Living Your Life
Rihanna Ft. T.I Lyrics


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Ey, this is special what's happenin' to all my
All my all my soldiers over there in Iraq
Everybody right here,
What you need to do is be thankful
For the life you got, you know what I'm sayin?
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
And start being thankful for what you do got
Let's give it to 'em baby girl

You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey! Ay ay ay)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
My life (Ay) my life (Oh) just livin' my life

Hey, never mind what haters say
Ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Amazin' they ungrateful
After all the game I gave away
Safe to say I paved the way
For you cats to get paid today
You'd still be wastin' days away
Now had I never saved the day
Consider them my protege
Homage I think they should pay
Instead of bein' gracious
They violate in a major way
I never been a hater
Still I love 'em in a crazy way
Some say they sold the yay'
You know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
It ain't that black and white
It has an area the shade of gray
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 they face away
Like I once made 'em spray
Now I could make 'em put the K's 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

You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey! Ay ay ay)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
My life (Ay) my life (Oh) just livin' my life

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'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
Whoever havin' problems
With their record sales just holler 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 rappers nowadays are comedy
The hootin' and the hollerin'
Back and forth with the arguin'
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'
Them checks into your bank account
And you up out of poverty
Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Unhappy with the riches
'Cause you're piss poor morally
Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?

You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey! Ay ay ay)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
My life (Ay) my life (Oh)

Got everybody watchin' what I do
Come walk in my shoes
And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
Got my mind on my money
And I'm not goin' away
So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (Shinin')
Until the game ends, 'til the clock stop
We gon' post up on the top spot
Livin' the life, the life
In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
The life, my life
I do it how I wanna do
I'm livin' my life, my life
I will never lose
I'm livin' my life, my life
And I'll never stop it





(So live your life)

Overall Meaning

The song “Live Your Life” by Rihanna ft. T.I is an uplifting anthem that encourages people to be grateful for what they have and to not let their dreams fall to the wayside. It begins with a dedication to soldiers in Iraq and reminds the listener to be thankful for the life they have. The chorus is a catchy reminder that everyone can be a shining star and to live their life to the fullest. T.I’s rap continues this message by encouraging individuals to focus on their goals, ignore the haters, and not get caught up in the fame of the music industry. He talks about how he has paved the way for other artists and how they should show him respect. The song concludes with the singers encouraging each other to keep working hard, shining, and climbing to the top.


This song has an interesting backstory as it features a sample from the song “Dragostea din tei” by Moldovan pop group, O-Zone. The song was first popularized in the United States by its infamous Numa Numa Dance viral video. Another fun fact is, “Live Your Life” was written in under an hour and was inspired by the Frank Sinatra song "My Way." Rihanna admitted that during the studio session, she was intimidated by T.I, so she tried her best to hit her notes correctly. In 2009, “Live Your Life” peaked at #1 on the Billboard charts and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 52nd Grammy Awards. It is also the longest-running number one single of T.I. and Rihanna's career, staying at the top of the chart for six weeks. Many fans also speculated that the final line of the song "So live your life" is a reference to T.I's 2008 album, "Paper Trail." The music video of the song features Rihanna and T.I partying with fans, racing cars, and jumping off slopes on motorbikes. The producer of the song, Just Blaze, mentioned that he initially did not like the song as he felt it was too pop-oriented, but he changed his mind after listening to how it turned out. Overall, “Live Your Life” is an inspiring song that reminds listeners to be grateful for what they have and go after their dreams.


Chords:
Verse: Gm Eb Bb F
Chorus: Gm Eb Bb F


Line by Line Meaning

Ey, this is special what's happenin' to all my
Hey, this is a unique and significant moment for all of my


All my all my soldiers over there in Iraq
All of my brave soldiers serving in Iraq


Everybody right here,
Everyone right here,


What you need to do is be thankful
What you should do is show gratitude


For the life you got, you know what I'm sayin?
For the life you have, do you understand?


Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
Stop focusing on what you don't have


And start being thankful for what you do got
And start appreciating what you do have


Let's give it to 'em baby girl
Let's present it to them, my dear


You're gonna be, a shinin' star
You will become a successful and prominent figure


In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
Wearing luxurious clothing and driving extravagant cars


And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
And then you will realize that you will achieve great things


'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
Because everyone will recognize and acknowledge your true identity


So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
Therefore, live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)


You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
You are determined to pursue wealth, so just continue living your life


(Oh! Ay ay ay)
(Oh! Ay ay ay)


Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
You have no time for negative people, so just live your life


(Hey! Ay ay ay)
(Hey! Ay ay ay)


No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
There's no predicting where it will lead you, so just live your life


(Oh! Ay ay ay)
(Oh! Ay ay ay)


'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
Because I am focused on pursuing wealth and success, just living my life


(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)


Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Simply living my life (Ay) my life (Oh)


My life (Ay) my life (Oh) just livin' my life
My life (Ay) my life (Oh), just living my life


Hey, never mind what haters say
Hey, disregard the opinions of those who dislike you


Ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Pay no attention to them until they become irrelevant


Amazin' they ungrateful
It's astonishing how unappreciative they are


After all the game I gave away
Despite all the knowledge and opportunities I shared


Safe to say I paved the way
It's safe to say that I created the path


For you cats to get paid today
For you individuals to earn money today


You'd still be wastin' days away
You would still be wasting your time


Now had I never saved the day
If I had never intervened and saved the situation


Consider them my protege
Regard them as my disciples or followers


Homage I think they should pay
They should show respect and gratitude


Instead of bein' gracious
Instead of being appreciative


They violate in a major way
They greatly disrespect or cross the line


I never been a hater
I have never been envious or resentful


Still I love 'em in a crazy way
Nevertheless, I have a strong and unconventional love for them


Some say they sold the yay'
Some claim they sold drugs


You know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
They cannot even find employment on a public holiday


It ain't that black and white
It's not as simple or straightforward


It has an area the shade of gray
There's an element of ambiguity or uncertainty


I'm Westside anyway
I remain loyal to my Westside roots


Even if I left today and stayed away
Even if I were to leave today and never return


Some move away to make a way
Some relocate to find opportunities


Not move away 'cause they afraid
Not because they are scared or fearful


I brought back to the hood
I returned to the neighborhood


And all you ever did was take away
And all you did was remove or steal


I pray for patience
I hope for patience


But they make me wanna melt they face away
But they provoke me to the point of wanting to harm them


Like I once made 'em spray
Like I once made them use firearms


Now I could make 'em put the K's away
Now I could make them stop using firearms


Been thuggin' all my life
I have been involved in criminal activities throughout my life


Can't say I don't deserve to take a break
I can't deny that I deserve to rest


You'd rather see me catch a case and watch my future fade away
You would prefer to see me face legal trouble and witness the decline of my future prospects


You're gonna be, a shinin' star
You will become a successful and prominent figure


In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
Wearing luxurious clothing and driving extravagant cars


And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
And then you will realize that you will achieve great things


'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
Because everyone will recognize and acknowledge your true identity


So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
Therefore, live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)


You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
You are determined to pursue wealth, so just continue living your life


(Oh! Ay ay ay)
(Oh! Ay ay ay)


Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
You have no time for negative people, so just live your life


(Hey! Ay ay ay)
(Hey! Ay ay ay)


No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
There's no predicting where it will lead you, so just live your life


(Oh! Ay ay ay)
(Oh! Ay ay ay)


'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
Because I am focused on pursuing wealth and success, just living my life


(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)


Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Simply living my life (Ay) my life (Oh)


My life (Ay) my life (Oh) just livin' my life
My life (Ay) my life (Oh), just living my life


I'm the opposite of moderate
I am the complete opposite of being average or ordinary


Immaculately polished with
Impeccably refined and flawless with


The spirit of a hustler
The determination and drive of a hardworking individual


And the swagger of a college kid
And the confident and stylish demeanor of a young student


Allergic to the counterfeit
Intolerant of anything fake or inauthentic


Impartial to the politics
Neutral and indifferent towards the political games


Articulate
Expressive and eloquent


But still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
But will still confront someone aggressively if necessary


Whoever havin' problems
Anyone who is experiencing difficulties


With their record sales just holler TIP
With their declining music sales, just call me TIP


If that don't work and all else fails
If that doesn't succeed and if nothing else works


Then turn around and follow TIP
Then just do as I do and emulate TIP


I got love for the game
I have affection and passion for the music industry


But ay I'm not in love with all of it
But hey, I am not infatuated with every aspect of it


Could do without the fame
I could live without the fame and attention


And rappers nowadays are comedy
And current rappers are a joke


The hootin' and the hollerin'
The shouting and the cheering


Back and forth with the arguin'
Engaging in endless arguments


Where you from, who you know
Questioning one's origin and connections


What you make and what kind of car you in
How much money you earn and what type of car you own


Seems as though you lost sight
It appears that you have lost perspective


Of what's important when depositin'
Of what truly matters when depositing


Them checks into your bank account
Those checks into your bank account


And you up out of poverty
And you have escaped poverty


Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Your values are in a state of confusion, with terrible prioritization


Unhappy with the riches
Uncontent with the wealth


'Cause you're piss poor morally
Because you are morally bankrupt


Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
Disregarding all the advice and warnings given previously


And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
And suddenly we are extremely self-absorbed, aren't we?


Got everybody watchin' what I do
I have everyone observing and paying attention to my actions


Come walk in my shoes
Come experience what I am going through


And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
And witness my lifestyle if you genuinely desire to


Got my mind on my money
I am focused on my finances


And I'm not goin' away
And I am not leaving


So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
So continue earning money and striving for success


Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (Shinin')
Reflect on yourself and continue to radiate brilliance


Until the game ends, 'til the clock stop
Until the game or competition concludes, until time runs out


We gon' post up on the top spot
We will establish ourselves in the highest position


Livin' the life, the life
Enjoying a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle


In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
In the city full of success and opportunity, I have my entire team with me


The life, my life
The lifestyle, my lifestyle


I do it how I wanna do
I do things the way I want to


I'm livin' my life, my life
I am living my life, my life


I will never lose
I will never be defeated or fail


I'm livin' my life, my life
I am living my life, my life


And I'll never stop it
And I will never cease or halt it


(So live your life)
(So live your life)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNA CATHERINE MARY JOLLEY, MARK JOLLEY, DANNY SCHOGGER, YASMIN MARIE EVANS, BRIAN STEVEN HARRIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@1wesleymcgee1

Life is an interesting journey
You never know where it will take you
The peaks and valleys
The twists and turns
You can get the surprise of your life

Sometimes on the way to where your going
You might think
"This is the worst time of my life"

But you know what?
At the end of the road
Through all the adversity
You can get to where you want it to be
If you remember that whatever don't kill you
Makes you stronger
And all the adversity will be worth it
On your way to the top you will do anything
But how to you get your life back when you get there

Yeah, that's my dilemma!
...
What you need to do is be thankful
For the life that you got
You know what I'm sayin'
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
And start bein' thankful for what you do got
Let's give it to 'em baby girl
You're gonna be a shining star
With fancy clothes and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows who you are
So live your life (ay ay ay ay)
Instead of chasing that paper
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (ay ay ay ay)
No telling where it'll take ya
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser
Just living my life
Never mind what haters say
Ignore 'em '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'd still be wasting days away
Now had I never saved the day
Consider them my protégé
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 yay
And no they couldn't get work on labor day
It ain't that they black or white
It has an area the shade of grey
I'm west side 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 want to melt their face away
Like I once made them spray
Now I could make 'em put the K's away
Been thugging all my life
Can't say I don't deserve to take a break
You would rather see me catch a case
And watch my future fade away
You're gonna be a shining star
With fancy clothes and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows who you are
So live your life (ay ay ay ay)
Instead of chasing that paper
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (ay ay ay ay)
No telling where it'll take ya
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser
Just living my life
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 I'll grab a ***
By the collar quick
Whoever having problems
With their record sales just holla T.I.P.
If that don't work and all else fails
Then turn around and follow T.I.P.
I got love for the game
But ay I'm not in love with all of it
Could do without the fame and rappers
Nowadays are comedy
The hooting and the hollering
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 depositing
Them checks into your bank account
And you up out of poverty
Your values is in disarray, prioritizing horribly
Unhappy with the riches 'cause you piss poor morally
Ignoring all prior advice and fore warning
And we mighty full of ourselves
All of a sudden, aren't we?
Got everybody watching what I do
Come walk in my shoes
And see the way I'm living if you really want to
Got my mind on my money and I'm not going nowhere
So keep on getting your paper and keep on climbing
Look in the mirror and keep on shining
'Till the game ends, 'till the clock stops
We gon' post up on the top spot
So live your life (ay ay ay ay)
Instead of chasing that paper
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (ay ay ay ay)
No telling where it'll take ya
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)
So live your life!



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