Its_All_Gravy
Romeo feat. Christina Milian Lyrics
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I remember when, let me turn back time on Big Ben,
let me tell you about the story from start to end,
release the ink from my ballpoint pen, when it touches the page,
it reveals the message that I send,
are you listening, let me tell you about my first and only christening,
my eyes all glistening, with the innocence of a blank page,
life is like a blank page, enjoy the beef, the strife, the rage,
with fire flows that are capable of burning down the stage,
[Chorus:]
Remember when we used to say, ain't always gonna be this way
from lemonade to alize, its all gravy, baby.
Remember when we used to say, ain't always gonna be this way
from lemonade to alize, its all gravy, baby...
Back in my school days, they was the cool days, school was the good old days now,
I tend to leave my teachers amazed they never knew my hard work paved the way,
when I talk about back in the days, the hard life, everything will be all gravy,
if I play my cards right, that's right, mother said keep close friends tight,
keep frienemies in the distance, in the night,
wait... let me turn the page and continue to verbally burn the page,
with fire flows that are capable of burning down the stage,
[Chorus]
Baby, baby,
Boy you told me not to worry 'cause it's gonna be all gravy,
Boy you told me not to worry 'cause it's gonna be all gravy baby
[Chorus x 2]
The more money you make, the more money you make, its all gravy,
the more money you make, the more money you make, now its all gravy baby.
The song "It's All Gravy" by Romeo feat. Christina Milian is an upbeat and nostalgic reflection on the past and the present. The lyrics begin with Romeo reminiscing about his memories and experiences, describing his early years and the journey of his life. He describes the innocence and the purity of his earlier years, likening them to a blank page or an empty canvas, which he filled with his thoughts, memories, and aspirations. The song then moves on to the present, where Romeo talks about the hard work and dedication that brought him to where he is today. He talks about playing his cards right, keeping good friends close and his enemies at bay, and always striving to do better.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, as it encapsulates the central theme of the track; that life is tough, but it's all gravy, baby. The chorus talks about how life has its ups and downs, but that we shouldn't worry because it's all good in the end. It encourages the listener to take a deep breath and enjoy life, regardless of the obstacles that may come their way.
One of the most interesting elements of this song is the collaboration between Romeo and Christina Milian. At the time of the song's release, both artists were experiencing success in their respective fields. Romeo had just landed a major role in the Nickelodeon series "Romeo!" while Milian had released her debut album and was enjoying success as a singer and actress. Fans of both stars were excited to see them come together for a track that would showcase their talents and appeal to a wider audience.
Another interesting fact about this song is the sample of a popular 1970's disco track called "Love Rollercoaster" by the Ohio Players. Romeo and Milian utilized the intro of the song, which features a woman screaming, and incorporated it into the chorus of "It's All Gravy." Many music critics praised the innovative use of this sample, which added an extra layer of excitement and energy to the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember this...
Let me tell you a story about my past experiences and how they have influenced my present mindset.
I remember when, let me turn back time on Big Ben,
I vividly recall a specific moment in the past and I want to relive it through storytelling.
let me tell you about the story from start to end,
I want to narrate my entire journey and the lessons I have learned along the way.
release the ink from my ballpoint pen, when it touches the page,
I want to write down my thoughts and emotions so that others can understand my story.
it reveals the message that I send,
My writing conveys a specific message and I hope it resonates with my audience.
are you listening, let me tell you about my first and only christening,
I want to capture your attention and share a memorable event from my life - my christening.
my eyes all glistening, with the innocence of a blank page,
I was filled with innocence and hope during that moment, much like a blank page waiting to be written on.
life is like a blank page, enjoy the beef, the strife, the rage,
Life is unpredictable and full of challenges, but we should embrace them and learn from them.
wait... let me turn the page and continue to verbally burn the page,
I want to keep sharing my story and expressing myself through words.
with fire flows that are capable of burning down the stage,
My passion and energy for storytelling are so intense that they could ignite and consume an entire stage.
[Chorus:] Remember when we used to say, ain't always gonna be this way from lemonade to alize, its all gravy, baby.
I reminisce about the past when things were simpler and more carefree, and acknowledge that life has its ups and downs ('lemonade to alize'), but we should still appreciate what we have ('it's all gravy, baby').
Back in my school days, they was the cool days, school was the good old days now,
I reflect on my school days, when life was more enjoyable and carefree.
I tend to leave my teachers amazed they never knew my hard work paved the way,
I surprised my teachers with my hard work and dedication, which helped me achieve success.
when I talk about back in the days, the hard life, everything will be all gravy,
Although life was difficult in the past, I still maintained a positive outlook and believed that things would eventually work out ('it's all gravy').
if I play my cards right, that's right, mother said keep close friends tight,
My mother advised me to be careful about who I associate with and to prioritize good friendships.
keep frienemies in the distance, in the night,
I should distance myself from fake friends, or 'frienemies', especially during difficult times.
Baby, baby, Boy you told me not to worry 'cause it's gonna be all gravy, Boy you told me not to worry 'cause it's gonna be all gravy baby
In a romantic relationship, my partner reassured me that everything will be okay and that we should remain positive and hopeful during tough times.
[Chorus x 2] The more money you make, the more money you make, its all gravy, the more money you make, the more money you make, now its all gravy baby.
As you become more successful ('the more money you make'), you will continue to reap the benefits ('it's all gravy'). Success feeds on itself and life only gets better ('it's all gravy, baby').
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Written by: HALLGEIR RUSTAN, MARVIN DAWKINS, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, NATHANIEL JR ROBINSON, ROGER RUSSELL, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN
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