live your life
T.I. Rihanna Lyrics
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All my soldiers over there in Iraq
Everybody right here
What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got
You know what I'm sayin?
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
And start being thankful for what you do got
Let's give it to 'em baby girl, hey (hey)
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
Hey, never mind what haters say, ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Amazin' they ungrateful after all the game I gave away
Safe to say I paved the way for you cats to get paid today
You'd still be wastin' days away now had I never saved the day
Consider them my protégé, homage I think they should pay
Instead of bein' gracious they violate in a major way
I never been a hater, still I love 'em in a crazy way
Some say they sold the yay' you know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
It ain't that black and white, it has an area the shade of gray
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 they face away
Like I once made 'em spray, now I could make 'em put the K's 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
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with
The spirit of a hustla and the swagger of a college kid
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics
Articulate, but still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
Whoever havin' problems with their record sales just holler Tip
If that don't work and all else fails then turn around and follow Tip
I got love for the game, but ayy I'm not in love with all of it
Could do without the fame, and rappers nowadays are comedy
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguin'
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'
Them checks into your bank account, and you up out of poverty
Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Unhappy with the riches 'cause you're piss poor morally
Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
Got everybody watchin' what I do, come walk in my shoes
And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
Got my mind on my money
And I'm not goin' away
So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (shinin')
'Til the game ends, 'til the clock stop
We gon' post up on the top spot
Livin' the life, the life
In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
The life, my life
I do it how I wanna do
I'm livin' my life, my life
I will never lose
I'm livin' my life, my life
And I'm not stoppin'
So live your life, your life, your life
The song "Live Your Life" by T.I. featuring Rihanna is an uplifting tune with lyrics about appreciating what you have and living your life to the fullest. In the first verse, T.I. encourages listeners to be thankful for what they have and to stop focusing on what they don't have. He reminds them that they have a lot to be grateful for and should embrace their lives. Rihanna takes over in the chorus, telling listeners that they are going to be a shining star, living a life filled with fancy clothes and cars, and will go far because everyone knows who they are. She encourages listeners to chase their dreams and not let haters get in the way.
The second verse sees T.I. speaking about the life of a paper chaser and how he has paved the way for other rappers to get paid today. He talks about how he loves the game, but is not in love with all of it, and sees how rappers nowadays are more like comedians than true artists. He calls for a return to sense and reminds listeners to prioritize their values and not lose sight of what's important. The song ends with T.I. reiterating his message of living life to the fullest and not stopping until you reach the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, this is special what's happenin' to all my
Acknowledgement of soldiers on deployment in Iraq.
All my soldiers over there in Iraq
Specific reference to US Army soldiers on deployment in Iraq.
Everybody right here
Address to the general public.
What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got
Encouragement to be grateful for current life.
You know what I'm sayin?
Assumption of shared understanding.
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
Encouragement to focus on what one already has.
And start being thankful for what you do got
Encouragement to focus on current blessings.
Let's give it to 'em baby girl, hey (hey)
Transition to chorus of song.
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
Assurance of future success.
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
Suggestion of future luxury and wealth.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
Further assurance of future success.
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
Note of recognition of current status or celebrity.
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Reiteration of song's theme to live authentically and gratefully.
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
Encouragement to prioritize living above financial gain.
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
Encouragement to ignore negativity and focus on positive living.
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
Encouragement to embrace the unknown future.
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
Assertion of personal philosophy to balance financial gain with positive living.
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Reiteration of personal philosophy and theme of the song.
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
Hey, never mind what haters say, ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Encouragement to avoid negative people and let them become insignificant.
Amazin' they ungrateful after all the game I gave away
Reflection on others' ungratefulness despite personal contributions to their success.
Safe to say I paved the way for you cats to get paid today
Acknowledgement of personal influence on the music industry.
You'd still be wastin' days away now had I never saved the day
Further emphasis on personal influence on music industry.
Consider them my protégé, homage I think they should pay
Claiming others as mentees due to personal influence.
Instead of bein' gracious they violate in a major way
Criticism of mentees who have not shown gratitude or respect.
I never been a hater, still I love 'em in a crazy way
Assurance of positive attitude and love for other people.
Some say they sold the yay' you know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
Disparagement of others who claim criminal activities.
It ain't that black and white, it has an area the shade of gray
Acknowledgement that not everything has a clear-cut answer.
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away
Pride in personal roots despite potential relocation.
Some move away to make a way, not move away 'cause they afraid
Suggestion that some people move in order to improve their life.
I brought back to the hood, and all you ever did was take away
Criticism of others who have not contributed to the community.
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt they face away
Frustration with others who test patience.
Like I once made 'em spray, now I could make 'em put the K's away
Assurance of personal power and influence.
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break
Acknowledgement of hard work and persistence.
You'd rather see me catch a case and watch my future fade away
Criticism of those who want to see others fail.
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with
Claiming oneself as exceptional and polished.
The spirit of a hustla and the swagger of a college kid
Depiction of personal attitude and style.
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics
Dislike of fake people and lack of interest in political influence.
Articulate, but still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
Assertive and articulate in communication style.
Whoever havin' problems with their record sales just holler Tip
Assertion of oneself as a resource in the music industry.
If that don't work and all else fails then turn around and follow Tip
Encouragement to look to personal example for guidance.
I got love for the game, but ayy I'm not in love with all of it
Enjoyment of music industry, but awareness of its flaws.
Could do without the fame, and rappers nowadays are comedy
Preference for a low-profile life and criticism of current state of hip-hop music.
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguin'
Dislike of the negative aspects of hip-hop culture.
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in
Criticism of superficiality in hip-hop culture.
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'
Observation of prioritization of money over values.
Them checks into your bank account, and you up out of poverty
Recognition of financial success.
Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Criticism of misplaced values and priorities.
Unhappy with the riches 'cause you're piss poor morally
Recognition that financial wealth does not necessarily equate to emotional fulfillment or ethical behavior.
Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
Criticism of ignoring advice and warnings.
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
Observation that personal success can lead to arrogance.
Got everybody watchin' what I do, come walk in my shoes
Recognition of personal influence and interest in people following personal example.
And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
Invitation to observe personal life and lifestyle.
Got my mind on my money
Personal focus on financial gain.
And I'm not goin' away
Assertion of personal stability.
So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
Encouragement to continue pursuing financial gain and success.
Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (shinin')
Encouragement to embrace self-confidence and always put one's best self forward.
'Til the game ends, 'til the clock stop
Assertion of personal ambition and commitment.
We gon' post up on the top spot
Assurance of further success.
Livin' the life, the life
Personal recognition of enjoyable lifestyle.
In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
Personal reference to Atlanta, Georgia and a supportive group of friends.
The life, my life
I do it how I wanna do
Assertion of personal independence and agency.
I'm livin' my life, my life
Reiteration of assertion of personal independence.
I will never lose
Confidence in personal success and resilience.
And I'm not stoppin'
Assertion of personal perseverance.
So live your life, your life, your life
Final reiteration of song's theme to live authentically and gratefully.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Balan, Makeba Riddick, Clifford Harris, Justin Gregory Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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