back to life
Sean Kingston feat. T.I. Lyrics


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Steady, are you ready?
Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

Goin’ through a dark place, dark time
And I couldn’t even see the light (light)
Had my back up against the wall
I was feelin’ like do or die (die)
But what don’t kill me make me stronger
I know it’s gonna be alright (alright)
So we celebratin’ here tonight (tonight)
Yea we celebratin’ life tonight

The time is now
Gotta make it count
So before we die
Let’s go all out

We gotta live it up (up up up up)
Champagne in my cup (cup cup cup cup)
DJ turn it up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Yea we gotta live it up (up up up up)
You know we don’t give a what (what what what what)
So till my time’s up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Back 2 life

Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

All the tears and all of the prayers
Every single one of y’all showed me (showed me)
So the love I’m givin’ back to y’all
Is bigger than the whole country
From England, to Japan, to Jamaica
To right down to MIA
We don’t stop, we go hard
Let’s get it in cause we young and free

The time is now
Gotta make it count
So before we die
Let’s go all out

We gotta live it up (up up up up)
Champagne in my cup (cup cup cup cup)
DJ turn it up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Yea we gotta live it up (up up up up)
You know we don’t give a what (what what what what)
So till my time’s up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Back 2 life

Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

Here’s the king!

OK, them suckas tried to bury me
Jesus had to carry me
Middle finger to the reaper, nigga ain’t no scarin’ me
Apparently, you don’t understand who I am (who I am)
It’s trouble man, hundred grand in my pants
Whippin’ dropheads hardtops fit to sell Maybach’s
Maserati’s, Ferrari’s, that money I don’t play by
Presidents stop me, imagine if I stay down
Still shinin’ on them make them haters pull they shades out
When tragedy strikes, I struck back
Lookin’ for me to roll over and die
Who does that?
Left a nigga for dead, come back to life
I guess this is me ballin’ in the afterlife
Let’s get it

Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

We gotta live it up (up up up up)
Champagne in my cup (cup cup cup cup)
DJ turn it up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Yea we gotta live it up (up up up up)
You know we don’t give a what (what what what what)
So till my time’s up (up up up up)




Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Back 2 life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Back 2 Life" by Sean Kingston featuring T.I. are about coming back to life after going through difficult times. The song talks about how when life gets hard, it feels like being in a dark place and not being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But the artist states that what does not kill him, only makes him stronger, and they're going to celebrate life tonight. The chorus is all about living the present fully and going all out before it's too late. They talk about drinking champagne, blasting music, and living freely because they're young and free. The song ends with T.I coming in with a rap verse stating how he won't be scared by anyone and won't give up even when brought to the edge of death.


Overall, the song has an optimistic tone and message, stressing the importance of enjoying life even when times are hard. It reminds listeners that there is always hope no matter how dark it may seem right now.


Line by Line Meaning

Steady, are you ready?
Are you prepared for what's to come?


Back to life, back to reality
Returning to a normal, grounded state of being.


Goin' through a dark place, dark time
Experiencing a difficult and challenging period.


And I couldn't even see the light (light)
Feeling stuck and unable to find a way out or see a positive outcome.


Had my back up against the wall
Feeling trapped and limited in options.


I was feelin' like do or die (die)
Experiencing extreme pressure and a sense of urgency to make a drastic change or decision.


But what don't kill me makes me stronger
Believing that going through challenging times can build resilience and strength.


I know it's gonna be alright (alright)
Holding onto hope and positivity for the future despite present difficulties.


So we celebratin' here tonight (tonight)
Marking a moment of triumph and happiness after overcoming a tough period.


Yea we celebratin' life tonight
Embracing the present moment and enjoying life to the fullest.


The time is now
Recognizing the urgency and importance of the present moment.


Gotta make it count
Making the most of every opportunity and experience.


So before we die
Acknowledging the finite nature of life and the importance of living fully while we can.


Let's go all out
Giving everything we have and not holding back.


Champagne in my cup (cup cup cup cup)
Celebrating with luxurious and indulgent experiences.


DJ turn it up (up up up up)
Setting the mood for a lively and energetic celebration.


Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Reconnecting with a sense of vitality and energy.


You know we don't give a what (what what what what)
Living life to the fullest without caring about the opinions of others.


So till my time's up (up up up up)
Making the most of every moment until our time on earth is over.


All the tears and all of the prayers
Recognizing the support and love received from others during difficult times.


Every single one of y'all showed me (showed me)
Appreciating the impact of others' actions and support.


So the love I'm givin' back to y'all
Returning the gratitude and love received from others.


Is bigger than the whole country
Expressing deep and profound appreciation for the love and support received.


From England, to Japan, to Jamaica
Acknowledging the global reach and impact of the love and support received.


To right down to MIA
Recognizing the impact and support received locally and from different places.


We don't stop, we go hard
Persisting and pushing through difficulties with determination and effort.


Let's get it in cause we young and free
Embracing the youthful and carefree spirit and living life to the fullest.


OK, them suckas tried to bury me
Acknowledging the attempts of others to bring them down or hold them back.


Jesus had to carry me
Believing in faith and higher power as a source of strength and guidance.


Middle finger to the reaper, nigga ain't no scarin' me
Defying death and any attempts to intimidate or scare them.


Apparently, you don't understand who I am (who I am)
Asserting their identity and refusing to let others define them or limit their potential.


It's trouble man, hundred grand in my pants
Asserting their success and financial security.


Whippin' dropheads hardtops fit to sell Maybach's
Living a lavish and luxurious lifestyle with expensive possessions and experiences.


Maserati's, Ferrari's, that money I don't play by
Enjoying the best that life has to offer without concern for cost.


Presidents stop me, imagine if I stay down
Achieving great success and power despite previous difficulties and adversity.


Still shinin' on them make them haters pull they shades out
Continuing to succeed and shine bright despite the jealousy and negativity of others.


When tragedy strikes, I struck back
Resiliently pushing through and overcoming hardships and setbacks.


Lookin' for me to roll over and die
Refusing to give up or be defeated in the face of challenges.


Left a nigga for dead, come back to life
Surviving and persisting despite attempts to hold them down or cause harm.


I guess this is me ballin' in the afterlife
Celebrating their success and victory over adversity as if it were a spiritual accomplishment.


Back 2 life
Returning to a positive state of being and a sense of vitality and energy.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NELLEE HOOPER, CLAUDE KELLY, CLIFFORD HARRIS, JACOB ELISHA LUTTRELL, JONATHAN ROTEM, MARTY JAMES, SIMON LAW, TREVOR ROMEO, CARON WHEELER, KISEAN ANDERSON

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