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.
Come Down
T.I. Lyrics
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Got that playa shit by the pound
The gold with the lacs and the crown
Make it where them hoes come around
Trying to get up to come down
Booming like a sub underground
The whole city hearin' it's around
We all on the get up to come down
We back at it one mo' gain'
Cranking my motor, revving my engine
Chilling the AC til' it's colder than a breeze in Alaska
Sun shine like the winter time just passed us
Watching for laws and jackers
Cuz', this shit here too clean to be taken
I keep it tucked off in my clothes you never catch me out her bucket naked
Fresh drawls, them desktop Js for the caskets
Pressing up on these bastards that owe me and I gots to have it
Wake up and cake up 'cause' it's only right
Soon as the sun go down, the freaks come out and they gon' dress in summer tights
I'm tryna dig deep, Ginger-ale and Hennessy
It keep me in the zone, I'm like long til' the clock strike twelve
One mo' then I'm out of the front door
On a mission like a waffle house cooked for the 24/7
Man, I'm just trying to get paid
And make it where these mothafuckas hate
I got up to come down
Trying to get up to come down
Got that playa shit by the pound
The gold with the lacs and the crown
Make it where them hoes come around
Trying to get up to come down
Booming like a sub underground
The whole city hearin' it's around
We all on the get up to come down
This for those playas and those gator belts getting cheese like patty melts
Serving up game like help yo' self
Refereeing, calling plays on the sidelines
Super the bowl, diamonds and gold
Won a ring like five times
I remember wanting be that cuz' I seen it
Don't ever tell a hoe that you love a hoe if you don't mean it
Unless it's bout that paper paper, got that from a playa pimp
They say it's work to p-i, easier to be a simp
Put it in motion, rollercoasting, peep the focus of a go-getter
If you flip it once and get it, it's fasho fitting
If you ain't eating with you squad, you's a hoe nigga
That's from the heart
Never pump kool-aid when we on a mission
That's 24/7 like a waffle cook in a waffle house kitchen
Man, I'm just trying to get paid
And make it where these mothafuckas hate
I got up to come down
Trying to get up to come down
Got that playa shit by the pound
The gold with the lacs and the crown
Make it where them hoes come around
Trying to get up to come down
Booming like a sub underground
The whole city hearin' it's around
We all on the get up to come down
Here's a little story that must be told
A wild young nigga off on Calverton road
I was raised on Kings ridge where there wasn't no rules
Robbing niggas for they Starter jackets and shoes
Yeah, I've done some real things, family full of fiends
Forty ounce of Old English, and new some Newport kings
Pocket full of pieces and 74' Caprisces
Europeans in a crib in Buckhead, thank you Jesus
Boy, I'm sweet James Jones when I'm whipping up a ritz
I'm really on my wrist and a super bad bitch
And you know it's southside, you can tell by the parlor
Give it a good look cuz' there'll never be another
Hoes, a hundred spokes, what you expect?
Trust me, money can't buy you that respect
Got feel it out of love, and get it from out the mud
And it'll come round, or get out the way
I'm coming down
Trying to get up to come down
Yeah, playa worldwide 3rd coast all day
Mississippi wheel connected everywhere
Mind 4eva N a Day, forever how forever anyway
You know how it be mayne when you all the way down in the game underground
Trying to get up off that thang, them people can't stand you mayne
They can't get with it mayne
'Cause they don't realize, how, what it took
To get to a place where 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time
And all that time, you was doing it big
It's mighty good for you
4eva is, 4eva was, and 4eva we will be
Multi til' the muthafuckin sun die
K.R.I.T
King Remembered In Time
Believe that dere'
So As the beat keep rolling on
The snare keep hitting and that 808 keep going on
And that baseline keep being fit to the slashin'
Forever and ever lasting in a timeless fashion bitch
T.I.'s song Come Down is an ode to the hustler lifestyle. The lyrics reflect both the hunger and confidence of a hustler looking to make it big. The first verse speaks to the ambition of the hustle, stating that the aim is to get up on top and then come back down to the street level. The second verse discusses the grind needed to maintain the hustler lifestyle, with the singer running the streets and ducking the law in order to keep his business profitable. The third verse is a reflection on the singer's past, and how his upbringing molded him into the hustler he is today.
Throughout the song, T.I. raps over a beat that incorporates classic Southern rap sounds, such as 808 drums and a bassline. The song also features a number of musical flourishes, such as a piano riff and horns that give the track an anthemic feel. Overall, T.I. uses Come Down to both celebrate and examine the lifestyle of Southern hustlers and their place in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to get up to come down
The struggle to rise above and then enjoy the fruits of success
Got that playa shit by the pound
Having a huge amount of confidence and swagger
The gold with the lacs and the crown
The symbols of wealth, power, and status
Make it where them hoes come around
Having enough appeal and resources to attract women
Booming like a sub underground
Popular in a niche and underground, yet growing in popularity
The whole city hearin' it's around
The buzz and hype around the artist and their music is widespread
We back at it one mo' gain'
Restarting the grind and hustle to reach further success
Cranking my motor, revving my engine
Getting ready to operate at full capacity
Chilling the AC til' it's colder than a breeze in Alaska
Cooling off and relaxing before getting to work
Sun shine like the winter time just passed us
A metaphor for a bright and promising future after overcoming difficult times
Watching for laws and jackers
Being cautious of police and potential robbers
This shit here too clean to be taken
The success and earnings are hard-earned and deserve protection
I keep it tucked off in my clothes you never catch me out her bucket naked
Keeping valuable possessions hidden and secure
Fresh drawls, them desktop Js for the caskets
Dressing well and making sure to be remembered even in death
Pressing up on these bastards that owe me and I gots to have it
Chasing debts and not giving up until they are paid back
Wake up and cake up 'cause' it's only right
Making money is the top priority
Soon as the sun go down, the freaks come out and they gon' dress in summer tights
The nightlife brings out people ready for partying and fun
I'm tryna dig deep, Ginger-ale and Hennessy
Using alcohol to relax and focus before working
It keep me in the zone, I'm like long til' the clock strike twelve
Feeling alert and active for a long time, until late at night
One mo' then I'm out of the front door
Working one more time before leaving for the night
On a mission like a waffle house cooked for the 24/7
Working constantly and relentlessly
Man, I'm just trying to get paid
Focusing on making money
And make it where these mothafuckas hate
Being so successful that others envy and feel bitter towards it
This for those playas and those gator belts getting cheese like patty melts
Saluting and being motivated by successful people
Serving up game like help yo' self
Giving advice and helping others become successful
Refereeing, calling plays on the sidelines
Acting as a mentor for up-and-coming artists and entrepreneurs
Super the bowl, diamonds and gold
Being victorious and wealthy
I remember wanting be that cuz' I seen it
Being inspired and motivated by successful people and wanting to emulate them
Don't ever tell a hoe that you love a hoe if you don't mean it
Treat women with respect and honesty
Unless it's bout that paper paper, got that from a playa pimp
The only exception for using women is to earn money
They say it's work to p-i, easier to be a simp
It's more challenging to put in effort to earn money than to spend it
Put it in motion, rollercoasting, peep the focus of a go-getter
Being ambitious and driven to achieve success
If you flip it once and get it, it's fasho fitting
Investing and earning a profit is satisfying
If you ain't eating with you squad, you's a hoe nigga
Being loyal to one's friends and sharing success with them
Never pump kool-aid when we on a mission
Avoiding distractions and staying focused on the goal
That's from the heart
Being sincere and genuine
Here's a little story that must be told
Sharing a personal and meaningful experience
A wild young nigga off on Calverton road
Growing up in a tough and dangerous neighborhood
I was raised on Kings ridge where there wasn't no rules
Growing up in a lawless and chaotic environment
Robbing niggas for they Starter jackets and shoes
Getting by through theft and violence
Yeah, I've done some real things, family full of fiends
Having a troubled past and family background
Forty ounce of Old English, and new some Newport kings
Drinking and smoking as coping mechanisms
Pocket full of pieces and 74' Caprisces
Carrying weapons as a form of protection
Europeans in a crib in Buckhead, thank you Jesus
Being grateful and blessed for having achieved success
Boy, I'm sweet James Jones when I'm whipping up a ritz
Feeling confident and in control while creating music
I'm really on my wrist and a super bad bitch
Being flashy and showing off wealth and status
And you know it's southside, you can tell by the parlor
Representing and being proud of one's origins and roots
Give it a good look cuz' there'll never be another
Being unique and irreplaceable
Trust me, money can't buy you that respect
Being respected for one's character and personality, not just money
Got feel it out of love, and get it from out the mud
Earning success through hard work and determination
And it'll come round, or get out the way
Either achieve success or step aside for those who will
Playa worldwide 3rd coast all day
Representing and being successful around the world
Mississippi wheel connected everywhere
Being connected and influential in many places
Mind 4eva N a Day, forever how forever anyway
Being true to oneself and one's values for all eternity
You know how it be mayne when you all the way down in the game underground
Understanding and experiencing the challenges and struggles of the music industry
Trying to get up off that thang, them people can't stand you mayne
Being resilient and determined despite opposition and criticism
They can't get with it mayne, 'cause they don't realize, how, what it took
Others not being able to comprehend how much effort it took to achieve success
To get to a place where 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time
Reaching a level of success that feels timeless and long-lasting
And all that time, you was doing it big
Having been successful throughout a long period of time
It's mighty good for you
Being content and satisfied with one's success
Multi til' the muthafuckin sun die
Being wealthy and successful for the rest of one's life
K.R.I.T
Abbreviation of the artist's name
King Remembered In Time
A title and message to remember and respect the artist's legacy
Believe that dere'
A message of confidence and affirmation
So As the beat keep rolling on
Continuing the momentum and success
The snare keep hitting and that 808 keep going on
The music keeping the energy and rhythm going
And that baseline keep being fit to the slashin'
The music fitting the lyrics and the artist's style
Forever and ever lasting in a timeless fashion bitch
The artist's legacy and influence being eternal and strong
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Lewis Scott, Keyon Harold, Michael D Hartnett, Patrick Brown, Thomas Decarlo Callaway, William Washington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Grimm Jr.
Got me high
Got me high!
Hey! Well that's exactly what a [ ] came for
Huh, you throwin'' shots from afar
I'ma meet you at your front door
Uh, so hard to be doing what you really meant for, beauty
Huh, but don't I make it look easy
Don't I make it look good
Hey now, You drank up all my liquor, come on
What I'm supposed to do now?
And you talking all that [ ] , now come on
You gonna have to back it up
If I get too high now, sugar, come on
I might never come down
You know I might never come down
Let me get down
You might not never come down
Now let me come down
You might not never come down
Let me get down!
You might never ever come down
It took too long to get this high off the ground
Don't run, just stay awhile
Can't beat it, can't beat it, can't beat it, can't beat it with the big bad door
Can't see her with this pitch black Gucci frames on
Let me take these [ ] off
Let me get the full scope, hold up
Huh, full screen, HD, let me take another picture
Let me pull it to the pre-show
Whoa, cool beans, cool beans
That's a whole lot of reefer
Let me help you with the pre-roll
You, drank up all my liquor, come on
What I'm supposed to do now?
And you talking all that [ ] , now come on
You gonna have to back it up
If I get too high now, sugar, come on
I might never come down
You know I might never come down
Let me get down
You might not never come down
Now let me come down
You might not never come down
Let me get down!
You might never ever come down
It took too long to get this high off the ground
Don't run, just stay awhile
You might never ever come down
It took too long to get this high off the ground
Don't run, just stay awhile
Okay now take that, baby, where the Wraith at?
The Bentley truck if you can pay that
A small village, you could say that
But you'd rather take your bankroll to Rodeo, let her raid that
No, tell 'em "hell no"
Middle finger, duck, roll and tell pros
Stick it to the rear like it's velcro
What other country can you sell blow?
And for less than a kilo, girl, you get an elbow
I'm gettin' high, never come down
Round up your rile and we'll run it down
Soon as it dries I'ma run the town
I fantasize shooting Trump down
A shot for every black man who got gunned down
By the police with no convictions so they run 'round
When we protest they tell us pipe down, for Trayvon and Mike Brown
CNN wanna make it black/white
Cause we hit the action with a blacklight
Make them suckers act right
You, drank up all my liquor, come on
What I'm supposed to do now?
And you talking all that [ ] , now come on
You gonna have to back it up
If I get too high now, sugar, come on
I might never come down
You know I might never come down
Let me get down
You might not never come down
Now let me come down
You might not never come down
Let me get down!
You might never ever come down
It took too long to get this high off the ground
Don't run, just stay awhile
You might never ever come down
It took too long to get this high off the ground
Don't run, just stay awhile
King MDL
Google brought me down here. The spokesperson didn't really know the name of the song, so it played this. The product probably doesn't do that. Wait, I know it doesn't I tried.
You: " Google, Play a song that says : You might not ever come down"
Google: What song is that?
You: Your supposed to know.
Google: Jackass, I only know songs with those lyrics.
You: 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Jeremy Sniper Lawrence
Great vibe... This song will never get old...
Marcella Lane
I like the clean version. I love the beat and everything. And when TI comes in, OMG. I first saw him perform this song on Live at the Apollo.
maxwell mayiji
Anderson paak is talented, I listened the song just wanting to hear ti but anderson just stole the moment and ti gave the song the lift he needed AWESOME COLABO💯💯
Leticia 🤍
LOVE this collab
Rodney Morgan
maxwell mayiji Very Awesome collab
Ray D Ology
maxwell mayiji you might not "come down"
Rodney Morgan
Huh
maxwell mayiji
needed that thanx alot
Melica Niccole
I love this song. Talent at its best.
Feizzed
anyone else love that bass?