of our lives, no matter what


So live fast and die young,
So let's embrace a high-paced lifestyle and not fear the consequences or potential shortened lifespan


Live fast and die young,
Let's continue living with intensity and excitement, even if it means a shorter life


Live fast and die young
Keep up the fast-paced, adventurous way of life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, KANYE WEST, MARVIN GAYE, JAMES BROWN, FREDERICK KNIGHT

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Bad Issengue

For all my young ladies that drivin' Miss Daisy
Drivin' me crazy, rock the beat, baby
Hop up out the (ERR!) she eat up the pavement
I don't give a (ERR!) baby, he crazy
I'm back by unpopular demand
'Least he still poppin' in Japan, shoppin' in Milan
Hoppin' out the van, screams from the fans
"Yeezy, always knew you'd be on top again!"
And we 'bout to hit Jacob the Jeweler
So I can be like Slick Rick, and rule ya
Dr. Martin Louis the King, Junior
And I'mma never let the dream turn to Kruegers
My outfit so disrespectful
You can go 'head and sneeze 'cause my presence blessed you
I mean, we walked in this bitch so stylish
Niggas done mistook me for my stylist
And I know it's superficial and you say it's just clothes
But we shoppin' in that motherfucker and they just closed
So go ahead and just pose
When she walked up out the dressing room, the store just froze
And I know they tryna get their cool back
And them ghetto bitches hollin' "How you do that?"
Uh, so they could never say we never lived it
And if I see Biggie tonight, I loved every minute

They say we can't be livin' like this for the rest of our lives
Well we gon' be livin' like this for the rest of tonight
And you know they gon' be bangin' this shit
For the rest of our lives, so live fast
And die young, live fast
And die young, live fast, and die young



All comments from YouTube:

sthandiwe mapumulo

One of my favorite songs ever!! The beat,the concept,Kanye's verse OMG! I recall my friend calling this song trash,I sat him down and played it for him told him to stfu and listen...long story short he has great taste in music now

Master Shredda

💯😆😆

Fuego514

one of the most underrated hip hop albums... This song, Free Mason, maybach music, tears of joy, aston martin music, BMF... outstanding

Alijah coakley

MC Hammer 🔥🔥🔥

Fuego514

@Alijah coakley for real

M 360

Super high with neyo 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Ellis Riley

This is BY FAR the BEST song I've EVER heard in my LIFE!!!💙💙

daniel hucky

Ellis Riley ummmmmm! It’s very good
But you need to expand your horizons I’m afraid

Andre Wright

I love it too Ellis but there’s soooo much more out there that will leave U in Awe!!!!

HUMBLE Watkins

Ellis Riley 💲💲

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