My Life
Usher Lyrics


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If you live for somethin'
You're not alone my friend
So fill up your cup and lift your lighter
A toast to life

They say what don't kill me can make me stronger
So two drinks a night should help me live longer
I blow some smoke to give my lungs a test
'Cause why tip-toe through life to arrive safely at death
I'm on a journey yeah I'm on a roll
Sometimes I gotta close my eyes just to open my soul
And tonight is the night I gotta feeling I'm about to act a fool
So if you go fix some drinks me and Usher 'bout to break some rules

That's somewhere to go, but the world is moving slow
I was born for the fast life
I go for broke, a lesson I can't afford
But for what it's worth I'm ready to pay
For the rest of my life
For the rest of my life

Na na hey, oh
Na na hey, oh
Na na hey, oh
Na na hey, for the rest of my life

If I got one life to live, I'mma party 'til I'm dead
What the hell is a life worth living if it's not on the edge
Trying to keep my balance, I'm twisted so just in case I fall
Written on my tombstone should say "Women, Weed, and Alcohol"

That's somewhere to go, but the world is moving slow
I was born for the fast life
I go for broke, a lesson I can't afford
But for what it's worth I'm ready to pay
For the rest of my life
For the rest of my life

Na na hey, oh
Na na hey, oh
Na na hey, oh
Na na hey

If you live for somethin'
You're not alone my friend
So fill up your cup and lift your lighter
A toast to life

I'm stuck in this moment, freeze the hands of time
'Cause I feel inner peace when I'm out of my mind
And you can call me crazy, but I like to roll the dice
So I'm willing to bet that I'mma be crazy for the rest of my life





For the rest of my life
For the rest of my life

Overall Meaning

The song "Rest of my life" is a collaboration between Usher and David Guetta. In a nutshell, the song is all about embracing life, making the most of every moment and celebrating it. The lyrics of the song urge the listener to live life to the fullest, enjoy every experience, and cherish it with friends and loved ones. It encourages the audience to appreciate the present and not worry too much about the future as it is yet to come.


The lyrics in the first paragraph are quite inspiring. They suggest that if one lives for something, they are not alone, and therefore, they should make the most out of life by filling their cup and lifting their lighter to make a toast to life. The line "what don't kill me can make me stronger" implies that the little rough patches in life can be overcome, and one can come through stronger. The second paragraph suggests that life is too short to go through it too cautiously (tip-toe through life), and that sometimes one needs to let loose and have fun. The chorus of the song is a celebration of life as Usher and Guetta sing "Na na hey, oh" - this is a song to celebrate and enjoy life without worrying about the past or the future.


Line by Line Meaning

If you live for somethin', You're not alone my friend
Having a purpose in life makes us feel less lonely.


So fill up your cup and lift your lighter, A toast to life
Let's celebrate life by enjoying it to the fullest.


They say what don't kill me can make me stronger
Challenges in life can help us become stronger.


So two drinks a night should help me live longer
Sometimes we indulge in things that we enjoy, even if they may not be the healthiest.


I blow some smoke to give my lungs a test
Taking risks can help us learn more about ourselves and our limits.


'Cause why tip-toe through life to arrive safely at death
It's important to take risks and live life fully instead of playing it safe.


I'm on a journey yeah I'm on a roll
Life is a journey that we are constantly on, and we should keep moving forward.


Sometimes I gotta close my eyes just to open my soul
Sometimes we need to look within ourselves to find inner peace and understanding.


And tonight is the night I gotta feeling I'm about to act a fool
Tonight is the night to let loose and enjoy the moment.


So if you go fix some drinks me and Usher 'bout to break some rules
Let's have fun and not worry about the consequences of breaking a few rules.


That's somewhere to go, but the world is moving slow
There is always somewhere to go in life, but sometimes it feels like things are moving too slow.


I was born for the fast life
Some people are naturally drawn to a fast-paced and exciting lifestyle.


I go for broke, a lesson I can't afford
Taking risks can have consequences that we may not be able to handle.


But for what it's worth I'm ready to pay
Even if there are consequences, it's worth it to live life to the fullest.


If I got one life to live, I'mma party 'til I'm dead
Life is short, so we should enjoy it by having fun and partying.


What the hell is a life worth living if it's not on the edge
For some people, living life on the edge is what makes life worth living.


Trying to keep my balance, I'm twisted so just in case I fall
We all have moments where we struggle to keep our composure, but we should always try to get back up if we fall.


Written on my tombstone should say "Women, Weed, and Alcohol"
These are the things that have brought joy to the singer's life, even if they may not be the healthiest or most socially acceptable.


I'm stuck in this moment, freeze the hands of time
Some moments in life are so special that we wish we could freeze time and stay in that moment forever.


'Cause I feel inner peace when I'm out of my mind
Sometimes letting go and losing control can bring a sense of inner peace.


And you can call me crazy, but I like to roll the dice
Some people enjoy taking risks and living life on the edge, even if it may seem crazy to others.


So I'm willing to bet that I'mma be crazy for the rest of my life
The artist is willing to bet that they will continue to live life on the edge and take risks for the rest of their life.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIERCE ALEC JOHN PERSON, ANDY SHEARMAN, DOROTHY SHEARMAN, USHER RAYMOND, JUAN SALINAS, CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, OSCAR SALINAS, MARVIN E SCANDRICK, DAVID GUETTA, GIORGIO TUINFORT, NICK VAN DER WALL

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