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.
Don't You Wanna Be High
T.I. Lyrics
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Hey don't ya wanna be high?
Hey listen baby come fly with me, take a ride, get high with me.
I know you wanna be high.
You never wanna say bye to me, if you ever come fly with me.
Hey don't ya wanna be high?
Hey, listen baby, come fly with me, take ride, get high with me.
I know you wanna be high.
The bucket's on tilt, truck is on stilts
I did another deal today, at least a couple mil'.
No I'm askin' you to chill, wanna pat that down I'm tryin to pick you up
And never put your ass back down.
Get rid of all your worries, why you draggin' that around?
Here pop one of these and now pass that around.
Fire it up, take a shot, now your ass in the clouds.
Can I bend ya over, throw your ass back down?
No need sayin' no, we way pass that now.
I ain't them other niggas, just control the flashback now.
Make three wishes, you can have that now.
Fuck the finacin', payin' cash right now.
Miracle man, make your dreams come true.
Take a ride, get high, bout time you come too.
Bet ya life done changed, ya likin' my last name Done
Had a couple babies, with a Bentley and a Range.
Crib on the water, eatin' meals on the plane
And ya life in the sky like you lived on a plane.
So much good shit to fill ya brain,
If the band seem strange, I'm just sayin'
[Chorus]
You see me chillin' out, kickin back in the ride,
With fly broad on the passenger side.
Got a nice smile and immaculate eyes.
Fore' she get inside, she don't have to decide.
Cause she can have it like she want it, we can do it like that.
And I went and threw it to her and she threw it right back.
She say nobody gave it to her like that, Hit it from the back,
I figure you would like that.
Her head and tight pussy good like that
And damn she ain't even from the hood like that
So she probably never kicked it with a cool nigga other niggas had her,
Didn't know what to do with her.
Intimidated by her face and her cute figure.
Cause her waist real small and her ass way bigger
Don't she know that if I want her, I ain't finna play with her.
All I gotta do is spend a A with her
[Chorus]
Hey what it is, pretty girl,
Would you like to come and kick it with a nigga for a night or two
And you can take your clothes off if you like to.
And it don't matter 'bout the cost if I like you I just do it shorty,
I ain't gotta try t. Bust a move, bet ya I can set a fire in you.
Me chase round behind you? Why boo?
I'm like you, you know you fly, but I'm fly too.
You know how to do it, always ride good.
Match the paint with the wheels, the trunk and the hood.
You dealin' with a real nigga, get it understood.
I'm still in the hood, even when in Hollywood.
With my beat down low and my top let back
You lookin' for a G. well you got just that
Well I can be a King and you can be my princess Baby all you gotta do is say yes.
[Chorus]
The song "Don't You Wanna Be High" by T.I. is a hip hop track that expresses the desire to leave insecurities and stress behind and escape into a world of pleasure. The chorus "Hey don't ya wanna be high?" is a catchy hook that exemplifies the theme of the song which is the desire to be lifted out of mundane existence. The verses of the song describe the lifestyle of the rapper that is a result of his success. He has a luxurious lifestyle which includes driving a stilted truck and closing million-dollar deals. He tries to tempt the girl he is interested in with drugs and promises that he can change her life.
The song contains suggestive language with a lot of sexual connotations. T.I. tries to seduce the woman he is interested in by describing all the pleasures she could have if she was with him. He wants her to come fly with him, get high with him, and never leave his side. The song is filled with punchy rhymes and descriptive language that is meant to convince the girl to get with him. The song is just over three minutes long and ends with the final repetition of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey don't ya wanna be high?
Asking the listener if they want to experience the euphoric feeling of being high
Hey listen baby come fly with me, take a ride, get high with me.
Inviting the listener to ride with T.I. and get high on drugs
I know you wanna be high.
Assuming that the listener wants to feel the effects of drugs
You never wanna say bye to me, if you ever come fly with me.
Believing that if the listener accepts the invitation to use drugs, they will never want to stop hanging out with T.I.
The bucket's on tilt, truck is on stilts
Referring to his expensive cars and lifestyle
I did another deal today, at least a couple mil'.
Boasting about his recent financial success
No I'm askin' you to chill, wanna pat that down I'm tryin to pick you up
Asking the listener to relax and allow T.I. to offer them drugs
And never put your ass back down.
Wanting to keep the listener high for as long as possible
Get rid of all your worries, why you draggin' that around?
Encouraging the listener to let go of their insecurities and stresses
Here pop one of these and now pass that around.
Offering the listener drugs to help them escape their reality
Fire it up, take a shot, now your ass in the clouds.
Encouraging the listener to continue using drugs until they feel high
Can I bend ya over, throw your ass back down?
Asking for sexual favors from the listener
No need sayin' no, we way pass that now.
Implying that the listener has already consented to sexual activities
I ain't them other niggas, just control the flashback now.
Promising to guide the listener's drug-induced experiences
Make three wishes, you can have that now.
Encouraging the listener to make the most of their time while high
Fuck the finacin', payin' cash right now.
Ignoring financial responsibility and spending money on drugs and other luxuries
Miracle man, make your dreams come true.
Promising to make the listener's desires a reality
Take a ride, get high, bout time you come too.
Encouraging the listener to indulge in drugs and escape reality
Bet ya life done changed, ya likin' my last name.
Boasting about his successful lifestyle and wealth
Had a couple babies, with a Bentley and a Range.
Disclosing his material possessions and children
Crib on the water, eatin' meals on the plane.
Describing his luxurious lifestyle, living in a waterfront home and eating meals on private planes
And ya life in the sky like you lived on a plane.
Comparing the listener's life to his high-flying lifestyle
So much good shit to fill ya brain,
Pointing out the positive effects of drug use
If the band seem strange, I'm just sayin'.
Acknowledging that his lifestyle and attitude may be unconventional
You see me chillin' out, kickin back in the ride,
Describing his cool, laid-back demeanor and luxury car
With fly broad on the passenger side.
Having an attractive woman as a passenger in his car
Got a nice smile and immaculate eyes.
Describing the physical appearance of the woman in his car
Fore' she get inside, she don't have to decide.
Assuming that the woman he is with willing to indulge in drugs and sexual activities
Cause she can have it like she want it, we can do it like that.
Offering the woman whatever she desires and catering to her desires
And I went and threw it to her and she threw it right back.
Engaging in drug use with the woman, who is equally interested
She say nobody gave it to her like that, Hit it from the back,
The woman expressing satisfaction with their sexual interactions
I figure you would like that.
Assuming that the listener would also enjoy the sexual positions mentioned
Her head and tight pussy good like that.
Complimenting the woman's sexual abilities
And damn she ain't even from the hood like that.
Commenting that the woman is attractive and not from a disadvantaged background
So she probably never kicked it with a cool nigga other niggas had her,
Implying that the woman has not had experiences with men like him before
Didn't know what to do with her.
Suggesting that other men didn't know how to handle the woman
Intimidated by her face and her cute figure.
Believing that other men were intimidated by the woman's good looks and body
Cause her waist real small and her ass way bigger.
Complimenting the woman's attractive physique
Don't she know that if I want her, I ain't finna play with her.
Asserting his dominance and not wanting to waste time when pursuing someone he desires
All I gotta do is spend a A with her.
Implying that he can easily obtain the woman's affection by spending money on her
Hey what it is, pretty girl,
Addressing an attractive woman
Would you like to come and kick it with a nigga for a night or two
Asking the woman to spend time with him for a few days
And you can take your clothes off if you like to.
Offering the woman to engage in sexual activities with him
And it don't matter 'bout the cost if I like you I just do it shorty,
Implying that he will spare no expense on the woman if he is interested in her
I ain't gotta try t. Bust a move, bet ya I can set a fire in you.
Being confident that he can impress and seduce the woman easily
Me chase round behind you? Why boo?
Not wanting to chase after or pursue the woman aggressively
I'm like you, you know you fly, but I'm fly too.
Comparing himself to the woman and believing that he is on her level of attractiveness and sophistication
You know how to do it, always ride good.
Assuming that the woman is experienced and confident in her sexuality
Match the paint with the wheels, the trunk and the hood.
Commenting on his luxurious car and how it is a good match for the woman's appearance
You dealin' with a real nigga, get it understood.
Asserting himself as a confident and genuine person
I'm still in the hood, even when in Hollywood.
Coming from humble beginnings and keeping his roots despite achieving fame
With my beat down low and my top let back.
Describing his flashy car with loud music and a convertible roof
You lookin' for a G. well you got just that.
Asserting himself as a gangster and someone who is able to provide for what the woman needs
Well I can be a King and you can be my princess Baby all you gotta do is say yes.
Offering to be her man and treat her like royalty if she accepts his advances
Promise you'll never say bye to me, if you ever get high with me.
Asking for the listener's loyalty and promising that they won't regret getting high with him
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERMAINE JACKSON, ANDREW HARR, CLIFFORD HARRIS
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