Born to Do
Steven Cooper Lyrics
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I was born to do
I was born to do
I was born to do
I was sitting right here
Locked in this room off through the night
Trying write
It′s been a fight just to get them to
Listen and pay attention watchintil my niggas are bleeding they made a
Ten? not to mention
Ain't got a dollar to my name
Just living getting the game straight caught up in the fame
Sleeping in my car hoping to sell a disk
Cause you′re wanting this so bad you're tasting it on your lips
Get a pen and paint a picture
Worth a pen and pull the ladder
Where there's pen and patter
Purple broken jabs, oh well it doesn
Cause this earth won′t all be forever
I′m keeping my head high and hoping for the better when
Everything's down and now under the weather and
Every first round you out
Stuck in the strata yeah
Claim to have friends but they′re never around
So you keep moving on, one man in a crowd
This my day, this is my night
This is my pain, this is my life
This is what! I was born to do, I was born to do
Every new day, every new night
Every new stage, every new fight
This is what! I was born to, I was born to do
This is what I'm made for
Every single moment that I′m living I can feel it on the stage for
You don't know the half of, half of what I′ve given to make it up to this level
Every day at home spitting every day alone wishing
While every role shifting
And every cold win
It's getting heavy, road slipping
Every day maybe my last chance to make it
Every day I'm seeing less cash on the bank slip
Grasp and get anxious rap like a tank ship
Give ′em something that they′ve never had from this basement
Show 'em watcha made of, just tell ′em straight up
You can go and take on the world
Whatchu you afraid of?
Yes, it's right around the bend
It′s a first round look now let the the rounds begin
No need to count to 10
We can count the win
And you can count me to knock out every sound I
This my day, this is my night
This is my pain, this is my life
This is what! I was born to do, I was born to do
Every new day, every new night
Every new stage, every new fight
This is what! I was born to, I was born to do
Fought to my knees, every night and I pray
Asking Lord let 'em hear like I′ve something to say
There's a fear right there and it's coming new way
Don′t let it stop you from living for what you were made
It′s not a dream; it's a destiny, blessed to see
When the whole world listens to this mess in me
There′s a message inside what you get from me
A little life, little love that's a recipe
So when the world′s crushing down and you feel the weight on your shoulders
Try to pick it up but you're steady stacking up boulders
Every day′s a gift, never miss it getting older
Blessing and a struggle know that you're just on the road to a life
You were born to live, so I wake up every day and just give it
What I'm born to give
Everything in me and nothing less
While this heart′s still beating up inside my chest
This my day, this is my night
This is my pain, this is my life
This is what! I was born to do, I was born to do
Every new day, every new night
Every new stage, every new fight
This is what! I was born to, I was born to do
The lyrics to Steven Cooper's "Born to Do" are a powerful statement about the artist's dedication to his craft and his determination to succeed despite the challenges and setbacks he faces. The repeated assertion of "I was born to do" is a clear declaration of his purpose and his belief that he is destined to make music, and the verses that follow are a testament to the hard work and sacrifice required to pursue that calling. The imagery of being locked in a room, writing into the night, and sleeping in a car all underscore the idea that this is not an easy path, but one that he is willing to take because it is what he was meant to do. The chorus, with its anthemic melody and repetition of the same phrase, underscores the idea that nothing can stop him from achieving his goals, and the final verse brings a note of encouragement and hope to listeners who may also be struggling to pursue their dreams.
Overall, "Born to Do" is a passionate and inspiring song about the power of self-belief and the importance of perseverance. It speaks not only to musicians, but to anyone who has ever felt a deep sense of purpose or mission in their life, and who has struggled to bring that vision into reality. Its message is one of hope and determination, reminding us that no matter how hard things may seem, we have the strength and the ability to keep going and to make our dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born to do
The artist believes that he has a purpose on this earth and he was born to fulfill it.
I was sitting right here
The artist has been working tirelessly, staying up all night in order to write and record his music.
It's been a fight just to get them to
The artist has faced significant obstacles and challenges in order to get people to listen to his music.
Listen and pay attention watchin till my n****s are bleeding they made a Ten? not to mention
The artist's perseverance has paid off and he has gained a loyal following, but he still struggles financially and doesn't have much to his name.
Sleeping in my car hoping to sell a disk
The artist has sacrificed his comfort and stability in order to pursue his passion and advance his career.
Get a pen and paint a picture
The artist aims to capture the essence of his experiences and emotions through his music.
Worth a pen and pull the ladder
The artist's talent and hard work will allow him to climb the ladder of success in the music industry.
Claim to have friends but they're never around
Despite having friends in the industry, the artist often feels like he's on his own and has to rely solely on himself.
This is what! I was born to do, I was born to do
The artist is confident that his passion for music and his talent are a part of his life's purpose.
Every new day, every new night
The artist is constantly striving to improve and succeed in the music industry.
Every new stage, every new fight
Every new opportunity is a chance for the artist to prove himself and showcase his talent.
Fought to my knees, every night and I pray
The artist has faced significant challenges and often turns to prayer for strength and guidance.
There's a fear right there and it's coming new way
Even when success is within reach, the artist still feels fear and uncertainty about his future.
Don't let it stop you from living for what you were made
The artist is determined to pursue his passion and fulfill his life's purpose despite the challenges that come his way.
Every day's a gift, never miss it getting older
The artist sees each day as an opportunity to fulfill his life's purpose and is grateful for the gift of life.
Blessing and a struggle know that you're just on the road to a life
The pursuit of one's purpose in life is both a blessing and a struggle, but it is a necessary journey to reach a fulfilling life.
You were born to live, so I wake up every day and just give it
The artist believes that everyone has a purpose in life and should strive to fulfill it.
Everything in me and nothing less
The artist is committed to giving everything he has to his music and his purpose in life.
While this heart's still beating up inside my chest
The artist is determined to pursue his purpose in life for as long as he has the strength and the passion to do so.
Writer(s): Steven Daniel Cooper
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AttackerPro CF
This verse (2:23) <3
Fall to my knees every night and I pray
asking Lord let 'em hear, I got something to say
there's a fear out there and it's coming your way
don't let it stop you from living for what you were made
it's not dream it's destiny, blessed is he
when this whole world listens to this mess in me
there's a message inside, what you get from me
a little life, little love, that's the recipe
so when the world is crashing down and you feel the weight on your shoulders
try to pick it up but you're steady stacking up boulders
every days a gift, never miss it, getting older
blessing in the struggle know that you're just on the road to
a life you were born to live
so I wake up every day and just give it what I'm born to give
everything in me, and nothing less
while this hearts still beating up inside my chest
이대훈
Verse 1
I've been sitting right here
locked in my room all through the night, trying to write
every second of my life in this mic
it's been a fight, just to get 'em to listen and pay attention
punching 'till my knuckles are bleeding, ain't made dent
not to mention, ain't got a dollar to my name
just living gig to gig, straight caught up in the fame
sleeping in my car, hoping to sell a disc
'cause you're wanting it so bad you're tasting it on your lips
get a pen and paint a picture
of the pain and pull the ladder
of this pitter patter, people poking jabs
oh well, it doesn't matter
'cause this hurt won't all be forever
I'm keeping my head high and hoping for the better
when everything's down and out, under the weather
and every first round you're out, stuck in the shredder
yeah, claim to have friends but they're never around
so you keep moving on, one man and a crowd
Chorus
this is my day, this is my night
this is my pain, this is my life
this is what I was born to do
I was born to do
every new day, every new night
every new stage, every new fight
this is what I was born to do
I was born to do
Verse 2
this is what I'm made for
every single moment that I'm living I can feel it on the stage floor
you don't know the half of half of what I've given
to make it up to this level, every day at home spitting
every day alone wishing, while every roads shifting
and every cold wind is getting heavy, road slipping
every day, might be your last chance to make it
every day I'm seeing less cash on the bank slip
grasp and get anxious, rap like it's ancient
give them something that they've never had from this basement
show them what you're made of, just tell 'em straight up
you can go and take on the world, what you afraid of?
yes, it's right around the bend
it's a first round knockout, let the rounds begin
no need to count to ten, we can count the win
and you can count on me to knock out every sound I'm in
Verse 3
fall to my knees every night and I pray
asking Lord let 'em hear, I got something to say
there's a fear out there and it's coming your way
don't let it stop you from living for what you were made
it's not dream it's destiny, blessed is he
when this whole world listens to this mess in me
there's a message inside, what you get from me
a little life, little love, that's the recipe
so when the world is crashing down and you feel the weight on your shoulders
try to pick it up but you're steady stacking up boulders
every days a gift, never miss it, getting older
blessing in the struggle know that you're just on the road to
a life you were born to live
so I wake up every day and just give it what I'm born to give
everything in me, and nothing less
while this hearts still beating up inside my chest
Thanh Đỗ
Steven Cooper - Born to do lyrics
[Intro]
I was born to do
I was born to do
I was born to do
I was born to do
[Verse 1]
I was sitting right here
Locked in this room off through the night
Trying to write
Every second of my life in this mic
It's been a fight just to get them to
Listen and pay attention watchintil my knuckles are bleeding they made a dent not to mention
Ain't got a dollar to my name
Just living getting the game straight caught up in the fame
Sleeping in my car hoping to sell a disk
Cause you're wanting this so bad you're tasting it on your lips
Get a pen and paint a picture
Worth a pen and pull the ladder
Where there's pen and patter
Purple broken jabs, oh well it doesn't matter
Cause this earth won't all be forever
I'm keeping my head high and hoping for the better when
Everything's down and now under the weather and
Every first round you out
Stuck in the strata yeah
Claim to have friends but they're never around
So you keep moving on, one man in a crowd
[Hook]
This my day, this is my night
This is my pain, this is my life
This is what! I was born to do, I was born to do
Every new day, every new night
Every new stage, every new fight
This is what! I was born to, I was born to do
[Verse 2]
This is what I'm made for
Every single moment that I'm living I can feel it on the stage for
You don't know the half of, half of what I've given to make it up to this level
Every day at home spitting every day alone wishing
While every role shifting
And every cold win
It's getting heavy, road slipping
Every day maybe my last chance to make it
Every day I'm seeing less cash on the bank slip
Grasp and get anxious rap like a tank ship
Give ‘em something that they've never had from this basement
Show ‘em watcha made of, just tell ‘em straight up
You can go and take on the world
Whatchu you afraid of?
Yes, it's right around the bend
It's a first round look now let the the rounds begin
No need to count to 10
We can count the win
And you can count me to knock out every sound I'm in
This my day, this is my night
This is my pain, this is my life
This is what! I was born to do, I was born to do
Every new day, every new night
Every new stage, every new fight
This is what! I was born to, I was born to do
[Verse 3]
Fought to my knees, every night and I pray
Asking Lord let ‘em hear like I've something to say
There's a fear right there and it's coming new way
Don't let it stop you from living for what you were made
It's not a dream; it's a destiny, blessed to see
When the whole world listens to this mess in me
There's a message inside what you get from me
A little life, little love that's a recipe
So when the world's crushing down and you feel the weight on your shoulders
Try to pick it up but you're steady stacking up boulders
Every day's a gift, never miss it getting older
Blessing and a struggle know that you're just on the road to a life
You were born to live, so I wake up every day and just give it
What I'm born to give
Everything in me and nothing less
While this heart's still beating up inside my chest
This my day, this is my night
This is my pain, this is my life
This is what! I was born to do, I was born to do
Every new day, every new night
Every new stage, every new fight
This is what! I was born to, I was born to do
angelica wilson
This will always be my favorite song ❤️😇
TheRealRonnieJ
This is the song that has helped me push through many tough times.
Legend! 🔥
iamstevencooper
Apexxx Spino I’m glad it has helped when times were tough :)
Abdullah Khan
Same here bro. I've got new motivation Thankyou bro and love you
TheRebell1983
@Abdullah Khan the same, this song is always fantastic🤩
Haribale C11
This song help me to motivate when i had tough times
Haribale C11
Me*
AttackerPro CF
This verse (2:23) <3
Fall to my knees every night and I pray
asking Lord let 'em hear, I got something to say
there's a fear out there and it's coming your way
don't let it stop you from living for what you were made
it's not dream it's destiny, blessed is he
when this whole world listens to this mess in me
there's a message inside, what you get from me
a little life, little love, that's the recipe
so when the world is crashing down and you feel the weight on your shoulders
try to pick it up but you're steady stacking up boulders
every days a gift, never miss it, getting older
blessing in the struggle know that you're just on the road to
a life you were born to live
so I wake up every day and just give it what I'm born to give
everything in me, and nothing less
while this hearts still beating up inside my chest
Paul Santos
Steven you don't know how many people you've inspired with this masterpiece!
Zakariah Abdallah
Me included.