As of October 2008, T.I. has had nine Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles, with 3 of them reaching number 1 ("My Love" by Justin Timberlake on which T.I. was featured, "Whatever You Like," & "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna).
The Love This Life Songfacts reports that Love This Life, the first official single from T.I.'s eighth album, Trouble Man, was released on April 2, 2012 via YouTube.
T.I. is from Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia and was raised by his grandparents. T.I. explained the origin of his nickname Rubber Band Man, saying, "We used to wear rubber bands to signify how much money, how much blow we had." He was nicknamed "Tip" after his paternal great-grandfather. Upon signing with Arista Records subsidiary LaFace Records in 2001, he shortened his name to T.I. out of respect for label mate Q-Tip.
T.I. has been in a relationship with former Xscape member Tameka "Tiny" Cottle since 2001. Together, they have two sons: King and Major Harris. He has three other children with ex-girlfriend Lashon Dixon: Domani, Messiah and Deyjah. Overall, T.I. has five children.
T.I. was co-executive producer of B.G.'s upcoming album and making beats for artists like Mariah Carey, Cassidy, Rick Ross, Maino, B.o.B., Yung Joc, Young Dro, and himself. He also executive produced the soundtrack to the film Hustle & Flow and released the collection through his record label.
A Better Day
T.I. Lyrics
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Hoping this will fade, get me out of this place
Huh
I’ve had a better day, come on anticipate
Hoping this will fade, get me out of this place
Huh
I’ve had a better day, come on anticipate
Hoping this will fade, get me out of this place
Day, day, day, day, day, day
Get me out of this place
Huh
Huh
Get me out of this place
Huh
Huh
I’ve had a better day, come on anticipate
Hoping this will fade, get me out of this place
Huh
I’ve had a better day, come on anticipate
Hoping this will fade, get me out of this place
Huh
I’ve had a better day, come on anticipate
Hoping this will fade, get me out of this place
Huh
I’ve had a better day, come on anticipate
Hoping this will fade, get me out of this place
Huh
Day, day, day, day, day, day
Get me out of this place
Huh
Huh
Get me out of this place
Huh
Huh
The lyrics to "Better Days" by T.I.A.C. are about the inner turmoil of the singer who is trying to shake off the negative thoughts that are clouding their mind. The singer is telling someone, perhaps a former friend or lover, to stop infiltrating their thoughts and trying to manipulate them. They are aware that this person is trying to play with their mind, and that they are trying to convince the singer that things are different from what they seem. The singer is fed up with this manipulation and wants this person to leave them alone.
The singer talks about the distrust that they feel towards this person, and how they can't smile as requested. They feel that they are not in the right frame of mind to be judged and that they are not willing to protect this person's interests. But they also offer a ray of hope, in that they believe that there will come a time when all their dreams will come true. They may be feeling hopeless now, but things will get better soon.
The lyrics are cryptic, but they suggest a backstory of betrayal and manipulation that the singer has experienced. They are trying to protect themselves from further harm by keeping this person out of their thoughts. This shows that they are still hopeful and that they want to move forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out of my head
Stop clouding my judgment with your presence
I know you think it's just a place to play
You underestimate the power of my thoughts and emotions
Shh! you're waking the dead
Your words are stirring up old, painful memories
This is not time to say what you've gotta say
I am not ready or willing to hear what you have to say
All this time has gone by
We've had a significant amount of time in the past
And all I see is distrust in your eyes
I can sense that you don't fully believe or trust me
Don't ask me to smile
I am not in the mood to fake emotions for your comfort
I told you I'm not fit to stand trial
I have already expressed that I am not capable of handling this situation right now
If I could make you see it my way
If only you could understand my perspective
Then you would believe
You would have faith in what I have to offer
That there'll come a better day
There is hope for a better future
When all our dreams will come true
When everything falls into place and our aspirations are fulfilled
I've read all that you've read
I have examined and processed the same information as you
And all I can figure is you're brain dead
I cannot comprehend how you've come to your conclusion
Don't expect me to lie
I won't compromise my integrity for you
I won't stand here convicted of your crimes
I won't take the blame for something you're responsible for
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Петров Андрей Александрович, Яковлев Никита Алексеевич
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Juelz
2021 And This song still fades me away to a better place.
Elishajuan Johnson
Tip a goat they hate fr dude fashoo a legend no cap no question
John durlas
Song still gettin me thru the toughest
Saul Orosco
Be proud bc God gives His strongest soldiers the toughest battles
Landon
STILL
Menion
This is one of those very rare songs where everybody hears something different. In our thoughts the only lyrics we all hear in common is "tommorowll be a better day"
Vijay Rana
One of my favorite songs in any genre not just rap. Wonder why songs like this don't go popular.
Chris
This is a masterpiece from TI, the best song he ever made and definitely one of the best songs in hip hop Era!
Hscott410_
hip hop in its purest form..lyrical and heartfelt with a message
christopher smith
I still love this song so much, every time I hear it I go right back to that time period when I was younger, life was easier and you just felt the vibe to a whole other level 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏽 It’s Ok, Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day 🎶