live your life
T.I. feat. T-Pain Lyrics
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All my 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
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are-are
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey! Ay ay ay)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
My life (Ay) 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 protege, 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 car-ars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are-are
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey! Ay ay ay)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
My life (Ay) my life (Oh) just livin' 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'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 ay 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 car-ars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are-are
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey! Ay ay ay)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh! Ay ay ay)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ay) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Just livin' my life (Ay) my life (Oh)
My life (Ay) 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')
Until 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'll never stop it
So live your life, your life, your life
The song "Live Your Life" by T.I. ft. Rihanna is a motivational anthem about living life to the fullest and chasing one's dreams. The song begins with T.I. recognizing and thanking the soldiers fighting in Iraq, followed by him emphasizing the importance of being grateful for what one has instead of focusing on what one lacks. In the first verse, T.I. talks about his success and how he paved the way for other rappers to get paid, but also mentions the negative aspects of fame, such as the hating and arguing among artists. In the second verse, T.I. encourages people to prioritize their values, stop focusing on materialistic things, and start living their own lives instead of trying to emulate others.
Throughout the song, Rihanna provides the catchy and inspiring chorus, pushing listeners to be a shining star, chasing their dreams, ignoring haters and living their own life. The overall message of the song is to never give up on one's aspirations and to be confident in oneself, regardless of what others say.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, this is special what is happenin' to all my
Introductory line expressing the singer's admiration and excitement towards the listeners.
All my all my soldiers over there in Iraq
Addressing the soldiers in Iraq and acknowledging their bravery and sacrifice.
Everybody right here,
Addressing the listeners and bringing focus to the present moment.
What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got, you know what I'm sayin?
Encouraging listeners to practice gratitude and appreciate their current circumstances.
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got, and start being thankful for what you do got
Advising listeners to stop focusing on what they lack and instead, appreciate what they already possess.
Let's give it to em baby girl
Motivating the listeners to perform to the best of their abilities.
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
Encouraging the listeners to aim for success and achieve their goals.
In fancy clothes, and fancy car-ars
Success may bring materialistic pleasures like expensive clothes and cars.
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
On achieving success, listeners will witness personal progress and success.
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are-are
Success will elevate the listeners' standing and reputation in society.
So live your life (Hey! Ay ay ay)
Live your life to the fullest and enjoy every moment.
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
Encouraging listeners to pursue monetary success, but not at the cost of losing track of their personal lives.
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
Advising listeners to not let negative opinions of others affect their lives and happiness.
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
Uncertainty is a part of life, but listeners should continue to chase their dreams regardless.
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
Singer acknowledges the pursuit of financial success but in a responsible manner that doesn't negatively impact his personal life.
Hey) my life (Oh) My life (Ay) my life (Oh)
Reference to the singer's personal life and how he aims to balance it with his pursuit of financial success.
Hey, never mind what haters say, ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Advising listeners to not pay attention to negative opinions and let them fade away with time.
Amazin' they ungrateful after all the game I gave away
Singer expressing disappointment at those who are unappreciative after his contributions to their success.
Safe to say I paved the way for you cats to get paid today
Asserting that he paved the way for others to achieve financial success.
You'd still be wastin' days away now had I never saved the day
Without his help, many of his proteges would not have achieved success.
Consider them my protege, homage I think they should pay
Acknowledging his proteges' success, and asking for their respect and acknowledgement in return.
Instead of bein' gracious they violate in a major way
Despite his contributions, some people fail to appreciate it and become disrespectful instead.
I never been a hater, still I love 'em in a crazy way
Even though he doesn't harbor any negative feelings, he still cares about people who dislike him.
Some say they sold the yay' you know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
It's suggested that some people resort to selling drugs because they are incapable of getting legal employment.
It ain't that black and white, it has an area the shade of gray
Issues aren't always absolute - there's a gray area that's important to acknowledge.
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away
The singer identifies with his roots and upbringing regardless of where he is now.
Some move away to make a way, not move away 'cause they afraid
People move away to create a better life for themselves, not because they are afraid of their current situation.
I brought back to the hood, and all you ever did was take away
He returned to the area he grew up in to give back, but people from his past continue to take from him.
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt they face away
He wants to be patient, but others' behavior towards him makes it difficult.
Like I once made 'em spray, now I could make 'em put the K's away
In the past, he had to resort to violence but now, he has the power to call off any threats.
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break
He's been through a lot and deserves to relax and enjoy success.
You'd rather see me catch a case and watch my future fade away
Some people would prefer the singer to fail and fall from grace instead of celebrating his achievements.
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with
He is the opposite of mediocre and incompetent. Diligent, focused and successful.
The spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid
Successful and determined, but with the youthful confidence of a college student.
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics
He doesn't tolerate fake people or the political scenes that exist in some industries.
Articulate, but still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
Though he's well-spoken, he won't hesitate to defend himself physically if need be.
Whoever havin' problems with their record sales just holler Tip
Others in the music industry who have sales issues can turn to him for guidance.
If that don't work and all else fails then turn around and follow Tip
If his advice doesn't work, then others can follow his example.
I got love for the game, but ay I'm not in love with all of it
He respects the music industry but doesn't agree with all of its practices.
Could do without the fame, and rappers nowadays are comedy
He could go without fame and believes many current rappers are humorous and not serious about their craft.
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguin
Referencing the drama and arguments that often occur within the music industry.
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in
Questions constantly asked within the music industry to determine someone's worth and status.
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'
Success can lead to greed and a loss of focus on what is truly important in life.
Them checks into your bank account, and you up out of poverty
Money can take people out of poverty, but it can also lead to a change in values.
Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Values can become distorted when success is prioritized over everything else.
Unhappy with the riches cause you're piss poor morally
Even with wealth, moral bankruptcy can lead to an unhappy life.
Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
People may ignore advice and warnings, leading to their own downfall.
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
Success can lead to arrogance and self-centeredness.
Got everybody watchin' what I do, come walk in my shoes
Having achieved success, he's often in the public eye and people scrutinize his every move.
And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
If someone wants to see the life he's living, they should follow in his footsteps.
Got my mind on my money
His focus is on making money.
And I'm not goin' away
He's not going to stop chasing his dreams and working towards success.
So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
Encouraging listeners to continue pursuing their goals and achieving financial success.
Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (Shinin')
Encouraging listeners to recognize their own worth and celebrate their achievements.
Until the game ends, 'til the clock stop
Keep working towards success until the end of life.
We gon' post up on the top spot
Aiming to reach the top of the music industry.
Livin' the life, the life
Proudly living a successful life.
In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
Reference to the area he's from and the people he's grown up with who are all successful now.
I do it how I wanna do
Achieving success by his own rules and on his own terms.
I'm livin' my life, my life
Living life to the fullest and on his own terms.
I will never lose
Confident in his ability to succeed and overcome challenges.
And I'll never stop it
His pursuit of success will not be halted by any obstacles.
So live your life, your life, your life
Encouraging listeners to live their lives on their own terms.
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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