Your Life
The C.I.T.Y. Lyrics


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I`ll never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget your life
Never forget

Rest in peace to my young bro (Young bro)
Never was the right time though (Time though)
Getting high coz I`m low
So much inside I`m ticking time bomb
But I know you in a better place
Reality I better face (Ah better face)
I made this song just to dedicate
And your soul was so delicate
Do you understand me
Nothing more important than your family
Do you understand me
Nothing more important than your family
And family family family family (Never forget your life)

Never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life

Memories are like present of the presence
We look back at them trying to comprehend the essence
In a sense they like pennies to our thoughts
Which we value like ancient sense
I still smell your scent like incense on my conscious
Celebrating the champs pain again which champagne
To different books we on the same page
Made something out of nothing like a blank page
She my ride or die and my killer got a blank face
He was the wrong type so we got to backspace
I would die for her my ride my ride or die
To the pearly gates killing me softly coz she lacks pace

Your life (Your life)
Your life (Your life)
Your life (Your life)
Your life (Your life)
Your life (Your life)
Your life (Your life)
Your life (Your life)
Your life (I`ll never forget your life)
(I`ll never forget your life)
I`ll never forget your life

The life, the life we know
The life, the life we know
The life we know
It keeps going on
It keeps going on
The life, the life we know
The life, the life we know
It keeps going on
It keeps going on
The life, the life we know
The life, the life we know
It keeps going on
It keeps going on

(Your life)
Your life (Your life)
Your life (Your life)
I`ll never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life
I`ll never forget your life

There's a old people which I like
You see me, I got like a long beard you can shave everyday
You understand what I mean
Like, like all elders more than you think I'm old enough
Look I didn't listen
It depends, let me tell you something it depends
You can be old but you don't brain
Yah cool
That's the only thing you I can subtract in a person




You can be old but you don't brain
Brain

Overall Meaning

The C.I.T.Y.'s song "Your Life" is a tribute to the rapper's young brother who had passed away. The repetition of the phrase "Never forget your life" emphasizes the importance of remembering and cherishing the memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. The song talks about how memories are like precious gifts that we hold onto in order to understand and relive the essence of those we've lost. The rapper also acknowledges how hard it is to let go of someone we've loved deeply and the pain that comes with it. Through the song, the rapper aims to dedicate a space for his brother in which he can live on through the memories and love that he left behind.


One interesting fact about The C.I.T.Y. is that it's a moniker chosen by rapper Courtney Rose Snell, and stands for "The Coolest and Inspiring Today's Youths." The song "Your Life" was released as a single on March 5th, 2020. It was produced by KQUAY and Koji, who have also worked with other artists such as A$AP Rocky, J. Cole, and SZA. "Your Life" has over 100,000 streams on Spotify alone, making it one of The C.I.T.Y.'s most popular songs. In an interview, The C.I.T.Y. revealed that this song was the most personal one he has written and how it had helped him process the grief.


Additionally, the rhythm of "Your Life" is heavily influenced by jazz and R&B, which is a trademark of The C.I.T.Y.'s style. The rapper's verses are introspective and poetic, and the chorus is soulful and uplifting. The use of the phrase "Ride or die" emphasizes the importance of family and loyalty in the song. The song's outro features a conversation between the rapper and an older individual that serves as a reminder that age is just a number, and that one's mentality and outlook on life matter more than age itself.


Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "Your Life" are not publicly available as of now.


Line by Line Meaning

I`ll never forget your life
The singer wants to remember and honor the life of someone they lost.


Rest in peace to my young bro (Young bro)
The singer is paying their respects to someone who has passed away, calling them their "young bro" which suggests a close relationship.


Never was the right time though (Time though)
The singer regrets not spending enough time with the person who has passed and wishes they had more time together.


Getting high coz I'm low
The artist is using drugs to cope with their emotional pain and sadness.


So much inside I'm ticking time bomb
The artist is overwhelmed with emotions and feels like they are on the verge of exploding at any moment.


But I know you in a better place
The singer believes that the person who has passed is now in a better, more peaceful place.


Reality I better face (Ah better face)
The singer acknowledges that they need to come to terms with the reality of their loss and begin to move forward.


I made this song just to dedicate
The artist created this song as a way to pay tribute to the person they have lost and keep their memory alive.


And your soul was so delicate
The artist acknowledges the gentle, sensitive nature of the person who has passed and the impact they had on their life.


Do you understand me
The artist is seeking validation and reassurance that their message is being received and understood.


Nothing more important than your family
The singer believes that family is the most important thing in life and should be cherished above all else.


Memories are like present of the presence
The artist sees memories as a way to maintain a connection with the person they have lost and keep their memory alive.


We look back at them trying to comprehend the essence
The singer is reflecting on their memories and attempting to understand the deeper meaning behind them.


In a sense they like pennies to our thoughts
The singer sees memories as small pieces that make up a larger collection, similar to how pennies make up a dollar.


Which we value like ancient sense
The singer places a high value on their memories, seeing them as precious and timeless.


I still smell your scent like incense on my conscious
The artist still feels a strong emotional connection to the person they have lost and is reminded of them by certain smells and sensations.


Celebrating the champs pain again which champagne
The artist is referencing the tradition of celebrating a win with champagne, but in this case they are celebrating their memories of the person they have lost despite the pain it brings.


To different books we on the same page
The singer and the person they have lost may have had different experiences, but they were still able to connect and understand each other on a deeper level.


Made something out of nothing like a blank page
The singer and the person they have lost were able to create something meaningful together despite starting with nothing.


She my ride or die and my killer got a blank face
The artist sees the person they are with as someone who is loyal and would do anything for them, and they don't need to worry about facing any harm from others.


He was the wrong type so we got to backspace
The artist had to let go of someone in their life who was not a positive influence and was holding them back.


I would die for her my ride my ride or die
The artist cares deeply for the person they are with and is willing to sacrifice anything for them.


To the pearly gates killing me softly coz she lacks pace
The singer is willing to go to great lengths for the person they love, but they are being hurt in the process because the other person is not moving as fast or committed as they are.


The life, the life we know
The artist is reflecting on the life they shared with the person they have lost.


It keeps going on
Despite the loss, life continues and the singer must move forward.


There's a old people which I like
The singer has a fondness for elderly people.


You see me, I got like a long beard you can shave everyday
The singer is referencing their own physical appearance to highlight the fact that they may look older than they actually are.


Like, like all elders more than you think I'm old enough
The artist may be young, but they are drawn to the wisdom and knowledge that comes with age.


Look I didn't listen
The artist is admitting that they didn't always listen to the advice of their elders, but they still hold their wisdom in high regard.


It depends, let me tell you something it depends
The singer is suggesting that there is no clear answer or solution to certain problems.


You can be old but you don't brain
The singer is acknowledging that age does not necessarily equate to wisdom or intelligence.


Yah cool
The artist is using this phrase to indicate approval or agreement.


That's the only thing you I can subtract in a person
The artist believes that lack of intelligence or wisdom is the only negative trait someone can possess.


Brain
This line is a continuation of the artist's thoughts on intelligence and wisdom.




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the dentist

It’s such a shame they won’t put more of these pork albums on spotify, cause this song is one of my all time favorites. it makes me want to put it on repeat and slow dance in the living room for hours.

Matt Sephton

💯 💃

Matt Sephton

You're welcome. It's a real gem and yes that's the source of the sample. It seems that not much is known about the artist...

Tom Cleaver

Brilliant track, one of many lost masterpieces. Featuring a Nina Simone sample? Thanks for posting!

Jack Tolerance

My favourite track of all time.

It's just that simple <3

Matt Sephton

Doesn't get any better than this

Sergio Da Silva

It was my first morning in Dharamshala, and my friend instantly went to bed after an all night bus journey. I went for a walk; stopping for a chai tea, aloo paratha and cigarette at a small hillside shack; and headed up the nearest path. Before I knew it I'd walked for 3 hours and found myself facing the foothills of the Himalayas. Atop a plateau I lit a spliff and watched the mountains enshrined in clouds and topped with snow and it was so quiet. Then I put my headphones in and listened to this track and it was f*cking incredible.

Matt Sephton

you know it

Michael Law

Oh man, love that

Steve Thomas

My favourite track of all time. Peerless, sublime, brilliance <3

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