live your life
T.I. Feat. Rhianna Lyrics
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You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
Cause everyone knows, just who you are-are.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
You steady chasing that paper.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Ain't got no time for no haters.
No telling where it'll take you.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
[T.I.:]
Never mind what haters say, ignore them 'til they fade away.
Amazing they ungrateful after all the game I gave away.
Safe to say I paved the way, for you cats to get paid today.
You still be wasting days away, nah had I never saved the day.
Consider them my prot??g??, homage I think they should pay.
Instead of being gracious, they violate in a major way.
I never been a hater still I love them, In a crazy way.
Some say they sold the yay and no they couldn't even work on Labor day.
It ain't that black and white, it has an area that's shaded grey.
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away.
Some move away to make a way not move away cause they afraid.
I brought back to the hood and all you ever did was take away.
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt their face away.
Like I once made them spray, now I could make them plead their case away.
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break.
You'd rather see me catch a case, and watch my future fade away.
[Rihanna:]
You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
Cause everyone knows, who you are-are.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
You steady chasing that paper.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
No telling where it'll take you.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
Just living my life.
[T.I.:]
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid.
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics.
Articulate but still would grab a nigga by the collar quick.
Whoever having problems with their record sales just holla tip.
If that don't work and all else fails, then turn around and follow tip.
I got love for the game but ay I'm not in love with all of it.
Could do without the fame and the rappers nowadays are comedy.
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguing.
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in.
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'.
The cheques into your bank account and you up out of poverty.
Your values is a disarray, prioritizing horribly.
Unhappy with the riches cause your piss poor morally.
Ignoring all prior advice and fore warning.
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden aren't we?
[Rihanna:]
You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
Cause everyone knows, who you are-are.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
You steady chasing that paper.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
No telling where it'll take you.
Just live your life (Oh!), ay ay ay.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh)
Now everybody watchin' what I do.
Come walk in my shoes, And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to.
I got my mind on my money and I not goin' away, ay.
So keep on gettin' your paper keep on climbin'.
Look in the mirror and keep on shinin'.
Til' the game ends, til' the clock stops.
We gonna post up on the top spot.
So live your life.
The lyrics to T.I. Feat. Rhianna's song Live Your Life can be interpreted as a message to the listener to keep pursuing their dreams without getting sidetracked by haters or distractions. The song encourages embracing a life of hard work and determination, even in the face of adversity. Rhianna sings about the listener's bright future, filled with wealth and luxury, but warns that it's important to stay focused on the journey and not just the destination. T.I. adds to this message by reminding listeners to ignore haters and to focus on their own success. He speaks from his own experience by emphasizing that challenges come with the territory, but it's important to stay true to oneself and remain grounded in one's values.
Overall, this song aims to motivate the listener to keep pushing forward towards their goals and to not let anyone bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy car-ars.
You will become a celebrity with luxurious items.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far.
You will achieve great success and recognition.
Cause everyone knows, just who you are-are.
You will gain widespread fame and notoriety.
So live your life, ay ay ay.
Enjoy your life to the fullest.
You steady chasing that paper.
You are continuously seeking financial success.
Ain't got no time for no haters.
You do not have energy for those who are negative towards your success.
No telling where it'll take you.
Your journey can lead you to unexpected places.
Cause I'm a paper chaser.
The artist is also seeking financial success.
Never mind what haters say, ignore them 'til they fade away.
Disregard the negative people in your life, they will eventually go away.
Amazing they ungrateful after all the game I gave away.
It is surprising how unappreciative people can be even after they have been helped.
Safe to say I paved the way, for you cats to get paid today.
The artist has set a path for others to follow and achieve financial success.
Consider them my prot??g??, homage I think they should pay.
The artist sees those he has helped as his apprentices, and believes they should pay respect to him.
Instead of being gracious, they violate in a major way.
Rather than showing gratitude, those he has helped have disrespected him.
I never been a hater still I love them, In a crazy way.
Despite the disrespect, the artist still loves those he has helped in a unique way.
Some say they sold the yay and no they couldn't even work on Labor day.
Some of those he has helped have resorted to selling drugs as a means of income, even on a holiday meant for work.
It ain't that black and white, it has an area that's shaded grey.
Things are not always straightforward, there are often grey areas and complexities.
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away.
The artist is loyal to his roots, even if he were to leave his hometown.
Some move away to make a way not move away cause they afraid.
Some people move away from their hometown to achieve success, while others stay due to fear of the unknown.
I brought back to the hood and all you ever did was take away.
The artist has helped his hometown, but has only received negativity in return.
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt their face away.
The artist wishes for patience, but the negative people he encounters make him lose his temper.
Like I once made them spray, now I could make them plead their case away.
The artist has power over those who disrespected him in the past.
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break.
The artist has lived a difficult life and deserves a break from it all.
You'd rather see me catch a case, and watch my future fade away.
Those who dislike the artist would rather see him get in trouble with the law and ruin his career.
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid.
The artist is not average, and exudes confidence and success.
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics.
The artist does not like anything fake, and does not take sides in political matters.
Articulate but still would grab a nigga by the collar quick.
The artist is well-spoken, but is not afraid to physically confront someone if necessary.
Whoever having problems with their record sales just holla tip.
Those who are struggling in the music industry should seek advice from the artist.
If that don't work and all else fails, then turn around and follow tip.
If seeking advice does not work, then try to follow the artist's example.
I got love for the game but ay I'm not in love with all of it.
The artist enjoys the music industry, but is not completely invested in it.
Could do without the fame and the rappers nowadays are comedy.
The artist could live without the fame that comes with the music industry, and dislikes the current state of rap music.
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguing.
The constant arguing and bickering in the music industry is unnecessary.
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in.
People in the music industry care too much about background and material possessions.
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'.
People lose sight of their values when they become wealthy.
The cheques into your bank account and you up out of poverty.
People believe that becoming wealthy will automatically end poverty in their lives.
Your values is a disarray, prioritizing horribly.
People's values are in a state of chaos, and they have a poor sense of priorities.
Unhappy with the riches cause your piss poor morally.
People are unhappy with their wealth because they have low morals and values.
Ignoring all prior advice and fore warning.
People disregard advice and warnings given to them.
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden aren't we?
People become self-important when they achieve success.
Now everybody watchin' what I do.
The artist is aware that people are paying attention to his actions.
Come walk in my shoes, And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to.
The artist invites others to experience his lifestyle.
I got my mind on my money and I not goin' away, ay.
The artist is determined to continue pursuing financial success.
So keep on gettin' your paper keep on climbin'.
Keep pursuing financial success and climbing the ladder of success.
Look in the mirror and keep on shinin'.
Continue to be confident and successful.
Til' the game ends, til' the clock stops.
Continue pursuing success until the end of your career.
We gonna post up on the top spot.
The artist and his team will continue to be on top of the music industry.
So live your life.
Enjoy your life to the fullest and pursue success.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Balan, Makeba Riddick, Clifford Harris, Justin Gregory Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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