Life of the Party
Ti Ft. R Kelly Lyrics

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[Chorus]:
When I was young we only had fun hit the club it was fun
(We used to love to be the life of the party, but then we always got to fightin' and arguin', and had to get it poppin' right at the party) I used to say "G" can't you niggas stay "G" then I had to see the reala'
(Well He just wanna be the life of the party, he probably bustin' out the sprite n' bacardi, and he don't wanna lose his life at the party)

[Verse 2]:T.I.
I'm a grown ass man with a big bank roll, what makes you think I'm finna' be here arguin at the door, with a bouncer or promoter let me in or tell me no, try to charge me a dolla' fuck this shit I'm finna' go, ay, let us all in, cause when we fall in, see all the broads gettin' loose so we all win and plus a coulpe stacks I'm spendin' at the bar again, this party won't make or break me I'm still ballin' baby, see the Mercedes, sweet ass Ms. Cedes, sucka's hate and broke niggas gettin frustrated, a young folk playin' all the girls elated this nigga talkin' to me bout' his cd, save it, this some shit you need to hit me in the day with call doug ain't tryna play with these jay's shit, them bitches that I'm tryna' have my way with, I need to tell homes get the fuck on how should I say this. Hey listen potna it's a real bad time I had a real long day and got other shit on my mind and you blockin' my view of this bitch I'm tryna' see from behind, now she gone I should've stayed home, this happen everytime, I don't have a good time, I just go and sit around, I guess it's time for me to go on n' sit it down, for a over obsessive fan or a hater make me kill em', I don't know about ya'll but this ain't what I call... chillin

[Chorus]:
When I was young we only had fun hit the club it was fun
(We used to love to be the life of the party, but then we always got to fightin' and arguin', and had to get it poppin' right at the party) I used to say "G" can't you niggas stay "G" then I had to see the reala'
(Well He just wanna be the life of the party, he probably bustin' out the sprite n' bacardi, and he don't wanna lose his life at the party)

[Verse 3]: R.Kelly
Damn homie why you all on me like that, push back nigga you don't know me like that, move out my way I'm tryna see some new asses, you close like I'm lookin through a pair of thick glasses, damn I ain't tryna hear shit about ya' cousin, I ain't tryna shake hands and meet yo' girl yo, I ain't tryna here no shit about you play piano, especially ain't tryna here no shit about yo film ho, can't you see I'm high I'm tryna get my groove on, I'm tryna talk to these chicks so get ya' move on, all up in the v.I.p with' ya cell phone tryna get next to me just to get ya stunt on, homie get ya own game homie get ya own name, homie get ya own fame homie get ya own chain, you want people to see you, believe me man when you standin' next to me they gon' see you

[Chorus]:
When I was young we only had fun hit the club it was fun

(We used to love to be the life of the party, but then we always got to fightin' and arguin', and had to get it poppin' right at the party) I used to say "G" can't you niggas stay "G" then I had to see the reala'
(Well He just wanna be the life of the party, he probably bustin' out the sprite n' bacardi, and he don't wanna lose his life at the party)

Overall Meaning

The song "Life Of The Party" by Ti featuring R Kelly is an anthem that reminisces about the old days when going out and partying was carefree and unproblematic. The chorus expresses that the old times were fun, and they used to enjoy themselves, but as they grew up, things changed, and it became more about fighting and arguing. Ti reminisces about how he used to love dressing up and hitting the club with his friends, making the girls scream and leaving with pocket full of green and a neck full of bling bling. But in the second verse, he raps about how he has outgrown the party scene and doesn't want to deal with the drama anymore. He is irritated by the people who start unnecessary fights or talk too much and block his view of the girls he is interested in. R Kelly finishes the song by rapping about how people should mind their business and get their own game, name, fame and chain.

The song has a catchy hook, and the back and forth between Ti and R Kelly adds a fun element that makes it relatable to anyone who has experienced the club scene. Overall, the song provides some nostalgic moments and encourages people to focus on enjoying the moment without causing trouble.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was young we only had fun hit the club it was fun
Back in the old days, going to the club was always a fun activity, before things got out of hand and violence always seemed to break out.

I used to say G′ can't you niggas stay G then I had to see the reala'
I used to try and tell my friends to stay cool and avoid drama at the party, but then I realized that there were always some real troublemakers around.

I used to love to get clean roll fresh to the scene pocket full of green, neck full of bling bling make the bitches loud scream, pannies all clean, now here come the wild niggas talkin' loud on the bean
I used to enjoy dressing up and looking fresh when going out, with lots of money and flashy jewelry, and the ladies would always go crazy. But then some rude dudes would show up and ruin the vibe with their loud and aggressive behavior.

Listen buddy you way to close to me where I'm from that means you wanna do somethin' to me so don't be loud talkin to me like you some bully it's a rocket in my pocket and you through if I pull it, but honestly I'd rather save my bullet this could be somethin' we could both avoid now could it
Hey man, you're standing way too close to me and that's not cool where I come from. It seems like you might have some bad intentions towards me, so don't act like some tough guy. I have a weapon on me, but I don't want to use it if we can de-escalate this situation and avoid any violence.

I'm a grown ass man with a big bank roll, what makes you think I'm finna' be here arguin at the door
I'm a mature adult with a lot of money, why would I waste my time and energy arguing with the bouncer or promoter at the entrance?

let me in or tell me no, try to charge me a dolla' fuck this shit I'm finna' go
Just let me in or tell me that I can't get in, don't try to extort me for a dollar or I'll just leave and go somewhere else where I'm treated better.

this party won't make or break me I'm still ballin' baby, see the Mercedes
I don't need this party to have fun or be successful, I'm still living the high life and driving fancy cars.

I ain't tryna shake hands and meet yo' girl yo, I ain't tryna here no shit about you play piano, especially ain't tryna here no shit about yo film ho
I don't want to be introduced to your girlfriend or hear about your talents like playing piano or making films.

I'm tryna talk to these chicks so get ya' move on, all up in the v.I.p with' ya cell phone tryna get next to me just to get ya stunt on
I'm trying to flirt with some ladies here, so leave me alone if you're just trying to show off and take selfies with me in the VIP section.

homie get ya own game homie get ya own name, homie get ya own fame homie get ya own chain, you want people to see you
Hey man, you should focus on building your own reputation and success, instead of trying to ride my coattails and be seen as my friend.

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