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.
flicka da wrist
T.I. Lyrics
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(Catchin' plays) , catchin' plays
(Whoo, whoo) , uh
I woke up feelin' like I was on the moon
(The moon)
I woke up feelin' like I need a hundred goons
(Skrrt) look at the flicka da wrist
(Da wrist) , look at the flicka da wrist (Da
Look at the flicka da wrist (Skrrt)
Look at the flicka da wrist
Look at the flicka da wrist
(Da wrist) Look at the flicka
Da wrist (Da wrist)
Look at the flicka da wrist (Da wrist)
I woke up feelin' like I was on the moon
(The moon)
I woke up feelin' like I need a hundred goons
(Goons)
Some niggas in my sleep tried to capture me
(Whoo, whoo) some bitches in my section
Tryna fuck for free (yeah)
Catch a play on these niggas, touchdown
(Touchdown) I'm my own quarterback
Put my team on (Team on)
Luxury (Luxury) , that's all I see (It's all I see)
Look at the flicka da wrist
(Uh) , got 'em on me (Look at it)
I don't see niggas (See niggas)
I don't see niggas (See niggas)
California loud, got me lit, nigga
(Lit, nigga) i'm the shit, nigga
(Uh) , take your bitch, nigga (yeah)
You bะตtter duck, fool, or you'll get hit
Nigga (Pop, pop, pop)
Catchin' plays
(Catchin' plays) , catchin' plays
(Whoo, whoo) , uh
I woke up feelin' likะต I was on the moon
(The moon)
I woke up feelin' like I need a hundred goons
(Skrrt) look at the flicka da wrist
(Da wrist) , look at the flicka da wrist (Da
Wrist) Look at the flicka da wrist (Whoo)
Look at the flicka da wrist (Skrrt)
Look at the flicka da wrist
(Uh) , look at the flicka da wrist (Uh
Uh) Look at the flicka da wrist
(Uh, skrrrrrt) Look at the
Flicka da wrist (Uh, uh)
Look at the flicka da wrist
I bought a Bentley off bricks kicks
Riding round hitting licks
I make that work do a flip
This money make her wanna strip
Hundred rounds in the clip
Stand at the stove and whip
Look at da flicka da wrist my whip
I could pick a chick and go vacay on a trip
And come back and have a
Hundred thousand off zips
Look at these Mason Marjellas
All of my shoes cost a thousand
60, 000 on some sneakers
My mama, she told me I'm wildin
I woke up feeling like I was at the bank
I just bought a crib with 2 shark tanks
Feeling like Tony Montana
Made a quarter million in Atlanta
Take a 9 out that book and remix it
Pouring my lean in the fanta
Catchin' plays
(Catchin' plays) , catchin' plays
(Whoo, whoo) , uh
I woke up feelin' like I was on the moon
(The moon)
I woke up feelin' like I need a hundred goons
(Skrrt) look at the flicka da wrist
(Da wrist) , look at the flicka da wrist (Da
Wrist) Look at the flicka da wrist (Whoo)
Look at the flicka da wrist (Skrrt)
Look at the flicka da wrist
Look at the flicka da wrist
(Da wrist) Look at the flicka
Da wrist (Da wrist)
Look at the flicka da wrist (Da wrist)
2 Chainz! Look at the car that I'm in
I bet it came with no miles
Look at the clothes I got on
I bet it smell like that loud
Might go and switch up the style
Might throw a zip in the crowd
Finally got the right amount
All I do is count it out
All I do is count it out
All I do is count it out
Trap bunking, fuckit money talking
All these niggas got
I am the man in the south
Used to have grams at my house
Used to make bands in my house
Got cliantell in my house
Now I take Xans in my house
And it's so fucking big
I could put a whole hotel in my house
And I'm tryna whip a bird nigga
While I'm watching the hoes
Rapping like I got an S on my
I woke up this morning
Dosed off last night counting a hundred racks
Catchin' plays
(Catchin' plays) , catchin' plays
(Whoo, whoo) , uh
I woke up feelin' like I was on the moon
(The moon)
I woke up feelin' like I need a hundred goons
(Skrrt) look at the flicka da wrist
(Da wrist) , look at the flicka da wrist (Da
Wrist) Look at the flicka da wrist (Whoo)
Look at the flicka da wrist (Skrrt)
Look at the flicka da wrist
Look at the flicka da wrist
(Da wrist) Look at the flicka
Da wrist (Da wrist)
Look at the flicka da wrist (Da wrist)
In T.I.โs song โFlicka Da Wrist,โ the rapper describes his lavish lifestyle and his ability to make easy money. The songโs title is a reference to a dance move where the wrist flicks forward, which has become popular among hip-hop fans. The lyrics begin with T.I. waking up feeling like heโs on the moon, suggesting that heโs on top of the world, and that nothing can stop him. He then talks about needing a hundred goons, indicating that heโs surrounded himself with people that help him catch plays and make money.
The chorus of โlook at the flicka da wristโ is repeated throughout the song, and this line refers to the wrist motion used in making money. The lyric โcatch a play on these n***** touchdownโ refers to catching a packet of drugs and then selling them to make a profit. T.I. also claims to be his own quarterback, suggesting that heโs in charge of his own team and making the right moves to win.
Later on in the song, 2 Chainz enters with a verse about his wealth and success. He also mentions his ability to make money by catching plays and counting his profits. Overall, โFlicka Da Wristโ illustrates the luxurious lifestyles of rappers like T.I. and 2 Chainz, and their ability to make money through illegal or unconventional means.
Line by Line Meaning
Catchin' plays
Making profitable moves
I woke up feelin' like I was on the moon
Feeling euphoric or unstoppable
I woke up feelin' like I need a hundred goons
Feeling like he needs an army to back him up
Look at the flicka da wrist
Showing off his flashy watch and jewelry
Some niggas in my sleep tried to capture me
Having potentially threatening enemies
Catch a play on these niggas, touchdown
Scoring a win against his enemies
Luxury, that's all I see
Showing off his affluent lifestyle
California loud, got me lit, nigga
Being high on potent marijuana
I'm the shit, nigga, take your bitch, nigga
Feeling superior to others and stealing their romantic interests
Look at the flicka da wrist my whip
Showing off his expensive car
Finally got the right amount, all I do is count it out
Having an excessive amount of money and counting it constantly
And I'm tryna whip a bird nigga, while I'm watching the hoes
Trying to sell drugs while also checking out women
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emanuel Hughes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RAD180
Must be about the 5th song I've commented on about his flow but Jesus it just gets better. Can't wait for this album. Gonna prove a lot of doubters wrong I hope.
Something Clever
never gets mentioned in the G.O.A.T conversations but he damn well should be!!
Yll Hoxha
MURKED THE BEAT , TIP LET IT BREATHE
Damian Tomlinson
Ti kill this shit ๐๐๐๐
Angelica Houck
t.i best Alive ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Mikey Gerrish
Angelica Houck geez I wanna marry you an make you a baby mamma ๐
Frantoria Land
this ish fye asf
sierrakornegay7
yessssss. the T.I. I miss!
sierrakornegay7
yessssss. the T.I. I miss
Tipp
better than that joke t.i. made this shit fucken fire asf frfr๐ฅ