The "T" in T-Pain stands for Tallahassee, and the 'Pain' means the pain trying to get out of Tallahassee. T-Pain has had over 10 top ten singles on Billboard Hot 100, and in 2008 he won a Grammy with rapper Kanye West for the single "Good Life".
I Got It
T-Pain Lyrics
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Oh oh oh
Yeah yeah
Oh oh oh
Yeah yeah
Oh oh oh
Yeah yeah
Hey hey
Don't nobody wanna live right no more
Everybody wanna live wrong
And they wanna give up
Don't really wanna fight no more
Shit's been going on way too long
But if you take a look at this
And listen to it
I guarantee that you'll know
Homie I got yo back
I'm not gon' leave you out to dry
I will take you off the street
And I'm gon' show you everything you can without it
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I ain't got it we gon' get it
Get it get it get it get it get it get it get it
Get it get it get it ooh
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
And we got it
If I eat ain't nobody around me ever gon' starve
24/7, No days off, a nigga work hard
I know my niggas
My niggas know me
On everything I love 'cause I struggle real hard
Just to feed these streets
A real live nigga, so real
You can ask Big Meech ('Bout me)
You can ask T Money (T Money)
You can ask South West T (Fo real)
Ain't got a whole lot of time
But I got a whole lot of money
Whole lot of homies, a lot more love to give
So if I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I ain't got it we gon' get it
Get it get it get it get it get it get it get it
Get it get it get it ooh
But if I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
And we got it
You see a hungry man is an angry man
It could be hunger for some knowledge, hunger for the truth
So I gotta keep my hustle on, so I can get it
And I acquire the knowledge and I pass it on to you
One man down, to another everything go
One by one, the whole world will know
But it's funny how sometimes the world will make you want to give up
So I tell you now one melody
If I tell you truth make it one melody
So feel free, feel free
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I ain't got it we gon' get it
Get it get it get it get it get it get it get it
Get it get it get it ooh
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
We got it
The lyrics of T-Pain's "I Got It" depict a message about loyalty and support, emphasizing that the singer has the back of his friends in every situation, no matter what. T-Pain points out that there are many people who want to take the easy way out and give up when the going gets tough. He acknowledges that the world can be frustrating, and people can become despondent, but he is determined to support his friends in whatever way he can, and they, in turn, can rely on him. The song urges people to believe in each other and to stay loyal to their friends, no matter how tough things get.
Throughout the song, T-Pain stresses the value of dependability and honesty in relationships. The line "If I got then you got it" in the chorus repeats, emphasizing that he will always have his friend's back, and together, they will succeed. The rapper reflects a desire for everyone to support one another and stay loyal, a value vital for true friendships.
In summary, "I Got It" by T-Pain communicates a message of solidarity among friends in tough times. The song empowers people to be there for one another, stay loyal, and depend on their friends when things get rough.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't nobody wanna live right no more
People don't want to live virtuously anymore
Everybody wanna live wrong
Everyone wants to live immorally
And they wanna give up
People want to quit or surrender
Don't really wanna fight no more
People are tired of struggling or resisting
Shit's been going on way too long
Bad things have been happening for too long
But if you take a look at this
If you examine this situation closely
And listen to it
And pay attention to it
I guarantee that you'll know
I promise that you will understand
Homie I got yo back
Friend, I will support you
I'm not gon' leave you out to dry
I won't abandon you
I will take you off the street
I will rescue you from a dangerous situation
And I'm gon' show you everything you can without it
And I will teach you how to live without resorting to harmful things
If I got then you got it (And we got it)
If I have something, you also have it (and we both have it)
If I ain't got it we gon' get it
If I don't have it, we will obtain it
If I eat ain't nobody around me ever gon' starve
If I have enough to eat, nobody near me will go hungry
24/7, No days off, a nigga work hard
Working hard every hour of every day
I know my niggas
I have close relationships with my friends
My niggas know me
My friends know who I truly am
On everything I love 'cause I struggle real hard
I swear on everything I love, I have put in a lot of effort
Just to feed these streets
To provide for the people in my community
A real live nigga, so real
A genuine person, truly me
You can ask Big Meech ('Bout me)
You can inquire about me from Big Meech (a notorious drug dealer)
You can ask T Money (T Money)
You can ask T Money about me (a reference to fellow rapper T-Pain)
You can ask South West T (Fo real)
You can ask South West T about me (a rapper T-Pain knows)
Ain't got a whole lot of time
I don't have a lot of time (left)
But I got a whole lot of money
But I have a lot of money
Whole lot of homies, a lot more love to give
Many friends and much more love to share
You see a hungry man is an angry man
A starving person becomes irritable
It could be hunger for some knowledge, hunger for the truth
The hunger may be for knowledge or truth
So I gotta keep my hustle on, so I can get it
I must continue working hard in order to obtain what I need
And I acquire the knowledge and I pass it on to you
When I obtain the knowledge, I share it with you
One man down, to another everything go
One person helps another in a time of need
One by one, the whole world will know
Gradually, the entire world will become aware
But it's funny how sometimes the world will make you want to give up
Ironically, tough circumstances may make you feel like quitting
So I tell you now one melody
So I offer you this one song
If I tell you truth make it one melody
If I tell you the truth, I will put it in one song
So feel free, feel free
So be yourself without restraint
We got it
We have what we need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aliuane Thiam, Faheem Najm
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