The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60… Read Full Bio ↴The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60s band
3) French new wave band

1. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979 in Compton, California, United States), better known by his stage name Game, formerly known as The Game, is an American Grammy Award winning gangsta rapper signed to Aftermath Entertainment through his own label Black Wall Street Records, with which he founded with his half brother Big Fase 100. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then he has released several other critically acclaimed albums, 2006's Doctor's Advocate and 2008's LAX. The RED Album was released August 23, 2011. All of his four albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and he is widely considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.

Studying various influential rap albums, Game developed a strategy to become a rapper himself and with help from Big Fase, they founded The Black Wall Street Records. The label originally featured such artists as Glasses Malone, Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself. His stage name was coined by his grandmother. Game first gained prominence when he attended a hip-hop summit hosted by Russell Simmons and Louis Farrakhan, releasing his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002, followed by a record deal with the independent label, Get Low Recordz owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Originally Sean Combs of Bad Boy Records was going to sign him to his label, but Game's mixtape found the attention of famed producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. In October 2004, he released his first album Untold Story through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months. The album featured artists like Sean T, Young Noble (of the Outlawz), and JT the Bigga Figga. Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as DJ Kayslay, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Clue. Game also released a second mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 2 through his own record label and appeared on the video game NBA Live 2004 on a song produced by Fredwreck called "Can't Stop Me". On January 24th, 2011, he released a mixtape entitled, "Purp & Patron."

2. A British 60s Band formed by Terry Spencer in 1965. Head guitar: Terry Spencer Bass guitar: Allan Janaway Drums: Terry Goodsell Vocals: Tony Bird Their biggest success was their first single PlayGonna Get Me Someone from 1966. They attracted attention in 1967 with their recording of The Addicted Man which was concerned with drug-taking. The single should not be released.

3. A French new wave band from the 80’s coming from the suburbs of Paris. It’s line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), Hervé Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), Fredéric Rottier (Drums), Dominique Cointre (keyboards), Claire (ch). Musically it sounded similar to bands like the Sisters of Mercy or Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. They released one single “Walk Away” on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).

Let Us Live Feat Chrissette Michelle
The Game Lyrics

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[The Game]
Yo I'm hoping out a Phantom with a' iced out medallion
Stallions on both arms, rocks on both charms
My Dominican chick looking like Scarface sister
Red and curly and she wake me up early
Cause hustlers hit the block when police change shifts
New York, California different toilet, same shit
In Brooklyn I rock Timberlands

Still toast cinnamon
Been gangster way before he dropped many men
Liquor in my system, voice raspy who I sound like?
Don't ask me that's my nigga we classy
Him and Montega Jada our style superior to haters
You can catch me in the latest Marvin Gaters
Ralph Lauren suit tape it up fly cause I'm papered up
Why these niggas keep hating on my Phantom
I be out in Atlanta and body tapping I'm probably strapped
Toast it up niggas

[Chorus: Chrisette Michelle]
All my hoods on the real dark side of the track
No sunny sky's just really black
We live real down here, Lord let us live
No playing around here, Lord let us live
Don't hate my hood just hate my shine
We coming out we on our grind
We live real down here, Lord let us live
We coming outta here, Lord let us live

[The Game]
Now who the fuck want war with the human gun store?
Gangsta rap is where I live just knock on the front door
Niggas stunt more than Jackie Chan
What the fuck them faggots saying?
Nothing when I walk in the club with the gat in hand
Take 'em back to '94 shooing out a Astro van
Banging was the blueprint money was the master plan
Duffel bag full of Grants and Franklins
Rob niggas take they money shoot straight to the bank then
Head to the barbershop to get chopped up
Hearing war stories who dead and who locked up
Who snitching, who pitching and who knocked up
Fuck niggas in Black Wall Street I trust
Black hoodies and black Asics standing on the pavement
Hustlers don't sleep nigga we work the grave shift
Fuck that long money nigga get paid quick
And don't save shit

[Chorus: Chrisette Michelle]

Lord knows that money don't matter
Lord knows that status is badder
Lord knows about the hood I live in
He's taking away but he's giving
Now don't give me these cars
Don't give me these mansions
Don't hate me just let me ride, Lord just give me light

[The Game]
I don't hate Mobb Deep or M.O.P
That was a phase I was caught up in the beef like a rat in a maze
And my legacy will never be that of a hater
Lyrical rhyme slayer wack niggas say your prayers
It's the return of Gandhi
Criminal minded city behind me
Put it on my face to remind me
Of all the shit I been through my physical presence, my pen too nice
My first album sent you life
I should of put down the mic when Rakim left Dre
No cleanup hitter so I was stranded on second base
I had to steal third motherfucker that's my word
There's some Queens niggas try to put me back on the curb
I was ultimate warrior to you bully ass niggas
I will come through the hood with the fully axe niggas
Like Snoop or Suge I'm in the coupe I'm good
Mothafuckas make way

[Chorus: Chrisette Michelle]

[The Game]
Is that Michelle Chrisette
Black Wall, Coollie High, Scott Storch, let's ride '08 to infinity

California, New York
Scott Storch, Scott Storch...

Overall Meaning

In Let Us Live, The Game describes the realities of life in his hood and how he's able to navigate through the obstacle course of police presence, haters, and gangster warfare. The song opens with The Game bragging about his fancy cars and Dominican woman who he describes as looking like Scarface's sister. He then discusses his history as a gangster, his superior style that haters can't compete with, and his morning routine where he's constantly living on the edge.

The chorus performed by Chrisette Michelle emphasizes the harsh realities of life in the hood where there's no sunshine and oppression is a daily occurrence. Nevertheless, the people in the hood are determined to survive and make it out. Michelle pleads with the Lord to let them live and get out of the hood so they can thrive.

In the last verse, The Game talks about his return to the rap scene as a rapper who's no longer caught up in beef and the legacy he's hoping to leave behind. He also references two famous rappers, Snoop and Suge, to show how he's made his way to the top of the industry and is living good.

Overall, the song is a high-energy track that showcases The Game's lyrical prowess while also painting a vivid picture of the harsh reality of life in the hood. It combines the themes of survival, hope, and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo I'm hoping out a Phantom with a' iced out medallion
I'm riding out in a Phantom with a flashy medallion

Stallions on both arms, rocks on both charms
I have expensive jewelry on both arms

My Dominican chick looking like Scarface sister
My Dominican girlfriend looks like a character from Scarface

Red and curly and she wake me up early
She has red, curly hair and wakes me up early

Cause hustlers hit the block when police change shifts
Hustlers come out when the police change shifts

New York, California different toilet, same shit
Although New York and California are different, the struggles are the same

In Brooklyn I rock Timberlands
I wear Timberland boots in Brooklyn

Still toast cinnamon
I still toast to cinnamon liquor

Been gangster way before he dropped many men
I've been a gangster before he released his song 'Many Men'

Liquor in my system, voice raspy who I sound like?
With liquor in my system, my raspy voice makes me sound like who?

Don't ask me that's my nigga we classy
Don't ask me who I sound like, we are both classy

Him and Montega Jada our style superior to haters
My style, along with Montega Jada's, is superior to those who hate on us

You can catch me in the latest Marvin Gaters
You can catch me wearing the newest fashion by Marvin Gaters

Ralph Lauren suit tape it up fly cause I'm papered up
I'm 'papered up', so I fly in my Ralph Lauren suit and I still protect it with tape

Why these niggas keep hating on my Phantom
Why do these guys keep hating on my Phantom car?

I be out in Atlanta and body tapping I'm probably strapped
When I'm in Atlanta, I'm likely carrying a gun

Toast it up niggas
Let's raise our glasses and celebrate

All my hoods on the real dark side of the track
All of my neighborhoods are on the grimy side of town

No sunny sky's just really black
We don't see the sun, just blackness

We live real down here, Lord let us live
We live real lives down here, please let us continue to live

No playing around here, Lord let us live
We don't play around here, please let us live in peace

Don't hate my hood just hate my shine
Don't hate where I'm from, hate my success

We coming out we on our grind
We are coming out and working hard

Lord knows that money don't matter
God knows that money isn't everything

Lord knows that status is badder
God knows that social status can be harmful

Lord knows about the hood I live in
God understands where I come from

He's taking away but he's giving
Although it may seem like God is taking things away, he is also giving us blessings

Is that Michelle Chrisette
Is that Chrisette Michelle?

Black Wall, Coollie High, Scott Storch, let's ride '08 to infinity
Let's ride from '08 till infinity with Black Wall, Coollie High, and Scott Storch

California, New York
California and New York

Scott Storch, Scott Storch...
Repeated mentions of Scott Storch's name

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: CHRISETTE MICHELLE, CHRISETTE PAYNE, JAYCEON TAYLOR, SCOTT STORCH

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