Celebrate Life
Skillz Lyrics


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[Skillz]
Yup! Yup! Uhh
Now when the cork get popped, ain't no tellin'
If we ballin' or not, that's what they yellin'
I'ma keep 'em guessin' cause they nothin' but watchers
Show 'em how to move in a room full of impostors
Pass up pimp, if she blink then I got'cha
Pass on the shrimp~! Cause I'ma take the lobster
Proper, I won't tell you what it's worth
But it's not Sunday and I'm lookin' like church (WOO)
It's a celebration bitch
We on our celebration shit
Scorsese, crazy
I'ma show you how a celebration can GET
Uhh, so just do it from afar
Ye ain't gotta look up if you wanna see a star
I love y'all cause y'all don't change
All you need's a memory to see how far we came

[Chorus]
Yo, put your glasses up
Don't worry about what's in it
We still in the lead
Cause we never took our minds off winnin'
Big nights, big lights
You invited to see the sights with me
So tonight get right
I need y'all to celebrate life with me
Uh-huh, celebrate life with me
C'mon, celebrate life with me
Uh-huh, celebrate life with me
C'mon, celebrate life

[Skillz]
Uhh, well wishers don't blink you might miss it
Tonight's undoubtedly exquisite
Slack's got a bad crease, I'm with a bad piece
On my side, Jewish lawyer with the hairpiece
WOO~! Gotta get my team right
All I see is some green lights
The judge tryin' to jail me quick
But look at me now you cain't tell me SHIT!
Uhh, stand up and sit down
My mind make money so I'm livin' for the right now
A lot of cats fell to the game
And we all coulda been like dark-skinned Jermaine
So now I smile at my haters
And deep down I know that they appreciate it
It's what you call slow success
I'm takin' all bets, no regrets

[Chorus]

[Outro]
Uh-huh, celebrate life with me
C'mon, celebrate life with me




Uh-huh, celebrate life with me
C'mon, celebrate life

Overall Meaning

In "Celebrate Life," Skillz raps about the joys of life and celebrating all the victories that come with it. The song has a very upbeat and positive tone to it, with Skillz encouraging his listeners to keep their heads up and keep pushing forward. The first verse talks about how he's always on the move, surrounded by people who are trying to take his place, but he's not worried because he knows how to stay ahead of the game. He also talks about how he's not afraid to take risks and live a little, enjoying life to the fullest.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of celebrating life no matter what's going on around you. Skillz tells his listeners to raise their glasses and enjoy the moment, not worrying about what's inside of them. He also reminds them that they're still in the lead because they're always striving to win. Skillz then goes on to talk about some of the people in his life who have helped him get to where he is, from his team to his lawyer. He also addresses his haters, saying that he smiles at them because deep down, he knows that they appreciate his success. The song ends with Skillz encouraging his listeners once again to celebrate life with him.


Line by Line Meaning

Now when the cork get popped, ain't no tellin',
When the bottle is opened, there's no telling how good the occasion is


If we ballin' or not, that's what they yellin'
People shout whether the celebration is successful or not


I'ma keep 'em guessin' cause they nothin' but watchers
He will keep them guessing because they are just spectators


Show 'em how to move in a room full of impostors
Demonstrate how to handle frauds in a crowded room


Pass up pimp, if she blink then I got'cha
Ignore women who want to flirt and focus on the serious ones


Pass on the shrimp~! Cause I'ma take the lobster
Avoid something of lesser quality if you can have the best


Proper, I won't tell you what it's worth
He won't reveal its exact value


But it's not Sunday and I'm lookin' like church (WOO)
He is dressed up in formal attire, but it's not Sunday


It's a celebration bitch
The celebration is in full swing


We on our celebration shit
We are fully into the celebration


Scorsese, crazy
Just like a Scorsese film, this celebration is epic


I'ma show you how a celebration can GET
He wants to showcase just how wild this celebration can be


Uhh, so just do it from afar
Don't get too close, enjoy the celebration from a distance


Ye ain't gotta look up if you wanna see a star
You don't have to look for someone famous to see a star


I love y'all cause y'all don't change
He loves his supporters because they remain loyal


All you need's a memory to see how far we came
A memory is enough to show how much they've achieved


Don't worry about what's in it
Don't be concerned about the drink's contents


We still in the lead
We are still winning


Cause we never took our minds off winnin'
They have always been focused on winning


Big nights, big lights
A grand celebration with lots of bright lights


You invited to see the sights with me
He wants you to join and enjoy the celebration with him


So tonight get right
Tonight is the night to live life to the fullest


I need y'all to celebrate life with me
He wants everyone to have a good time and celebrate life with him


Well wishers don't blink you might miss it
Don't blink, or you might miss the fun


Tonight's undoubtedly exquisite
Tonight is sure to be spectacular


Slack's got a bad crease, I'm with a bad piece
His pants are poorly ironed, but he's with an attractive woman


On my side, Jewish lawyer with the hairpiece
By his side is a Jewish lawyer with a wig


All I see is some green lights
Everything is looking positive, as if the stars are aligned


The judge tryin' to jail me quick
The judge is trying to imprison him quickly


But look at me now you cain't tell me SHIT!
Despite all odds, he has succeeded and won't listen to any negativity


Uhh, stand up and sit down
Get up and dance, then have a seat


My mind make money so I'm livin' for the right now
He is focused on making money and living in the moment


A lot of cats fell to the game
Many people failed but he overcame it all


And we all coulda been like dark-skinned Jermaine
They could have had a typical rapper's lifestyle but instead they succeeded


So now I smile at my haters
He is content with his success, despite what his detractors might think


And deep down I know that they appreciate it
Despite what they might say, they actually admire his accomplishments


It's what you call slow success
He has taken the time to achieve his goals


I'm takin' all bets, no regrets
He's up for any challenge and won't look back with regret


C'mon, celebrate life with me
He invites everyone to celebrate life with him




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Comments from YouTube:

47kiexe

Underappreciated. One of hip-hops unsung heroes. I always was moved by this dude skillz.

YFL The Greatest

Alot of people never heard real rap before this guy is a legend

dece ased

The music behind the song is what made this original. It doesn't have to be like every other song. It's awesome because it's something different.

Bernard

I dont understand how theres so much hate on this video. If this dude was younger people would probably love him...hes got good lyrics and a good beat to back it up. I hate how hip hop has now turned into an image rather than music #R.I.P hip hop

Dr. LS

My official celebration anthem. Therefore, on heavy rotation 🙏🏾

YFL The Greatest

This is one of the hottest songs of the year this is real rap

Donnomercy

Props to Barker for tearing those drums on this track....My boy Skillz and I go back to 87..Richmond, Virginia.....1992-2011...that's a career of MCing...not a one hit wonder..he made it his career folks...appreciate making a living out of your craft..

APL

Travis is on the instrumental, if you had any respect for him you shouldn't be hating on dudes he works with. Much respect to Skillz.

Eric Crown

Sad that if Rick Ross had taken this, it would have been a top 5.. top 1.. song ... but Skillz drops it, classics that'll never be heard by masses

eurone215

Thank you for making a true hip hop song

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