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.
For a Minute
T.I. Lyrics
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I gotta plan what you mean to me
Hear from me
I gotta admit you were there for me
Dazzle me
Feel the love around your empathy
Endlessly
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute felt like losing you
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute, yeah
Changed my mind at a hotel bar
And I hope it does
Change my life with the worst to come
But I hope it's done
Fantasize about being one
Lay in the sun
Can't make out cause we're on the run
Cause we ain't done
Emphasize of being broke, to begin
It's on the rise just being you, don't even
Make me go away from your side
Let me feel like laying on the both of your thighs
Feel inside
Feel the love inside
Of my mind
I don't wanna say goodbye
Wait for me
I gotta plan what you mean to me
Hear from me
I gotta admit you were there for me
Dazzle me
Feel the love around your empathy
Endlessly
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute felt like losing you
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute, yeah
Tell me why
We fell in love so fast
It feels we belong together
For a lifetime
We don't need no one
To tell us that we cannot live forever
Wait for me
I gotta plan what you mean to me
Hear from me
I gotta admit you were there for me
Dazzle me
Feel the love around your empathy
Endlessly
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute felt like losing you
Just for a minute felt like everything
Just for a minute, yeah
The lyrics to T.I.'s song "For a Minute" reflect a moment of reflection and realization about the importance of someone in the artist's life. The first verse speaks to the impact this person has had on T.I., acknowledging their presence and support. The line "Just for a minute felt like everything" conveys the temporary but intense feeling of having everything when this person is around.
In the second verse, T.I. mentions a hotel bar, which suggests a moment of contemplation or decision-making. He expresses a hope for something to change his life, even if it comes with difficulties. The lines "Fantasize about being one, lay in the sun" evoke a sense of longing and escape. Perhaps the relationship is unconventional or forbidden, as he mentions being on the run and emphasizes their broke or unstable circumstances. However, despite any challenges, he wants to stay by their side and cherish their connection.
The chorus repeats the idea that just for a minute, everything felt perfect, but there is also a fear of losing this person. The lyrics emphasize the need to wait for the artist to figure out what the other person means to him, to hear from him and admit their importance. There is a desire to be dazzled by their love and empathy, and a sense that this feeling is endless and significant.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait for me
Please be patient and wait for me
I gotta plan what you mean to me
I need to carefully think about and understand your importance to me
Hear from me
Expect to hear from me soon
I gotta admit you were there for me
I have to acknowledge that you were always there for me
Dazzle me
Impress me with your charm and appeal
Feel the love around your empathy
Experience the deep affection and understanding that comes from your empathetic nature
Endlessly
Continuously and without end
Just for a minute felt like everything
Only for a brief moment, it seemed like life was perfect and complete
Just for a minute felt like losing you
For a short period, it felt like I might lose you
Changed my mind at a hotel bar
I reconsidered my thoughts or decisions while at a bar in a hotel
And I hope it does
I have a hopeful expectation that this change will bring positive results
Change my life with the worst to come
Significantly alter my life, even if it means facing difficult challenges
But I hope it's done
However, I hope that these changes are completed and resolved
Fantasize about being one
Imagine and desire to be united or connected in some way
Lay in the sun
Relax and bask in the warmth and brightness of the sun
Can't make out cause we're on the run
Unable to decipher or understand due to our fast-paced and evasive actions
Cause we ain't done
Because we are not finished or completed yet
Emphasize of being broke, to begin
Highlighting the importance of starting from a disadvantaged or financially struggling position
It's on the rise just being you, don't even
Your value and significance are increasing simply by being yourself, not needing any further effort
Make me go away from your side
Please do not let me be separated from you
Let me feel like laying on the both of your thighs
Allow me to experience the intimate and comforting sensation of lying on your thighs
Feel inside
Experience the emotions and feelings deeply within oneself
Feel the love inside
Feel the deep affection and love that resides within
Of my mind
Within the depths of my thoughts and consciousness
I don't wanna say goodbye
I do not wish to bid farewell or part ways
Tell me why
Explain or provide a reason for
We fell in love so fast
We developed feelings of love for each other very quickly
It feels we belong together
It feels like we are meant to be united and connected
For a lifetime
Intended to be together for the entirety of our lives
We don't need no one
We do not require anyone else
To tell us that we cannot live forever
No one should try to convince us that our love cannot last eternally
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Loic Drouin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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