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T.I. and Rihanna Lyrics

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)