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.
All She Wants
T.I. Lyrics
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Signed pictures of 'em all, hanging there by her bedroom shelf
She just wants to be like the girls on the television
'Cause no one ever told her, it was okay to love yourself
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Be still, beating heart
'Cause this is her show
'Cause she falls in love every night
Don't even know your name
And no, it's fine
You know and then we cross by her eyes
It's not her fault that she wants what she wants, yeah
She falls in love every night
And she don't even know what love is like
She been dancing in the dark throughout her life
It's not her fault that she wants what she wants, yeah
She sings her favorite songs, does her makeup in the bathroom
She dances in the mirror, lays her dresses out on the bed
She'll leave her lipstick on you like a tattoo
So when you try to wash it off, you'll remember that you can't forget
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Be still, beating heart, oh
'Cause this is her show
And you'll never be the star
'Cause she falls in love every night
Don't even know your name
And no, it's fine
You know and then we cross by her eyes
It's not her fault that she wants what she wants, yeah
She falls in love every night
But she don't even know what love is like
She been dancing in the dark throughout her life
It's not her fault that she wants what she wants, yeah
Ho! Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, woah, oh
It's not her fault that she wants what she wants, yeah
It's not her fault that she wants what she wants
The song "All She Wants" by T.I. talks about a girl who is in love with the idea of falling in love. She is drawn to boys who can dance and musicians, often falling in love with strangers she sees on TV or on stage. The girl desires to be like the girls she sees on television and has signed pictures of her favorite musicians hanging on her bedroom shelf. She does her makeup in the bathroom while singing her favorite songs, dancing in front of the mirror, and leaving her lipstick on anyone she kisses. The song describes how the girl has been dancing in the dark of her life, wanting what she wants and feeling like no one ever told her it is okay to love herself.
Throughout the song, T.I. emphasizes that "it's not her fault that she wants what she wants." Society often creates unrealistic expectations for women, forcing them to conform to specific roles and beauty standards. The girl in the song is a representation of this endless cycle of unattainable standards. T.I. suggests that we should not judge her for being drawn to certain types of boys or for falling in love continuously, as she is merely trying to find her way in a world that, at times, can be cruel and unfair.
Overall, "All She Wants" is a touching song that highlights the importance of self-love and the idea of allowing people to love who they want to love without shame or judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
She likes the boys who can dance, and she likes musicians
The girl is attracted to guys who can dance or make music.
Signed pictures of 'em all, hanging there by her bedroom shelf
She has signed pictures of all the guys she's attracted to hanging on her bedroom shelf.
She just wants to be like the girls on the television
She wants to be like the girls she sees on TV.
'Cause no one ever told her, it was okay to love yourself
She wasn't taught to love herself, so she seeks validation from others.
Be still, beating heart / 'Cause this is her show / And you'll never be the star
She's in control of her life and you're not the center of her attention.
She falls in love every night / Don't even know your name / And no, it's fine / You know and then we cross by her eyes / It's not her fault that she wants what she wants, yeah
She falls in love easily and doesn't need to know your name to be interested. It's not her fault that she has these feelings.
She don't even know what love is like / She been dancing in the dark throughout her life
Despite falling in love easily, she doesn't know what love truly is because she's been living in the shadows and not experiencing real relationships.
She sings her favorite songs, does her makeup in the bathroom / She dances in the mirror, lays her dresses out on the bed / She'll leave her lipstick on you like a tattoo / So when you try to wash it off, you'll remember that you can't forget
She spends time doing things she loves, such as singing and getting dressed up. She leaves a mark on others that's hard to forget.
It's not her fault that she wants what she wants, yeah
Ultimately, it's not her fault that she desires certain things in life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Patrick Labuguen, Madison Emiko Love, Nathan Jesse Esquite, PJ Bianco, Zachary Charles Hannah
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@whatiscompetition
Lyrics:
Now I don't really care what you call me
Just as long as you don't call me broke
I bet they knew as soon as they saw me
Goodnight, it's over with, that's all she wrote
Streets like old Chicago
Ain't nothin' new, I seen it all before
But still, I ball like no tomorrow
Goodnight, it's over with, that's all she wrote
All she wrote, all she wrote
I said, it's over with, that's all she wrote
All she wrote, all she wrote
Goodnight, it's over with, that's all she wrote
… It's stupid how I go in
Knowin' everybody knowin'
That I'm sewin' up the game
Destroying like they hate me for it
Eventually, see they can't beat
And then with me, they join
Others sworn under oath, or banished, left completely scorned
You tell lies, get cut, nigga, kick rocks
You never did blend in with the big shots
On the fast track
Ain't no need for no pit stops
I just laugh at
Nigga wishin' they were this hot
Guess they mad at me, huh? Really pissed off
Better that than pissed on
I'm the Jetsons, you the Flintstones
Catch me in the end zone
High-steppin', Prime Time
Thought you niggas been known:
Ain't no blockin' my shine
Like my new Air Yeezy's, you can see me in the nighttime
I get rich off livin' life, you check to check recitin' rhymes
So call me what you want
Wanna hate? Have a nice time
While I get stupid paper
Hey, my dough ain't in its right mind
… Now I don't really care what you call me
Just as long as you don't call me broke
I bet they knew as soon as they saw me
Goodnight, it's over with, that's all she wrote
Streets like cold Chicago
Ain't nothin' new, I seen it all before
But still I ball like no tomorrow
Goodnight, it's over with, that's all she wrote
… You're starin' straight
Into a barrel of hate
Terrible fate
Not even a Slim chance to make a narrow escape
Cupid shot his arrow and missed; wait, Sarah, you're late
Your train left, Mascara and eggs
Smear in your face
Night's over
Goodbye ho
I thought that I told ya
That spilled nut ain't nothing to cry over
Never should've came within range of my Rover
Should've known I was trouble soon as I rolled up
Any chick who's dumb enough after I blindfold her
To still come back to the crib
Must want me to mess with her mind, hold up
She mistook me for some high roller
But I won't buy her soda
Unless it's Rock and Rye cola (Faygo's cheaper)
Buy you a bag of Fritos?
I wouldn't let you eat the fucking chip on my shoulder
If you was bleach and I was hair I wouldn't die for ya
Tryna pull 5 bucks from me is like tryna pull 5 molars
You'll get your eyes swolled up
I'm on my straight-grizzly
So why would I buy you a gay-ass teddy-bear, bitch?
You're already bi-polar
… Now I don't really care what you call me
You can even call me cold
These bitches knew as soon as they saw me
It's never me they'll get the privilege to know
I roll like a Desperado
Now I never know where I'm gonna go
Still, I ball like there's no tomorrow
Until it's over with, that's all she wrote
The credit roll, the curtain close, the movie over with
But don't get mad at me, go blame the chick who wrote this shit
Yeah, life is sure a bitch, but she know I'm rich
That why she give me what I want and I just throw her dick
Here I go again, I kick this shit, give a damn, got it pourin' in
Pesos, Euros, Yen, ah ha, I'm paid never gon' be poor again
See me posted in anything, wearin' any chain
Never gon' see me toting anything, all you gon' see is bang
It's so nice where I kick it, hate you never get to visit
Yeah I'm on another level, but you niggas still can get it
It's all over 'fore you finish, sorry bro this where we end it
Won't give you the satisfaction of me givin' you the business
… Yeah, I guess life is a bitch, ain't it Tip
And each one thinks they the shit
Shirt off my back, I wouldn't give you the dirt off my handkerchief
I'm givin' these hoes a dose of their own medicine
Let em get a good taste of it
I'm sure you got that relationship memo by now
But in case you didn't
I'ma stick this whole pad full of sticky notes to your forehead and staple it
Life is too short and I got no time to sit around just wastin' it
So I pace this shit a little bit quicker
That clock I'm racing it, double timing it
But I still spit triple the amount of insults in a tenth of the time
That it may take you pricks to catch on
While you strong arm, I'm like Stretch Armstrong
Man I still say K-Mart's like there's an apostrophe 's' on it, dog
And they say McDonald's isn't a restaurant, well I guess I'm wrong
But if you gon' tell me that the A&W ain't the spot for the best hot dogs
You can get the F on dawg
… And on my throne I remain, all alone in my lane
I'm as strong as the King, they were gone 'fore they came
Now I don't wanna hang, I slap five with them rap guys
They just wanna sabotage my hustle shawty that's why
… Now I don't really care what you call me
You can even call me cold
I bet they knew as soon as they saw me
Goodnight it's over with, that's all she wrote
I roll like a desperado, now I never know where I'm gonna go
Still I ball like there's no tomorrow
Goodnight is over with, that's all she wrote
All she wrote, all she wrote
I said its over with, that's all she wrote
All she wrote, all she wrote
Goodnight it's over with, that's all she wrote
@evanmannix3208
The nostalgia man... wah. Time keeps dancing. Whoever reads this, I hope you live a happy life, full of adventures and surprises. 🍻cheers
@jw8rok
Evan Mannix cheers brother
@obbymillion
Yeah, this song really takes me back when my life was simpler. Cheers bro ✌
@superwin9000
cheers
@pablojones1805
@@obbymillionml
@shreyaschoubey8538
You too man
@thisiszach560
If you still listen to this, YOU DESERVE RESPECT
@JohnSmith-pg9ns
No, if we still listen to this, Eminem deserves respect
@mcdavi8351
https://youtu.be/d3ggvk-bi5c kkkkk
@kevinwiggins4816
were my respect tho :/