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.
Why I'm Serious
T.I. Lyrics
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She say she like how I be vibing
No need to say mo heartbreak let it go
I will not play with yo heart or yo mind but that pussy hold on
I need my controller we bout to change the aroma
Shorty so cold got pneumonia
Music to me when you moaning yeah
She say I'm so nasty I'm fucking you like this
Don't mind me the gas got me slow
She say she like how I be vibing
No need to say mo heartbreak let it go
I will not play with yo heart or yo mind but that pussy hold on
I need my controller we bout to change the aroma
Shorty so cold got pneumonia
Music to me when you moaning yeah
She say I'm so nasty I'm fucking you like this
Cause I'm tryna own it
Body-Ody-Ody on you
These niggas wouldn't know what to do
This ah real bitch
100 percent natural
Bae this leaf
Fresh like it's right of the root
She say bae is this cute
Okay now buy this for me Sheesh
Fuck it I put her on fleek
She looked me dead in my eyes
And told me she don't wanna leave
So I told her fuck it don't do that
She told me she won't but don't screw up
I told her I won't but don't slip up
She told me she won't cause she love us
Don't mind me the gas got me slow
She say she like how I be vibing
No need to say mo heartbreak let it go
I will not play with yo heart or yo mind but that pussy hold on
I need my controller we bout to change the aroma
Shorty so cold got pneumonia
Music to me when you moaning yeah
She say I'm so nasty I'm fucking you like this
Cause I'm tryna own it
Don't mind me the gas got me slow
She say she like how I be vibing
No need to say mo heartbreak let it go
I will not play with yo heart or yo mind but that pussy hold on
I need my controller we bout to change the aroma
Shorty so cold got pneumonia
Music to me when you moaning yeah
She say I'm so nasty I'm fucking you like this
Cause I'm tryna own it
The lyrics to T.I.'s "Why I'm Serious Interlu" describe a drug-induced intimate encounter with a woman. The singer is under the influence of gas, which slows him down and causes him to be more laid-back. The woman likes his vibe and they engage in sexual activity. The singer claims he will not play with her heart or mind, but admits he is addicted to her and that "that pussy hold on." The two of them change the atmosphere with "the controller," implying they are using music to set the mood. The woman is described as "so cold got pneumonia," possibly a reference to her cool demeanor or sexual prowess. Towards the end of the song, the singer expresses his desire to own the woman.
Overall, the song portrays a casual encounter between two people, fueled by drugs and sexual attraction. The singer assures the woman that he will not hurt her, but his possessiveness and obsession with her suggest otherwise.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mind me the gas got me slow
I may be moving slow because of the weed
She say she like how I be vibing
She enjoys the way I carry myself
No need to say mo heartbreak let it go
We don't need to bring up past heartbreaks
I will not play with yo heart or yo mind but that pussy hold on
I won't mess with your feelings, but the sex is too good to let go
I need my controller we bout to change the aroma
I need to switch up the vibe with some music
Shorty so cold got pneumonia
She's so cool that it feels like cold air, just like the illness pneumonia
Music to me when you moaning yeah
The sound of her moaning is like music to my ears
She say I'm so nasty I'm fucking you like this
She's complimenting my sexual prowess
Cause I'm tryna own it
I want to dominate in bed
Body-Ody-Ody on you
Your body looks amazing
These niggas wouldn't know what to do
Other men wouldn't be able to handle you
This ah real bitch
She's a genuine, authentic woman
100 percent natural
She's all natural, no plastic surgery or enhancements
Bae this leaf
She's calling me bae and pointing out a leaf in the environment
Fresh like it's right of the root
The leaf appears freshly picked from the plant
She say bae is this cute
She's asking if the leaf is cute to me
Okay now buy this for me Sheesh
She playfully asks me to buy the leaf, but not seriously
Fuck it I put her on fleek
I made her look amazing
She looked me dead in my eyes
She locked eyes with me
And told me she don't wanna leave
She expressed that she doesn't want to go away from me or the situation
So I told her fuck it don't do that
I encouraged her to not leave
She told me she won't but don't screw up
She promised not to leave but also warned me to not make any mistakes
I told her I won't but don't slip up
I promised not to mess up, but also acknowledged the need for caution
She told me she won't cause she loves us
She reiterated that she won't leave because she loves us both
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Rodney Delaney
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@wassupmeettheBrandNewGuy7
The Neptunes were killing shit in the early 2000's
@tochiRTA
yep!
@giantsfan8872
Yes sir...favorite beat from them is ...phillies most wanted “suckas pt2” check that shit out
@giantsfan8872
And clipse “chinese new year”
@skinnzthedon
and the late 90's!
@dmytrobashlyk5905
light ass like fire ft. Busta Rhymes from Neptunes’ album
https://youtu.be/pyLuh2wRBuM
@mysstteriousm6446
This song is 100% underrated! This is a suuuper underrated prod. of The Neptunes, AND a super underrated track of T.I. & Beenie Man too. Much love for this superb instru, sick flo' & nice hook.
@michaelbull4344
I remember this on rap city years before t.i really started to blow up
@jodeciluvah
Michael Bull me too
@mobilegamercapone
Lol underrated lol funny naw yaadman thing yute