This Is the Life
Tedashii Lyrics

Yes I'm livin' the life
The singer is acknowledging that he is living his best life.

Couldn't live it without you(I can't live without you)
He realizes that he could not have achieved all this without the help of someone or something.

Not without you no no(no!)
He is emphasizing that point that it was not possible for him to have done this without external help.

I got a first class flight, to where I live
The singer acknowledges that he is privileged and lives a luxurious life.

I'm here now, but dead too, like I had a twin
He feels detached from his surroundings like he is dead due to his realization about the world's brokenness.

That's the beauty of a paradox
The singer is acknowledging the irony of a situation he is in.

Too like a pair of socks
He is emphasizing the similarity of two seemingly dissimilar objects.

Hearin' that see in double no Henny shots, shots!
He is comparing his state of mind to someone who has had too much alcohol.

Ain't no liquor in my liver
He asserts that his state of double vision is not due to alcohol.

I just wanna take a picture that this life gives ya
He wants to capture the moments of his privileged life.

Hope in the King like Coretta
He has faith in someone or something like Martin Luther King's wife did.

And if it doesn't get betta, I know it will when He comes and get us
If things do not get better, the singer believes that salvation will come in the form of a higher power.

Or when we get up yeah, you see I'm done
He acknowledges that he has done all he could do.

I know I just left but I was already home
He feels like he has returned to a state of being at home.

Sittin where the King seat, right there by the throne
The singer feels like he is in a position of great power and influence.

And even though I pass away, I am neva gone
He believes that his legacy will continue even after his physical being has passed away.

So now, I wait on my position, I feel the tension like I'm lifted while I'm waitin' on my pinchin'
He is acknowledging his anticipation and excitement for what is yet to come.

Pain cuts deep, with no visible incision but I'm healed as a heal cause I live in that dimension.
He has a sense of spiritual healing despite not seeing any physical changes.

I mean there's got to be more to this world man
The singer is expressing his belief that there is more to the world outside of his privileged life.

it's broken, I've seen it, but not only have I seen it, I've lived it
He has personally experienced the brokenness of the world.

When you're in a nightmare and dreams seem to have limits
He is expressing the feeling of being trapped or limited in one's aspirations.

And you scream to heaven but they don't pass the ceiling
He is acknowledging the notion that prayers might not always be answered.

What a awkward feeling,you sellin your body with every touch, you're dyin' but you're still making a killin'
He is expressing the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-destruction or exploitation.

You want more than sex and possession
He believes that people want more than what materialism has to offer.

We stand on our corner 'cause we can't see progression...?
He is questioning the ability of people to positively change their circumstances.

Wise in our eyes, broken kings seekin treasure, but if we're broken rulers then we're takin broken measures
He believes that people with wisdom realize that materialism isn't fulfilling, yet people continue to pursue it using broken or misguided tactics.