live your life full
T.I. and 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," performed by T.I. and Rihanna, is about being grateful and appreciative for the life one is living, regardless of the challenges they may face. The song starts with T.I. dedicating the track to soldiers in Iraq and urging listeners to be thankful for their lives. He notes that life is not about accumulating material possessions but about living it to the fullest without worrying about haters or naysayers. The chorus, sung by Rihanna, is an uplifting call to be a shining star, live life to the fullest, chase one's dreams, and let nothing hold you back.
In the verses, T.I. touches on his success and how it has opened doors for others to get paid. He raps about his proteges not paying him homage, the challenges of the rap game, and how he could do without the fame. He references the politics and controversies within the music industry and encourages others to focus on what is essential in life, like family and friends who have helped them come as far as they have. He also touches on the importance of humility and staying true to oneself in the face of success.
Overall, "Live Your Life" is about being grateful for what one has and following one's heart to pursue their dreams, even in the face of adversity. It is a song that encourages listeners to appreciate their lives and shine their light on the world, inspiring others to pursue their passions and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, this is special what's happenin' to all my
Hey, this moment is significant for all of my
All my all my soldiers over there in Iraq
Every single one of my loyal and brave soldiers serving in Iraq
Everybody right here,
Every person present in this moment,
What you need to do is be thankful
You should express gratitude
For the life you got, you know what I'm sayin?
Appreciate the life you have, do you understand?
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
Cease focusing on what you lack
And start being thankful for what you do got
Instead, appreciate what you do have
Let's give it to 'em baby girl
Let us deliver this message to everyone, my dear
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
You will become a person of great success
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
Wearing expensive attire and driving luxurious automobiles
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
At that point, you will realize that you have achieved great accomplishments
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
Because everyone will recognize and know your true identity
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
Therefore, embrace and enjoy your existence
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
You are constantly pursuing wealth, but don't forget to live your life
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
Don't waste your time on negative people, just live your life
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
There's no way to predict where it will lead you, just live your life
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
Because I am constantly pursuing money, just living my life
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
This is my life and it is filled with ups and downs
Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Simply living my life and dealing with what comes my way
My life (Ay) my life (Oh) just livin' my life
My life is dedicated to just living it, no matter the circumstances
Hey, never mind what haters say
Disregard the negative opinions of haters
Ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Pay them no attention until they disappear
Amazin' they ungrateful
It's surprising how unappreciative they are
After all the game I gave away
Despite all the knowledge and opportunities I shared
Safe to say I paved the way
It's safe to declare that I set the example
For you cats to get paid today
So that you individuals can enjoy financial success now
You'd still be wastin' days away
Otherwise, you would still be wasting your time
Now had I never saved the day
If I hadn't stepped in and made a difference
Consider them my protege
Regard them as my apprentices
Homage I think they should pay
I believe they should show respect and gratitude
Instead of bein' gracious
But instead of being appreciative
They violate in a major way
They disrespect and undermine significantly
I never been a hater
I've never been envious or resentful
Still I love 'em in a crazy way
However, I still have an intense love for them in a unique manner
Some say they sold the yay'
Some claim they sold drugs
You know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
But it's obvious they were never productive or employed on Labor Day
It ain't that black and white
The situation is not simply good or bad
It has an area the shade of gray
There are complexities and ambiguities involved
I'm Westside anyway
Regardless, I represent the Westside
Even if I left today and stayed away
Even if I physically departed and remained distant
Some move away to make a way
Some individuals relocate in order to create opportunities
Not move away 'cause they afraid
But not out of fear or apprehension
I brought back to the hood
I returned to the neighborhood
And all you ever did was take away
But instead of contributing or giving back, you only subtracted
I pray for patience
I hope for patience
But they make me wanna melt they face away
Yet, they provoke me to the point of extreme anger
Like I once made 'em spray
Similar to how I once made them use firearms
Now I could make 'em put the K's away
Now I have the power to make them stop using weapons
Been thuggin' all my life
I've been living a rough and tough lifestyle my whole life
Can't say I don't deserve to take a break
So, I believe I deserve to take a break from it all
You'd rather see me catch a case and watch my future fade away
You would prefer to witness me get arrested and witness my prospects diminish
I'm the opposite of moderate
I am the complete opposite of being average or ordinary
Immaculately polished with
Impeccably refined and perfected with
The spirit of a hustler
The determination and drive of a hardworking individual
And the swagger of a college kid
And the confident demeanor of a young college student
Allergic to the counterfeit
I have an adverse reaction and aversion to anything fake or counterfeit
Impartial to the politics
I remain neutral and unaffected by political matters
Articulate
I express myself effectively and clearly
But still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
However, I am not afraid to swiftly confront someone
Whoever havin' problems
Anyone who is experiencing difficulties
With their record sales just holler TIP
Can simply reach out and ask for help to improve their album sales
If that don't work and all else fails
If that approach doesn't succeed and nothing else works
Then turn around and follow TIP
Then they should change their tactics and imitate my success
I got love for the game
I have a deep passion and affection for the music industry
But ay I'm not in love with all of it
But I must admit, I don't adore every aspect of it
Could do without the fame
I could live without the publicity and recognition
And rappers nowadays are comedy
Many modern rappers are nothing more than comedic entertainment
The hootin' and the hollerin'
The excessive shouting and celebrating
Back and forth with the arguin'
Engaging in continuous arguments
Where you from, who you know
Asking about your hometown and connections
What you make and what kind of car you in
Inquiring about your income and the type of vehicle you own
Seems as though you lost sight
It appears that you have lost focus
Of what's important when depositin'
Of the significance when depositing
Them checks into your bank account
The money you receive into your bank account
And you up out of poverty
And you escape from poverty
Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Your principles are in complete disarray, with horribly misaligned priorities
Unhappy with the riches
Despite the wealth and success
'Cause you're piss poor morally
Because your moral values are extremely lacking
Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
Ignoring all the previous guidance and warnings
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
We've become extremely arrogant and self-centered all of a sudden, haven't we?
Got everybody watchin' what I do
I have captured the attention of everyone, observing my actions
Come walk in my shoes
Experience my life firsthand
And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
Witness the lifestyle I lead, if you truly desire
Got my mind on my money
I am focused on acquiring wealth
And I'm not goin' away
And I have no intention of leaving
So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
Therefore, continue to pursue your financial success and keep progressing
Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (Shinin')
Look at yourself in the mirror and continue to radiate brilliance
Until the game ends, 'til the clock stop
Continue shining until the game or competition concludes, until time runs out
We gon' post up on the top spot
We will solidify our position at the number one spot
Livin' the life, the life
Living the extravagant and privileged lifestyle
In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
In this city of success, I have my entire team by my side
The life, my life
This is the life I lead, my own personal life
I do it how I wanna do
I do things according to my own preferences
I'm livin' my life, my life
I am embracing and enjoying my own life
I will never lose
I will never experience defeat
I'm livin' my life, my life
I am fully immersed in and living my own life
And I'll never stop it
And I will never put an end to it
(So live your life)
(So go ahead and live your life)
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
@1wesleymcgee1
Life is an interesting journey
You never know where it will take you
The peaks and valleys
The twists and turns
You can get the surprise of your life
Sometimes on the way to where your going
You might think
"This is the worst time of my life"
But you know what?
At the end of the road
Through all the adversity
You can get to where you want it to be
If you remember that whatever don't kill you
Makes you stronger
And all the adversity will be worth it
On your way to the top you will do anything
But how to you get your life back when you get there
Yeah, that's my dilemma!
...
What you need to do is be thankful
For the life that you got
You know what I'm sayin'
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
And start bein' thankful for what you do got
Let's give it to 'em baby girl
You're gonna be a shining star
With fancy clothes and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows who you are
So live your life (ay ay ay ay)
Instead of chasing that paper
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (ay ay ay ay)
No telling where it'll take ya
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser
Just living my life
Never mind what haters say
Ignore 'em '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'd still be wasting days away
Now had I never saved the day
Consider them my protégé
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 yay
And no they couldn't get work on labor day
It ain't that they black or white
It has an area the shade of grey
I'm west side 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 want to melt their face away
Like I once made them spray
Now I could make 'em put the K's away
Been thugging all my life
Can't say I don't deserve to take a break
You would rather see me catch a case
And watch my future fade away
You're gonna be a shining star
With fancy clothes and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows who you are
So live your life (ay ay ay ay)
Instead of chasing that paper
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (ay ay ay ay)
No telling where it'll take ya
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser
Just living my life
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 I'll grab a ***
By the collar quick
Whoever having problems
With their record sales just holla T.I.P.
If that don't work and all else fails
Then turn around and follow T.I.P.
I got love for the game
But ay I'm not in love with all of it
Could do without the fame and rappers
Nowadays are comedy
The hooting and the hollering
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 depositing
Them checks into your bank account
And you up out of poverty
Your values is in disarray, prioritizing horribly
Unhappy with the riches 'cause you piss poor morally
Ignoring all prior advice and fore warning
And we mighty full of ourselves
All of a sudden, aren't we?
Got everybody watching what I do
Come walk in my shoes
And see the way I'm living if you really want to
Got my mind on my money and I'm not going nowhere
So keep on getting your paper and keep on climbing
Look in the mirror and keep on shining
'Till the game ends, 'till the clock stops
We gon' post up on the top spot
So live your life (ay ay ay ay)
Instead of chasing that paper
Just live your life (oh ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters
Just live your life (ay ay ay ay)
No telling where it'll take ya
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)
So live your life!
@FredyBeigbeber
O tout baigne
Je veux pas être un faible
Et ça les fille comme Marinelle
Ne pige de rien
On se comprend pas
J'ai pas besoin qu'on pleurs
Je devrais peut être pas dire ça
Mais c'est pas si grave si je me suis retrouver
Je trouvais ma place
ça fait déjà une avec Duran
@chrisblack.1994
Who’s here in 2024?!✨💖
@jhaber.2024..
This song is legendary
@sowerslatoya6246
Meee
@MercylynOduor-dl1yz
Me😁
@JasmineMershon
Yes
@orlandomoises4058
Meee
@Gisura
It's officially August 2024, let's see how many people are listening to this masterpiece 💕💕💕
@longupeterpaul9032
Here
@shorts4you429
Here
@marvinschroder6767
Here boy