Lifetime
Swedish House Mafia Lyrics


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(Under the white light)
Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Under the white light (Dolla $ign)
Once in a lifetime (time)
Baby, it's the right time (time)
I'll put on the red light
Told you it was on, on site (on site)
You had on that sundress
Never fail to impress ('press)
We had the best sex
We made love all night (all night)

(Under the white light)
Once in a lifetime (once in a lifetime), watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while (don't change your mind)
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Under the white light

(Yeah)
Come with me, take my hand
Follow me, follow me
To a place, a place where we
Can be free
Follow me

Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Your under the white light

Once in a lifetime (once in a lifetime), watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while (don't change your mind)
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while

Once in a lifetime
Girl, gon' live it up
Don't you let nobody tell you different
Once in a lifetime
You'll have it your way




Don't you let nobody tell you nothing
Ooh, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song “Lifetime” by Swedish House Mafia and featuring A$AP Rocky is all about taking advantage of the present moment and living life to the fullest. The lyrics are essentially saying that there are certain opportunities that only come around once in a lifetime, and it’s important to seize those moments when they come. The “white light” mentioned in the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for these rare moments or opportunities, and the chorus encourages the listener to not change their mind or hesitate when those moments arise.


The verses themselves take a more intimate turn, with A$AP Rocky and the unnamed romantic partner discussing a past experience of having “the best sex” and “making love all night”. This fits in with the overall theme of the song – celebrating life and taking advantage of these rare moments. The bridge of the song encourages the listener to follow the singer to a place where they can be free, reinforcing this idea that these rare moments are all about living life to the fullest.


Overall, “Lifetime” is an upbeat and energetic track that sees Swedish House Mafia and A$AP Rocky coming together to offer a positive message about seizing opportunities and living in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

(Under the white light)
The scene is set with the portrayal of a dance floor lit by white lights.


Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
This moment is very rare and unique, where you get to witness the beautiful skyline and enjoy life.


Don't change your mind while
Do not allow your thoughts to alter the perception of the moment.


Under the white light
Continuation of the scene setting.


Once in a lifetime, watching the skyline
Same as line 2. Restating the rarity of the moment.


Don't change your mind while
Same as line 3. Do not let your thoughts distract you.


Under the white light (Dolla $ign)
Same as line 1. With the addition of featuring artist Ty Dolla $ign's callout


Once in a lifetime (time)
Reiterating the uniqueness of the present experience.


Baby, it's the right time (time)
Indicating that the current moment is the perfect time to experience this beautiful feeling.


I'll put on the red light
The artist will set the tone for a romantic encounter by dimming the lights to a red hue.


Told you it was on, on site (on site)
Informing the love interest that the artist is ready and willing to engage in romance tonight.


You had on that sundress
Complimenting the love interest for wearing a beautiful sundress.


Never fail to impress ('press)
The love interest never ceases to impress the artist.


We had the best sex
The physical intimacy between the artist and his love interest was outstanding.


We made love all night (all night)
The night was filled with love and devotion for each other.


Come with me, take my hand
The artist asks his love interest to engage in an adventure with him, holding hands for guidance.


Follow me, follow me
Reaffirmation of the invitation to follow the artist.


To a place, a place where we
The artist plans to take his love interest to a place of happiness and joy.


Can be free
The artist wants to bring his love interest happiness and a sense of freedom.


Girl, gon' live it up
Encouragement to the female to enjoy this rare moment of life to the fullest.


Don't you let nobody tell you different
Nobody should be telling the female how to live her life or ruin her opportunities at happiness.


Once in a lifetime
Emphasis on this one-time event's rarity.


You'll have it your way
The love interest will enjoy the unique moment in her way.


Don't you let nobody tell you nothing
Same as line 20. Reiterating the idea that nobody should discourage the love interest from enjoying this moment.


Ooh, yeah
In expression of the artist's enthusiasm and encouragement to his love interest.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Axel Hedors, Carl Nordstrom, Danielle Balbuena, Rakim Mayers, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, Tyrone Griffin, Vincent Pontare

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[Chorus: 070 Shake & Ty Dolla $ign]
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
You're under the white light
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
You're under the white light (Dolla $ign)

[Verse 1: Ty Dolla $ign]
Once in a lifetime (Time)
Baby, it's the right time (Right time)
I'll put on the red light
Told you it was on on site
You had on that sundress (Yeah)
Never fail to impress (Press)
We had thе best sex (Sex)
Wе made love all night (All night)

[Chorus: 070 Shake & Ty Dolla $ign]
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime (Once in a lifetime)
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while (Don't change your mind)
You're under the white light
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
You're under the white light
[Interlude: 070 Shake]
[Non-Lyrical Vocals]

[Verse 2: Ty Dolla $ign]
Come with me
Take my hand
Follow me
Follow me
To a place
A place where we
Can be free
Follow me

[Bridge: 070 Shake]
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
Under the white light
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while
You're under the white light
[Chorus: 070 Shake & Ty Dolla $ign]
Once in a lifetime (Once in a lifetime)
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while (Don't change your mind)
You're under the white light
Once in a lifetime
Watching the skyline
Don't change your mind while

[Outro: Ty Dolla $ign]
Once in a lifetime
Girl, gon' live it up
Don't you let nobody tell you different
Once in a lifetime
You'll have it your way
Don't you let nobody tell you nothing
Ooh, yeah



All comments from YouTube:

ThatGreyHat

there is no way this won't end up on a movie soundtrack at some point

sibal

Matrix resurrection?

Arya Yavz

@sibal no way

Hiram Matos

it was just announced that it'll be on fifa 22

PYRO•BLADE

Fifa 22

ThatGreyHat

@Hiram Matos no way my prediction was somewhat correct

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Matt Sinn

Ty Dolla kills it with his smooth lines.

Hector Castro

Dolla brought me here !! ohh yea ohh yeah

hittmann82

Secondary noise,definitely

Martel Prayer

@hectorcastro4302  Lol!!! Me too my man...

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