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.
Horizons
T.I. Lyrics
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Her eyes on me
Calling her everyday like a referee
I don't wanna stay awake
In this light of day
Wanting to rot away
The world spinning around
Got my head down in the ground
Heart pulled up and out
I just wanted to shout
I don't know why you left
But it wasn't really fair
I don't know why you left me alone there
I was so scared
Blowing clouds to clear my head
Just so I can go to bed
All the bad thoughts are coming back
Just so I can only see black
Feeling like im light headed
Just so I can be imbedded
Imbedded in my own thoughts
Having my mind tied up in knotts
My throat feeling blocked
My brain feeling locked
My nose running and stuffing
I feel like I should be huffing
This verse is about me being sick
Because I am sick, I think i have a cold
Or the sickness spreading like mold
(Covid)
The lyrics to T.I.'s song "Horizons" paint a vivid picture of the artist's emotional state and inner struggles. The opening lines "I am feeling higher than the horizon" suggest a heightened state of being, possibly alluding to a sense of euphoria or reaching a new level in life. The following line "Her eyes on me, calling her everyday like a referee" can be interpreted as T.I. being captivated by someone's gaze, constantly reaching out to her like a referee making calls in a game. This could signify a desire for attention or connection, possibly in a romantic context.
As the lyrics progress, T.I. expresses a strong longing to escape from reality, stating "I don't wanna stay awake in this light of day, wanting to rot away." This line suggests feelings of discontentment and a desire to avoid confronting one's problems, seeking refuge in a state of apathy or detachment. He further explores the feeling of being weighed down by the pressures of life, with lines like "The pressure pulling me down, heart pulled up and out." This can be interpreted as a struggle between feeling overwhelmed and desiring to break free.
The lyrics also touch on themes of abandonment, fear, and self-medication. T.I. questions why he was left alone, feeling scared and resorting to blowing clouds (potentially referring to smoking marijuana) to clear his head and find solace. The mention of bad thoughts and only being able to see black hints at a state of depression or negative thinking patterns that are difficult to escape from.
Line by Line Meaning
I am feeling higher than the horizon
I am experiencing a great sense of joy and elation
Her eyes on me
I have her undivided attention and focus
Calling her everyday like a referee
I constantly reach out to her for guidance and support, like a referee enforcing the rules
I don't wanna stay awake
I desire to escape from reality and find solace in sleep
In this light of day
During the daytime when everything is illuminated
Wanting to rot away
Feeling a strong urge to decay and deteriorate
The world spinning around
The chaotic and fast-paced nature of life
Got my head down in the ground
Feeling overwhelmed and burying myself in self-doubt
The pressure pulling me down
The overwhelming stress and weight that is dragging me downwards
Heart pulled up and out
My emotions are being uplifted and exposed
I just wanted to shout
Feeling a strong need to express my frustrations and emotions loudly
I don't know why you left
I am confused and unsure about the reason for your departure
But it wasn't really fair
I feel that your departure was unjust or unjustified
I don't know why you left me alone there
I am left feeling abandoned and alone without any understanding
I was so scared
I felt immense fear and anxiety during that time
Blowing clouds to clear my head
Engaging in activities like vaping to alleviate mental clutter or confusion
Just so I can go to bed
In order to achieve a state of calmness and rest
All the bad thoughts are coming back
Negative and distressing thoughts are resurfacing in my mind
Just so I can only see black
My thoughts and emotions are clouding my perception, leaving me in darkness
Feeling like I'm light-headed
Experiencing dizziness or a lack of mental clarity
Just so I can be embedded
Seeking solace or refuge in my own thoughts and inner world
Embedded in my own thoughts
Engrossed and absorbed in the labyrinth of my own thinking
Having my mind tied up in knots
Feeling mentally entangled and overwhelmed by various thoughts and concerns
My throat feeling blocked
Experiencing physical discomfort and a sense of obstruction in my throat
My brain feeling locked
Experiencing a mental block or inability to think clearly
My nose running and stuffing
Experiencing symptoms of congestion and nasal irritation
I feel like I should be huffing
Having the urge to inhale deeply to alleviate physical discomfort
This verse is about me being sick
This section of the song is dedicated to discussing my physical illness
Because I am sick, I think I have a cold
Since I am unwell, I believe I am suffering from a common cold
Or the sickness spreading like mold (Covid)
Alternatively, it could be a reference to the contagious nature of a more serious illness like Covid-19, which spreads rapidly like mold
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Written by: Black Out
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Nick Tronson
You are right about Yod Hay Waw Shin Waw Ayin(YaHuWSHuWa). A somali offered me a koran and I told him I have the truth in my heart and rejected his offer. So he said " I told you what I believe, so you tell me what you believe." And I told him about The Father YaHuWaH and Son, YaHuSHuWa and when he repeated YaHuSHuWa, we heard a loud ovation and he even said it was angels and we saw a horizontal rainbow and a cardinal was flying across it and we both said it was a miracle. But he is still muslim. Even though the LOUD CLAPPING OVATION happened when the muslim somali said YaHuWSHuWa.
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No one was around us when the loud ovation happened and he was looking behind me and I was looking behind him to see where the ovation came from because the sound of the ovation surrounded us and my heart was pounding in fear like what just happened?
Catherine Jurich
Love this . I have a young black daughter and she is my everything our young black ladies need to know they are worth alot and they are valued deeply . This is awesome message T. I. Keep coming back strong
House of Matrix
Ti is showing why he standouts among the rest the sample& message is 🔑
🤑 Monye
The things these artists come up with...Beautiful music to our ears.
Wild Wicked
Dats ✝️®️🅰️🅿️ MUSIC brUhhh⁉️👐🏽
HER Healing Everyday Remarkably
The Energy from this song changes the Atmosphere.
T.I. with his own Healing Musik like Reiki. 💛✨
Diamond
I love how educated you are... your so much more than a stereotype of black men and it’s such an inspiration to many!!
TheX137
One of my favorite songs on this album. T.I went all-in on this album, it's awesome!
Jonathan Ezell
The KING is back been listening to T.I since 03 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lotus Glaze
Ti is a legend . Period
Mopar 300S
This song is going to blow up man. Give it time. So fucking underrated